The Recruitment Crisis in the Volunteer Fire Service, Part 1
Ron Graner uses his past experiences as chief of three fire departments to address the ongoing issue of recruitment within the volunteer fire service.
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Modified Rescue Maneuvers from Your Pocket
Alex Degnan considers some scenarios in which necessity compels firefighters to adopt down-and-dirty rescue tactics for immediate removal.
Saving a Life in Seattle: Hoarder Home Rescue
Multiple reports of fire in a single-family residence interrupted the morning routine for the Seattle (WA) Fire Department on a sunny Saturday in February.
‘Outstanding, Happy to Be Here and Proud to Serve’
The “job” of a firefighter is demanding, dangerous, and complex and requires profound skill, commitment, and virtue. It is a privilege to belong.
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The Dirty Dozen of Swiftwater Rescue
The Dirty Dozen are the 12 most common human error conditions that may precede accidents. Greg Merrell on how they apply to water rescue.
FE Volume 175 Issue 9
Check out the firefighter training articles that ran in the September 2022 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
Pin Job Response: Mixed Crew Performs Like a Team
Bassel Ibrahim recounts a significant extrication and vehicle fire incident response by the Orlando (FL) Fire Department.
Drawn by Fire: Take Your Medicine
Check out Paul Combs's latest illustration for the September 2022 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
Letters to the Editor: September 2022
The varsity level skill is not a physical firefighter technique at all but rather the ability to inspire discussion and share knowledge.
Don’t Get Mixed Up
It’s important for all firefighters to perform their own personal size-up when they arrive on scene.
Apparatus Deliveries: September 2022
Check out some recent apparatus deliveries, including this pumper/tanker for the Collinston (LA) Fire Department.
JCAT: Linking Counterterrorism Intelligence to the Fire Service
Chris Flatley offers his career experience with both the FDNY and several governmental anti-terrorism agencies on how potential fire terrorism can be avoided going forward.