Utility Control: The Unseen Dangers of Alternative Power Sources
The increased use of consumer solar systems that have battery and generator backup power systems has made things more complex for firefighters.
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The Hazmat Roundtable: Examining and Resolving Critical Issues
The Hazardous Materials Roundtable identifies current hazmat response concerns and possible solutions.
Hazmat Safety: Understanding the Behavior of Gases
First-due companies will not always have hazmat technicians present and may have to take action well before a hazmat response team responds.
EV Charging Stations and the E-Stop Dilemma
Chris G. Greene and Chris Pfaff delve into what firefighters need to know about the emerging technologies involving electric vehicle charging stations.
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Response Tactics for Ship Fires
Trace Barrow reviews Jacksonville (FL) firefighters' response to a fire aboard the roll-on/roll-off vehicle carrier Hoegh Xiamen.
The Hazards of Shipboard Firefighting
This article discusses the staffing levels and training to consider for firefighters who may be called to battle fires that occur on ships.
Hospital Fire and Evacuation: A Lesson in Command and Control
A fire alarm at Brockton Hospital presents the Brockton (MA) Fire Department with fire suppression and patient evacuation challenges.
Extinguishers: The Underused Resource in Commercial and Industrial Fires
Extinguishers can be a great resource to supplement our firefighting abilities, especially when it comes to commercial and industrial fires.
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Read firefighter training articles from the November 2023 issue of Fire Engineering magazine, which focused on industrial fires and hazmat.
Life in a ‘Volly’ House: Changing the Culture for Today’s Needs
The attitude and presence of leadership inside the fire company directly correlates to the performance of its members.
Fire Apparatus Deliveries: November 2023
Check out some apparatus deliveries profiled in our November 2023 issue, including these pumpers for the Kansas City (KS) Fire Department.
We Should Throw Ladders More Often
Clearly identifying the steps necessary to build the skills needed for advancement is the ground ladder of opportunity for setting members up for success.