Drawn by Fire
Check out a new illustration from Paul Combs featured in the September 2023 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
FE Volume 176 Issue 9
Firefighter training and rescue articles from the September 2023 issue of Fire Engineering magazine, focusing on technical rescue.
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Many Have Forgotten That We Will Never Forget
Although public support for firefighters has waned in the decades after the 9/11 attacks, our members keep showing up and doing good.
Maximizing Your Own Harness
If firefighters understand the simple capabilities of our own integrated harnesses, we can quickly put them to use in a variety of scenarios.
The Backstep
Without a well-trained and experienced crew, stretching and operating a hoseline can be a disaster when faced with difficult circumstances.
More FE Volume 176 Issue 9
Using Old-School Theories to Drive Successful Fire Department Change
What's the psychology behind organizational change? Stephen Marsh examines how difficult obtaining firefighter buy-in to a new vision may be.
Confined Spaces and Their Governing Standards
Caleb McNeil offers a review of confined spaces, the regulations that govern the work done within them, and how they impact rescue operations.
Medevac on Standby
This article highlights a few important considerations for fire department operations at helicopter landings and to prepare for a helo emergency.
FE Volume 176 Issue 9
Read some firefighter training articles from the September 2023 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
Wrecker-Assisted Rescue
Incidents involving heavy vehicles involve more considerations on scene. One answer is for firefighters to use the wrecker/tow truck for rescue work.
SWIFTWATER: Key to Command and Control at Water Rescues
Effective command and control of swiftwater rescue involves 10 steps. Greg Merrell provides a mnemonic for incident commanders.
Apparatus Deliveries: September 2023
Check out some recent fire apparatus deliveries from the September issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
The Last-Seen Point: An Essential for Dive Rescue Operations
It is critical that dive teams start water rescue operation from the exact point of view of a reliable witness, writes Scott Huff.