Survival of the Fittest

Use Plyometric Exercises to Develop Explosive Leg Power

Leg power is extremely important on the fireground, but exercise machines in the gym are often lacking. Jeff and Martha Ellis demonstrate how to build a plyo box and several exercises that can get you started developing powerful leg muscles.

By Martha EllisJeff Ellis
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Power Isolation for Vehicle Incidents

David Dalrymple reviews some steps to take to isolate power to various parts of the vehicle.

By David Dalyrymple
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NFPA Releases New Standard on RIC Training

This article provides a quick overview of the new NFPA 1407, which provides direction for training officers in teaching intervention skills and team coordination necessary to rescue a firefighter in trouble.

By JIm Smalley
  • Leg power is critical at many emergency scenes. To increase power in your legs, try performing plyometric exercises such as this lunge. Photo Jeff & Martha Ellis
    Survival of the Fittest

    Use Plyometric Exercises to Develop Explosive Leg Power

    Leg power is extremely important on the fireground, but exercise machines in the gym are often lacking. Jeff and Martha Ellis demonstrate how to build a plyo box and several exercises that can get you started developing powerful leg muscles.

    By Martha EllisJeff Ellis
  • TNT (Tools News Techniques)

    Power Isolation for Vehicle Incidents

    David Dalrymple reviews some steps to take to isolate power to various parts of the vehicle.

    By David Dalyrymple
  • NFPA 1407: Standard for Rapid Intervention Crews specifies basic training requirements for fire service personnel to conduct firefighter rapid intervention operations and includes guidance for several evolutions that can be adapted to local conditions. Photo Michael Coppola
    TNT (Tools News Techniques)

    NFPA Releases New Standard on RIC Training

    This article provides a quick overview of the new NFPA 1407, which provides direction for training officers in teaching intervention skills and team coordination necessary to rescue a firefighter in trouble.

    By JIm Smalley
  • From the Editor

    Times Are a-Changin’

    A friend of mine recently sent me an article discussing the rising demands of EMS in urban areas with large populations of homeless and impoverished citizens.

    By Timothy E. Sendelbach
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    Robo-Firefighter

    Dozens of unique firefighters descend on Hartford, Conn., each April to participate in an annual competition that requires them to navigate a maze, find and extinguish a fire.

    By Jane Jerrard
  • Captain Michael C. Hayes of FDNY Ladder Company 28 stands with FireRescue Editor-in- Chief Tim Sendelbach (right) and IAFC President Chief Jeff Johnson (left), after receiving his 2009 Company Officer of the Year Award at FRI. Photo Janelle Foskett
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    Best of the Best

    Capt. Hayes was recognized for his excellent leadership, commitment to safety, dedication to the fire service and community involvement.

    By Staff
  • Nozzlehead

    Lookin’ Out for No. 1

    Once again the disunity and parochial side of the fire service (career vs. volunteer) rears its ugly head—this time in the form of the fire union rep’s recent testimony to Congress about FIRE Act and SAFER grants.

    By Nozzlehead
  • Following initial delays with another manufacturer, Montgomery County’s new pumpers are built by Crimson on Spartan Gladiator chassis. Photos courtesy Montgomery County fire and rescue service
    Apparatus Ideas

    The Long Road

    When the Montgomery County (Md.) Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) started planning for a large purchase of new pumpers, little did they know that it would be a very long process.

    By Bob Vaccaro
  • Photo iStock

    Read the Tea Leaves

    Numerous tragic line-of-duty deaths and close calls have taught us that firefighter safety and survival are linked to situational awareness of current and changing conditions on the fireground and the emergency operations scene.

    By Billy GoldfederTodd LeDuc
  • Photo Brian Litt
    Wildland/Urban Interface (WUI)

    Face to Interface

    The wildland/urban interface (WUI) is in a constant state of flux, both geographically and on paper.

    By Cindy Devone-PachecoDan Bailey

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