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Firerescue Magazine
September 2011
September 2011 Issue highlights

Quick Drills

Problems at the Hydrant

In response to reader feedback on an earlier column, Homer Robertson lists some common problems firefighters can face at the hydrant and suggests ways to prevent or deal with them.

By Homer Robertson

The Back Step

Mistakes Require Prompt Resolution

Making decisions as a fire officer can definitely result in mistakes. How we deal with them is a matter of integrity. Chief Matt Tobia offers a formula for dealing with mistakes that’s worked for him.

By Matthew Tobia

Safety

Enforcing Seatbelt Use in the Fire Service

Chief John Sullivan argues that we need to get serious about the continued problem of firefighters not wearing their seatbelts.

By John F. Sullivan

In a forward-lay situation, the hydrant firefighter is left alone at the hydrant. For this reason, they should carry a hydrant bag that contains equipment for removing caps, replacing missing caps, etc. Possible items include an extra 2½" cap, a hydrant wrench, a “cheater pipe” to increase your mechanical advantage on tight caps and a pipe wrench for dealing with caps that have become rounded. Photos Homer Robertson

Quick Drills

Problems at the Hydrant

In response to reader feedback on an earlier column, Homer Robertson lists some common problems firefighters can face at the hydrant and suggests ways to prevent or deal with them.

By Homer Robertson hydrant, hydrant cap, plus, water supply

The Back Step

Mistakes Require Prompt Resolution

By Matthew Tobia

Safety

Enforcing Seatbelt Use in the Fire Service

Chief John Sullivan argues that we need to get serious about the continued problem of firefighters not wearing their seatbelts.

By John F. Sullivan apparatus crashes, driving, seatbelt, seatbelt pledge

Photo 1: The vehicle pictured was fully involved upon arrival of fire companies, and damage was significant. First responders should be able to identify the dash and steering wheel components. Also, pre-existing holes in the posts and roof rails are evident, supporting the need to remove trim prior to making cuts. Photo Les Baker

In-Depth Extrication

Using Burned Vehicles for Supplemental Training

It’s crucial to find creative training opportunities for extrication tactics. In this In-Depth Extrication column, Les Baker offers one idea for how to use vehicle fires as a supplemental training tool.

By Les Baker vehicle fire

Invented by firefighter Brian Corbett, the SYLVANIA SentryLight is an emergency lighting solution that, according to the manufacturer, meets UL 924 standards and code requirements even when placed just 36 inches from the ground.

Fire Prevention

SentryLight Egress Lighting Shows Promise

Jim Crawford takes a closer look at SYLVANIA’s SentryLight an emergency lighting solution that is recessed and can be placed just 36 inches above the floor.

By Jim Crawford emergency egress lighting, SentryLight, SYLVANIA

From the Editor

Making Mrs. Smith a Priority

We commonly use checklists to reduce fatal error on the fireground. Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach argues that we need a similar approach for non-emergency decision-making to prevent us from fatally eroding public trust.

By Timothy E. Sendelbach customer service, image, Mrs. Smith, public trust

The X2 stands 14 inches high, and features a top leather band that flares out, making it easy to don and doff, as well as a pull-on strap system, a built-in heel jack, excellent traction and a wide steel-toe cap that’s covered with a durable, molded rubber. Photo courtesy Black Diamond

TNT (Tools News Techniques)

Gear Test: Black Diamond’s X2 leather fire boot

Comfort is key on the fireground, particularly when it comes to footwear. As Raul Angulo explains, the Black Diamond X2 leather fire boot is not only comfortable, it’s durable, easy to put on and take off, and its stylish look is a major improvement over the traditional black and yellow fire boots.

By Raul A. Angulo Black Diamond X2 leather fire boot, leather fire boots, PPE, PPE gear test

TNT (Tools News Techniques)

The Red Guide to Recovery

When faced with fires, floods, earthquakes or other natural disasters, people may not know where to turn for information on what to do. In San Diego County, firefighters are helping disaster survivors by handing out Sean Scott’s helpful book, The Red Guide to Recovery.

By Jane Jerrard August Ghio, disaster survivors, Red Guide to Recovery, Sean Scott

Nozzlehead

Dealing with Road Rage

After a reader writes to Nozzlehead about how to avoid possible road rage incidents stemming from the public failing to pull over for first responder vehicles, Nozzlehead offers advice about how training first responders and educating the public can help avoid the potential for these dangerous incidents.

By Nozzlehead apparatus, driving, lights and sirens, road rage

The Sacramento (Calif.) Metropolitan Fire District ordered 20 Pierce Quantum engines (five pictured) and two Quantum tillers (one pictured). Photos Courtesy Pierce

Apparatus Ideas

Sac Metro Welcomes 22 New Pierce Rigs

Although apparatus orders are down significantly, some cities are finding the funding to continue with replacement plans. Bob Vaccaro takes a look at a recent delivery of 22 Pierce apparatus to the Sacramento (Calif.) Metropolitan Fire District.

By Bob Vaccaro apparatus funding, Golden State Fire Apparatus, Pierce, pumper, Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, TDA, tiller, tractor-drawn aerials

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