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Nozzlehead

Out-of-State Certs Are Still Good! [8]

In response to a letter expressing concerns about a new chief appointing officers who have out-of-state training and certifications, Nozzlehead addresses the difference between being certified and qualified for a job, and then encourages the fire service as a whole to get on the same page when it comes to standardized training.

By Nozzlehead [9]
Apparatus Ideas

Temple Fire Company's New Rescue 11 Allows Room to Grow [10]

The Temple (Penn.) Fire Company recently took delivery of a heavy-rescue that’s significantly bigger than their old truck, and has room to allow for the department’s continued growth.

By Bob Vaccaro [11]

Understanding the Latest & Greatest Apparatus Innovations [12]

Apparatus manufacturers are engineering some new technologies to improve firefighter safety. Check out what technologies many manufacturers have unveiled at recent shows—technologies related to compressed natural gas, idle reduction, suspension systems, black boxes and lots more.

By Bob Vaccaro [11]
  • Nozzlehead

    Out-of-State Certs Are Still Good! [8]

    In response to a letter expressing concerns about a new chief appointing officers who have out-of-state training and certifications, Nozzlehead addresses the difference between being certified and qualified for a job, and then encourages the fire service as a whole to get on the same page when it comes to standardized training.

    By Nozzlehead [9]
  • Temple Fire Company's new heavy-rescue is built on a 2009 Spartan Gladiator chassis with body by Rescue 1. Photo Courtesy Rescue 1 [10]
    Apparatus Ideas

    Temple Fire Company's New Rescue 11 Allows Room to Grow [10]

    The Temple (Penn.) Fire Company recently took delivery of a heavy-rescue that’s significantly bigger than their old truck, and has room to allow for the department’s continued growth.

    By Bob Vaccaro [11]

  • Understanding the Latest & Greatest Apparatus Innovations [12]

    Apparatus manufacturers are engineering some new technologies to improve firefighter safety. Check out what technologies many manufacturers have unveiled at recent shows—technologies related to compressed natural gas, idle reduction, suspension systems, black boxes and lots more.

    By Bob Vaccaro [11]
  • Thermal imaging cameras enable firefighters to "see through smoke," allowing them to find the seat of the fire or trapped victims more quickly. Photo Gert Zoutendijk [13]
    Fire Attack

    Thermal Imaging Cameras Help Firefighters See Through Smoke [13]

    For years, firefighters went blindly into smoke-filled rooms, relying solely on their eyes and ears to help them locate fire and victims. Today, thermal imaging cameras (TICs) help firefighters “see” through smoke, which greatly increases their chances of rescuing trapped victims and downed firefighters; they also increase safety on the fireground. There are a variety of uses for TICs, but as Greg Jakubowski points out, these cameras don’t provide night-vision capabilities, they remain somewhat expensive, and they are no replacement for our own senses.

    By Greg Jakubowski [14]
  • When beginning forcible entry, take a moment to identify the type and construction of the door and to preplan your tools. For commercial buildings, you'll often need a sledgehammer and a rotary saw with a metal cutting blade. Photo Jamie Nicholson [15]

    Door Materials Affect Forcible Entry Tactics [15]

    The approach you take to forcible entry should be determined by the conditions you discover upon size-up and the materials used to construct the door, frame and lock.

    By Steve Shupert [16]
  • President's Letter

    U.S. Recessions & the Fire Service [17]

    Recovery will be slow for us, but the time is right to move from "getting through" to "leading on." If you haven't already, now is the time to starting shaping the lessons of the past several years into a vision for the future.

    By Jack Parow [18]
  • Leadership Skills

    The Role of Risk Management in Eliminating LODDs [19]

    Chief Marc Revere argues that we must challenge the notion that LODDs are the cost of doing business in the fire service, and forge a new vision for the future of firefighter safety.

    By Marc Revere [20]
  • Safety

    Factors to Consider Before Implementing New Technologies [21]

    Before you make a significant new technology purchase, you should conduct a needs assessment, consider deployment issues and understand the limitations of technology.

    By Danny Kistner [22]
  • When working wildland/urban interface incidents, water tenders can be deployed in three basic ways: stationary, mobile or combination. The combination strategy allows the tender to set up and fill a portable tank, then move on to those engines locked in a stationary position. Photo Craig Allyn Rose [23]
    Wildland/Urban Interface (WUI)

    Moving Water in the WUI [23]

    Jim Acker discusses the three main strategies for moving water in the WUI: stationary, mobile and combination. Both stationary and mobile strategies have their limitations, but the combination strategy alleviates many if not all of these. But no matter which strategy you choose, Acker stresses that you must always be aware of water tender safety.

    By Jim Acker [24]
  • Company Officer Development

    Consistency Is Key to Company Officer Success [25]

    Ray Gayk discusses the importance of consistency through his admiration for Captain Ray Willemse of the Ontario Fire Department. He stresses that without consistency in training, problem solving and discipline, firefighters won'tt be able to perform their core critical tasks and therefore won't properly perform their job.

    By Ray Gayk [26]

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