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Survival of the Fittest

Using a Pull-Up Bar to Gain Muscle Strength [8]

Many fitness exercises require expensive equipment or participation in a program. But the pull-up bar is an inexpensive option that provides ways to build strength in your upper body, arms, hands and more.

By Martha Ellis [9]Jeff Ellis [10]
Apparatus Ideas

Howard County's 3 New Rigs [11]

The Pierce tradition continues at Howard County Fire Rescue, which recently took delivery of two Pierce pumper/tankers and a Pierce water-supply unit.

By Bob Vaccaro [12]
Fire Attack

Using Door Chocks During Structure Fires [13]

Mike Kirby and Tom Lakamp discuss the importance of using door chocks to keep doors open on the scene of a structure fire so the door doesn’t close on the hoseline and reduce or cut off the water flow. They recommend carrying a couple homemade chocks at all times and describe how and where to chock different types of doors. They also discuss the difficulties that can be encountered when dealing with inward-swinging doors.

By Mike Kirby [14]Tom Lakamp [15]
  • What's the difference between a pull-up and chin-up? You're doing a pull-up if your grip on the bar is overhand, with your palms facing away from you. Pull-ups primarily work the triceps. The spacing of your grip is also important. Even minor adjustments to your grip can shift the working muscle group, giving you a broad range of strengthening options. This photo shows a wide grip. Photo Jeff & Martha Ellis [8]
    Survival of the Fittest

    Using a Pull-Up Bar to Gain Muscle Strength [8]

    Many fitness exercises require expensive equipment or participation in a program. But the pull-up bar is an inexpensive option that provides ways to build strength in your upper body, arms, hands and more.

    By Martha Ellis [9]Jeff Ellis [10]
  • One of two Pierce Arrow XT dry-side tankers delivered to the Howard County (Md.) Department of Fire & Rescue Services. Photo Courtesy Pierce [11]
    Apparatus Ideas

    Howard County's 3 New Rigs [11]

    The Pierce tradition continues at Howard County Fire Rescue, which recently took delivery of two Pierce pumper/tankers and a Pierce water-supply unit.

    By Bob Vaccaro [12]
  • When an engine company combats a structure fire, the doors of the building, both interior and exterior, can either help or hinder the attack. They can prevent fire and smoke spread, but they can also decrease water supply if the attack line becomes pinched or trapped by the door. To avoid these problems, we must control all doors we encounter. Photo Steven Frank [13]
    Fire Attack

    Using Door Chocks During Structure Fires [13]

    Mike Kirby and Tom Lakamp discuss the importance of using door chocks to keep doors open on the scene of a structure fire so the door doesn’t close on the hoseline and reduce or cut off the water flow. They recommend carrying a couple homemade chocks at all times and describe how and where to chock different types of doors. They also discuss the difficulties that can be encountered when dealing with inward-swinging doors.

    By Mike Kirby [14]Tom Lakamp [15]
  • One way to deal with advanced steel: Develop strategies and tactics that work around these reinforced areas. A method to consider is a form of tunneling through existing openings. Photo by Troy Case [16]

    Tactics for Extrications Involving Advanced Steel [16]

    Les Baker details some alternative tactics that rescuers can use when faced with extrications involving high-strength steel, suggesting that rescuers look for methods of working around these reinforced areas.

    By Les Baker [17]
  • [18]

    From Firefighter to Politician [18]

    Assistant Fire Chief and Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly John Oceguera explains why firefighters need to take a playbook from politicians and learn how to campaign, especially when it comes to how to deliever their message and present themselves to the public they serve.

    By John Oceguera [19]
  • President's Letter

    The Benefits of a Diverse Workforce [20]

    Our workforce is constantly changing. As leaders we need to create an inclusive work environment and capitalize on the benefits of having diverse perspectives, experiences and skills in our ranks.

    By Jack Parow [21]
  • Leadership Skills

    The Importance of the Devil's Advocate [22]

    When organizations are wrestling with important decisions, designating someone to play the devil’s advocate can bring clarity to the facts, assumptions and biases that factor into the decision.

    By Marc Revere [23]
  • Safety

    Needed: Assistant Safety Officers at Extrication Scenes [24]

    Chief Randall Talifarro discusses just what makes extrications so dangerous, adding that we therefore need to consider assigning an assistant safety officer specifically to scrutinize the tactics of the extrication team.

    By Randall Talifarro [25]
  • Near-Miss Reports

    RIT-Related Near Misses [26]

    Using two near-miss reports as examples, Deputy Chief John Tippett illustrates the importance of rapid-intervention teams, adding that departments may need to assemble more than one company for true rapid intervention and that getting the appropriate number of personnel to fill out a RIT may require adjustments to a department’s SOPs.

    By John B. Tippett Jr. [27]
  • From the Editor

    Don't Let Experience Hold You Back [28]

    Tim Sendelbach examines the limitations of experience--experience that is often skewed by preconceptions and personal biases--in an effort to encourage fire service leaders to look "outside the lines" when it comes to making difficult decisions about our way of doing business.

    By Timothy E. Sendelbach [29]

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