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From the Editor

The Case for Annual Physical Exams in the Fire Service [8]

Many firefighters and officers believe the next generation of firefighters lack values and work ethic. But Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach offers a challenge: Are WE meeting the standards we set for recruits?

By Timothy E. Sendelbach [9]
Gear Test

Gear Test: MSA's Workman Tripod [10]

Captain Andy Speier reviews MSA’s Workman Tripod—a tripod used in confined-space rescue—noting that the product is lighter than most other tripods, easy to use, durable and, generally a good investment if you don’t need an extremely tall maximum height.

By Andy Speier [11]
Nozzlehead

Advice for LGBT Firefighters [12]

Nozzlehead received two letters in response to his February FireRescue article, “Dealing with ‘Haters': Advice for a gay firefighter surrounded by cruel co-workers.” Here, he response to both letters.

By Nozzlehead [13]
  • From the Editor

    The Case for Annual Physical Exams in the Fire Service [8]

    Many firefighters and officers believe the next generation of firefighters lack values and work ethic. But Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach offers a challenge: Are WE meeting the standards we set for recruits?

    By Timothy E. Sendelbach [9]
  • The tripod's maximum height is 8 feet (96 inches), and its interior headroom is 91 inches. Upon rigging the tripod over a manhole and using a 4:1 pre-rigged haul system, the crew was able to remove a firefighter from the hole and her feet cleared the opening. Photo by Andy Speier [10]
    Gear Test

    Gear Test: MSA's Workman Tripod [10]

    Captain Andy Speier reviews MSA’s Workman Tripod—a tripod used in confined-space rescue—noting that the product is lighter than most other tripods, easy to use, durable and, generally a good investment if you don’t need an extremely tall maximum height.

    By Andy Speier [11] Extrication Rescue Gear Test [14]
  • Nozzlehead

    Advice for LGBT Firefighters [12]

    Nozzlehead received two letters in response to his February FireRescue article, “Dealing with ‘Haters': Advice for a gay firefighter surrounded by cruel co-workers.” Here, he response to both letters.

    By Nozzlehead [13]
  • One of eight Ferrara engines delivered to the Columbus Division of Fire, built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. All Photos Courtesy Ferrara Fire Apparatus [15]
    Apparatus Ideas

    New Engines for Columbus Division of Fire [15]

    The Columbus (Ohio) Division of Fire contracted with Ferrara for a multiyear, 18-engine deal.

    By Bob Vaccaro [16]
  • One of the primary jobs of any engine company at a fire scene is getting water on the fire. Whether your engine is large or small, you'll be limited by your water tank size unless you do something (lay a line, call for tender support, etc.) to establish a supply. Photo Brian Meroney [17]
    Fire Attack

    Engine Companies Must Establish their own Water Supply [17]

    One of the primary duties of any engine company is to put water on the fire; however, you can’t do that if you don’t first establish a water supply, such as from a hydrant or a tender. To ensure your success on scene, Greg Jakubowski suggests preplanning how you’ll establish a water supply by determining the type of supply (hydrant or tender), drilling on supply hose and understanding the limitations of using an additional apparatus, such as a second-due engine or a mutual-aid apparatus

    By Greg Jakubowski [18]
  • GIS analyst Captain Julio Talero of Lincoln (Neb.) Fire and Rescue works with GIS data. To achieve accredited status, departments must learn to use tools such as GIS to analyze performance and assess risk. Photo Courtesy Eric Jones [19]

    3 Perspectives on Accreditation [19]

    Gaining department accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) is an arduous process, but it brings significant benefits for the department and individual members. This article looks at the process from the chief, company officer and labor leader perspectives.

    By Jeff Eastman [20]Eric Jones [21]
  • After one of our rescuers sustained an injury during training, we decided to conduct a rescue belay study. Setting up a 400-600-lb. mass for the study was tricky. We used an old basket and eight 50-lb. sand bags super-wrapped with stretchy film. In this photo, the main line and release are at the top and the belay station is in the room with the open window. More distance than this is preferable, but it's what we had to work with. Note the tag line to help clear the wall. Photo Tom Pendley [22]
    Rescue Training

    Belay Test Yields Surprising Results [22]

    Using experienced rescuers from the Phoenix-area technical rescue program, Tom Pendley conducts an informal test on the use of belays while both raising and lowering a load. To his surprise, results proved that rescuers’ reaction time was slower than expected, allowing a significant amount of rope to fall through the Prusik. Pendley also details how to conduct your own belay test.

    By Tom Pendley [23]

  • FDIC 2010 Hot Product Picks [24]

    Three FireRescue technical editors scoured the halls at FDIC 2010 to find the latest and greatest new products. Here's what they found.

    By Bob Vaccaro [16]Greg Jakubowski [18]
  • President's Letter

    Marketing Your Service [25]

    IAFC President Chief Jeff Johnson explains the importance of marketing your value to the community, noting that you can market your services, your personnel and your apparatus in order to help achieve community buy-in for your programs.

    By Jeffrey D. Johnson [26]
  • Noises from different elements on the fireground can overwhelm radio communications. Center photo: Glen Ellman, truck photo: Mike Meadows, fan photo: Glen Ellman, chainsaw photo: Cary Ulrich [27]

    The Issue of Background Noise in Radio Communications [27]

    Many departments’ communications systems can become overwhelmed by background noise on the fireground. Ott Huber discusses how to deal with background noise and how to properly train on the use of portable radios. He also discusses what’s being done now by agencies and manufacturers to correct the problem.

    By Otto J. Huber [28]

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