March 2012

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Firerescue Magazine
March 2012
March 2012 Issue highlights

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Incorporating Volunteers into Search and Rescue [7]

Fire departments are often called to assist in missing person, large-animal rescue and weather-related responses. But departments that are short on funding may lack resources to adequately respond to these calls. Tim Bonno and Paul Ross report on a volunteer approach to search and rescue that has proven successful for the Eureka (Mo.) Fire Protection District.

of by Paul M. Ross, Jr. [8]Tim Bonno [9]

From the Editor

Use Personal Failure as an Opportunity to Demonstrate Leadership [10]

None of us like to fail. But as leaders in a high-stress, high-risk profession, we all will. Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach underscores that times of personal failure are excellent opportunities to demonstrate our core leadership values by taking ownership and doing what we can to right the wrong.

In tower ladder operations where the tower bucket is equipped with two nozzles, use caution when attempting to use both nozzles at the same time. You really need a strong water supply to produce two good streams with the needed fire flow to reach the seat of the fire. Remember that one good stream is better than two poor ones. Photo Glen Ellman

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Quick Drills

Tips for Using Aerial Master Streams [16]

Big fires often require the use of aerial ladder master streams. But without consistent practice, these devices are often not used to their full advantage. Capt. Homer Robertson provides some tips.

By Homer Robertson [17] aerial master stream [18], automatic nozzle [19], fire flow [20], master stream [21], smooth-bore nozzle [22], tower ladder master stream [23]

The Back Step

Wielding Influence to Keep Your Crew Safe [24]

When firefighters take the oath to protect citizens, they also swear to protect one another. Yet too often we fail to enforce the practices and take the stands that will ensure our brothers and sisters go home.

By Matthew Tobia [25] courage to be safe [26], Everyone Goes Home [27], LSI [28], LSI 1 [29]

TNT (Tools News Techniques)

Future Firefighting Technology [30]

FireRescue looks at some of the unique and innovative projects currently in the works or already in use that could revolutionize the business of firefighting.

By Cindy Devone-Pacheco [31] firefighting research [32], firefighting technology [33], innovative projects [34]

The Henry (Ill.) Fire Protection District’s front-mount pumper is built by Alexis on an International Dura Star chassis. Photo courtesy Alexis

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Apparatus Ideas

Alexis Delivers a Vehicle Fit for Drafting [35]

The Henry (Ill.) Fire Protection District's new pumper was designed with a front-mount pump to maximize drafting capabilities and provide pump operators with a greater view of the fireground.

By Bob Vaccaro [36] Alexis Fire Apparatus [37], drafting [38], front-mount pumper [39], Henry Fire Protection District [40]

Fire Prevention

Engaging Firefighters in Community Risk Reduction [41]

Fire prevention leaders have long struggled to engage firefighters in prevention. But recent programs initiated by the IAFF to build long-term support for community risk reduction just might provide the impetus needed.

By Jim Crawford [42] Community Risk Reduction [43], fire loss [44], IAFF [45], LSI [28], Vision 20/20 [46]

Weighing 5 oz. and measuring 4" x 2" x 1", you’d hardly know the FatIvan was in your turnout pocket or strapped to your fire helmet. But don’t let the small size fool you. It’s a 100% corrosion-resistant chock constructed of engineered plastic and zinc-plated steel, with a strip of reflective tape to catch the eye. Photo Chad Allison

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Gear Test

Gear Test: NewCal’s FatIvan Door Chock [47]

One way to ensure safe and proper ingress and egress is to simply hold a door open by means of a wedge. But, as Chad Allison explains, some chocks aren’t as reliable as others, and can easily be kicked out of place, rendering them useless. As an alternative to less reliable chocks, Allison reviews the FatIvan door chock.

By Chad Allison [48] door chocks [49], Egress [50], FatIvan door chock [51], heavy doors [52], ingress [53], steel hook [54]

The current study on CAFS will involve examining effects such as potential hose kinking; rate of flashback; effect on thermal imagers when looking for victims; slip hazards; and the rate of heat absorption vs. water, heat release and knockdown times. Photo Cary Ulrich

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TNT (Tools News Techniques)

Study To Investigate the Use of CAFS in Structure Fires [55]

Although compressed-air foam systems (CAFS) have been widely accepted in the wildland arena, the same cannot be said for structural firefighting. Jane Jerrard interviews researchers and advisory board members involved in a study on CAFS interior structural firefighting capabilities to try to determine why CAFS has not been embraced by structural firefighters.

By Jane Jerrard [56] CAFS [57], CAFS study [58], California Polytechnic State University [59], CalPoly [60], compressed-air foam systems [61], Dr. Thomas Korman [62], Homer Robertson [63], Steve Lohr [64]

Even if most or all of your district is equipped with standard hydrants, the potential always exists for the water supply system to malfunction or provide a supply that simply can’t match the required fire flow for the given incident. In these cases, drafting may provide the only alternative to getting the water needed for the firefight. Photo AP/Jimmy May

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Fire Attack

Drafting Tools & Techniques [65]

Water is probably the most important extinguishing agent used by the fire service. But what if your response area has few, if any, working hydrants? Or what if something happens to your municipal water supply? Greg Jakubowski discusses how to prepare for water supply issues by conducting a drafting operation. He also discusses their challenges and the tools you’ll need to perform a draft successfully.

By Greg Jakubowski [66] draft [67], drafting operations [68], drafting techniques [69], dry hydrants [70], strainer [71], suction hose [72], vertical lift [73], water supply [74]

The appropriate amount of lighting on an apparatus comes down to how the lights are being used: 1) to get attention and gain the right of way; or 2) as a warning when stationary so we (or others on the scene) don’t get struck.

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Nozzlehead

Apparatus Debate: Too Many Warning Lights? [75]

When a reader writes to Nozzlehead, explaining that he feels that we have too many warning lights on fire apparatus, Nozzlehead offers him a piece of his mind, arguing that there’s hardly such a thing as “too many lights” when it comes to responding but that there can be too many lights when apparatus are stationary and simply need to convey caution to passing motorists.

By Nozzlehead [76] apparatus lighting [77], lights [78]

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