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Basic Rural Water Shuttle Ops [8]

As some fire departments still struggle to move water efficiently in rural environments, Wayne Eder explains the basics and benefits of the rural water shuttle, addressing safety issues, nurse tenders, drafting operations, portable tanks, dump valves, training and more.

By Wayne L. Eder [9]
Wildland/Urban Interface (WUI)

“Ready, Set, Go!” Pilot Program Results [10]

With the population of the wildland/urban interface increasing, it’s important to prepare residents for the event of wildfire in or near their neighborhoods. As Chief Bob Roper and Lucian Deaton explain, the IAFC’s Ready, Set, Go! pilot program researched ways to educate the public and connect with them regarding wildfire preparedness and safety.

By Bob Roper [11]Lucian Deaton [12]
Company Officer Development

Company Officers & Paradoxical Decision-Making [13]

Ray Gayk discusses the idea that officers who appear to contradict themselves in their decisions or actions are really most likely acting on information that they’re privy to while others aren’t. He discusses the difficulty associated with making decisions that will be unpopular with some, and suggests thinking of actions or decisions as paradoxical rather than contradictory. He then describes paradoxical leadership styles or decision-making styles, such as being both flexible and consistent when adhering to policy.

By Ray Gayk [14]
  • In the rural environment, the portable tank is your best friend. Framed tanks are better for structure fires or large-flow operations. Additionally, drafting is a simple process that, when done in the proper context, works well for our needs. [8]

    Basic Rural Water Shuttle Ops [8]

    As some fire departments still struggle to move water efficiently in rural environments, Wayne Eder explains the basics and benefits of the rural water shuttle, addressing safety issues, nurse tenders, drafting operations, portable tanks, dump valves, training and more.

    By Wayne L. Eder [9] draft [15], dump valve [16], water shuttle [17], water supply officer [18], water tender [19]
  • In 2010, the IAFC’s Ready, Set Go! (RSG) program worked with nine pilot departments across the United States to gain a better understanding of WUI communities and how best to communicate with the residents in those communities. Engaging in a dialogue ultimately protects both residents and firefighters, because it facilitates early evacuation and preparedness. Photo Keith Cullom [10]
    Wildland/Urban Interface (WUI)

    “Ready, Set, Go!” Pilot Program Results [10]

    With the population of the wildland/urban interface increasing, it’s important to prepare residents for the event of wildfire in or near their neighborhoods. As Chief Bob Roper and Lucian Deaton explain, the IAFC’s Ready, Set, Go! pilot program researched ways to educate the public and connect with them regarding wildfire preparedness and safety.

    By Bob Roper [11]Lucian Deaton [12] Bob Roper [20], Lucian Deaton [21], Ready Set Go! program [22]
  • Company Officer Development

    Company Officers & Paradoxical Decision-Making [13]

    Ray Gayk discusses the idea that officers who appear to contradict themselves in their decisions or actions are really most likely acting on information that they’re privy to while others aren’t. He discusses the difficulty associated with making decisions that will be unpopular with some, and suggests thinking of actions or decisions as paradoxical rather than contradictory. He then describes paradoxical leadership styles or decision-making styles, such as being both flexible and consistent when adhering to policy.

    By Ray Gayk [14] art of paradox [23], Ray Gayk [24]
  • In-Depth Extrication

    Tactics for Power-Sliding Rear Windows [25]

    Over the past couple of years, the rescue community has placed considerable emphasis on new vehicle technology and how it affects our vehicle extrication tactics. One advancement that has gone relatively unnoticed is the addition of a power-sliding rear window to many trucks.

    By Les Baker [26] power-sliding rear windows [27], trucks [28], vehicle technology [29]
  • From the Editor

    Keeping in Step with the Mission [30]

    Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach describes a recent visit to a station that, while routine, exhibited the patient way many firefighters are going about their jobs, despite negative coverage in the press and growing resentment among the public.

    By Timothy E. Sendelbach [31]
  • Buddy Covers’ newest model—the Blackout Cover with Air Hole—has a hole in it so users can hook up the airline, blacking out the mask and also allowing firefighters to be on air during the drill to make it more realistic. (Photo Photos Courtesy Buddy Covers) [32]
    Gear Test, TNT (Tools News Techniques)

    Gear Test: Buddy Covers’ Blackout Cover [32]

    Greg Jakubowski tests Buddy Covers’ Blackout Cover for use in SCBA blackout training—a classic, time-tested drill that often involves either overly simplistic methods (like using aluminum foil) to complicated and potentially dangerous methods (like filling a room with smoke). Fortunately, Jakubowski found the Blackout Cover to be just right—durable, easy to use and inexpensive.

    By Greg Jakubowski [33] Blackout Cover [34], Buddy Covers [35], SCBA [36]
  • Everyone Goes Home logo [37]
    TNT (Tools News Techniques)

    2010 LODD Stats Offer Mixed News [37]

    Following the release of the provisional statistics on 2010 LODDs, Jane Jerrard analyzes the numbers, finding that there’s good news (the numbers are down) and bad news (many deaths were clearly preventable), and goes straight to best safety minds in the fire service—Ron Siarnicki, Billy Goldfeder and Rich Marinucci—for advice as to what the fire service can do to keep the numbers headed downward.

    By Jane Jerrard [38] LODDs [39], seatbelt [40], statistics [41], USFA [42]
  • The 2011 Safety, Health and Survival Week theme is Surviving the Fireground: Firefighter, Fire Officer and Command Preparedness. [43]
    TNT (Tools News Techniques)

    2011 Safety Week Theme Announced! [43]

    A central component of the 2011 Safety, Health and Survival Week will be the IAFF’s Fire Ground Survival (FGS) program, a comprehensive survival skills and mayday prevention program. Departments across the country are encouraged to participate June 19–25

    By Fire Ground Survival [44], IAFF [45], Safety Week [46]
  • Nozzlehead

    Promoting Women in the Fire Service [47]

    After a female reader writes in, explaining that she is getting the cold shoulder from her BC now that she let him know that she’s planning to test for captain, Nozzlehead explains why he might be threatened by her, and offers advice about how everyone should approach gender and diversity issues in the fire service.

    By Nozzlehead [48] equal opportunity [49], promotions [50], women [51]
  • The Baltimore County Fire Department took delivery of nine Rosenbauer pumpers built on a Spartan Gladiator MFD chassis with a 10" raised roof and seating for six. (Photos courtesy Jeff Hawkins/DPC Emergency Vehicles) [52]
    Apparatus Ideas

    Baltimore County’s Unique Apparatus Replacement Program [52]

    The fire and EMS service in Baltimore County features a unique combination of career and volunteer response. Bob Vaccaro explains how a recent Rosenbauer delivery to the County illustrates its equally unique apparatus replacement program.

    By Bob Vaccaro [53]

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