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MAJOR INCIDENTS
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On The Job – Los Angeles: Major Emergency Arson Fire At Hollywood Hotel
R.G. Gillis reports from the scene of an incident that presented life-threatening situations to firefighters and trapped tenants.
Progress Report – California
Coverage of a two-alarm fire that destroyed a Los Angeles County commercial structure; plus the latest “Hot Spots on the Web.”
Progress Report – Massachusetts
Coverage of a four-alarm fire fanned by 35-mph ocean winds that destroyed a local landmark.
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FIRE SERVICE MANAGEMENT
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Seeking Fire Safety “Solutions”
Dennis Compton describes an effort that is underway to unite the fire safety community with traditional (and not so traditional) partners in an effort to better protect those most at risk from fire.
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TRAINING
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From The Officer’s Seat: Training Techniques
John G. Riker outlines a strategic approach designed to assist the instructor in the delivery of fire training.
Tornado Season! Are You Prepared If A Killer Twister Hits Your Town?
Michael Garlock interviews fire chiefs and others who share the lessons they learned when their communities suffered the effects of deadly tornadoes.
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FIREFIGHTER HEALTH & SAFETY
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Close Calls
A survivor shares dangerous fireground experiences and details what was learned from them.
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TERRORISM RESPONSE
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Quick Guide For Responders
Ted Jarboe and Bob Stephan review ways to manage a fire department’s response to a suspicious package, vehicle and/or bombing.
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Columns |
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Fire Politics
Good & Bad News In President’s 2003 Budget
By Hal Bruno
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Chief Concerns
Two Words: “Routine” And “Size-Up”
By Michael L. Smith
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EMS
EMS Lessons From The Street – Part 1
By Gary Ludwig
Also See: Ludwig's EMS Archives
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University Of Extrication
Rear Design Features Of Vehicles – Part 2
By Ronald E. Moore
Also See: Extrication Archives
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HazMat Studies
Handling Anhydrous Ammonia Emergencies
By Robert Burke
Also See: HazMat Studies Archives
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Emergency Vehicle Operations
Back To Basics: How Big Is Your Department’s Checkbook?
By By Michael Wilbur
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Command Post
The Great Leader Has A Vision
By Harry R. Carter
Also See: Harry Carters Archives
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Health & Safety
Changing Culture, Changing Priorities: When Does Safety Become Unsafe?
By Mark Beirne and Bill Simpson
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Training Academy
Live Training Delivered To Iowa Firefighters
By Steve Meyer
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Departments |
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As Firehouse Sees It
It’s A Whole New Ball Game
By Harvey Eisner
Hot Off The Wire …
Firefronts
Hot Shots
Fire Wire
New Products
Calendar
Also See: Firehouse.Com Events Calendar
Scuttlebutt
Rekindles
Compiled by Paul Hashagen
Industry News
Parting Shot
Advertiser Index
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Dedication |
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This month’s Firehouse® is dedicated to Captain Jim Clingenpeel, 38, of the Rosehill, TX, Volunteer Fire Department, who died in the line of duty, June 2001; and to Crew Chief Tom L. Craven, 30, and Firefighters Karen L. Fitzpatrick, 18, Jessica L. Johnson, 19, and Devin A. Weaver, 21, of the U.S. Forest Service, who died in the line of duty, July 2001.
More: Firehouse.Com: In the Line of Duty
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