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MAJOR INCIDENTS
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On The Job – Maryland: 40 Departments Battle Warehouse Fire
Jay K. Bradish reports on a 10-alarm warehouse fire that required the response of 400 firefighters from 40 departments in Maryland and Delaware.
Progress Report
Coverage of an explosion and fire at a commercial structure in Pennsylvania; plus the latest “Hot Spots on the Web.”
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FIRE SERVICE STATISTICS
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National Run Survey – Part 2
The fire service takes to the pages of Firehouse® to share statistics. This month: the busiest engine and ladder companies and hazmat units.
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FIREFIGHTER HEALTH & SAFETY
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Hearts on Fire: The Hot News On How Inflammation Kills
Jeffrey Fisher, M.D., investigates cardiac inflammation as a cause of firefighter fatalities, with the goal of preventing future occurrences.
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FIRE SERVICE LEADERSHIP
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Firehouse® Interview
Chief Jeff Bowman of San Diego Fire & Life Safety Services.
The Attack Chief
John J. Salka Jr. outlines the duties of a key fireground officer.
TIP – Trauma Intervention Program: Angels of Mercy & Compassion
Robert M. Winston reports on a civilian outreach program.
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TRAINING
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Truck Company Tips
Michael M. Dugan discusses why a truck company needs standard operating procedures to accomplish its basic tasks.
Hands-On Training
Firehouse® Magazine, Cygnus Expositions and their fire department partners showcase the skills being taught in the new Hands-On Training program.
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VOLUNTEER & RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS
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Finding The $ To Make The Small Fire Department Work – Part 2
Steve Meyer continues his focus on funding with ideas for maximizing resources.
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FIRE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
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Software Showcase
Software providers report on their latest products and services.
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BOOK EXCERPT
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Common Valor: True Stories From New Jersey’s Bravest
Frank Viscuso’s new book is a compelling collection of true stories focusing on intense firegrounds and dramatic rescues by firefighters.
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Columns |
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Fire Politics
Legislation & Education Needed To Protect Accident Scenes
By Hal Bruno
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Emergency Vehicle Operations
Back to Basics: The “Big One”
By Michael Wilbur
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Safety & Survival
Stopping Fire Spread In High-Rise Office Buildings
By Vincent Dunn
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Close Calls
Critical Coordination!
By William Goldfeder
Also See: Goldfeder's Archives
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Hazmat Studies
Emergency Response To Acts of Terrorism
By Robert Burke
Also See: Burke's Haz-Mat Archives
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EMS
Are You Prepared For Suicide Bombers?
By Gary Ludwig
Also See: Ludwig's EMS Archives
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Command Post
The Effective Leader Molds Capable Disciples
By Harry R. Carter, Ph.D.
Also See: Carter's Archives
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The Marketing Toolbox
Marketing Globally To Act Locally
By Ben May
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Messages from the “Dark Side”
Walk A Mile In My Shoes
By Dennis L. Rubin
Also See: Rubin's Archives
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University Of Extrication
Rescue Operations Involving The 2003 Honda Element
By Ronald E. Moore
Also See: Extrication Archives
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Departments |
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As Firehouse Sees It
By Harvey Eisner
Firehouse.com
Forum
Firefronts
Hot Shots
Fire Wire
Tools & Technologies
Apparatus Update
Rekindles
Compiled by Paul Hashagen
Calendar
Also See: Firehouse.Com's Online Events Calendar
Advertiser Index
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Dedication |
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This month’s Firehouse® is dedicated to Firefighter/Training Officer Kevin Whitely, 48, of the Emmett City, ID, Fire Department, who died in the line of duty, March 2003; and to Fire Police Captain Woodrow “Woody” Pinkerton, 63, of Union Fire Company Station 251 of the Medford, NJ, Division of Fire; Firefighter and President Carl J. Mack, 68, of the New Chester, WI, Fire Department; and Firefighter Bruce F. Spaulding, 49, Bourbonnais, IL, Fire Protection District, all who died in the line of duty, April 2003.
More: Firehouse.Com: In the Line of Duty
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