Avoid Tanker Gridlock with Single Lane Water Supply Setup
Synopsis: Fire departments are constantly struggling to deliver water to fire scenes without experiencing tanker gridlock. This article describes how the single lane water supply
Challenging Pediatric Dogma —
As a Nobel Prize winning scientist, Daniel Kahneman gave us a deeper understanding of the human brain and how it makes critical decisions. The fascinating
Colleton County Fire-Rescue
Department Name: Colleton County Fire-Rescue County: Colleton County, South Carolina Type Department: Combination/ All Hazards Structure: Public Service District covering unincorporated areas of the county
Cultural Brainwashing
According to Merriam-Webster dictionary the definition of “culture” is: The beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time. A particular society
Finding Your Balance as a Volunteer
Many of us began serving our communities first as volunteers. Some may have chosen to become paid/career emergency responders while others have maintained their status
Fire Departments Donate Truck and Supplies to Pine Terrace
Hurricane Matthew left its damage along North Carolina flooding many towns and leaving thousands homeless while first responders worked 24/7. Many fire stations were also
FIREFIGHTER FIT
Firefighters are required to perform a complex series of physically demanding tasks in hot, dangerous environments with heavy protective gear while being exposed to smoke
From the Editor
Fall is here and with the changing of seasons and finalizing of the year, I always seem to find myself reflecting back on what went
From the Publisher
The Times They Are A-Changin’ I’ll borrow a passage from an old Bob Dylan song: “Come senators, congressmen Please heed the call Don’t stand in
Give Me My Training
Have you attended the National Fire Academy recently and had to deal with the possibility of a federal government shutdown? Having attended, and knowing others
Good Products IMPROVED
Sometimes, I see things that are improved upon and then I come across things that really don’t change much. Perhaps they are trying to survive
Hazmat Team Leadership and Management:
While pondering our next topic of conversation, I began to reflect on the fact that next month I will celebrate having served 20 years in
HCN and CO in Fire Fighting and EMS
It isn’t just Carbon Monoxide (CO) we need to worry about. Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) is probably an even greater danger. If you or members of
Heavy Vehicle BUS Rescue
Last issue we looked at the type “C” bus and now I want to briefly look at several of the other types of buses. Type
Implementing Fire Dynamics Into Your Fire Attack:
There is no doubt, recent fire research is providing the fire service with a unique perspective unlike anything we have seen in our history. Never
Important Information For the Grant Writer
Many emergency services agencies are looking for grants as a way to fund new and current projects. It is important for these agencies to understand
Improving Prehospital Care of Athletes
There are many athletic events that EMS may be standing by or called to that traverse the contact and collision spectrums. High school football games
IndustryNews – 10/19/16
Kimtek’s MEDLITE® and FIRELITE® Transports are a Perfect Fit for the new Honda® Pioneer 1000-3 First responders have expanded options with new UTV/skid unit combination
Key Considerations for Today’s Fire Station Architecture and Construction
With recent civil unrest and acts of terrorism on domestic soil, we’ve come to realize that no community is immune to potential incidents. As a
Leadership Got Your Department ‘Boogered Up’?
I bet if you sat around the table or the tailboard of an apparatus or at any conference you would hear some folks talking about
Metropolitan Medical Response System
The Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) traces its origin to the Metropolitan Medical Strike Team (MMST) concept created by the Washington Metropolitan Area in 1995.
Mutual Aid International
The story of Mutual Aid International really starts with the fire gear. The first firefighter I met in my trip to Guatemala that was trying
Pitfalls to Avoid During Station Construction
(This is part two of a two-part series.) The planning, design and construction of your station, whether new or renovation, is one of the most
Retaining Volunteers From the Fire Chief’s Prospective
Retention of high-performing personnel is necessary to the success of any organization. This holds true particularly for volunteer fire departments where institutional knowledge can mean
Seat Time or Outcomes: What’s More Important?
Every semester a new firefighter or EMT class begins. Weeks in advance students begin signing up and instructors begin preparing to deliver the best instruction
Several Items Concerning Rescue
I recently returned from the 60th Annual Convention of the North Carolina Association of Rescue and EMS held in Hickory, North Carolina on Sept. 8-11,
Sharing Hope in Crisis
Nice, France: A Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplain, clad in the ministry’s signature blue shirt, approached a woman who was visibly distraught, clutching a
Talk With Your Significant Other, Not to Them!
Hope everyone had a great summer. I know my family did. We attended several fire conferences, spent time on the beach, time out on the
Temporary Firehouse
This issue we cover the process of building a temporary firehouse. The most common reason to build a temporary firehouse would be replacing an old
Town of Harrisburg Fire Department
Department Name: Town of Harrisburg Fire Department County: Cabarrus Type Department: Combination ISO: 4 Number of Stations: 3 Number of Apparatus: Pumpers: 6 Aerials: 1
