2019 Build Projects
Just as 2018 has come and gone with a flash, new projects have also started and been completed. Some projects are still underway with a
A Divided Congress:
As many political prognosticators predicted, election night turned into a split decision on Capitol Hill. While the Republicans picked-up one seat in the Senate, the
After Startling Jump in 2017 Struck-by Deaths, Reflecting May Not be Enough
It should have been a banner year for firefighter safety in America in 2017. In June, the National Fire Protection Association released its annual report
Beaver Lane Volunteer Rescue/Fire
Department Name: Beaver Lane Volunteer Rescue and Fire Department County: Union Type Department: Fire/Rescue Structure: Combination ISO: 5/9 Number of Stations: 1 Chief ‘Toot’ Toranze Lee Number of Apparatus: Pumpers:
Camden Fire Department
Department Name: Camden Fire Department County: Kershaw Structure: Brick Type 2 ISO: 3 Number of Stations: 2 Number of Apparatus: 7 Pumpers: 4 Aerials: 1 Specialty: 2 Chief John
Commitment: It’s not just a word
Welcome back again to the South Carolina Bureau of EMS contribution area of this edition of Carolina Fire Rescue EMS Magazine. As this edition goes
Construction Phase Advice for the Newbie as Well as the Experienced
The construction phase of a new facility, or the renovation of an existing facility is an exciting time. By the time your project has reached
Cutting Made Easy
In just about every extrication there are steps we take that are commonplace. Cutting the windshield out of a car is one of those steps
Dealing with Gases
The Department of Transportation’s Hazard Class Two contains all of the gases. There are many definitions of what exactly a gas is, but one of
Fire and Emergency Management
Many years ago, those in public service questioned the feasibility of the fire service and emergency medical services existing within the same agency. Most metropolitan
Hurricane Florence Destroyed My Station
If you are like many of the fire departments throughout the Carolinas, Hurricane Florence may have caused damage to your station. For most, it was
Ketamine Pilot Project
Recently the North Carolina Medical Board approved a ketamine pilot project in North Carolina. Under this pilot, ketamine has been approved for both sedation and
KIMTEK Marks 35 Years of Innovation
KIMTEK Corp, makers of MEDLITE® and FIRELITE® Transport skid units for off-road rescue and wildland firefighting, have announced plans to celebrate the company’s 35th anniversary
National Fallen Firefighter
The fall season can be an absolute whirlwind for me as we wrap up Hurricane season here in the Carolinas. This year was no different,
New Firehouse Under Construction
I was recently visiting one of my sisters on the East Coast. She lives in one of the hurricane states. She took me out to
Revisiting Radiologicals:
Many Hazmat Technicians and Specialists make the comment that “I do not do radioactives” — sometimes even with a few unprintable words thrown in. Radiological
Rules for Life
In October of each year, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) (firehero.org) host on the campus of the National Fire Academy and the home of
Strength – Endurance – Nutrition
These are three terms that are not exclusive to elite athletes, but often are ones that only get used in a sports setting. They are
That rare find …THE VOLUNTEER
All-volunteer Rescue Squads, at least in North Carolina, over the last 15 years have seen changes. As I approach 46 years as a volunteer in
The Importance of Interoperability
Interoperability is a characteristic of a product or system, whose interfaces are completely understood, to work with other products or systems, at present or in
Time Keeps on Ticking
Time — this value is most important in life. Everyone has to respect and understand the time value because time can give the reaction of
Trust: We Must Maintain It!
How many times have you witnessed this yourself? I have gone to conferences, trainings, and just around town and have seen firefighters in their departmental
