SOC Vehicles Becoming Nerve Centers of Fireground Operations
At complex fire scenes and natural disasters, these vehicles link all communications, direct operations, serve as rehab centers, and even issue weather reports.
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Aerial Ladders and Anthropometry
Much work has been done recently relating to firefighters and anthropometrics. What is anthropometry? Webster's Dictionary defines it as "the study and technique of human body measurements for use in anthropological classification and comparison."
Technician Certification Programs vs. Liability
One area I have not written about regarding automobile, truck, and emergency vehicle technician (EVT) certification programs is that of the liability issue.
Rope Rescue Takes Many Forms in Fire Service
Although the techniques differ from high angle to confined space to swiftwater to self-rescue, the basic equipment loads and hardware are similar across the disciplines.
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Pierce Manufacturing: One Century Strong
An impressive work ethic and a commitment to listen to the customers have sustained this fire apparatus manufacturer for 100 years.
Apparatus/Equipment News
R·O·M Corporation Sentinel LED scene light illuminates more than 30,000 square feet. Offering a seven-year warranty, the Sentinel meets the extreme conditions of emergency vehicle…
In the News
• KME has received a purchase order from the City of New York for 2,000-gpm pumper trucks. The engines are an award from a 2012…
Safety in the New Ambulance Standard, Part 2
The new National Fire Protection Association standard, NFPA 1917, Standard for Automotive Ambulances, was finalized last summer. It is now in effect and applies to all ambulances contracted on or after January 1. This is the first time the NFPA has issued a standard for ambulances.
Special Delivery: Heavy Rescue Is Right Fit for Otsego County EMS Rescue
A Hackney heavy rescue unit is the right fit for Otsego County (MI) EMS Rescue.
The News Is Not Good
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has released its provisional summary of line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) for 2012, and as firefighters and apparatus operators, we should not be pleased with them.
The Challenges of Technical Rescue for Rural Fire Departments
Presently being from a very rural fire department in the very rural rocky mountains of Idaho, I have first-hand experience with the challenges of technical rescue operations in a rural setting.
Finding Right Technical Rescue PPE for the Job
Firefighting PPE is for firefighting; rescue PPE is for rescue. But, there are several subsets of technical rescue, and each has gear appropriate for that rescue discipline.