Power of 3
Chief Sam Rossetti, Abbott Laboratories Fire Department, North Chicago, Ill. An industrial fire department, a federal government fire department and a municipal fire department combine skills to...
View ArticleIn the Heart of Texas
Janet Wilmoth, Editor The EMS "mannequin simulator" was just one of the many marvels I discovered during my recent visit to Texas A&M Fire School's Emergency Services Training Institute, a Disney...
View ArticleGive Crews Industrial-Strength Know-How
[ John Linstrom ] All fire departments should be trained in industrial firefighting applications. Most firefighters become familiar with their retail districts while running read more
View ArticleLEADER, REFINED
As the fire chief of not one, but two departments, Rick Haase knows what it takes to be a leader. It takes dedication, its takes training, but mostly read more
View ArticleIndustrial Strength
David White Firefighters don't always need an alarm tone to know it's time for work. Suddenly, a terrible concussion echoes across the equipment bay. Every pane of read more
View ArticleExamining Ethanol
Fire service leaders in agriculture-rich Illinois say serious safety concerns with the popular alternative fuel need to be addressed. read more
View ArticleThat Demon Alcohol
Greg Hayes Battling ethanol’s hidden hazards requires preparation. read more
View ArticleSmart Specs
Chris Cavette Modern industrial fire departments match their apparatus and equipment to the specific hazards within each plant. read more
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A Different Animal
Agricultural silo fires present unique challenges and dangers to firefighters. Ted Halpin Agricultural silo fires present unique challenges and dangers to firefighters. read more
View ArticleSilo Firefighting, Step by Step
Ted Halpin View this step-by-step guide to silo firefighting. read more
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