Fire Engineering is proud to introduce a new section of our site, the Tech Zone, dedicated to the latest advancements in firefighting technology and tools. Sponsored by FIREHOUSE Software, the Tech Zone contains articles on various subjects, from fire alerting to detection equipment to communications systems. Check the Tech Zone regularly to keep up with innovations in firefighting technology.
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TRAINING |
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Stepping Up: Mentoring
Participating in a mentoring relationship in the fire service is one way for both a mentor and mentee to step up. Ron Hiraki writes about how and why to cultivate mentoring in your department.
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Fire Is...Opportunity!
How can we continue to keep children in the loop on fire prevention as they progress through school? Tom Kiurski discusses a unique opportunity to get the fire safety message out to the community.
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Training Minutes: Shooting the Ladder
Mike Ciampo and his crew demonstrate how firefighters can "shoot" a ground ladder under overhead obstructions such as power lines, or even place the ladder under a dangling victim.
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When "Old-School Firefighting" Doesn't Work
From the current issue of Fire Engineering, Anthony Avillo writes about how a cavalier approach to structural firefighting usually leads to needless fireground injuries and deaths. Prevent your personnel from developing an "old school" attitude.
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Drill: Safer Fireground Operations
By Forest Reeder
All members operating at an incident scene are responsible for their own safety and the safety of fellow crew members. Discuss the following situations as a crew, using department references and training materials available.
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Featured Section: Tech Zone
Sponsored by FIREHOUSE Software, this section features articles on new technologies available to and being developed for the fire service.
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PRODUCTS |
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Video: Sprinkler Systems
This video from Action Training Systems presents the workings of sprinkler systems and components and discusses control and operating valves.
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Incident Command Boards
IMS Alliance Incident Command Boards help you establish a command post quickly and track personnel, equipment, and intelligence during your response. IMS Alliance Incident Command Boards are full-color and customizable.
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BullEx SmartDummy
The SmartDummy is tough enough to handle intense fire training and smart enough to interact with rescuers. The SmartDummy’s VoiceBox has a built-in microphone that lets you record any message or sound effect. Set for continuous or sound-activated playback.
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Extendo Bed Light
Extendo Bed allows equipment to suspend from the rear of vehicles, giving easy access to tactical or emergency equipment. The new Extendo Bed Light is now available for SUVs.
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Amkus Rope Rescue System
This advanced design deploys in less than two minutes, eliminating pulley systems and load releasing hitches while reducing the number of rescuers need topside from 8-10 to just two.
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CONNECT |
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Forum: Opening the Nozzle in Smoke
"You should not open a line in smoke unless you're pinned down to the floor by the heat. This is really only to protect your own butt so you can fall back into a safe position until adequate ventilation can be achieved and you can make an advance." -- Joe Dombrowski
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Quick Vote
Does your department maintain training records to document proficiency in gas monitor use? CLICK HERE for the results of last week's poll: Does your department have a gas monitor?
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Corbett's Trivia: The Ross Device
What was the Ross device?
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March Roundtable: Handling Obese Patients
What equipment and procedures do you have in place to move/transport morbidly obese patients? Share your response with other Fire Engineering readers.
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