In Case You Missed It: April 2018 Firefighting Articles

很好:消防、骚扰和Bullying

Todd J. LeDuc looks at some resources and strategies created to help firefighters and fire officers deal with the problems of harassment and bullying.

Humpday Hangout: Visiting with ISFSI Instructor of the Year Paul Combs

In this week’s Humpday Hangout, hosts Rick Lasky and Terry McGrath talk with Paul Combs,188金宝搏是正规吗插画家和2018年消防教官Y的教练ear.

Training Minutes: Elevator Rescue: Freight Doors

In a new segment of Training Minutes on elevator rescue, Mike Dragonetti reviews two methods of overcoming a door lock to biparting freight doors on elevators.

Construction Concerns: Shotcrete

In this new column on building construction details for firefighters, Greg Havel looks at another method used for placing concrete at construction sites.

Engine Company EMS: Giving Birth

They are the best of calls, they are the worst of calls…Michael Morse writes about firefighters assisting with childbirth.

You’re Not My Real Parent…

Incoming fire chiefs may face resistance from firefighters who are deeply invested in their department’s history and traditions. That’s a good thing, writes Christian Hartley, as long as you can get members to believe and respond to your vision.

Humpday Hangout: Water Supply Operations

In this week’s Humpday Hangout, Bill Gustin, Mike Dugan, and the rest of the crew will talk water supply operations with special guest Paul Shapiro.

Training Minutes: UAVs for Firegrounds

In this new Training Minutes video, Walt Lewis and Jason Revoldt review fireground footage obtained by UAVs (drones) and consider how this vantage point may help incident commander’s make decisions in both the wildland and built environments.

Fire Departments and Data: Justifying Your Operations

The future success or failure of a fire department will depend entirely on its ability to collect, monitor, and analyze relevant information in an accurate and meaningful manner, writes Troy A. Phillips.

Training Minutes: Hoarder Vehicle Extrication

In this Training Minutes video, John Simpson and company perform a dash roll-up on a hoarder vehicle and discuss some of the potential special problems presented by vehicles of this kind.

Humpday Hangout: FDIC International 2018 Preview

In this week’s Humpday Hangout, Steve Pegram, Aaron Heller, and Brad French and guests as they discuss the must-see and must-do events at FDIC International 2018.

Truck Company Work in the Rural Environment

For rural companies, it is essential not to let the “art” of truck company work get lost in the overall scramble of fireground activities. Tom Aurnhammer discusses some ways of keeping the focus on these critical tasks.

SCBA Quick Tips: Ergonomics

In this SCBA Quick Tips video from MSA, Joe Alvarez looks at some of the ergonomic adaptations of the MSA G1, including features designed to lessen firefighters’ back pain and improve maneuverability.

Construction Concerns: Double Flitch-Plate Girders

Greg Havel offers details on another building construction feature that may warrant concern during preincident planning for fire incidents.

Mayday Monday: Face Piece Maintenance and Management

What would prompt a firefighter to remove his or her face piece in the IDLH environment? This month’s Mayday Monday drill from Tony Carroll explores training possibilities on such an event.

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