In a large city earlier this year, several firefighters were killed in a seemingly routine house fire. Preliminary reports indicated that firefighters were in trouble inside the house and a rescue was then attempted. Apparently when the rescue crew exited the structure, there was some …
Lack of a system has been cited by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) …
About 500 people attended ceremonies at 8 a.m. Sunday at the Des Plaines Civic Center marking the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Members of the Des Plaines Fire and Police Departments, American Legion Post 36 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars …
While many believe that smooth-bore nozzles offer better penetration and knockdown ability than combination nozzles, scientific analysis suggests otherwise. A debate has ensued for years in the fire service concerning the comparative advantages and benefits of smooth-bore and combination nozzles. In this article, we will …
The U.S. Fire Administration develops reports on selected major fires throughout the country. The fires usually involve multiple deaths or a large loss of property. But the primary criterion for deciding to do a report is whether it will result in significant “lessons learned.” In …
Throughout the nation, training officers, committees of firefighters, and firefighter entrepreneurs are trying to develop better accountability systems. When current accountability systems fail, most firelighter administrators propose immediate improvements. In some situations, individuals or committees may make recommendations based on surveys of other accountability systems. …