Friday, July 18, 2008
TACTICS
Content related to firefighting tactics, rescue, EMS, hazmat and incident command are collected below.
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Fire Team USA Targets Training
By Vickie Pritchett, Fire Team USA, Project Manager
Fire Team USA focuses on several aspects of the sprinkler issue, among them politics, the fire chief, and economic and community development....
Cold Shock
By Robert D. Stephan
Mass decontamination in frigid temperatures can be particularly problematic. Alternative facilities and dry decon are two options. ...
Upgraded USAR
By Kenny Shaw & David Martin
The Dallas region’s needs revealed that a Type I urban search-and-rescue team would be a better fit than the originally planned Type III task force. ...
Forgotten Customers
By Dan Sisson
It’s important to consider the transient members of the community when preparing for possible emergencies....
Urban Legends
By Mary Rose Roberts
A collaboration between a university and a fire department has yielded a new wireless sensor system using interactive floor plans that increases situational awareness and aids in decision-making....
Tested Template
Illinois MABAS has long been an exemplar of large- scale mutual aid, and it’s now a blueprint for federal response. MABAS President Jay Reardon explains why to FIRE CHIEF Editorial Director Janet Wilmoth. ...
Scenic Duty
By James William Witt, Ph.D.
Multi-jurisdictional planning and response are key to wildfire suppression in historic Red Rock Country. ...
Exit Routes
By Manny Muniz
The path to egress signage regulations is a long and well-documented one. So why are some people still left in the dark? ...
Industrial Strength
By 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...
Pressure Precepts
By Kriss Garcia & Reinhard Kauffmann
As more incident commanders turn to positive-pressure ventilation as part of their firefighting attack strategy, the potential for injuries rises. ...
Operational Periods: An Important Command Tool
By I. David Daniels, MHRM, MIFireE
Most public safety service delivery systems have been established to mitigate relatively short incidents. These systems rely on a quick response with resources of an adequate quantity and quality to “overpower” an event. In the event of an incident that exceeds the capacity of those resources, however, incident commanders may have difficulty adjusting. ...
Liquid Assets
By Chris Cavette
The use of tankers or other water supply apparatus was relatively rare 50 years ago. A few innovative departments saw the value of such vehicles, but...
High Aspirations
By Keith Klassen
Your department took the plunge and purchased a compressed-air foam system for your new apparatus. You've heard the talk about enhanced operations and...
Beyond First Aid
By Mary Beth Michos
A comparison of EMS 50 years ago to today brings an appreciation for some big advancements....
Safe Returns
By Jeffrey Pindelski
Make sure firefighters train in rapid intervention while taking the proper precautions....
Belgian Ride-Along
By Paul Vanlook
Learning how another department does its job — even across an ocean — benefits all involved....
Polish Pilgrimage
By Mary Beth Michos
A trip to the Main School of Fire Service in Poland finds a fire service eager to learn....
Competitive Benefits
By Jim Weiss & Mickey Davis
It can be hard to replicate the high stakes of vehicular extrication during training. ...
Command Coaching
By I. David Daniels, MHRM, MIFireE
The role and function of the incident commander can be compared plausibly with the pivotal positions of major sports teams. Incident commanders and quarterbacks, pitchers and point guards are similar in that all are leaders of teams and must be not only physically but mentally gifted to be most effective. Another similarity is that great players tend to flourish with the guidance of great coaches. Few would argue that Michael Jordan was the greatest player in the history of the NBA, but he didn’t win a championship until Phil Jackson became his coach. Can the same comparison be made with respect to incident commanders ...
Stay Afloat
By Sean Hidalgo
Catastrophic events often remind first responders of the need to continually hone and refresh their skills. Hurricane Katrina and the flooding in the...
Backstage Pass
By Janet Wilmoth
What's the difference between fans at a Nine Inch Nails concert and listeners at a classical music event? The Rosemont (Ill.) Public Safety Department...
Hazmat Roundtable Issues Report
The IAFC and its Hazardous Materials Committee convened a roundtable with 40 of the nation's leading authorities on hazardous materials. The final report, which establishes the direction for action and discussion by the hazmat community, is now available. ...
Consider the “Safety Sandwich”
By I. David Daniels, MHRM, MIFireE
The command and management structures of the National Incident Management System are intended to be modular and scalable based on the size and complexity of incident. Some safety officers, however, have expressed concern about a potential limitation in the ICS portion of NIMS...
No Size Fits All
By Janet Wilmoth
As the foaming systems manager for Pierce Manufacturing, Clarence Grady knows his way around firefighting alternatives to water. He served as both a career...
Permit Required
By Craig Byron
Over the last decade, fire departments and districts have assumed responsibility for an increasingly broader range of special operations. Today there's...
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