Industrial

Silo Firefighting, Step by Step

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Ted Halpin

View this step-by-step guide to silo firefighting.

A Different Animal

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Ted Halpin

Agricultural silo fires present unique challenges and dangers to firefighters.

Smart Specs

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:00:00 +0000

Chris Cavette

Modern industrial fire departments match their apparatus and equipment to the specific hazards within each plant.

That Demon Alcohol

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:00:00 +0000

Greg Hayes

Battling ethanol’s hidden hazards requires preparation.

Examining Ethanol

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 16:00:00 +0000

Fire service leaders in agriculture-rich Illinois say serious safety concerns with the popular alternative fuel need to be addressed.

Industrial Strength

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 17:00:00 +0000

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

LEADER, REFINED

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 16:00:00 +0000

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

Give Crews Industrial-Strength Know-How

Sun, 01 Feb 2004 17:00:00 +0000

[ John Linstrom ]

All fire departments should be trained in industrial firefighting applications. Most firefighters become familiar with their retail districts while running

In the Heart of Texas

Fri, 16 Jan 2004 17:00:00 +0000

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 World of training for the fire service.

Power of 3

Thu, 01 Aug 2002 16:00:00 +0000

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 strengthen emergency response.