Fire Engineering e-Newsletter- Oct 15

Fire Engineering |View online| October 15, 2014|Send this message to a friend Discuss suburban and rural firefighting with Chris Willis and company on tonight's "Small Town Tactics" radio show. CLICK HERE to listen or participate at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time. Sponsored by Grainger. Join us today at 1 p.m. Eastern for a live, interactive Humpday Hangout. Bobby Halton and Erich Roden will be speaking with guests Chris Naum, Chris Willis, and Bill Carey. Find out more at http://www.fireengineering.com/humpday-hangouts.html.—Pete Prochilo, Online Editor NEWS Report: Pilot Killed in NV Crash Was Firefighter Capt. Thomas R. Weiss of Roseburg, who died along with another pilot in a midair collision, was a longtime Oregon firefighter and paramedic who often flew spotter planes over forest fires in his spare time. Share: Sexual Harassment in the Fire Service Fire Engineering Editor in Chief Bobby Halton talks to Baltimore County (MD) Captain and incoming i-Women President Angela Hughes and John and Beth Murphy about sexual harassment, assault, and violence in the fire service. Share: Firefighter Lawsuit in Fatal NYC Gas Explosion A firefighter has reportedly filed a lawsuit over injuries he says he sustained in a deadly East Harlem gas explosion last year. Share: MORE HEADLINES • FDNY Firefighters Describe Boat Rescue • Woman Dies in CO Natural Gas Explosion • Toddler Dies in CO Fire • Dr. John L. Bryan, Fire Protection Pioneer, Passes Away • NVFC, Columbia Southern University Announce Scholarship Winners • The Latest Fire, Rescue, and Emergency News FEATURES Louver Cut with Hand Tools In this all-new Training Minutes, Chicago Firefighter Larry McCormack demonstrates creating a louver cut with hand tools. Sponsored by American Military University. Share: Get the Word Out A well-informed firefighter can also enhance the department's professional image, and that means leaders need to keep their members informed. Tom Merrill offers some ways to do so. Share: Photos: Melvindale (MI) House Fire Ian Kushnir captures some shots of Dearborn (MI) firefighters responded to a house fire in the city of Melvindale. Share: Radio: Traditions Training Members of the Traditions Training group discuss training priorities and objectives. Listen to an archive of last night's show, sponsored by Grainger. Share: MORE FEATURES • More Features and Blogs • More Firefighting Articles • More Training Minutes Videos • Firefighting Photo Gallery ADVERTORIAL Video: Pierce In this video showcase, check out some of Pierce's latest offerings, including the Enforcer chassis. Share: Safe Storage Solution for SCBA and 02 Cylinders Kochek Company recently announced the launch of SafeTSystem, a complete compressed air cylinder storage and handling system for SCBA and O2 cylinders. Uniquely portable and versatile, the lightweight, durable aluminum system consists of interchangeable holder carriers, storage racks, hand carts, and vehicle apparatus mounts. Share: Free NFPA Electric Vehicle Training Course Free for a limited time. When an electric, hybrid or fuel cell vehicle is involved in a collision it presents new challenges for first responders. Are your ready to respond? This program teaches emergency responders how to safely deal with emergency situations involving these new vehicles. Share: Nickelodeon Suites Resort Wild, wacky, and family-focused, Nickelodeon Suites Resort is located in Orlando, where families make messy memories under sunny Florida skies. Whether visiting on a family vacation or celebrating a special event like a reunion or birthday, the Nick Hotel offers everything you need--from live entertainment to wild water parks to special firefighter discounts! Share: Elements FR Sweatshirt True North's Elements ¼-zip FR sweatshirt has a wind-resistant outer fabric surface and durable water repellent finish will block wind and shed light rain and snow. Uses a new fabric for 2014 that is NFPA 1975 certified, decreases the fabric weight by 20 percent, and increases the fabric durability. Share: BLOGS Make Time Where do you find time to do all your work and still go above and beyond? Becki White says it's all in the little things. Share: A Lonely Place...Revitalized A lack of leadership can make a fire department a lonely place to be, but you can turn things around, Jeremy Rebok writes. Share: Lead from the Back Becoming a great leader isn’t always something you have to be promoted to become, Joey Allen writes. Share: BLOGS, PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND MORE • Sign Up for the Fire Engineering Training Community FDIC First-Due Residential Fire Concepts for Engine and Truck Companies The consistent attempt to achieve flawless performance is the cornerstone of the “combat-ready” fire company, Doug Mitchell writes. Share: MORE FDIC • Roll Call Tips, Training Articles, and More!   Share On:   Globe RescueGear – Download our catalog today! Learn More about PBI Lightweight and G-Xtreme Learn More about Supralite 14" Boots – Watch Video   New Product: Squall FR Glove Liners Video: True North's line of Power Dry FR Clothing Follow our Facebook Page for Upcoming Holiday Deals   2-3 times faster with the only 5-step REDON protocol SCBA protocol that reflects NFPA breathing rates Trade in your old fit testing equipment   The Arachnipod the world's most versatile modular Total Edge Management system RescueTech is the Exclusive U.S. distributor of Ruth Lee Training Manikins. 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