Firehouse Magazine

In This Issue: July 2014

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A multiple-alarm fire ripped through a warehouse that stored new and used tires. Low temperatures, frozen hydrants, long hose stretches and snow hampered firefighters. Units from MABAS and a foam task force from Chicago were requested. The fire occurred in Northlake, IL, on Feb. 15, 2014.

Dedication

This month’s Firehouse® is dedicated to Assistant Chief Roger D. Tome, 71, of Kennedy Space Center, FL, Fire and Rescue; Chief Randy Pogue, 49, of Oak Grove Fire District 25 in Maumelle, AR; Lieutenant Bruce Britt, 48, of the Columbia, MO, Fire Department; Lieutenant Homer “J.R.” Harrell, 46, of the Orange City, FL, Fire Department; and Firefighter Gregory D. Barnas, 57, of the Wallington, NJ, Fire Department, who died in the line of duty, February 2014.

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Training & Tactics Talk: Starting off with the Right Hoseline

Andrew Bieze, Joe Blank and Jonathan Hall, with Make the Move Training, discuss engine company operations this month. The three discuss the various factors of an engine company's size-up, including apparatus placements, hoseline selection, water supply and fire suppression tactics. Listen as each host shares size-up tips and tricks, how to determine the proper hoseline for each scenario, leader lines and much more.

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Heroism & Commmunity Service Awards

Nominate a department for heroics acts and extraordinary acts of community service that occurred between January 1 and December 31, 2013.

Read more and submit your department today!
DEADLINE: Jan. 25, 2014

Annual Run Surveys

The Combination, National and Volunteer Run Surveys from Firehouse
Each year, Firehouse publishes three surveys to help fire departments compare statistics including personnel, budgets and response data. In the spring, the Combination Run Survey focuses on combination fire departments. Over several issues in the summer, career departments compare statistics through the National Run Survey. In the fall, the Volunteer Run Survey shares details of the largest segment of the fire service. Take part in the next Firehouse Run Survey by downloading the proper form below.

2014 Volunteer Departments August 6, 2014

Volunteer Departments Deadline: August 23, 2013

Career Departments Deadline: March 26, 2014

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