Fire Engineering Newsletter- NFPA and OSHA as they relate to rural Fire Depts; Other

On the "Small Town Tactics" radio show tonight, Chris WIllis and company will discuss NFPA and OSHA as they relate to rural fire departments. CLICK HERE at 7:30 p.m. Eastern to listen or find out how to call in. Today's Humpday Hangout is with Mike Dugan, Dan Shaw, Mike Gilbert, and Chris Costamagna. Find out more and watch the archive at http://www.fireengineering.com/humpday-hangouts.html. Last chance apply for a full scholarship to FDIC International! Find out more at http://www.fdic.com/scholarship.html.—Pete Prochilo, Online Editor  NEWS Mayor: Atlanta Chief Not Fired for Anti-Gay BookMayor Kasim Reed says Cochran's termination was based on his judgment and not statements in his self-published religious book. • Rally to Defend Ousted Chief  Share:    Crews Deal with Freezing Temps at IN FireAt least 50 firefighters responded to a large fire Tuesday morning at an apartment complex under construction in Fishers.  Share:    MORE HEADLINES • Questions Persist in Wake of Deadly D.C. Subway Incident• Bus Carrying Prisoners Involved in Fatal Wreck in TX• Fire at NYC's Penn Station Blamed on Electrical Wiring• Detroit Firefighters Battle Vacant House Fire with Extension• Civilian Injured, Minneapolis Firefighter Hurt in Overnight Fires• Two Injured Sacramento Firefighters Released from Hospital• The Latest Fire, Rescue, and Emergency News FEATURES Search Rope ManagementIn this all-new Training Minutes video, Paulie Capo and company demonstrate effective ways of managing the search rope.  Share:    Photos: Bartlett (IL) House FireFire photographer John Tulipano captured photos of crews contending with heavy fire in an attic during a residential fire response.  Share:    Photos: Harrison (NJ) Commercial FireCheck out some photos of a large fire that struck a one-story brick and cinder block commercial building recently. Photos by Ron Jeffers.  Share:    Radio: Traditions TrainingHosts Ricky Riley, Dan Shaw, Doug Mitchell, and Nick Martin will discuss attitudes in the fire service--the good, the bad, and the ugly. Listen to an archive of last night's show.  Share:    MORE FEATURES  • More Features and Blogs• More Firefighting Articles• More Training Minutes Videos• Firefighting Photo Gallery ADVERTORIAL Gortite Roll Up DoorsGortite roll up doors are custom manufactured from strong aluminum ribs for fire and emergency vehicles. Spring-loaded door operation allows quick and easy access to equipment compartments. Available with satin anodized or painted finish to match the truck body.  Share:    OnSpot of North AmericaSince its origination in 1977, the Onspot automatic tire chain system has received worldwide acceptance for its benefits in providing drivers with increased safety and productivity in snow and ice.  Share:    Deltair: Advance with Confidence.The Deltair SCBA, by Avon Protection Systems (APS), is made in the USA. Delivering an unprecedented level of reliability, durability and ease of use, the Deltair design reflects superior air management, a single power supply, clearer communications, the widest field of view and optimal weight distribution.  Share:    argus e2vThe NFPA-compliant argus Mi-TIC is significantly smaller and lighter than any other NFPA camera on the market, and designed with firefighter safety in mind.  Share:    New Sidewinder Head Junkyard Dog Industries unveils a new single-head design for quicker, simpler operation. Features two heads in one for convenient configuration.  Share:    WhelenWhelen is reshaping the future of emergency warning lights, proudly designed, manufactured, and assembled in the U.S.A.  Share:    BLOG Ventilation Factors We Cannot Control, Part 3In this installment, P.J. Norwood focuses on tactical considerations.  Share:    Church Fire Quick PointsJoe Pronesti discusses some aspects of these rare but challenging responses.  Share:    BLOGS, VIDEOS, PHOTOS, AND MORE • Video: Rutherford (NJ) Three-Alarm Fire• Sign Up for the Fire Engineering Training Community FIRE LIFE A New Year, a New You?If you abandoned your dreams and didn’t work toward your goals, then odds are there isn’t going to be a new you this year either…unless you adjust your attitude, your goals, and your direction, writes Mike Krueger.  Share:    MORE FIRE LIFE • Relationships, recipes, fitness, and more!   Share On:          Nominate a fellow firefighter for a scholarship to FDIC   TECGEN® gear is all you need for 80 percent of your calls, making it a cost effective option for your department: Request a Department Wear Trial  Learn about Grant Assistance EVENTS FDIC InternationalApril 20-25, 2015 Indianapolis, IN   More Events!Conferences and training calendar

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