Firehouse Magazine Insider Firehouse Magazine Managing Editor Elizabeth Neroulas talks with Dr. Kimberly Alyn about her
Incident Audio Listen to incident audio from the Aug. 21 warehouse fire that quickly escalated to nine alarms in Boston. You’ll hear the rapid succession of alarms being transmitted, crews going to extrior operations, several collapses and more. Note: This audio clip was cleaned up to eliminate long periods of silence. Audio used under a creative common license from radioreference.com. Nine-Alarmer Burns Boston Warehouse 61:28 minutes (35.18 MB)
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Audio: Boston Firefighter’s Battle Nine-Alarm Fire
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Safety Health & Survival Week Dr. Carolyn Clark shares advice on observing first responders who exhibit signs and symptoms of suicidal behavior. 11:01 minutes (7.57 MB)
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Safety Week 2010: Suicide Prevention for First Responders
Safety Health & Survival Week Firehouse.com Contributor Ryan Pennington reviews several methods to reduce a first responder’s exposure to a variety of infectious diseases. Pennington discusses proper PPE on emergency scenes, vehicle and station decontamination and the best means to prevent carrying potential hazards home to your family.
Safety Health & Survival Week Dr. Richard B. Gasaway examines the impact of alcohol and drug abuse on firefighters and first responders. He looks at the role that officers and firefighter play in bring the problem to light and methods that can be used to offer assistance to the responders facing issues. 22:27 minutes (15.42 MB)
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Apparatus Architects This month on The Apparatus Architects, Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur talk with Captain Tom Parks of the Cherry Hill, NJ, Fire Department. Captain Parks heads the department’s Motor Maintenance Division which oversees a fleet of more than 50 vehicles. Tom and Mike talk with Captain Parks about a number of subjects including fleet maintenance, auxiliary braking systems and apparatus specifications. Captain Parks examines the finer points of a preventative maintenance program using the slogan “Without us, they walk!” Cherry Hill Fire Department Following Manufacturers’ Guides Keeps Apparatus in Top Condition Apparatus Maintenance: Severe Conditions Require Extra Apparatus Care Emergency Vehicle Response 71:13 minutes (40.82 MB)
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Apparatus Architects: Cherry Hill’s Emergency Vehicle Maintenance Program
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