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SURVIVOR STORIES ● VACANT PROPERTIES ● YOUR HEALTH ● RAPID INTERVENTION
DECEMBER 2010
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41 TRAPPED BY FLASHOVER: A SURVIVOR’S JOURNEY
Mark vonAppen—An analysis of how a Sacramento fire captain caught in a flashover overcame his emotions and saved his life. The conclusion: Current fire survival training must be supple-mented with training in how to manage emotions in dire situa-tions.
51 NEW FORCIBLE ENTRY CHALLENGE:
VACANT PROPERTY SECURITY SYSTEMS
George Guinan 5th—The presence of these systems, comprised of fortified window and door coverings, is cause for concern for first-arriving firefighters at a fire or an emergency.
59 POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER:
ONE FIREFIGHTER’S STORY
Robert Senn—A 9/11 survivor talks frankly about the need to seek help for emotional pain, be aware of emotional trauma, and embrace your pain regardless of the mechanism that injured you.
67 PREVENTING RIC RADIO CHAOS: THE 3/3 OPTION
Anthony Avillo—What started out as a routine drill to famil-iarize department members with a new firefighter locator tool ended up changing the way they looked at rapid intervention company operations, especially from a command and control standpoint.
TRAINING THE FIRE SERVICE FOR 133 YEARS
DECEMBER 2010
VOLUME 163
NUMBER 12
73 THE HUMAN HEART IS LIKE A FIRE PUMP
Dan Senn—By looking at the similarities between your cardio-vascular system and the equipment you use to fight fires, you will better understand your heart’s response to different exer-cises and the need for appropriate physical conditioning.
79 PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT:
MODEL OF WELLNESS-FITNESS
James L. Fleming and Sharon L. Bollinger—The department conducted a health assessment of its members and discovered they had preventable health issues that could be improved with direct intervention.
85 WILL YOU GET A SECOND CHANCE?
David J. Traiforos—Do you read accounts of health and heart problems and tell yourself it won’t happen to you, that it will happen to the “other” guy? The author tells what happened when he became “that other guy.”
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8 EDITOR’S OPINION
“Always Remembered, Always Revered”
14 VOLUNTEERS CORNER
“Be Your Own Apparatus Mechanic”
18 TRAINING NOTEBOOK
“Attacking a Brownstone Fire”
22 WEB WATCH
24 EXTRICATION TACTICS
“HID Lighting: A Bright Idea?”
26 FIRE SERVICE EMS
“The Quality Assurance Process”
32 NEWS IN BRIEF
36 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
38 BRUNO “UNPLUGGED”
“Safety in Numbers”
91 SPEAKING OF SAFETY
“Air Monitoring at Structure Fires”
95 FIRE COMMENTARY
“Don’t Risk Your Life Every Day”
97 TECHNOLOGY TODAY
“The Bigwig Tool”
141 APPARATUS DELIVERIES
142 PRODUCTS/SERVICES/MEDIA
144 COMING EVENTS
146 COMPANY/ASSOCIATION NEWS
146 NAMES IN THE NEWS
147 CLASSIFIEDS
152 ON FIRE
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was assisting the advance of a hoseline near the stairwell
when the roof and ceiling collapsed, pinning the firefighter
under burning debris. The nearby RIT/FAST team quickly
extricated and treated the injured firefighter, who has now
returned to full duty. Thankfully, RIT/FAST units are infre-
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EDITOR’S OPINION
AMERICANS ARE SAID TO HAVE
short memories. Tragically, very
few remember some horrifi c
events in our history. For example, May 18,
1927, was a day of unspeakable terrorism
when Andrew Kehoe killed 46 people,
including 38 schoolchildren, in Bath,
Michigan, because he opposed school
taxes. However, we can never forget the
chilling words of Timothy McVeigh that
the innocent children killed in The Murrah
Building were “collateral damage.” Some
may have forgotten the innocents slaugh-
tered by Kehoe, but thanks to the beautiful,
reverent, and inspiring memorial built in
Oklahoma City, we will never forget the in-
nocent children and our fellow Americans
murdered on April 19, 1995.
Looking at the empty chairs that face the
refl ecting pool in Oklahoma City, each one
representing a life taken (large chairs for
the adults and small chairs for the chil-
dren), we instantly recognize the enormity
of that horrifi c day. As we journey through
that beautiful memorial, we can see each
one of their faces presented respectfully,
giving us a glimpse into their lives and
crystallizing the tragedy of their murders.
Today, the details of the 9/11 WTC Me-
morial and Museum are starting to emerge.
These details command that fi refi ghters
stand up and be the voice for this entire
nation in demanding that America’s 9/11
Memorial be done correctly, reverently, and
respectfully.
In the memorial plans are tragic mistakes
that must be corrected. For example,
although each one of those lives lost on
9/11 at the Pentagon, at Shanksville, and
in New York will be inscribed on parapets
surrounding two waterfalls and pools rep-
resenting the footprints of the Twin Towers,
the victims’ ages will not be provided.
Also, the names will be randomly placed,
making it very diffi cult to fi nd individual
names. Disturbingly, uniformed person-
nel, including the 343 members of the Fire
Department of New York, will not be listed
with their rank. It will not say Chief of De-
partment Peter Ganci, Father Mychal Judge,
or Deputy Chief Ray Downey; no, it was
decided that this would create a “hierarchy
of death.” This is the epitome of political
correctness run wildly amuck. Meritorious
attainment of a designation such as Dr.,
CEO, Chief, or Reverend does not create
a hierarchy of death but rather recognizes
achievements in lives well lived.
In addition, the 9/11 museum—primarily
underground—plans to present “a river of
faces” in a “memorial exhibition.” Unbeliev-
ably, this consists of small photographs
of the victims, stacked one on the other,
the top row of photos 12 feet above fl oor
level, in a giant mosaic. To get information
on one of the victims, you need to go to a
computer in one of three kiosks. These sto-
len lives are not a “river of faces”; they are
individuals who are entitled to have their
photos and their lives recognized individu-
ally and respectfully, not catalogued in a
kiosk that will be diffi cult to access at best.
Ironically, the terrorists are going to be
given their own corridor, their photos to be
at eye level with their martyrdom quotes, and
artifacts such as one of the terrorists’ visas,
for all to see. This cannot be allowed to hap-
pen while the innocent victims are treated
as some nameless group in “a river of faces.”
Nowhere in this museum’s plans will you
fi nd the individual victims’ artifacts of life on
display, such as a pair of running shoes or a
child’s favorite storybook (photos of these ar-
tifacts are also relegated to the three kiosks).
Decency mandates we put the murderers’
information on a kiosk so that this offensive
garbage does not have to be viewed by those
of us who would rather never have to look
at their horrible images again or be disgusted
by their vile comments.
There are also plans to place nearly
10,000 unidentifi ed human remains behind
a memorial wall inside the lowest level
of the museum with a plaque identifying
the location of the remains. This plan is
considered by international protocols and
museum professionals to be highly unethi-
cal, unorthodox, and improper since the
2,749 affected families were never consulted
about and never consented to this plan.
The nation expects and deserves a dignifi ed
tomb at ground level, accessible to all so that
we can forever pay our respects. It should
be a stand-alone monument similar to the
tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It should be
staffed by an honor guard as we do for our
unknown soldier, as a national symbol of
our loss that day and of the sacrifi ces and
the honor shown by our fallen. The uniden-
tifi ed remains of those lost on 9/11 must
not be a “programmatic element” of the
museum, making the sacred human remains
one of the “exhibits” in the museum.
The fi nal fl aw in these deeply fl awed
plans is that one solitary American fl ag is
to be fl own at the site. We must insist that a
fl ag be fl own for every individual who fell
that day, representing every nation that suf-
fered a loss. One fl ag for each of the fallen—
that is the least we can do. We should ring
this hollowed ground with a wall of fl ags.
Each of us must e-mail a letter immedi-
ately to Mr. Joe Daniels at JDaniels@Sep-
tember11MM.org and Ms. Alice Greenwald
at [email protected]. We
must demand that all uniformed personnel
have their rank appear with their name.
We must demand that everyone be treated
as an individual with their biography and
personal artifacts displayed, that their hu-
manity be respected. We must demand that
an aboveground tomb, a national monu-
ment, be erected to house the humanity
that remains unidentifi ed. We must have
the terrorists’ information moved to a loca-
tion away from those we honor. We must
demand that our fl ag and the fl ag of every
nation who lost a citizen that day fl y over
the site so that we always remember rever-
ently the individuals murdered on 9/11. To
do any less is immoral, cowardly, and disre-
spectful. Simply, any less is un-American.
BY BOBBY HALTON
Always Remembered, Always Revered
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BY M I CHAE L P. DA L L E S SANDRO
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Be Your Own Apparatus Mechanic
ONE OF 2009’S MOST NOTABLE
line-of-duty deaths was the
January 9 death of Boston
Fire Department (BFD) Lieutenant Kevin
Kelley, a 30-year BFD veteran who was
killed when the ladder truck (Ladder 26)
he was riding in careened down a steep
street, crashed into two parked cars,
broke through a fence/barrier wall, and
struck a building. This incident created a
fi restorm of fi nger pointing by the media,
the union, and the politicians regarding
who was responsible. No fi re apparatus
accident in recent memory has shed so
much light on the issue of fi re apparatus
and emergency vehicle preventive main-
tenance and repair as this one.
I have been to many departments
where the apparatus fl oor is covered
with shiny, modern, well-maintained ve-
hicles. I have also been to departments
where a rusted rig with missing parts
and equipment sits in the bay atop pud-
dles of vital fl uids in sheet metal pans
with a garden hose continuously fl owing
water into its leaking water tank to keep
the tank full in anticipation of the next
run. When I see uncared for apparatus, I
put most of the blame on the politicians
and the government for the condition of
the apparatus that serves and protects
the citizens and fi refi ghters. However,
sometimes I also fault fi re department
internal politics and weak leadership for
this predicament. After all, when was
the last time you saw 15-year-old police
vehicles or school buses driving around
your neighborhood? Probably not as
often as you see 15-plus-year-old fi re
apparatus.
Boston media sources have reported
many key points about the BFD accident,
but they also have printed reports alleg-
ing possible lack of driver knowledge
about the vehicle’s mechanical safety and
possible lack of departmentwide driver
training for handling critical vehicle com-
ponent or system failures. This article will
focus on a recommended basic knowl-
edge for a fi re apparatus driver of his
vehicle’s general mechanical safety and
road readiness.
I do not expect fi re apparatus drivers
to be mechanics, but there is often a fi ne
line between knowing and not knowing
the basic mechanics and systems of the
vehicle you are charged with operating
safely. In most fi re departments, drivers
have a tremendous amount of experience
with operating large commercial vehicles
and their mechanics. Many fi refi ght-
ers have served in the military and may
have had experience with these types of
vehicles prior to their fi re department
service. Also, many volunteer members
make their living as truck drivers or
mechanics, or they work for local public
schools, highway departments, and water
or sewer departments and have some ex-
posure to dump trucks, tractor backhoes,
or school buses. Most career fi refi ghters
had civilian jobs prior to joining the fi re
department driving trucks or twisting
wrenches, but what about the apparatus
drivers who have never had this big rig,
mechanical exposure? What should they
know when they climb behind the wheel
of their department’s pumper, tanker, or
aerial device?
CAREER AND VOLUNTEERIn most cases, the items that you
should check prior to driving a rig can
be reviewed in fi ve to 10 minutes. When
examining apparatus, the only differ-
ence between being a career or volunteer
fi refi ghter is when to check these safety/
mechanical items. In a career depart-
ment, where fi refi ghters work in house
for shifts, the most logical time for the
driver to examine the rig is when the
shift changes. This way, the night driver
and the day driver can compare notes.
The volunteer system poses a bit more
of a challenge for this routine because
often people are not regularly scheduled
to be in the fi rehouse. If they are, then do
the same as the career members. When a
volunteer enters the fi rehouse for a call
and gets into the driver’s seat, it is not
reasonable, based on the emergency at
hand, that he complete a fi ve- to 10-min-
ute vehicle safety check, possibly delay-
ing vital community services.
Put a system in place where truck
house offi cers check apparatus weekly.
However, this does not absolve the driver
from having some responsibility for the
basic knowledge of the vehicle’s critical
systems and their condition prior to driv-
ing the rig. In many volunteer systems,
fi refi ghters respond from home; the rig
often sits on the ramp awaiting a mini-
mum crew to show up before it can roll.
This wait time can provide a reasonably
short window for a driver to complete
a critical systems check, even if he is
pressed for time, because of the nature
of the business. So where does the line
between driver and mechanic end?
THE “EYEBALL”One of the most basic and important
tasks the driver can complete is a general
“eyeball” of the rig’s overall general con-
dition. Now, some readers may be think-
ing, “When I walk up to my rig, I look
it over and say to myself, ‘What a piece
of junk.’” But even in departments with
poor maintenance or low apparatus re-
placement budgets, drivers must “eyeball”
the rig prior to driving it. You must recog-
nize glaring safety defects or mechanical
issues that stand out at fi rst glance and
which may result in an accident or in-
complete response because of mechanical
breakdown. The “eyeball” can recognize
a fl at or very soft tire, open or partially
open compartment doors, broken glass,
or vital fl uids pooling under the rig. A
driver should be able to recognize if a
fl uid under a rig is coolant, hose water,
diesel fuel, or window washer fl uid.
Also, make sure that equipment
mounted on the rig’s exterior and the
hose in the hosebeds or crosslays are
properly secured and stowed. In the State
of Pennsylvania in April 2004, a hose and
nozzle hanging from a rig fatally struck a
10-year-old girl as the truck passed her.
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VOLUNTEERS CORNER
Although the quick “eyeball” prior to or
after a response may not always catch
all the issues, drivers should get into the
habit of checking the rig to prevent ac-
cidents and incidents.
LIGHTING, SIRENS, AND HORNSI cannot stress enough how important
it is for emergency vehicle drivers to com-
municate their presence and intended
actions to other motorists. The only way
to do this is visually through lighting or
hand signals or audibly by horn or siren.
To take your rig out on the road, you
MUST have working headlamps, turn
signals, four-way hazards, backup lights,
and tail/stop/turn lights. These basic
lights are required on most vehicles by
most states’ Department of Motor Ve-
hicles and Department of Transportation.
If these items are not operational, repair
them prior to driving the rig. Motorists,
who may not use the lights themselves
when they drive, will say that they didn’t
see your brake lights or turn signals—if,
in fact, they were not operational—and
these nonworking lights contributed to
an accident.
Obviously, it is important for an emer-
gency response vehicle to have working
National Fire Protection Association-compli-
ant sirens, emergency lighting, and horns.
However, if one bulb is out on a light bar,
your vehicle is probably not going to be
rendered out of service or at critical risk for
an accident, but you must repair it as soon
as possible. Lighting and audible devices
on the rigs should always work.
MIRRORSLarge fi re apparatus and other emergen-
cy vehicles have many more blind spots
than do cars, trucks, and SUVs. For that
reason, mirrors mounted on the rig are
not optional. The mirrors should be intact;
mounted properly so they do not change
position while driving; and clean, free
from cracks and cloudiness, and properly
adjusted. Mirrors are not one-size-fi ts-all
when it comes to their adjustment. Differ-
ent drivers may have to adjust the mirrors
to their visibility needs to ensure a good
fi eld of view and the rig’s overall safety.
TIRES AND WHEELSThe tires MUST be properly infl ated.
Poor tire infl ation can lead to hydroplan-
ing, loss of apparatus control, and a
potential rollover. Also, periodically check
tread to ensure safety. Front steer tires, in
most cases, should have no less than 1⁄8
inch of tread depth, and the rear “duals”
should have no less than 1⁄16-inch depth.
Check for nails, screws, and other items
that may be stuck in the tire and for side-
wall damage or bulges that could fl atten
a tire under stress of operation.
Another key point to remember about
fi re apparatus tires is that quite often
departments that do not log many runs
are housing 15-year-old rigs with only
10,000 miles and the original set of tires
on them. Tires can begin to break down
around their fi fth or sixth year of service,
so even if you have great tread depth and
low miles, the tires are aging and may
need to be replaced even though they
do not meet the normal criteria of being
worn.
Also, drivers need to check all of the
rig’s lug nuts to make sure they are all
present and show no signs of rust or
paint chafe underneath them; that is a
clear sign that the lug nuts may be com-
ing loose. Every now and then, tighten
the lug nuts to make sure they are tight
and seated correctly.
INSIDE THE RIGEvery seating surface should have an
operational seat belt; some rigs are so
old they may not have seat belts. Again,
budgets may hamper you from obtain-
ing a shiny new rig, so make do with
what you have, but if your rig’s seat belts
do not work, it is because of a lack of
maintenance and derelict behavior, not
budget. Get working belts in older rigs by
replacing or retrofi tting them. If people
are not properly belted, the rig should
not be rolling. Also make sure that
heaters, defrosters, wipers, and interior
lighting are operational. Even if it is not
raining when you respond to a call, the
weather can change or another vehicle
can hit a puddle and unexpectedly kick
up all kinds of mud or slush onto your
windshield.
HIT THE BRAKESThe braking system is the most im-
portant system that needs to be free of
defects and defi ciencies; it is also the
system that requires actual mechani-
cal knowledge, experience, and tools to
maintain properly. However, a driver who
has limited mechanical knowledge can
still recognize potential brake problems.
The driver should never just roll the
apparatus out of the fi rehouse and onto
the roadway without testing the brakes.
Make sure the brakes have a minimum
of 90 pounds or more of building air, let
the rig roll a few feet, and fi rmly depress
the brake pedal. The rig should come to a
complete stop and should not pull to one
side, have leaking tires, or have grinding
brake components. During downtime,
routinely crank the wheels to both the
left and right, inspect the wheel well with
a fl ashlight, and check critical suspension
and steering and braking components.
Shocks should be free from leaks and
connected to the vehicle on each end;
springs should be in place and held
together with properly bolted shackles
(bolts should have nuts on the other
ends); and vehicles with air bag suspen-
sion should have bags that are not torn,
punctured, or cracked. For air brakes,
the air feed hose should be connected
on both ends, and the push rod should
be connected to the slack adjuster with
a pin and cotter key. A qualifi ed techni-
cian should complete any adjustments or
service on brakes or slack adjusters.
Although this may seem like a great
deal of knowledge to have or too much
for a driver to check prior to a response,
once you become familiar with these
items, you will only need a few minutes
to check your rig. The most important
parts of an apparatus maintenance pro-
gram are regular preventive maintenance
and timely repairs from QUALIFIED tech-
nicians and regularly replacing old rigs. If
your rig is poorly maintained and there is
an accident involving signifi cant property
damage, injury, or death, the buck is go-
ing to stop with somebody. ●
● MICHAEL P. DALLESSANDRO is
a 25-year volunteer fi refi ghter and
chairman of the Grand Island (NY)
Fire Company board of directors.
He has instructed at FDIC and is a
trainer for the fi re service, the public
transportation industry, and certifi ed
commercial vehicle drivers. Dalles-
sandro also operates the Web site
www.respondsmart.com.
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BY M I CHAE L M . DUGAN
TRAINING NOTEBOOK
Attacking a Brownstone Fire
SCENARIO: ON YOUR ARRIVAL, A
large volume of fi re is showing
on the second fl oor of a brown-
stone building. The engine company
needs water—and fast. The stretch is
short because of the distance between
the engine and the available hydrant
(photo 1). This may indicate the need
for the engine offi cer to call the en-
gine company chauffeur for tank water,
which would allow for a quick knock-
down of the visible fi re. It may take
longer to hook up to a hydrant than to
stretch a line and have it ready to fl ow
water. Most offi cers would call for the
chauffeur to “drop the tank.”
All fi reground members should be
aware of the water supply’s status. The
engine company’s chauffeur or pump
operator announcing “We have hydrant
water” over the fi reground radio once
a positive water supply is established
is one of the most important messages
that he can communicate. This tells all
members that they have a positive water
supply and can now adjust their tactics
accordingly.
The second line will be stretched
to the parlor fl oor to back up the fi rst
handline. Once the fi rst hoseline is in
position and operating on the fi re, the
backup line will be advanced to the
fl oor above the fi re. Members will then
be in position to operate on fi re that
extended to the fl oor above.
The truck company or member as-
signed the interior search should keep
the front steps clear for the engine to
stretch the line and fl ake it out for a
quick advancement on the fi re. The
search team’s offi cer or team leader
going to the fl oor above the fi re must
know the status of the water supply
and must communicate with the units
operating on the fi re fl oor to ensure
they know which teams are moving
above. Working physically close with
an offi cer or a member on the fi re fl oor
ensures the safety of the team on the
fl oor above. If a problem arises, the fi re
fl oor offi cers should make contact with
the unit above and advise them of the
situation. Someone has to be assigned
to the fl oor below the fi re and other
utilities to ensure that the fi re does not
start below operating forces.
One truck company or vent-enter-
search member should go to the rear of
1
2
Photos by Rich Doucet.
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the building to check for fi re, smoke,
and victims. If he does not encounter
problems, make entry from the rear.
Members are still mandated to radio
to Command and their officer, “The
rear is clear and making entry from
the exterior to the second floor rear.”
This tells the incident commander (IC)
and the officer the searching mem-
ber’s location and which task he is
presently doing.
The photos show two aerials posi-
tioned to give members quick access to
the roof for ventilation. Members going
to the roof should remove the skylight
or scuttle cover over the interior stairs
immediately to relieve the building of
smoke and products of combustion.
The aerial in photo 2 is positioned
away from the fi re and smoke, allowing
members on the roof a safer egress if
needed.
This fi re indicated the need for a coor-
dinated, controlled fi re attack. Members
should be aware of what is happening
and how the overall fi re attack is pro-
gressing. The status of the water supply
is vital information; all members should
know this. Once you have a positive
water supply, you can be more confi dent
as you search.
Members must communicate vital
information consistently and with the
correct terminology to the offi cers
and the IC. This means that you must
know how to identify the fl oors in the
building. In this scenario, the parlor
fl oor—or second fl oor—is the fi re
fl oor. If a member on the third fl oor
radios the IC that fi re is visible on the
second fl oor, the IC and operating
offi cers might not worry about that.
However, if the member radioed that
the fi re had progressed to the third
fl oor, the IC might have transmitted
an additional alarm or asked for more
resources. This type of miscommunica-
tion may endanger the working crews.
A standardized communication and ter-
minology are necessary to help avoid
confusion.
Remember, the stairs will be used to
stretch the handline. All members should
assist in getting the fi rst line into opera-
tion and keeping the area clear for the
fi rst engine to move on the fi re.
This fi re occurred during the day; the
volume of fi re indicated that it may be
arson. All members should be aware of
any indication of arson and advise the
IC if it is found. ●
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veteran of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). He is a captain of Lad-
der Company 123 in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Dugan received the James
Gordon Bennett medal in 1992 and the Harry M. Archer Medal in 1993, the
FDNY’s highest award for bravery. He was also a volunteer fi refi ghter for
the Halesite (NY) Fire Department. He is a nationally recognized instructor
and FDIC lecturer on truck company operations, building construction, and
size-up.
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BY JOHN “SK I P” COL EMAN , T E CHN I CA L ED I TOR
WEB WATCH
AS WE ARE ALL AWARE, IT TAKES
a certain kind of individual to
become a fi refi ghter. The factors
that make someone a good or great fi re-
fi ghter are even more complex. If you have
a few years under your belt, I’m sure you
can think of fi refi ghters who are quintes-
sential fi refi ghters, and I am equally sure
you can think of individuals on the job
who beg the question, “How did they ever
get on the job?”
How fi refi ghters are hired—the actual
selection process—has changed, at least
in the Toledo (OH) Department of Fire
& Rescue, since the time I came on the
job in 1975. The testing process and the
physical requirements have certainly
evolved. When I came on, it was a ques-
tion of how many sit-ups and chin-ups
you could do. Today, Toledo has a certi-
fi ed job-based physical agility test that
all new hires must successfully complete.
Written tests are also job-related and
validated by a panel of experts, but to
my knowledge Toledo does not give any
psychological screening to candidates.
This month’s Roundtable question is,
Does your department conduct psycho-
logical screening for new candidates? Go
to http://www.fi reengineering.com/index/
roundtable.html and click on this month’s
question to add your comments.
FIRE LIFE LAUNCHESFirefi ghting entails a complicated life
choice. We pride ourselves on our humility.
We do heroic, selfl ess acts and then usually
go great lengths to avoid the spotlight. We
see the ugliest sides of life (and death) and
then hurry home to hug the family and do
whatever is mentally possible to shield the
family from “the job.”
Fire Life (www.fi relife.com) is a new
Web site designed for the whole family that
provides a holistic look at what it means
to be a fi refi ghter and a family member of
a fi refi ghter. It looks at the other side of
being a fi refi ghter—the off duty, physical
“self” and family side. If you are a 24/48
shift fi refi ghter, this site is geared to the
“48” of the equation, including the family. If
you volunteer, it’s about the time when you
are not at the station or on a run.
In the video column “Off Duty with
Kevin Shea,” you can go along with retired
FDNY Captain Kevin Shea on hunting
and fi shing trips. Videos
include a recent bear
hunt and fl y fi shing. Shea
is also organizing a pig
hunt in Texas in February 2011 for 15
lucky fi refi ghter-hunters.
In “What Every Firefi ghter’s Spouse
Should Know,” Anne Gagliano, who has
been married to Captain Mike Gagliano
of the Seattle (WA) Fire Department for
24 years, writes about topics of interest to
fi refi ghters’ spouses/signifi cant others. She
provides thoughtful insight into what it takes
to “successfully” live with a fi refi ghter. In her
column “Re-Entry Time,” she discusses how
to help a fi refi ghter who has come home
after one of those “ugly” days on the job.
One of my fi rst tastes of cooking was as a
fi refi ghter. Great recipes at the station were
copied and taken home for the family to
enjoy. This is the fl avor of the column “Fire
Station Cooking.” Most fi refi ghters have a
“specialty” they cook when the regular station
cook is off. Expand your menu with these
recipes from fi re stations around the country.
FEATURED ARTICLESIn “Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) in
Firefi ghters,” Michael G. Hamrock, M.D., a
marathoner and former Boston fi refi ghter,
reviews recent injuries in the Boston Fire
Department. He fi nds that a Boston fi re-
fi ghter suffers an ACS every three weeks
and that, if trends persist, in eight years
nearly 10 percent of active fi refi ghters
will experience an acute coronary event.
Hamrock discusses athletic response to this
preventable situation.
Ever have the chief or mayor call you
into the offi ce and tell you that you are
now in charge of a special event in your
department? Brian Stoothoff, a 28-year
veteran of Ocala (FL) Fire Rescue, tells
you what you need to do, using fi re de-
partment anniversaries as an example of
a special event.
Paul Shapiro writes
on dual pumping
for fi res that require
more than one
pumper to extin-
guish and the meth-
ods used to supply
these pumpers, such
as the use of mul-
tiple supply lines or
having one pumper
bring in the supply and pumping smaller
supply lines to additional units.
Kevin Roy Nunn, a structural fi refi ghter
for the Pigeon Forge (TN) Fire Depart-
ment, writes on how to present a wild-
land interface training program for your
department using a National Fire Academy
online course.
David DeStefano, a lieutenant in the
North Providence (RI) Fire Department,
writes on responding to outside fi res such
as trash, vehicle, and dumpster fi res. He
cautions fi refi ghters about developing a
laid-back attitude toward these types of
incidents and discusses how to apply size-
up skills to seemingly routine incidents to
ensure safe outcomes.
COMMUNITY MEMBER OF THE MONTHName: Fred McKay.
Residence: Horseshoe Val-
ley, Ontario, Canada.
Department: Toronto Fire
Services.
Title/rank: Captain.
Years of public service: 23.
Agency structure: Paid fi re department.
Top issues in your department: Seniority-
based promotional system, complacency.
Professional qualifi cations: Graduate of
Ontario Fire College; lead instructor of the
Ontario Fire College high-rise program.
Topics you provide training for: High-
rise, IMS, RIT.
Bio: fi re offi cer in a large urban depart-
ment; dedicated to enabling fi refi ghters
to achieve safe and effi cient fi reground
operations through training, commit-
ment, and attention to detail.
(fi reengineering.com)
Send us your fi re photos
for use on the Web. E-
mail them in jpeg format
(Photo by Jason Frattini.)
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BY MAT T S TROUD AND PAUL B INDON
EXTRICATION TACTICS
HID Lighting: A Bright Idea?
AS YOU ARE DRIVING ONE
evening, you round a corner,
and all of a sudden you are
blinded by bluish-white beams piercing
the dark. Have you come face to face
with a UFO? A 747’s landing lights? The
entrance to the Pearly Gates? No, you
have just witnessed high intensity dis-
charge (HID) lighting at its fi nest.
Today, HID lighting seems to be in-
stalled in all kinds of vehicle makes and
models. It used to be only in high-end
BMW or Lexus models, but now it is
in that multicolored 1985 Honda Civic,
truck accessory lighting, and motorcy-
cles. You might even have it installed on
your fi re apparatus as fl oodlights.
HOW HID LIGHTING WORKSThe use of HID lighting began in the
early 1990s in higher-end European car
models. The U.S. and Japanese car man-
ufacturers adopted the HID system in
the mid-1990s. Lincoln, Acura, and Lexus
were just a few of the companies using
this technology. Since then, almost all
manufacturers have offered models with
the HID headlight system as standard or
optional equipment.
How do the HID systems work? To
better understand this new technology,
you must fi rst have a good idea of how
conventional headlight systems func-
tion. Conventional systems use a bulb
containing a fi lament that produces
light when voltage is applied; just like
a standard lightbulb you use in your
home, these bulbs have a short life span
and are fragile. The light produced has
a yellowish hue and is rated in watts.
Most conventional headlight systems
are Department of Transportation-rated
at 55 watts, and the voltage they use to
produce their light is 12 volts.
HID headlight systems work different-
ly. Rather than using a fi lament, the HID
bulb is comprised of a quartz capsule
that contains xenon gas, mercury (2004
and earlier HID bulbs), and metal halide
salts with tungsten metal electrodes at
each end. A high-voltage current pro-
duced by the HID control unit in each
headlight assembly forms an arc in the
capsule. This control unit draws 12 volts
from the vehicle and steps it up to as
much as 25,000 volts.
Think of it as a controlled lightning
strike in a small bottle. The light emit-
ted from this process is rated about
4,000 Kelvin (K). A Kelvin rating is a
method used to describe theoretical
temperature of color. To put this in
perspective, a conventional headlight
bulb is rated about 2,800 K, which
produces a yellow- or amber-colored
light. A halogen headlight bulb is rated
about 3,200 K. These bulbs produce a
much whiter color of light. HID bulbs
produce a bluish-white color of light,
rated about 5,000 K, which is closest
to natural sunlight at midday. Emitting
this color of light from the front of a ve-
hicle at night allows the operator to see
and react faster and more accurately to
obstacles in the road.
CRASH HAZARDSThis is normal operation in a vehicle
driving down the road. What happens
when the vehicle crashes? As emergency
fi rst responders, you know that nearly
99 percent of vehicles in accidents
sustain some sort of damage to the front
end. The headlights are probably bro-
ken. What about that nice bluish-white,
light-emitting, 25,000-volt headlight
system?
The HID system does not care that
the car has been damaged; the system
is still trying to function. The controlled
lightning strike we mentioned still needs
a place to go. This can create a serious
hazard for fi rst responders who could
come in contact with this extremely high
voltage. To put this in context, if you
have ever been shocked by a spark plug
wire on a lawnmower or vehicle, you
probably remember how that felt. The
HID system voltage is a constant 25,000
volts and works more like a Taser® or
stun gun. It has a higher refresh rate and
therefore a much higher shock danger
and can also pose a greater risk of ignit-
ing a fi re.
When responding to a motor vehicle
accident, you commonly need access to
the engine compartment for fi re sup-
pression or to disable the 12-volt battery.
When you attempt to open the hood, if
your hands (or other body parts) come
in contact with the rogue high-voltage
arc, involuntary convulsive reactions can
cause personal injury, and you will likely
be thrown from the vehicle. However, if
the HID system has been damaged, the
vehicle body itself will not be charged
with high voltage—your body must
come in contact with the arc. Since the
HID output is a low-amperage system,
Figure 1. Operation of an HID System
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the risk of death by electrocution from
this system is very low.
Now that you know the facts, you
must take care when approaching the
front of any vehicle with an HID light-
ing system. It is important to know that
simply turning the ignition off will not
turn off the headlights on most vehicles.
They will remain operational until you
turn them off at the switch or disconnect
the 12-volt battery. You must discon-
nect the 12-volt battery to disable the
supplemental restraint system (SRS) air
bags, and this will also disable the HID
system.
Note: The 12-volt battery may not be
under the vehicle hood. Alternate loca-
tions for battery placement are becom-
ing more common, especially on hybrid
vehicles.
As you can see, vehicle technology
has advanced to the point where fi rst
responders’ jobs have become more
complicated and potentially hazardous.
Hybrids, alternative fuel vehicles, SRS air
bags, and complex body structures are
just some of the technologies that can
present complications and hazards when
you are performing a rescue or an extri-
cation. Up-to-date training has become
one of the most critical tools when deal-
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The Quality Assurance Process
SCENARIO: AT ROLL CALL, THE
captain asks you to review the
quality assurance (QA) process
with a new EMT/fi refi ghter with limited
EMS experience. Sitting at the train-
ing computer, you explain
to him the QA process for
a peer review of EMS runs.
Each shift reviews the previ-
ous shift’s runs for adherence
to protocols, standard operat-
ing procedures, and quality of
documentation.
He asks how it is possible
to second-guess what hap-
pened on a run without hav-
ing been there. You recognize
that this is a common QA
process question that focuses
on the fi rst step in any good
QA process—quality documen-
tation.
As quality EMS providers,
we all strive to produce the
best documentation of our
patient care. Patient care re-
ports (PCRs) (Figures 1-3) are
not only permanent medical
records but also legal docu-
ments that form the basis of
legal proceedings. Depending
on your department policies
and procedures, a PCR may
serve as the sole accounting of
the entire patient contact.
With decent documentation,
a person not present on the
run should be able to con-
struct a complete picture of
exactly what happened during
the patient contact, includ-
ing the dispatch, response,
patient condition, assessments,
treatments, and responses to
those treatments. Well-written
documentation often prevents
the department from having
to defend its care in a court
of law.
DOCUMENTATIONMultiple methods are used to docu-
ment patient contacts including electron-
ic patient care records (ePCRs); hand-
written, scanned forms; and dictated
reports. Handwritten reports have been
the mainstay of EMS documentation
since its inception. As EMS evolved,
patient documentation developed from
handwritten to ePCRs to, in some cases,
dictated run reports. ePCRs
have many advantages over
handwritten reports. They can
auto-fi ll patient demographic
information from frequently
encountered patients, auto-
matically acquire dispatch
information from interfaces
with computer-aided dispatch
systems, remind users of pro-
tocols and pertinent assess-
ments, and spell-check free
text to provide a more profes-
sional appearance. ePCRs also
make every report legible,
whereas handwritten reports
tend to be at the mercy of the
author’s spelling and penman-
ship abilities.
ePCRs are expensive and
can be cost prohibitive to
some departments. Start-up
costs tend to be the biggest
capital expense, which can
include computers, ePCRs,
security software, printers,
modems, and infrastructure
to back up or maintain secure
patient records. Require-
ments of the Health Insurance
Portability and Privacy Act
increase substantially with
ePCR systems, requiring care-
ful security oversight. Depend-
ing on your department’s
size and the ePCR system
you select, training costs can
also constitute a signifi cant
start-up expense. Once the
system start-up and provider
education costs are taken care
of, ePCR costs drop dramati-
cally. Some departments have
implemented dictated run
Figure 1. Performance Improvement Review, Chest Pain
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reports much like the system’s physi-
cians and other health care providers
used to document patient visits. The
EMS provider speaks his run report into
a recording device, which uses speech
recognition software to immediately
display, transcribe, or transmit the report
to a transcriptionist for conversion to
a document that the provider can later
proofread and transmit to the receiving
facility and department server.
Like documentation systems, there
are multiple documentation methods
including SOAP, CHART (Figure 2), and
the story narrative. These methods and
others all have their
pros and cons.
SOAP stands for the following:
• Subjective. Includes information
gained from the patient, chief com-
plaint, or signs and symptoms. This
is a very popular documentation
method.
• Objective. Represents observations
and other data collected such as
saturation of peripheral oxygen
(SpO2), blood glucose, and electro-
cardiogram (ECG).
• Assessment. Clinical assessment in-
formation such as vital signs, breath
sounds, skin conditions, and shock
status.
• Plan. Your treatment plan—IVs, O2,
medications, and treatment facility.
The CHART method is preferred in
many areas of the country and stands for
the following:
• Complaint or chief complaint. Why
did the patient call EMS?
• History. Patient’s past medical histo-
ry and history of the present illness.
Includes using SAMPLE as a guide.
• Assessment. Your assessment fi nd-
Figure 2. Performance Improvement Review, Intubation
Figure 3. Performance Improvement Review, Syncope/Altered Mental Status
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ings—vital signs, breath sounds,
SpO2, ECG, and any other pertinent
clinical fi ndings.
• Rx. The treatment. What have you
done for the patient and the out-
comes?
• Transport. Where did you transport
the patient; were there any changes
to patient status or condition; and
what, if any, were Medical Control’s
orders?
The story narrative documentation
format involves writing the entire patient
contact in paragraphs and follows the
subjective, objective, treatment, and
outcomes format. Many EMS provid-
ers prefer the story narrative; they feel
they can quote patient statements and
describe more freely what transpired
on a run rather than use other formats.
The counter argument against this is
that story narrative reports may end up
being incomplete; they fail to prompt
the writer to include important fi ndings
and treatment details that the writer may
inadvertently leave off his narrative.
QUALITY ASSURANCEMost state EMS rules or regulations
require departments to implement a
comprehensive QA. Actual implementa-
tion is often left up to the individual EMS
service. The National Highway Transporta-
tion Safety Administration has produced a
document, “A Leadership Guide to Quality
Improvement for Emergency Medical Ser-
vices,” that serves as a template for design-
ing and managing a quality improvement
program. In concert with the EMS Agenda
for the Future, this guide is a valuable re-
source for implementing and maintaining
a quality improvement program.
A successful QA program requires that
all those involved understand a need for
continuous improvement. Whether you
use better documentation, improved as-
sessment, or critical thinking skills, the
opportunities to improve will always exist.
Field providers being reviewed in the QA
process must remember to design those
processes in ways to keep the emotion out
of the reviews. If members receive feed-
back from the QA process, it highlights
something important about their docu-
mentation or patient care. Peer review QA
programs employ evaluation by cowork-
ers; these require thorough knowledge of
protocols. If a reviewer is unable to form
a picture of what occurred on a run, there
is room for improvement. Peer review QA
programs also keep members up-to-date
on protocols and operational guidelines
or procedures, and they also help improve
the reviewer’s documentation abilities.
Open minds should prevail when it comes
to peer run reviews.
GETTING STARTEDThe four considerations necessary to
implement a good QA program follow.
Leadership. Decide who is going to
champion the QA process such as a su-
pervisor, an offi cer, or another member
empowered to make changes in process
and procedure as the need arises. The
QA process will often identify operation-
al, system, and administrative concerns
that require action by chief offi cers or
department leaders.
Information. Department administra-
tion must decide the type and quan-
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tity of information to be collected and
what will be done with the data. Often,
administrations will be challenged to
maintain an open mind when interpret-
ing data. Previously held perceptions
may be challenged because of incom-
plete information, incorrect analysis, or
close examination revealing previously
unseen opportunities for improvement.
Recognize that information generated
from a good QA program frequently
calls for changes.
Long-term goals/objectives. The
administration should set short- and long-
term QA goals. A well-run QA process is
cyclical; changes made need to be evalu-
ated and tweaked, often repeatedly. Buy-in
from administration is important for over-
coming resistance to change. Long-term
goals should address how the QA program
will test the effectiveness of changes.
Process management. No provider or
department should operate in a vacuum.
Benchmarking is a hallmark of a good
QA program. Members and their depart-
ments should know how they compare
with others. Any new procedures or
protocols should be widely dissemi-
nated, compared with other services,
and closely monitored during and after
implementation. It may be useful to
conduct trials in a single station or bat-
talion before launching departmentwide.
Best practices evolve from deliberate
and thorough consideration involving
management and fi eld providers.
REPORTINGAs your new EMT/fi refi ghter begins to
understand the QA program, he tells you, “I
was concerned that reviewing other mem-
bers’ runs would be tantamount to tattling
on them if they did something wrong. I
understand now that QA is for the patients’
well being in the long run.” Ultimately,
this “It is not about you! It is about the
patients” mindset must prevail in all EMS
providers. None of us are perfect; there is
always room for improvement. A good QA
program facilitates quality care to the citi-
zens we protect. Many states require EMS
services to report QA fi ndings, so design
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for Grant Medical Center’s LifeLink.
Well-written documentation
often prevents the department
from having to defend
its care in a court of law.
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USFA: 90 fi refi ghter
LODDs in 2009
T he United States Fire Administra-
tion’s (USFA) Firefi ghter Fatalities
in the United States in 2009 reports that
there were 90 fi refi ghter line-of-duty
deaths (LODDs) from 33 states in 2009.
The following states suffered the highest
number of casualties: Pennsylvania (8),
New York (7), North Carolina (6), Louisi-
ana (5), and Texas (5).
Following is a breakdown of the 2009
fi refi ghter LODDs:
• There were 47 volunteer, 36 career, and
seven wildland agency fi refi ghter deaths.
• Six incidents had two or more fatali-
ties, for a total of 13 lives.
• Thirty-nine deaths were caused by
heart attacks.
• Wildland fi re duties claimed the lives
of 16 fi refi ghters, compared with 26
fatalities in 2008.
• Emergency incident activities were
related to 57 deaths.
• Thirty fi refi ghters died while perform-
ing activities at the emergency incident.
• Fifteen fi refi ghters died while return-
ing to or responding from emergency
incidents, down from 24 in 2008.
• Ten deaths were associated with train-
ing activities.
• Fourteen fi refi ghters died at the con-
clusion of on-duty activity. ●
CPR guidelines advocate
chest compressions only
The October 2010 issue of the Har-
vard Health Letter (www.health.
harvard.edu/) reports that cardiopulmo-
nary resuscitation (CPR) for people who
suddenly collapse and have no pulse or
heartbeat need consist of chest compres-
sions only. Under these conditions, “the
American Heart Association (AHA) says
to forgo airway clearing, breaths, and
pulse checks and just concentrate on
pushing on the chest—a procedure called
‘hands only’ CPR,” explains the Letter.
The AHA recommends that the
bystander call 911 before starting the
compressions. The compressions should
be hard and fast on the person’s breast-
bone—100 times a minute—and continue
until emergency medical technicians
or paramedics arrive. If possible, it is
recommended that an automated external
defi brillator be used to try to shock the
heart back into a normal rhythm.
Data from a statewide study conducted
in Arizona, published in the October 6,
2010, issue of the Journal of the Ameri-
can Medical Association, show that chest-
compression-only CPR by lay individuals
is associated with better survival rates
for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac
arrest compared with CPR that calls
for chest compressions interrupted by
mouth-to-mouth “rescue breaths,” ac-
cording to a University of Arizona press
release. The study found that the overall
survival rate for patients with out-of-hos-
pital cardiac arrest was 7.8 percent when
bystanders did conventional CPR with
rescue breaths and 13.3 percent for those
receiving chest-compression-only CPR.
Traditional CPR may still benefi t patients
with “noncardiac” arrest (patients who
had problems breathing before the heart
rhythm became irregular) and for children
and victims of drowning, trauma, airway
obstruction, and acute respiratory disease.
More information on the Arizona state
research and this topic is at fi relife.com,
http://www.fi relife.com/index/display/
article-display/5498407196/articles/
fi re-life/Health/2010/10/cardio-disease.
html/,where you will also have access to
a visual showing the administering of a
chest compression. ●
NVFC offers assistance in grant
applications and other tasks
Fire departments that would like assis-
tance in handling a line-of-duty death,
writing a federal grant application, adopt-
ing environmentally friendly practices, and
working with elected offi cials to promote
legislation that benefi ts the fi re service will
fi nd it in the latest resources the National
Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has made
available at its Web site, www.nvfc.org/.
The guides are free.
• The “Funeral Procedures for Firefi ght-
Line-of-Duty DeathsSeptember 16. Firefi ghter/Paramedic James M. Owen, 56, Orange County (CA) Fire Authority: cause unknown.September 20. Deputy Chief Mark Johnson, 55, Hinsdale (IL) Fire Department: cause unknown.September 24. Firefi ghter William Harold “Hal” Clark, 54, Atlantic (VA) Volunteer Fire & Res-cue Company: possible heat-related injuries incurred while fi ghting a fast-moving wildfi re.September 24. Firefi ghter Ryan Neil Seitz, 26, McArthur (OH) Fire Department: injuries sustained when a pressurized water tank exploded while he was fi ghting an outdoor fi re.September 25. Firefi ghter Ronald W. Stephan, 61, Lynn (IN) Volunteer Fire Department: apparent heart attack.September 26. Firefi ghter Edward Mosely, 65, Steele Creek Acres (TX) Volunteer Fire De-partment: injuries sustained on September 14 when he fell from the roof of a fi re station while assisting with repairs.September 27. Firefi ghter Robert Hall, 57, Lynchburg Area (OH) Joint Fire & Ambulance District: cardiac arrest.October 3. Assistant Chief Thomas Innes, 61, Hindsboro Community (IL) Fire Protection District: cause under investigation.October 7. Firefi ghter Jim Saunders, 52, Sacramento (CA) Metropolitan Fire District: cardiac arrest suffered on October 3 while operating at a structure fi re. October 19. Fire Police Captain William Akin Jr., 52, Ghent (NY) Volunteer Fire Company: cause under investigation.October 23. Firefi ghter Daniel C. Wilson, 58, Jerusalem Township (OH) Fire Department: heart attack.October 24. Firefi ghter Randall Scott Davenport, 37, Marshall (MO) Fire Department: cause to be determined.
Source: USFA Firefi ghters Memorial Database
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ers, Second Edition,” is available at
www.nvfc.org/lodd/.
• The “Fire and Emergency Services Grant-
Writing Guide” and other grant-writing
resources are at www.nvfc.org/grants.
• The “Guide for Going Green in the
Fire Service” looks at a range of earth-
friendly steps departments can take,
from recycling and energy conserva-
tion to green construction. Profi les of
several green departments from across
the country are spotlighted. This and
other resources are at www.nvfc.org/
page/1187/Going_Green.htm/.
• The “Guide to Communicating with
Elected Offi cials” provides information
and advice on how to engage public
policy makers to acquaint them with
the needs of the volunteer fi re and
emergency services. The guide contains
tips and tools for making advocacy less
daunting. It is available in the Volunteer
Fire Service Advocacy Center at www.
nvfc.org/page/650/Capitol_Hill_Con-
nection.htm/. ●
NIOSH releases Fire Fighter
Fatality Investigation report
F2010-10 “One career fi re fi ghter/
paramedic dies and a part-time fi re
fi ghter/paramedic is injured when caught
in a residential structure fl ashover—Illi-
nois” is at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fi re/
reports/face201010.html/. The report is
the latest release in the National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health series
of investigations of incidents at which a
fi refi ghter dies in the line of duty. ●
USFA: smoking-related fi res
in residential buildings
An estimated 9,000 smoking-related
fi res in residential buildings occur
annually in the United States, resulting
in an estimated average of 450 deaths,
1,025 injuries, and $303 million in prop-
erty loss, according to the Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency’s (FEMA)
United States Fire Administration (USFA)
Smoking-Related Fires in Residential
Buildings report, released in September.
Developed by USFA’s National Fire Data
Center as part of the Topical Fire Report
series, the document examines the
characteristics of smoking-related fi res in
residential buildings based on data from
2006 to 2008 from the National Fire Inci-
dent Reporting System (NFIRS).
According to the report, smoking-
related fi res account for two percent of
all residential building fi res but cause 17
percent of fi re deaths in residential build-
ings. Cigarettes are involved in 87 percent
of these fi res. The complete report is at
www.usfa.fema.gov/statistics/reports/. ●
NFA testing delivery of student
manuals on compact disk
Students attending the National Fire
Academy (NFA) in November will be
the fi rst students to have the opportunity to
obtain their student manuals on compact
disk. The NFA initiated a pilot program to
evaluate the change.
NFA Superintendent Dr. Denis Onieal
explains that after the pilot program
has been assessed, more presentation
information may become available on
line. The change, he adds, “has the
potential to reduce paper usage and
save the NFA up to $128,000 per year
in production costs.” Onieal noted also
that added advantages to this “Green
Initiative” are that students will not
have to pay excess baggage fees to
carry their paper-based manuals home
and the NFA will be able to keep stu-
dent manuals more current in response
to emerging trends and issues.
Students may use their laptop comput-
ers in the classroom to record instructor
comments and other pertinent informa-
tion. Traditional paper-based student
manuals will be available in the class-
room; they will be reused for future
classes. ●
NFPA: need to improve smoke
alarm maintenance
Homeowners who participated in an
interactive telephone survey conducted
by Harris Interactive for the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) revealed that
although they have smoke alarms in their
homes, they still have questions about how
many they should have and how often they
should be tested and replaced.
Of the 1,004 adults polled, 96 per-
cent said they have some alarms in their
homes; 42 percent reported having two
or three. Some 40 percent of smoke alarm
owners said they test their smoke alarms
at least every few months, a quarter (24
percent) test them only twice a year, and
11 percent rarely or never check them.
Almost half of the respondents said they
have one alarm in each bedroom.
The NFPA recommends at least one
smoke alarm on every level of the home,
including the basement, and one outside
each sleeping area and inside each bed-
room. Larger homes may need additional
smoke alarms.
“Over the past 30-plus years, we have
seen a signifi cant increase in the number
of homes that have at least one smoke
alarm, which represents a big step toward
increased home fi re safety,” says Lorraine
Carli, NFPA’s vice president of communi-
cations. “But with those gains, this survey
demonstrates that confusion about smoke
alarm placement, maintenance, and test-
ing persists, which ultimately put the
public at continued risk to home fi res.” ●
NFPA: 2008 fi re deaths from
smoking materials
“A total of 114,800 smoking-material
fi res resulted in an estimated 680
deaths, 1,520 injuries, and $737 billion in
direct property damage in 2008,” according
to a report by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA). The number of fatali-
ties is the second lowest level since 1980.
Although the decrease can be attributed to
several factors, the NFPA says a signifi cant
factor has been the new fi re-safe cigarette
legislation. (Smoking materials are defi ned
as lighted tobacco products but do not
include matches or lighters.)
The report cites a 66 percent drop in
smoking-material fi res from 1980 to 2008,
which it attributes to fewer people smok-
ing and standards and regulations that now
require mattresses and upholstered furniture
be made with materials that are more resis-
tant to cigarette ignition. However, the NFPA
stresses that the decrease also refl ects the
benefi ts of the passing of “fi re-safe” cigarette
legislation, “which mandates that cigarettes
be produced with reduced ignition strength
and carry a lower propensity for burning
when left unattended.”
The Coalition for Fire-Safe Cigarettes,
launched by the NFPA in 2006, was instru-
mental in having fi re-safe cigarette legisla-
tion passed in all 50 states since February;
the laws are now in effect in 47 states. The
laws will become fully effective in late 2012,
according to Lorraine Carli, the NFPA’s vice
president of communication. ●
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VOLUNTEERS CORNERLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
(December 2010)
“Flyboys and Fire Trucks”
I liked “Flyboys and Fire Trucks” (Editor’s
Opinion, September 2010). There are
60 stations in my fi re coordination district,
and half of them have banged-up door
openings, either from backing up without
a spotter (probably the most common
cause), snagging a mirror, or failing to
close apparatus compartment doors. That’s
the reason I recommend roll-up doors
for the new apparatus when I am asked
to help spec the new apparatus. This will
keep them from hitting the bay doors, but
I’m still thinking about how to keep the
stuff in the compartment from falling out
if they forget to roll the door down.
Charlie Enlow
Rural Fire Defense Coordinator
OK Economic Development Authority
Beaver, Oklahoma
I just read “Flyboys and Fire Trucks.”
Regarding the use of checklists as in the
aviation industry, I have had a similar
idea. I don’t know why we don’t use
“prerun” checklists in the fi re service. I
fl y a 737 on a simulator for “fun” and always
complete my checklists prior to fl ight. Why
don’t we do this in the fi re service?
Lee Sagert
Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services
Alberta, Canada
The use of checklists to avoid “stupid”
mistakes, proposed in September’s Editor’s
Opinion, is a great idea. I say mistakes be-
cause it is no accident when these things
happen. All damage caused in this manner
is preventable, as are many other types
of situations we get ourselves into every
day. The aviation community long ago
adopted Crew Resource Management, or
CRM. This approach uses all of the crew to
avoid serious or potentially fatal mistakes.
Bobby Halton’s checklist is a start in us-
ing this concept, which has been used in
small measure by our industrial sector. It
is time we apply the principles of CRM to
all hazardous situations we encounter, not
just driving the engine or truck. If it works
for fl yboys, it will work for us.
Clayton Thomas
Engineer
Penn Valley Fire District, California
FE articles, “wow!”
The Fire Engineering team is making
real changes with the magazine. Recent
articles with action-oriented exercises are
thought provoking and timely. School is
never out for fi refi ghting. After 40-plus years,
it’s great to see authors challenge skills de-
velopment, tasks, and decision making and
putting all that we know in context.
Keep up the great work. Fire Engi-
neering is saving lives out there.
Tom Schwartz
Melfa, Virginia
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38 December 2010 FIRE ENGINEERING www.FireEngineering.com
BY A LAN BRUNAC IN I
BRUNO “UNPLUGGED”
Safety in Numbers
LAST MONTH, WE INTRODUCED
a very simple risk management
model that connected the typical
hazards we encounter on the fi reground
with the pieces and parts of the basic
safety system we use to protect fi refi ght-
ers from those hazards. Along with the
model, we also discussed how in a battle
between two opposing forces the most
powerful force would win. This “law of
opposing superiority” really describes
in very practical terms how we
attempt to use more forceful
fi refi ghting operations (water/sup-
port) to control/remove the dan-
gerous, damaging force created by
deadly (products of combustion)
fi re conditions.
The two sides of the safety/
hazard model are located on
either end of a balance bar above
the incident commander (IC).
The IC must maintain a continual
situational awareness of what
is and what will be going on in each
box. The items listed in each box have
their own special set of capabilities and
limitations—as an example, the fi re can
tolerate the application of only so much
water before it goes out; the fi refi ghters
can tolerate only so much thermal and
toxic insult before they “go out.” There-
fore, the status of the capabilities and
limitations of the two boxes becomes the
basis of the initial and ongoing size-up
that must continually go on within the
task/tactical/strategic levels of the com-
mand and operational team.
The IC uses this very dynamic “teeter-
totter” approach as the basic foundation
for developing and revising the overall
incident strategy. Simply, whichever side
has the most force wins. If the safety
system is heavier than the hazards, the
fi refi ghters are adequately protected, so
the strategy can be offensive. If the haz-
ards outperform the safety system, the
strategy is defensive. If the bar is level
(when conditions are active and dynam-
ic, this stage can be very dangerous), the
IC must either quickly add more force to
the safety side or must order the troops
out of the hazard zone.
Let’s look at what is on the safety side
of the teeter-totter. We start describing
the safety list with the fi rst item: an
adequate number of capable fi refi ght-
ers. This is the most critical part of both
our operational and our safety systems
because we solve or don’t solve the inci-
dent problems to a major extent unless
we can produce enough workers (i.e.,
concentration of force) to physically do
the manual labor that is delivered within
an effective operational period “window
of opportunity.”
Our organizational capability and
strength are really very special and
straightforward. We are uniquely struc-
tured and managed to deliver teams of
fi refi ghters, located in decentralized fi re
stations, throughout the community.
These fi refi ghters are equipped, trained,
and highly persuaded to quickly go into
a hazard zone and do highly skilled,
very coordinated task-level labor. This
labor is directed toward converting
conditions that are out of control to
conditions that are under control (order
out of chaos).
These teams are connected to the cus-
tomer by three pushes on their phone
and are connected to each other by a
well-practiced, very refi ned command,
control, and communications system. It’s
pretty tough to imagine highly integrated
teams of plumbers or washing machine
repairmen coming down the street
with lights blinking and sirens blaring,
arriving within a four- to fi ve-minute
response time because your washer just
became your gusher. No other public/
private organization can do the amount
of highly skillful and very coordinated
work we do as quickly as we do it.
Virtually everything we do on the
fi reground is done “by hand.” The only
thing automated is the transmissions
in the fi re trucks. Our staffi ng level
becomes the most important part of how
we play our part in the gallons-
per-minute (gpm) vs. British-ther-
mal-units (Btus) battle of opposing
superiority. Our basic overpower-
ing operational approach to that
law is to do “mob fi refi ghting.”
This involves our ganging up on
the red devil by automatically
assembling an adequate number
of teams of fi refi ghters who are
faster, more powerful, and better
placed than the force of the fi re.
The very savvy Battalion Chief
John Salka of the Fire Department
of New York says it best: “Everything
gets better when the fi re goes out.”
Overwhelming force is the best way to
achieve the substance of his comment.
Sending teams of fi refi ghters into the
hazard zone to save Mrs. Smith and her
stuff is our greatest community capabili-
ty, but it also creates the critical need for
us to effectively protect those fi refi ght-
ers. If we really study that safety focus
(the items in the safety box), we must
realize that we do the most important
part of our job by going into a hazard
zone where the hazards intend to kill us.
These deadly conditions are listed within
the hazard side of the model, operat-
ing up close to those conditions is not a
game of tiddleywinks.
The playing fi eld for the opposing
force game is a fi re area where the score
is very unforgiving—either we win or
the fi re wins. We must get away from
anyplace where the fi re is or is about
to win (more thermal force than water
force), or the fi re will murder us. Having
the IC and the operational team continu-
Figure 1. Safety/Hazard ModelIncident Risks
• Collapse
• Collision
• Getting lost
• Getting trapped
• Thermal insult
• Toxic insult
Safety System
• Adequate number
of capable fi refi ghters
• Hardware
• Safety SOPs
• PPE
• Incident command
IC
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BRUNO “UNPLUGGED”
ally doing the offensive/defensive math
in the opposing force model becomes
a major part of the initial and ongoing
size-up process.
A major part of the IC’s situation eval-
uation function is to continually evaluate
and balance the connection between
the workers and the work. We can do
only what we can do, and the “dynamics
of doing” are directly connected to the
number and response time of the work-
ers (fi re companies). The IC will typical-
ly have more tactical needs than workers
in the front end of the incident, so initial
assignments must be prioritized in their
order of importance (rescue/fi re control/
property conservation).
Being able to safely and realisti-
cally connect the work to the workers
requires a great deal of organizational
discipline. Staffi ng is the most expensive
and critical operational component, and
in the current nutty economic times, our
staffi ng levels sadly are being reduced
in many places. These reductions impact
the most important place: where and
when we must perform tactically on the
fi reground.
These current staff reductions are
causing some incident “coaches” (ICs) to
now “play baseball” with seven players.
This unfortunate reality requires bosses
operating with reduced resources to
develop a different set of plays, moves,
and formations that actually match the
number and response times of the avail-
able players. This is very diffi cult to do,
because when we get used to a tradi-
tional operational level, anything less is
very disruptive to us.
In 1958, I was assigned to Engine 1
in downtown Phoenix (E-1’s restored
rig is on the April 2009 Fire Engineer-
ing cover). We had a crew of six beefy
fi refi ghters who all barely fi t on the tail-
board. That experience cemented in my
brain what normal fi re company staffi ng
should be (to me). I have spent the next
52 years trying to somehow make sense
of whatever current/crazy adjustment is
going on, compared to my very obsolete
initial six-person (!) company socializa-
tion.
I have been involved in a minor way
with the development of a national career
deployment standard, National Fire Pro-
tection Association 1710, Standard for the
Organization and Deployment of Fire Sup-
pression Operations, Emergency Medical
Operations, and Special Operations to the
Public by Career Fire Departments, since
its inception. A major objective of the stan-
dard is to assist local government bosses
in making smart/safe decisions regarding
local fi re company staffi ng levels. The
development and implementation of this
standard (because staffi ng is so expensive)
has been a very painful and controversial
process to say the least. NFPA 1710 states
for the fi rst time in a national standard
that four-person staffi ng is the minimum
level for every fi re company.
We have pretty much agreed inside our
service with the four-person fi re compa-
ny level as the national standard. The cur-
rent recession is making maintaining four
fi refi ghters per company very diffi cult
in many places. Most fi re administrators
would rather “brownout” companies on a
rotating basis than go below four.
These personnel reductions require us
to adjust our fi reground work routines.
We must require our ICs to evaluate the
manual labor capability of the fi re-
fi ghters who are on the scene and not
overmatch those humans to do a level of
work that is unsafe.
I will ask you now to take a deep
breath before digesting the next sen-
tence: In some cases where there is not
an adequate staffi ng level present to
accomplish former levels of performance,
the IC must write off burning property
and move on to protecting uninvolved
property that is presently savable. As has
already been said, the IC must balance
the work with the workers. Engaging in
the nostalgic memories of your boyhood
fi re company “manning” level (antique
reference) may be fun, but it is currently
a waste of time. We must operate today
with today’s level of resources that is less
than what we had in the past.
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BY MARK V O N APPEN
THE HARROWING STORY OF FOUR SACRAMENTO,
California, fi refi ghters who were trapped by fl ashover
in a two-story residential structure is one in which a
number of seemingly trivial events added up and almost cost
the lives of a captain and three fi refi ghters. The accounts of
this fi re and the circumstances surrounding it have been well
documented. To the credit of all involved, the story of Stilt
Court was an open book as soon as all the facts were as-
sembled. The Sacramento City (CA) Fire Department (SFD) has
approached the incident from the standpoint of sharing the
lessons learned so that others may live. Moreover, this incident
shows that the present fi re survival training of our fi refi ghters
needs to be supplemented with training in how to overcome
and manage emotions when in circumstances that pose seri-
ous injury or death. In this article, the behavior and actions
of Captain Jeff Helvin, who was caught in a fl ashover, are
analyzed from the perspective of how he overcame his emo-
tions and saved his life, using a process that is similar to that
of working through grief. [For a personal account, see “Sacra-
mento Near Miss of Four Firefi ghters” by Jeff Helvin (What We
Learned, April 2010, 199-202).]
THE OFFICIAL INVESTIGATIONThe following information is taken from the offi cial inves-
tigation of the Stilt Court residential fi re. Some language has
been added for clarity.
On October 7, 2008, Sacramento Regional Fire Emergency
Communications Center (SRFECC) received multiple 911 calls
for a building fi re at 17 Stilt Court. The callers stated smoke
was coming from the second fl oor of the house.
At 0929 hours, SRFECC dispatched a residential structure
fi re assignment. The SFD dispatched three engines, two ladder
trucks, two battalion chiefs, and one paramedic unit (Engines
15, 18, and 30; Trucks 2 and 5; Battalion Chiefs 3 and 4; and
Medic 30).
Engine 15 (E15) arrived fi rst on scene, within 6 minutes
and 7 seconds of the initial dispatch, and reported heavy dark
smoke from the second fl oor. E15 was to initiate fi re attack
and requested the second-due engine (E18) take command,
establish a water supply, and pull a backup hoseline to assist
E15 with fi re attack. The E15 crew—consisting of the captain,
the nozzle fi refi ghter, and a backup fi refi ghter—stretched a
1¾-inch hoseline through the front door and proceeded to the
second fl oor to search for fi re.
E18 arrived 35 seconds after E15 with only three crew
members—a fi refi ghter who was working for a few hours
as an acting captain while his captain was at a meeting, the
nozzle fi refi ghter, and the engineer. E18’s acting captain estab-
lished “Stilt Command” and directed his nozzle fi refi ghter to
pull a backup hoseline. It should be noted that SFD typically
staffs equipment with four fi refi ghters and at the time of this
incident did not have standard operating procedures (SOPs)
for emergency responses when companies are at decreased
strength.
Command (E18’s acting captain) was able to perform a 360°
lap of the building to get a look at all four sides of the house.
During the walk-around, he opened a sliding glass door on
the Bravo side [Alpha (A) = address side, Bravo (B) = left side,
Charlie (C) = back side, Delta (D) = right side] and noticed
two windows opened on the B side on the second fl oor. Com-
mand went back to the A side of the building and noticed
the E18 nozzle fi refi ghter assisting with the advance of the
initial hoseline from E15 through the front door. Command
ordered E18’s nozzle fi refi ghter to assist E15 with advancing
the hoseline upstairs. Command did not advise E15’s captain
that an additional fi refi ghter had been assigned to E15. Com-
mand then advised the third-arriving engine (E30) to staff the
hoseline that had been pulled to the front door to back up fi re
attack. A water supply was established; E18 was connected to
the hydrant feeding water to E15.
E15’s captain advised Command that they were not able
to locate the fi re on the second fl oor and that they needed
positive-pressure ventilation (PPV). (PPV is performed by
placing a gas-powered fan at the front door to remove smoke
and fi re gases through an exhaust opening in a building. The
exhaust point is created by breaking windows or by cutting a
hole in the roof. PPV is typically assigned to truck companies.)
Command advised the E15 captain that there was no truck
company at the scene to perform PPV. Command advised
E15’s captain that a sliding door had been opened on the fi rst
fl oor to try to clear out some of the smoke. At about the same
time, E15 captain had opened three windows on the second
fl oor—one window at the top of the stairs and two windows
in the master bedroom.
Trapped by Flashover:
A Survivor’s Journey
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E30 and Medic 30 (M30) arrived on scene 3 minutes and 42
seconds after E15. E30’s nozzle and backup fi refi ghters began
donning their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) on
the front lawn, preparing to staff the backup hoseline. E30’s
engineer placed a 24-foot extension ladder to the B/A corner
of the building, and M30’s fi refi ghter placed a 14-foot roof lad-
der to the A side of the building.
The M30 fi refi ghter went to the D side of the building and
noticed fi re coming out of a window. He used a 2 × 4 to clear
the window of glass in an effort to remove smoke from the
building. Prior to breaking the window glass, he noted that
the window was cracked; he then broke out the sliding glass
door and removed the screen on the C side. He did not an-
nounce his intent to break out windows on the fi rst fl oor prior
to taking action.
After the M30 fi refi ghter evaluated the B side of the build-
ing, he went back to the A side and advised the E30 captain
that the fi re was on the fi rst fl oor in the C/D corner. The dis-
covery of fi re on the fi rst fl oor was not communicated to the
E15 captain, who was searching for fi re with his crew on the
second fl oor. The E30 engineer had opened up the main door
on the D side and the roll-up garage door on the A side. When
the E30 engineer opened the interior door to the kitchen and
discovered heavy fi re conditions, the E30 engineer closed the
door. The E30 engineer immediately advised the E30 captain
that the fi rst fl oor was fully involved with fi re. The detection
of fi re in the kitchen by E30’s engineer was not communicated
to Command or E15’s captain. It is at this point that fl ashover
occurred on the fi rst fl oor.
Conditions quickly deteriorated on the second fl oor, fol-
lowed by the hoseline’s going fl at. All crew members immedi-
ately realized that they needed to exit the building. The E18
nozzle fi refi ghter and E15 backup fi refi ghter escaped down
the stairway, exiting through the A side by the front door. The
E15 nozzle fi refi ghter descended the stairs halfway and then
exited a window at the top of the stairs and onto the roof of
the garage. E15’s captain retreated to the master bedroom,
searching for the windows he had opened earlier. Unable to
locate the windows, the captain decided to follow the hoseline
down the staircase.
As fi refi ghters from E15 and E18 were exiting the building,
Stilt Command discovered that the E15 captain was unaccounted
for and initiated a Mayday. Shortly after the Mayday, the E15
captain was in the backyard on the C side of the building. By
his own account, he came down the stairs, dived over the rail-
ing, and crawled out a sliding glass door on the B side.
Truck 2 (T2), with four fi refi ghters, and Truck 5 (T5), with
four fi refi ghters, arrived simultaneously approximately 4
minutes and 23 seconds after E15. T2 began exterior opera-
tions by setting up the truck-mounted 100-foot aerial ladder
and ground ladders on the A side as T5 prepared to enter the
building for a search of the house’s interior.
Battalion Chief (BC) 4 arrived 9 minutes and 18 seconds af-
ter E15. He requested a transfer of Command and asked for a
report on conditions, including the status of the Mayday. BC4
assumed Command and acknowledged the priority radio traf-
fi c. Command ordered all personnel to vacate the building and
attempted to account for all members from E15. Command
assigned medic units to prepare to treat and transport injured
fi refi ghters from the scene. He then conducted a personnel
accountability report (PAR) to gain control of the resources at
the scene. T2’s captain, advising Command that a medic unit
was also needed at the C side of the building for an injured
fi refi ghter, broadcast “Emergency traffi c.”
BC3 proceeded to the C side of the building and was as-
signed as the safety offi cer. Safety assisted Command with a
PAR of crews operating on scene. All members from E15 and
E18 were accounted for and were placed into paramedic units.
M30 transported the captain from E15, who was the most
severely burned, to University of California—Davis (UCD)
Medical Center. The three fi refi ghters were moved into M17
and also were transported to UCD.
INJURIES/DAMAGESE15’s captain suffered serious second-degree burns on the
hands, neck, and left ear. E15’s nozzle fi refi ghter and backup
fi refi ghter suffered moderate second-degree burns to the ears
and hands. E18’s nozzle fi refi ghter suffered second-degree
burns to the ears, neck, hands, and leg.
SAFETY ISSUES The following safety issues were reviewed in connection
with this incident:
• There is a need for secondary hoselines to protect the stair-
well and fl oors in multiple-story buildings.
• Incoming companies must have appropriate staffi ng levels
to perform the necessary fi re operations. Prioritize needs for
the fi re scene.
• Ventilation techniques must be performed in coordination
with fi re attack.
• Specifi c actions or conditions (the location of the fi re, ven-
tilation activities performed, and so on) must be radioed to
crews.
• All members operating on the fi re scene must wear proper
personal protective equipment.
• All members must comply with the SFD fi refi ghter account-
ability tracking system.
SKILL TRAINING NOT ENOUGH There is much more to the story of Stilt Court than can
be explained in an offi cial investigative document. The stark
account of what transpired contained within the SFD report
does not reveal the personal struggle of a man who nearly
died while attempting to protect life and property. Offi cial re-
ports are not intended to convey emotion but to simply report
the facts. The report is accurate and detailed; more than 300
hours went into researching the sequence of events.
Many attempts have been made over the years to engrain
procedure into the consciousness of fi refi ghters in an effort to
improve performance in survival situations. The National Fire
Academy (NFA) program “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday” is based
on military fi ghter jet training and is heavily reliant on recog-
nition prime decision making (RPD). Much research went into
creating the NFA Mayday program; it is the underpinning of
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many fi refi ghter survival programs nationwide. Mayday train-
ing gives fi refi ghters a process for calling for help when they
encounter immediately life-threatening situations. So, why do
our training practices in the fi re service sometimes fall short?
The answer lies in our subconscious. Frequently overlooked in
the fi re service is the power of emotion and how it can infl u-
ence our actions when our lives are in jeopardy.
THE POWER OF EMOTIONSThe fl ashover at Stilt Court is a harbinger of what can hap-
pen if our culture and training practices do not evolve with
the changing fi res we face in this modern era. E15’s captain
is not a nameless, faceless character in a close-call report.
He has had more than two decades of experience in the fi re
service and 18 months of experience as a captain. He has seen
his share of fi re over the years. His name is Jeff Helvin, and
he has a wife and two children. His story is not just one of an
offi cer trapped inside a fi re structure, facing what he was sure
would be his own death and the deaths of three others in his
charge. His is a tale of survival when faced with truly over-
whelming circumstances.
Helvin’s experience while trapped above a fi re and the
torment he endured, physically and emotionally, produced a
range of emotional responses that almost all who survive ex-
traordinary circumstances say they experienced. Emotions can
produce overwhelming physical reactions. Those who survive
make the correct decisions by overcoming their emotional
response to their environment.
SURVIVOR RESPONSES SIMILAR TO STAGES OF GRIEF
The range of emotional responses Helvin and other
survivors experienced can be likened to the stages of grief
described by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. The stages of grief are as
follows:
1. Denial: This is not happening to me.
2. Anger: How can this happen to me?
3. Bargaining: Just let me live to see my children again.
4. Depression: I’m going to die. What’s the point?
5. Acceptance: It’s going to happen; I might as well not fi ght it.
In his book Deep Survival, Laurence Gonzales describes a
survivor’s journey as he works through the survival process.
Survivors, he explains, undergo the following stages:
1. Look, see, believe.
2. Stay calm; use fear to focus.
3. Think, analyze, and plan.
4. Take correct, decisive action.
5. Celebrate successes.
6. Count my blessings (survivors often think of families
when fi nding strength).
7. Play (keep your mind active).
8. See the beauty; survival is a vision quest.
9. Believe. Convince yourself that you will survive.
10. Surrender. Give up the fear of dying. Put away the pain.
11. Do whatever is necessary.
12. Never give up.
The stages of grief or survival do not always occur in a
specifi c order, and some may not occur at all. When Helvin
presents his account of what transpired on that day, he
talks about denying his situation, fear, accepting that he
was about to meet his fate, thoughts of his family, and fi -
nally anger. All of these emotional responses were happen-
ing within just a few minutes. Anger compelled him to take
action, ultimately leading him to safety outside the burning
structure. Although burned, he survived, as did the other
two members of his crew and a third fi refi ghter who had
been assigned to Helvin’s crew without Helvin’s knowledge.
Gonzales notes that survivors are not immune to fear: “Sur-
vivors know exactly what is going on around them, and it
scares the (hell) out of them,” he explains. “It is all a ques-
tion of what they do next.”
During the search for fi re on the second fl oor, things simply
were not adding up. E15’s crew was searching calmly for the
seat of the fi re in zero visibility, without success. The second
fl oor was being searched systematically, room by room, but
the fi re was nowhere to be found. There was no discernable
increase in heat as E15 moved between rooms, and the ther-
mal imaging camera (TIC) was of little assistance in locating
a source of heat. The fi rst fl oor had appeared clear; Helvin
had perfect visibility from the front door, through the house,
to the backyard. He recalls being able to see patio furniture
in the backyard; there was nothing to indicate there was any
threat to the crew’s safety on the fi rst fl oor. He had seen heavy
smoke from three windows on the second fl oor and reported
it in his size-up. E15’s response route gave Helvin a view of
the three sides of the house. He developed a plan and decided
on a course of action based on his prior experiences and his
observations.
The fi re had to be upstairs—22 years of fi refi ghting experi-
ence made Helvin sure of it. In his mind, he had been to this
fi re before. His RPD experience had led him to the quick
decision that the fi re was in a bedroom on the second fl oor.
“I’ve got this,” Helvin thought confi dently. His experience
of successful fi re operations throughout his career that had
presented in a manner similar to this fi re all but set him up.
A major problem with RPD training is that it is prone to seri-
ous and often devastating failure in unusual or misidentifi ed
circumstances. Gonzales writes, “Successful training practices
can work against us, giving us an emotional certainty that it
will work. We’ve felt it work before, the body knows. Uncon-
sciously, we ask ourselves, ‘How have I done this before?’ The
model under which we operate, unlike the real environment,
is stable.”
Helvin had established an emotional bookmark based on
successful actions under similar circumstances. For a bedroom
fi re on the second fl oor of a single-family residence, the plan
was straightforward. One hoseline would be suffi cient—a
simple hose stretch up the stairway to the fi re room, a quick
and easy knockdown, no problem. He had taken comparable
action at fi res just like this one, and everything had gone ac-
cording to plan. The fi re was extinguished, no one got hurt,
and they were back in quarters by lunchtime. “The annoying
thing about plans is how rare it is for everything to go just
right,” Gonzales says. Problems arise when reality does not
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match the plan. The picture of this fi re was incomplete; Helvin
had seen only three sides of the house as he approached,
a misstep that almost cost him dearly. The fi re was actually
beneath them, in the kitchen, and was smoldering angrily,
waiting for a breath of air.
In an attempt to create better visibility upstairs, Helvin
opened windows on the second fl oor. As E15 made it to the
master bedroom, at the rear of the house (C side), the search
for fi re and life continued with no indication that there was
anything out of the routine. Soon after, a fi refi ghter walking
the perimeter of the house opened an unlocked sliding door
on the fi rst fl oor, B side. Another fi refi ghter began breaking
windows and a sliding door with a 2 × 4 as he walked around
the outside of the house on the D and C sides. The smolder-
ing kitchen fi re on the fi rst fl oor exploded back to life as it
received the oxygen it needed. Flashover occurred, sending
a violent fl ame front throughout the entire fi rst fl oor, causing
the fi refi ghters’ hoseline to burn through.
The fi rst indication that something was wrong was the
hoseline’s going fl at. Helvin was met with a tidal wave of heat
at the entrance to the master bedroom, then chaos. The fi re
crew upstairs was caught in a chimney without the protection
of water or an immediately available safe exit. Helvin heard
shouting, as the other fi refi ghters were scrambling down the
hallway toward him in an attempt to escape the instantaneous
onslaught of heat. Helvin did as he was trained to do when
he perceived that he and his crew were in a situation that was
rapidly turning lethal: He immediately gathered and pointed
them toward the direction of the staircase, their only known
means of escape.
All four fi refi ghters were stacked one on top of the other
at the crest of the stairs as they attempted to make their
way out. E15’s backup fi refi ghter and E18’s nozzle fi refi ghter
fumbled blindly down the stairs and into the teeth of the
fi re, eventually escaping through the front door. E15’s nozzle
fi refi ghter was driven back up the stairs by extreme heat
and was forced to dive out of a window at the top of the
stairs. When it came time for Helvin, who was last in line,
to descend the staircase, the heat was so intense, the insult
to his senses so severe, that he was forced to retreat deeper
into the structure. Confusion and fear began to overwhelm
him. He was unsure of what had become of his crew, and the
shape of his environment had become intolerable.
Denial
Helvin thought he had failed his crew by placing them in
danger and then sending them down the stairs into the fi ery
tempest beneath them, possibly to their deaths. Early in his
entrapment, Helvin tells of being incredulous that he was
unable to fi nd his way out of a bedroom in a single-family
residence. He also recalls being angry at his own arrogance.
He was confi dent as he read articles about fi refi ghters being
trapped and killed in residential fi res that it could never hap-
pen to him. Yet, there he was, staring death in the face in a
seemingly nonthreatening structure.
Firefi ghters have trouble perceiving that a fi re in a single-
family home is a threat to their safety. As fi refi ghters, we have
experienced environments that seem much more intimidating
than a fi re contained to a suburban dwelling. Homes are as-
sociated with family, shelter, and security. To the fi refi ghter’s
subconscious, the residential fi re is a benign event. House
fi res are supposedly bread-and-butter operations—easy fi res.
“This is it. I am going to die in a residential fi re. This can’t be
happening.” The fact of the matter is that more fi refi ghters are
killed in residential structure fi res than any other type of fi re.
It makes sense; residential fi res are the most common type of
fi re fi refi ghters encounter in the United States.
His mind began to sort through the possibilities: Escape
by the hallway to the stairs? It’s too hot, not an option. Find
a window and jump out. He had, after all, opened windows
in that very room. Can’t fi nd the windows. Now what? The
fear and painful stimulus began to eat into Helvin’s ability
to think clearly. Fear can lead us to do things we know are
wrong. Helvin’s nozzle fi refi ghter dived head fi rst out of a
second-story window. Helvin was prepared to do the same.
“I was prepared to be a quadriplegic. I didn’t care what
happened at that point. I was getting out. It was that bad in
there,” he said of his experience. Helvin’s thoughts went from
articles he had read the previous morning on fi refi ghters dy-
ing under these same circumstances and then to his family—
his wife, their young son and daughter. Helvin knew what he
was supposed to do: call a Mayday, turn on his personal alert
safety system (PASS) device and fl ashlight, seek safe egress,
or seek refuge and await rescue. He was intelligent and was
well-trained. He had received training on Mayday procedures.
Why had the training not provided the correct response im-
mediately?
The problem is that our training practices cannot simulate
the high energy levels that exist on the fi reground when the
environment is extremely hostile and dynamic. Training sce-
narios are safe and predictable, not chaotic. Our experiences
in training are at low-energy levels, and there are no con-
sequences for making the wrong move. “Fire destroys that
which feeds it.” (Simone Weil). The environment in which
we must operate, and survive, is a high-energy environment
that is unyielding and indifferent to our plight. When you
add to the equation emotion, which has priority over rational
thought, it is almost impossible to sort through it all. Our
emotional response will overrule our ability to think in a ra-
tional manner. Cognition, the ability to think things through,
is at once cast aside in favor of an emotional response.
Knowing what we are supposed to do is no match for the
power of our emotions.
Count Your Blessings
Survivors often report fi nding the resolve to carry on by
making their survival about someone else. Thoughts of loved
ones give the mind a place to go that is separate from the
pain being encountered at the time. In Helvin’s case, many
thoughts fl ashed through his mind during his fi ght for sur-
vival, but he ultimately settled on thoughts of his family. Even
as he felt as though the skin on his neck, ears, and hands was
melting from his body, his mind for the moment had taken
him somewhere else. His thoughts were of his growing old
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together with his wife, his son’s playing baseball, and walk-
ing his daughter down the aisle some day. The thought of not
being present for these events began to stir another powerful
emotional response. Helvin’s fear turned to anger, anger at his
predicament and how it was going to affect his ability to be
with those most important to him. Helvin took this anger and
used it to bring the correct action into focus.
Acceptance
Acceptance is one of the pivotal stages of the survival
process. At one point, Helvin was in so much pain, and his
situation was so dire, that he considered what his options
would be if his air ran out. Acceptance is the point at which
survivors begin to turn the corner. No longer victims, they
accept their environment and their circumstances and begin
to formulate a plan. He made up his mind that when his air
ran out, he would remove his mask and take a deep breath of
superheated gases. Doing so would surely kill him instantly,
as the superheated air would sear his lungs, causing sudden
pulmonary edema; at that hopeless moment, this seemed a
better alternative to him than being burned alive. “If I was still
trapped and my air ran out, I was going to take my mask off
and take a deep breath. I wasn’t going to hang around and
burn to death. Taking my mask off would be the last option,”
Helvin said. Norman Maclean, author of Young Men in Fire,
describes dying in a fi re as dying multiple deaths: “First the
failure of your legs as you run, then the searing of your lungs,
and fi nally the burning of your body.”
Helvin had accepted his situation, given up his fear of dy-
ing, and faced the reality that his fate might be to die in a
structure fi re. This illustrates the power of emotion. He knew
that the only things keeping him alive were his SCBA and his
bunker gear (structural fi refi ghting clothing), yet he had to
struggle with the unreasonable impulse to remove the one
thing that was protecting his airway. He was beginning to take
control by choosing to go out on his own terms; he was going
to choose how to die that day. The environment would not
dictate the conditions of his demise.
Others, when placed in similar situations, were later found
dead with their masks removed. SCUBA divers have removed
their regulators while underwater because of claustrophobia.
Even though the SCUBA divers knew it was the wrong thing
to do, their emotional response sealed their fate. Helvin was
able to seize control of his emotions and use his ability to
reason and get him past his illogical urge. The worst-case
scenario had been addressed. Next, he made the decision to
make another attempt at escaping by the hallway, the only
true way he knew to get out. Helvin said, “I knew I was go-
ing to take a hit.” At best, he would get burned; at worst, he
would die. Regardless of the outcome, Helvin was determined
to take action.
Anger
“Survivors aren’t fearless. They use fear. They turn it into
anger and focus,” Gonzales points out. He explains: “Only
10 percent to 20 percent of people can stay calm and think
in the midst of a survival emergency. They are the ones who
can perceive their situation clearly. They can plan and take
correct action, which are key elements of survival. Confronted
with a changing environment, they rapidly adapt.” Helvin
was scared to death; he will freely admit to that, but he
channeled that fear into anger. As Helvin sorted through his
emotions—fear; denial; bargaining; acceptance; and, fi nally,
anger—he, like other survivors, was able to take his fear and
harness it.
He used anger to fi nd the strength within himself to take
action and formulate a plan. Helvin summoned the fortitude to
pick himself up and fi ght his way down the hallway—now an
uncontrolled inferno—to the stairs, tumbling down the stairs
and over the banister and fi nally landing in a heap on the fi rst
fl oor. A fl ash of daylight through the vortex of fl ame helped
fi lter his disorientation. The plan was immediately clear: Move
quickly toward daylight and safety.
Helvin experienced many of the critical steps in the survival
process. He was conscious of his environment, accepting of
it, and turned fear into anger and focus. He formulated a plan
and acted on it, taking correct action. He did what was neces-
sary and never gave up. Helvin crawled through the fl ames
and out the B side of the structure, turned, and ran along the
B side to the C side, not stopping until he crashed through the
neighbor’s fence, where crews operating in the backyard dis-
covered him. Jeff Helvin is a survivor in the truest sense. He
was able to rein in his emotions, remain calm, think clearly,
and act decisively.
FOCUSWe can learn many things from Helvin’s and other survivors’
experiences. First, we must always gather as much information
as possible about the situation into which we are stepping.
The importance of the 360° lap cannot be overemphasized.
“Every time you step into the river, it is a different river,” Gon-
zales notes. There is no such thing as a routine structure fi re;
every incident to which we respond has its own exclusive and
vexing set of circumstances. Complacency is the foundation
of disaster. Time is certainly of the essence on the fi reground,
but not at the expense of safety. Critical elements of size-up
were not carried out at Stilt Court, and the results were nearly
catastrophic. Prior positive experiences, and even our own
eyes, can deceive us, giving us a false sense of confi dence
that our actions will be correct, that everything will work out
according to plan. Fire departments must begin the process of
slowing down the culture in an effort to achieve safer opera-
tions by forcing crews to perform better fi re reconnaissance
prior to committing to a course of action.
We should understand that we will respond emotionally,
powerfully so, when our lives are threatened. Emotions will
drive us toward action, sometimes seemingly irrational action.
Knowing this, we must be able to sort though our emotional
responses and fi nd the ability to think clearly and stay calm.
“Sometimes (bad things) just happen,” cautions Gonzales.
“There are things that happen that are simply out of your
control; so you had better know how you are going to react
to them. If we have had the right experiences, it will instantly
direct correct action.” Taking pause, if it is possible, to collect
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yourself before lurching into action may aid you in making the
correct choice. The approach Gonzales recommends is as fol-
lows: “Recognize that an emotional response is taking place.
Read reality and perceive circumstances correctly. Override or
modulate the automatic reaction if it is an inappropriate one.
Select the correct course of action.”
The fi re service should commit to continuing realistic
scenario-based training. The military has known for years that
survival has its roots in sound policy and training procedures.
That is the reason the military trains in basic skills to the point
of exhaustion. In military aviation, when presented with an
in-fl ight emergency, pilots are instructed to maintain control,
analyze the situation, take proper action, and land as soon as
conditions permit. When trainees are pushed to the limits of
their abilities, they can sort through the stresses to which they
are exposed and act in a manner that helps them to complete
their assignment safely and to survive the perils of the system
in which they are expected to function. Intense training
practices are intended to develop emotional attachments to
the situations encountered. These are known as secondary
emotions. Primary emotions are those with which we are
born, such as the drive for food. Secondary emotions are emo-
tional responses attached to an event or developed through
experience. Secondary emotional attachments, once they are
established, can be just as powerful in infl uencing behavior as
primary emotions.
We must be able to adapt. Procedure, training, and plan-
ning are certainly important, but a rigid adherence to a plan
that is not befi tting the changing conditions can be suicidal.
Those who survive in high-octane environments are those
who can anticipate changes in the environment and adapt
accordingly. Controlling our emotions, staying calm, and
being able to plan and adapt are extremely important in the
survival process. Equally important is believing that you are
going to get out alive and have the courage to never give up.
Fire Order 6 of the Standard Fire Orders states: “Be alert, stay
calm, think clearly, act decisively.” That sums up the survival
process succinctly.
Finally, we ought to recognize the need for a shift in our
approach to safety and the haste and audacity with which the
fi re service often launches its members into action. Many posi-
tive parallels can be drawn between military and fi re service
traditions, but there is a dark side to some of our training
practices and traditional values, an attitude that has infected
the cultures of the military and the fi re service. These senti-
ments are those that convey that somehow it is acceptable,
even glorious, to die in the service of others and that a call
for help is a sign of weakness. “Emotional bookmarks that
have been established label rescue as bad and self-suffi ciency,
and even pain, as good,” Gonzales observes. “No matter how
threatening the environment, soldiers are taught that it is
better to die than to fail, death before dishonor. The training
works.”
Like the military, the culture that has been created in the
fi re service works also. Every year, we lay to rest an average of
100 fi refi ghters. “I will call for help with my last dying breath.”
Such a statement is hubris. This reckless abandon toward our
well-being must end. Once again, refer to the Standard Fire
Orders, Fire Order 10: “Fight fi re aggressively, having provided
for safety fi rst.” A better way to make that statement would
be, “Provide for safety fi rst, then fi ght fi re aggressively.” Safety
should never be an afterthought; call for help as soon as it is
necessary.
WISDOMToday, Jeff Helvin makes the rounds to some of the major
and not so major fi re conventions across the country, tell-
ing his story in the hope that sharing his terrible experience
might make a difference in someone’s life. Since that day in
the Natomas neighborhood of north Sacramento, a few things
have changed for Helvin. He has recovered from his physical
injuries and is back answering the call at one of the busier
houses in the SFD. Though the injuries he sustained to his
body have healed, the emotional scars that he bears persist,
although they are not readily apparent.
•••
At the time I met Jeff Helvin, it had been 18 months since
Stilt Court. The power of the emotional experience lingered.
He was still visibly moved as he recounted the incident. “It
only takes one fi re to change your life forever,” Helvin said.
The audience was apprehensive, wondering collectively, “Do I
have what it takes to survive?”
Helvin choked back emotion as he spoke about his ar-
rival at UC Davis Medical Center, his fi rst conversation with
his wife, the sea of blue uniforms at the emergency room as
his brother fi refi ghters fl ocked to the hospital to hold vigil,
and seeing his crew members as they were treated for their
injuries. He still carries the burden of their suffering with
him, even now. He feels that he let his crew down by placing
them in the precarious position from which they so narrowly
escaped. Helvin accepts full responsibility for what happened
that day and thinks about how different things might have
been if he had just slowed down a little. Helvin noted: “When
I was in my interview with the chief before I was promoted to
captain, the chief told me, ‘Your most important job is to keep
your crew safe.’ I didn’t do that.”
Helvin says he views his SCBA and radio differently today.
He practices calling a Mayday every time he does a daily
safety check on his SCBA. He stresses the importance of a
360° lap to incident safety. Historically, safety advances in the
fi re service have been paid for with fi refi ghters’ lives. Theo-
dore Lee Jarboe, a former chief and author, notes: “There is
no greater infl uence for change in the Fire Service than the
line-of-duty death of a fi refi ghter. Yet, there is no greater trag-
edy than that of a fallen fi refi ghter whose death prompted the
passage of a safety policy that may have prevented his or her
death.”
PLANIn 2009, another survivor, Captain Chesley Sullenberger,
the now-celebrated pilot who landed US Airways Flight 1549
in the Hudson River, saving the lives of more than 150 pas-
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sengers and crew, survived by keeping
his cool. A catastrophic bird strike that
destroyed both engines of his aircraft
90 seconds after takeoff from New
York’s LaGuardia Airport necessitated
an emergency water landing. Sullen-
berger is a product of military fi ghter
jet training and a fastidious planner. He
had implemented his own emergency
landing procedures for that airspace
many times in his mind while fl ying
over the New York metropolitan area.
He is a true student of his profession
and found value in the experiences of
those who preceded him.
Meditation, preparation, and team-
work were the catalysts of the positive
outcome on the Hudson River. There
may have been a bit of luck involved,
too. Sullenberger had a plan well before
“The Miracle on the Hudson,” but “Mir-
acle on the Hudson” makes for better
headlines than “Planned Event on the
Hudson.” Sullenberger tells of learning
the magnitude of the commander’s re-
sponsibility to his duty at an early age:
When I was a boy, my father (who served in the Navy) would talk about the great obligations of a commander to look after every aspect of every-one’s welfare who served under him. My dad made it clear to me how hard it would be for a commander to live with himself if, through a lack of foresight or an error in judgment, he got someone hurt or killed. When I was a boy, he im-pressed upon me that a commander’s job is full of challenges, and his respon-sibilities are almost a sacred duty.
He later writes: “With the lives of hun-
dreds of passengers in our care, the stakes
are high. That is why, long before Flight
1549, I read about and learned from the
experience of others. It matters.” ●
BIBLIOGRAPHYGonzales, Laurence. Deep Survival: Who lives, who dies, and why? Miraculous stories of survival and sudden death. W.W. Norton and Company, 2004.
Personal interview, 2010, Jeff Helvin. “His Own Words,” Sacramento City (CA) Fire Department. Jeff Helvin provided information for this article to ensure its accuracy.
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. On death and dying.Scribner, 1969.
Sullenberger, Chesley. Highest Duty: My search for what really matters. Harper Paperbacks, 2009.
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BY GEORGE GU INAN 5 TH
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. THERE’S SOMETHING
new every day. Never assume anything, and remember
that no two jobs are ever the same. These are just a few
sayings fi refi ghters live by; they serve to keep our minds chal-
lenged, alert, and always on guard. Vacant property security
systems (VPSS) are just another of these new and unexpected
things with which we must deal in the course of what we are
called to do. VPSS installations are still fairly new, but they are
rapidly increasing, and incidents involving these systems are
on the rise. Comprised of fortifi ed window and door cover-
ings, these systems have added to the challenge of forcible en-
try operations for fi refi ghters everywhere. Encountering them
on arrival at fi re or emergencies is a cause for concern and
is not to be taken lightly. By reviewing the basic information
on the systems’ use, makeup, and methods of installation pre-
sented here, you will see how the presence of these systems
can affect fi refi ghting operations. The photos depict what we
have seen so far and some of the methods for compromising
and defeating these systems when the need arises.
VPSS are used to secure properties and protect them from
vandalism. They may also provide a measure of safety and
protection for con-
struction workers
operating within
the buildings. The
systems are leased
or rented and are
usually installed
on newly constructed or renovated buildings during the later
stages of construction. Typically, the systems will remain in
place while the building is in the marketing and sale stages,
right up to the time that occupancy takes place.
After their beginnings in the United Kingdom, VPSS found
their way to the United States. Their use has grown rapidly
and can now be seen from the East Coast to the West Coast.
There are other systems and variations of fortifi ed window
and door coverings; VPSS constitute only one category. Instal-
lations can be seen in urban and suburban locations and on
commercial as well as residential structures. They are in use
on one-story and multistory structures and on buildings of
any size. Recently, they have been seen installed on vacant,
abandoned, and foreclosed structures. Installers have indicated
that they will install these systems only on structures that are
unoccupied. Though installations can be locally regulated and
their use limited to such structures, applications have now
been seen on vacant occupancies within occupied structures.
Do not assume that there is no life hazard simply because
VPSS are present. Perform complete searches for life as soon
as it is safe to do so.
The system’s fortifi ed window and door coverings are con-
structed of lightweight steel; average-sized coverings weigh
between 30 to 40 pounds each. These coverings are designed
to enclose windows, doors, and other access openings. When
installed over openings, they are usually placed into position
with fi nished window and door units already in place. When
applied, these coverings completely enclose the entire open-
ing, covering over window frames and doorjambs so that they
cannot be seen from the exterior. The window coverings have
New Forcible
Entry Challenge:
Vacant Property Security Systems
Photos by author.
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vent holes that allow air and light to pass.
Other systems and variations of fortifi ed
window and door coverings are similar in
makeup and installation. In more urban
locations, installations may have window
bars or safety gates in place. They have
been seen on basement and roof access
points, including steel basement doors,
small basement windows, overhead
skylights, scuttles, and bulkheads. Typi-
cally, only the openings that allow for
direct or easy access into the building are
covered—i.e., fi rst-fl oor openings, open-
ings exposed to fi re escapes, balconies,
and roofs accessible from adjoining
buildings. For cost effectiveness, remote
and inaccessible openings are usually left
uncovered (photos 1-3).
When encountering VPSS at scenes involving fi re—and as
soon as it is determined that entry will be made—incident com-
manders (ICs) should request additional personnel and the nec-
essary apparatus to facilitate a more rapid removal of multiple
coverings. Operations involving the removal of coverings above
the fi rst fl oor will necessitate the use of tower ladders or aerial
platforms. Another option would be portable or aerial ladders,
but they will not afford you the best of operating conditions.
Using them will place fi refi ghters in compromising positions
and will not allow them to adequately control coverings after
they are removed. VPSS coverings are not overly heavy, but they
can be cumbersome when they are compromised and removed.
If they are not controlled, they will present a serious hazard
when falling to the ground. ICs should coordinate the removal
of window coverings and ensure that the ground below has
been cleared before attacking the coverings. Ladder apparatus
that provide a stable operating platform are the safest and most
reliable options for complete removal.
WINDOW COVERINGSExcept for a variation in size, the only difference between
window coverings is the method used to install them. Remov-
ing VPSS window coverings from the exterior of the building
is not diffi cult. These coverings appear formidable, but once
members familiarize themselves with the system, the instal-
lation, and the way it works, the system is easy to defeat. In
cases where systems are installed with window bars or safety
gates already in place, remove the coverings as soon as pos-
sible. This will allow members to identify
the window bars or safety gates and to
be able to address that problem as well.
Completely removing the VPSS from
the interior is more challenging, espe-
cially if it is installed with window bars
or safety gates already in place. Mem-
bers who commit themselves to interior
fi refi ghting operations prior to removing
VPSS coverings could be faced with a
serious life hazard. Operating to remove
coverings in high heat and reduced vis-
ibility caused by smoke would be tough
enough, but if conditions deteriorate
rapidly and members need to immedi-
ately evacuate, encountering one of these
coverings would be a defi nite problem. If
egress through the original point of entry
is compromised, the VPSS could possibly eliminate a second-
ary means of escape or at the very least seriously delay the
escape.
Removing Window Coverings from the Interior
All VPSS window coverings are secured in position with
either threaded rods or, more likely, cables attached on the
interior side to a U-shaped steel cross-brace that spans across
the window opening. Two rods or cables are attached to each
cross-brace, and there are usually two braces per covering. If
rods are used, they are attached directly to the cross-brace.
Cables, on the other hand, are threaded through the cross-
brace to a tightening device on the opposite side. The tighten-
ing device is then attached to the brace on the interior side. To
remove the covering from the interior side, the cables, rods, or
cross-brace must be compromised. The following are some of
the possibilities for doing this:
1Using a fl athead ax or the back side of a halligan, strike
the cross-brace near one of the cable or rod attachment
points. This will crease the brace, allowing it to bend more
easily. After the cross-brace is creased, use the fork end of
the halligan to pry the brace away from the wall and inward
toward the center of the window opening. Since there are usu-
ally two cross-braces, repeat this for the second brace. When
the second brace is pried away, you will see that the system
has been compromised and the covering will be free. If the
ground below is cleared and it is safe to do so, you can lower
the covering to the ground. Otherwise, control the covering,
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and bring it in through the opening to the interior (photos 4-7).
2 If the covering is secured in place with cables, use the
adz end of the halligan to pry the cable-tightening de-
vice away from the brace. This will loosen the cables enough
to allow the brace to be turned sideways and into the window
opening. As in method 1 above, repeat this for the second
cross-brace; the system will then be compromised, and the
covering will be free. If the ground below is cleared and it
is safe to do so, you can lower the covering to the ground.
Otherwise, control the covering, and bring it in through the
opening to the interior (photos 8-10).
3If window coverings are installed with window bars or safe-
ty gates already in place, neither of the above two methods
will completely remove the system. If you simply compromise
the brace, the cables or rods would still be attached to the cross-
brace, and the brace will not pass through the window bars or
gates. If this is the case, you must compromise the cables or rods
and separate them from the cross-brace (photos 11-12).
If the covering is secured with rods, you must shear the
hex heads or the rod itself using an ax and a halligan. If the
covering is secured with cables, cut the cable. You can do
this by using a pair of diagonal cutters or heavy-duty wire
cutters (photo 13). Cut the cable as close to the attachment
point as possible. Shearing the rods or cutting the cables will
separate them from the brace, thus compromising the system,
and the covering will be free. Remember that there are two
rod or cable attachment points on each brace. If the brace fi ts
through the window bars or safety gates, compromising one
attachment point on each brace may be enough to accomplish
complete removal. Otherwise, you will need to shear both
rods or cut both cables on each brace. Note: If the covering is
installed with window bars or safety gates already in place,
compromising the system in this manner will not allow you to
adequately control the covering once it is separated from the
cross-brace. You must be certain that the ground below is safe.
Removing Fortifi ed Window Coverings
from the Exterior
Looking at a vacant property system from the outside, you
will notice that the window coverings are secured in one of
three ways, each being immediately recognizable. The fi rst
method of installation is easily recognized by the plates on
the face of the window covering. Each plate has a tab, which
passes through the face of the covering. The plate is then at-
tached to the rods or cables on the interior. There are usually
four plates on each covering. To remove a covering installed
in this manner, sever the visible outside plate from its attach-
ment to the inside, threaded rod or cable. Following are two
possibilities for doing this:
1Using a power saw equipped with an aluminum oxide
metal cutting blade and angling the blade from the side,
make a cut through the outside plate. This will sever the rod
or cable from the plate. Cut the remaining plates in the same
manner. When fi nished, the system will be compromised, and
the covering will be free. When operating from the bucket of a
tower ladder or an aerial platform, one member can hold pres-
sure on the window covering while another member makes
the cuts. This will hold the covering in place until cutting is
completed and make the process easier.
2Using a fl athead ax and halligan, place the adz end of
the halligan behind the plate. Strike the halligan with
the fl at head of the ax until the plate is sheared away; this will
sever the rod or cable away from the plate. Shear the remain-
ing plates in the same manner. When fi nished, the system will
be compromised, and the covering will be free (photos 14-16).
The second method of installation, similar to the fi rst, uses
rivets instead of plates as an attachment point on the face of
the window covering. The rivet is then attached to the rods
or cables on the interior. There are usually four rivets on each
covering. To remove a covering installed in this manner, sever
the visible outside rivet away from its attachment to the inside
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threaded rod or cable. The
following are two methods
for doing this:
1Using a power saw
equipped with an alu-
minum oxide metal cutting
blade and angling the blade from the side, make a cut through
the outside rivet. This will sever the rod or cable away from
the rivet. Cut the remaining rivets in the same manner; when
fi nished, the system will be compromised and the covering
will be free. As in the previous method, when operating from
the bucket of a tower ladder or an aerial platform, one mem-
ber can hold pressure on the window covering while another
member makes the cuts. This will hold the covering in place
until cutting is completed and make the process easier.
2Using a fl athead ax and halligan, place the pike end of the
halligan into one of the vent holes on the face of the cover-
ing and adjacent to the rivet. Strike the halligan with the fl athead ax,
driving the pike through the window covering. If the rivet does not
come free, repeat this procedure using a vent hole on the opposite
side of the rivet. This should compromise the attachment. Free the
remaining rivets in the same manner; when fi nished, the system will
be compromised, and the covering will be free (photo 17).
The third method of installation uses a spring-loaded cross
bar which runs behind the face of the covering. The bar is
locked into the covering with two pins, one on each side. The
spring-loaded cross bar is then attached to the cables or rods,
which run to the cross-brace on the interior side. There are
usually two spring-loaded cross-bars on each covering. If the
covering is installed vertically, the bars will run horizontally,
from side to side, with the pins located on the sides. If the cov-
ering is installed horizontally, the bars will run vertically with
the pins located on top and bottom. This method of installation
is recognized by the absence of plates or rivets on the face of
the covering and by the locking pins located on the sides. To re-
move a covering installed in this manner, separate the window
covering from the spring-loaded cross-bar. The following are
two possibilities for doing this:
1Locate the locking pins on the side of the covering to fi nd
the location of the spring-loaded cross-bars. Using a power
saw equipped with an aluminum oxide metal cutting blade,
make a cut about six inches in from either side and perpendicu-
lar to the cross-bar. (If the cross-bar runs top to bottom, this
cut will be six inches in from either the top or bottom.) The cut
should go through the face of the covering and deep enough
to cut completely through the cross-bars. One long cut from
top to bottom or left to right will compromise both cross-bars,
and the covering will be free. If this cut is made in the middle
of the covering instead of six inches in from the side, the saw
blade will tend to bind under the weight of the covering. Once
again, when operating from the bucket of a tower ladder or an
aerial platform, one member can hold pressure on the window
covering while another member makes the cuts. This will hold
the covering in place until cutting is completed and make the
process easier.
2Locate the locking pins on the side of the covering. Us-
ing a fl athead ax and halligan, place the pike of the hal-
ligan into one of the slotted holes on either side of the locking
pin. Strike the halligan with the fl at head of the ax to drive
the pike through the slotted hole. When a good purchase has
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been achieved, peel the window covering back and away from
the wall; this will separate the covering from the cross-bar. Lo-
cate the locking pins for the remaining spring-loaded cross-bar,
and peel the covering away from it also. The system will now
be compromised, and the covering will be free (photos 18-21).
DOOR COVERINGSThere are three types of door coverings used in VPSS. If
encountering a structure with a system installed, you may see
any one or all three types on the same structure. All three can
be easily recognized and distinguished from each other. Door
coverings are installed and secured into place using rods or
cables attached to an interior steel cross-brace, the same as
window installations. Unlike window coverings, the attach-
ment points for the cables or rods cannot be seen from the
outside; therefore, the system cannot be defeated in the same
manner. Two of the three door types are easily opened from
the inside; there is no need to defeat the system from the inte-
rior. From the exterior, however, all of the door coverings are
more formidable. The construction design of these coverings
renders our standard methods of forcible entry useless. You
cannot force these door coverings conventionally with an ax
and halligan; the rabbit tool will not work either.
Opening Fortifi ed Door Coverings
1The fi rst type of door is easy to recognize by the pres-
ence of a combination keypad and vertical slide handle
on the exterior face. If installed, this door covering is usu-
ally found on the main point of entry only. When the correct
combination is entered, the door will open. On the interior
side, there is a vertical slide handle, which, when operated,
will disengage the lock and open the door. The interior slide
handle does not require the combination and is always opera-
tional. From the exterior side, use a power saw equipped with
an aluminum oxide metal cutting blade to cut a triangle- or
square-shaped hole through the face of the door. Cut this hole
midway between the top and bottom, to the left of center and
opposite the combination keypad. When complete, put your
arm through the hole, and operate the interior slide handle
to disengage the lock. The hole needs to be large enough to
fi t your hand and arm through. Note: In photo 24, there are
two square holes cut in the door. The higher of the two cuts
is useless, as it is too high on the door, and thus the vertical
slide handle cannot be reached. A second option for this door
would be to compromise it by cutting the hinges and then
using an ax and halligan, driving the adz end of the halligan
between the door and the doorjamb and prying the door out
and away from the jamb (photos 22-24).
2The second type of door uses two or three simple slide
bolts to secure it shut. The exterior face of this door is
completely smooth and blank; nothing is visible except the
hinges. This door cannot be accessed from the exterior and,
therefore, is found only on entryways other than the main
point of entry. On the interior side, locate the slide bolts and
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simply slide them horizontally away from the doorjamb to
unlock the door. From the exterior side, use a power saw
equipped with an aluminum oxide metal cutting blade to cut
the hinges. Then, using an ax and a halligan, drive the adz end
of the halligan between the door and doorjamb, and pry the
door out and away from the jamb (photos 25-26).
3The third type of door is easy to recognize by the presence
of keyholes that are shaped for use with a skeleton key.
There are usually two keyholes, one top and one bottom, on the
outside face of the door. The door uses a three- or four-point
locking system to secure the door closed. Without the proper
skeleton key, this door cannot be accessed from the outside. Fur-
thermore, this door cannot be unlocked from the inside either.
If encountered from the interior, the only way to egress
from this door would be to defeat the system by compromis-
ing the cables, rods, or cross-braces. To do this, strike the
cross-brace with an ax or a halligan near one of the cable or
rod attachment points. The cross-brace will crease, allowing
it to bend more easily. After the cross-brace is creased, use
the fork end of the halligan to pry the brace away from the
wall and inward toward the center of the opening. Since there
are usually two cross-braces, repeat this for the second brace.
When the second brace is pried away, you will see that the
system has been compromised and the covering will be free.
Simply striking the cross-brace multiple times may be enough
to compromise the system without having to use the fork end
of the halligan to pry.
From the exterior side, use a power saw equipped with an
aluminum oxide metal cutting blade to cut the hinges; then,
using an ax and a halligan, drive the adz end of the halligan
between the door and the doorjamb, and pry the door out and
away from the jamb (photos 27-29).
LESSONS LEARNED/REINFORCED• Be alert to changes in your response area. Remember,
there are variations in fortifi ed window and door-covering
systems. Recognizing changes and differences in systems
will enable you to be prepared for the situations when they
happen.
• Ensure the response of a tower ladder or an aerial platform
when fi re involves a structure with fortifi ed window and
door coverings. Consider the need for additional units and
personnel.
• When operating from the bucket of a tower ladder or an
aerial platform, only two members should be in the bucket.
Overcrowding the bucket will reduce the maneuverability of
members and hinder the removal process.
• Though early removal of the coverings from the exterior of
the structure is suggested, members should familiarize them-
selves and know what to do from both sides.
• Interior removal assumes the use of basic tools such as the
ax and halligan or simple pocket tools such as diagonal
cutters or wire cutters carried by most fi refi ghters. There are
other ways to remove these coverings. Explore and train on
whatever works best for you.
• When committing to interior operations, conduct them with
extreme caution and with due regard given to deteriorating
conditions. A secondary means of egress may be seriously
delayed or totally unavailable.
• Remember that falling coverings present a serious hazard
on the ground below. Coordinate removal, and ensure that
the ground below is safe. Control the coverings whenever
possible, and lower them to the ground rather than letting
them fall. Bringing them into the interior of the building is
an option, but do not place them where they may become a
hindrance to interior operations.
• In general, if the fi re or emergency is minor, the IC should
consider entry through a remote window. If the structure
is entered in this manner, members can then easily open
fortifi ed door coverings from the interior without having to
cut the door. When operations have been completed, one or
two members could then relock the doors and exit from the
same remote window through which they entered. This will
maintain the integrity of the door and allow the IC to secure
the structure when leaving the scene. The exception to this
would be if you encountered the third type of door that
cannot be accessed at all without the proper skeleton key. If
operations can be completed through that remote window,
there would be no need to compromise this door at all.
• Remaining openings such as scuttles, skylights, and small
basement windows are all covered in a manner similar
to the ones mentioned above. By recognizing the type of
covering involved, the method of installation used, and then
applying the proper techniques, you should be able to easily
defeat them. ●
● FORCIBLE ENTRY
● GEORGE GUINAN 5TH is a lieutenant in the Fire
Department of New York, where he has served 31 years.
He is assigned to Ladder 176, Brooklyn. He is an instruc-
tor at the Suffolk County Fire Academy and has been a
volunteer fi refi ghter for 34 years with the New Hyde Park
and Selden (NY) Fire Departments.
Do not assume that there is no life hazard
simply because vacant property security systems
are present. Perform complete searches
for life as soon as it is safe to do so.
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BY ROBERT S ENN
LIKE YOU, I AM A FIREFIGHTER. WE ARE NO DIFFER-
ent except that I am a survivor of the collapse of the
World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001. I
have since been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disor-
der (PTSD). I am not the only one. Learn from me before your
“moment” comes.
It’s the middle of the night. I’m sitting alone someplace on West Street. My helmet is perched on the back of my head. I’m leaning forward, elbows on my knees, and my face is in my hands. A cigarette burned to the fi lter is between my fi ngers. It’s dark, and a misting rain is falling. The smell is pretty pun-gent. Smoke is slowly rising from the piles of steel that used to be the World Trade Center. Suddenly, I look up, and Tommy is standing there in front of me. He and Adam are both looking at me emotionless with stone faces. Then they turn and look back toward the wreckage. They slowly raise their arms and point to the middle of “The Pile.” They say nothing. They hold that pose for a few moments; then their faces turn back to-ward mine. Tommy’s eyes are very dark, and tears are about to fall onto his cheeks. Adam is standing behind him, about three feet to his left. He just stands there and continues to stare at me with an almost helpless look on his face. Slowly their arms drop back down to their sides ...
………BANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am not on West Street. I am sitting up in my bed. I am
soaking wet in sweat, and I am panting. It’s as if I had just
fi nished running fi ve miles. Tommy and Adam are both dead—
two of 343 brothers either missing or confi rmed lost. “What
is wrong with me?” I slide my feet out of the side of the bed.
I am shaking. The sheets are wet, and my sweat is cold. I feel
as if somebody just beat me with a cane. My mind is search-
ing for something normal. I look over at the clock; it’s only
12:30 a.m. I’ve been asleep only for an hour. I continue to sit
there for a few moments. Then the tears start falling. My wife
Christine’s hand slowly comes up my back. “Are you okay?
You were twitching and kicking.” I don’t know what to say
to her. I tell her what just happened. She sits up, rubbing my
back, and just leans against me. It’s past midnight; I am sitting
in bed soaking wet, crying, wondering what is wrong with me
and will it EVER stop.
I get out of the shower. I am in the bedroom getting
dressed. It’s sunny outside, and there is a nice breeze coming
through the window blowing the curtains around. I sit down
on the edge of the bed. As I’m pulling up my socks, I’m think-
ing about “Leon.”
Suddenly, I am no longer in my bedroom. I am standing in a housing project elevator with the guys from my fi rehouse and a company we respond with. Leon is standing next to me with a big smile on his face. We just fi nished laughing after I told him that he’s “possibly the ugliest fi reman I’ve ever met.” The elevator door opens, and our smiles go back to the business at hand ...
…………………..BANG!!!!!!!!!!!
Instantly, I’m back, with my hands on my sock sliding up
over my right foot. Leon is gone, too, along with his entire
company. I am now sitting in my underwear on my bed, and
I start crying—more like sobbing—to the point that I almost
choke on the mucus and tears, the absolute purest form of
grief coming out. Christine walks into the bedroom to ask me
something, “Oh my God, are you okay?” I can’t even get a sen-
tence out. I am pointing, mumbling, and sobbing. She is look-
ing at me with a sense of helplessness, wondering what to
do. All she could do was sit with me until this almost-seizure
fi nished. What is wrong with me?
I am in Las Vegas, Nevada. There isn’t a cloud in the sky. It’s a beautiful day. I get out of a golf cart and walk over to line up my shot. I start back toward the cart to pick out a club. I stop dead in my tracks—completely frozen. It is 100°F, and I am shaking as if it’s –30°F. In the distance, I hear the backup alarm from a front-end loader. My head turns. All I see is dust swirl-ing and hard hats working. The dust blows our way, and my friend Bob looks over at me, wondering why I am just “stand-ing there,” almost comatose, in the middle of the fairway. “Are you okay?” My eyes are closed, and my arms slowly rise as I point toward that noise. “Do you hear that? Do you see that?
Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder:
One Firefi ghter’s Story
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Do you smell that concrete dust? That’s it, Robert. That’s the Trade Center.” I just stand there. Bob gets out of the golf cart and walks over to me. I am shaking, I am pale, I am actually nauseated. I fi ght to get back in the golf cart, and I am staring off into space. What the heck is wrong with me?
These are only a few of the hundreds of episodes I have
had and continue to experience stemming from the recovery
effort following September 11, 2001. Why am I sharing my
experiences with you? To bring greater awareness of how
traumatic stress affects not only us but also those with whom
we share our lives. It is rare, if ever, that we would consider
sharing an article from this periodical with nonfi refi ght-
ing personnel, simply because it has no application in their
life. But, traumatic stress affects everyone to one degree or
another. Victims of traumatic stress fall into different catego-
ries: Primary; Secondary; and, sadly, Forgotten. Therefore, I
encourage everyone to share this with those with whom you
share your life. Nobody is exempt from emotional pain. Just
as we address “awareness” of hazmats, bloodborne pathogens,
lightweight building construction, proper personal protective
equipment, and scene safety, we must consider the emotional
toll this business places on us, our coworkers, and our fami-
lies.
“IGNORE THE EMOTIONAL” From my experience, those in the fi re business must remain
99.9 percent cognitive when it comes to “function” on the
fi reground. When I say “cognitive,” I mean that we are taught
to leave our emotions at the door and “suck it up.” Treat victim
injuries, stretch handlines, cut roofs, tie knots, take meter
readings, and mitigate problems. We do whatever it takes to
“get it done.” This is really the only way to get through the
given tasks. Remove the “human” connection, and just get it
done. Otherwise, if you connect with the victim’s emotional
or physical pain, it would eat you alive and turn you into a
babbling mess. Entwined in this idea is the notion that the
tougher you are, the more respect you gain from your peers;
the more smoke you can take, the dirtier you get, the more
ceilings you can pull, the deeper you can get into the fi re
occupancy (and the one I’ve seen most frequently: ignoring
personal physical injuries)—all leading to your being per-
ceived as a better fi refi ghter, thus earning you more respect. It
seems twisted, yet it is true. Whether you wear yellow turnout
gear or black, whether you wear leather or poly, whether your
engine carries cotton jacketed hose or vinyl, you pretty much
get this drilled into your head from Day 1.
You are slowly programmed to perform free of emotion, to
be the toughest you can be regardless of the obstacles. When
that chief walks over to your company after a job and asks the
offi cer, “How are your guys?” the reply is always, “We’re good,
Chief.” You could be standing there banged up pretty bad, and
you are always “fi ne.” You could have just taken somebody
off the subway tracks in pieces, and you are “fi ne.” You could
have just fi nished body bagging a kid on Christmas morning,
and you are “fi ne” because you are a fi refi ghter, and fi refi ght-
ers do not feel; we just do. Then, we go home.
Some might say we get “jaded” to being confronted with
bad things day in and day out. To some degree, we do. Some
of the things we see become “normal.” To John Q. Public, the
sight of fi re blowing out of a fourth-fl oor window is absolute
horror. To us, it means we don’t have to go looking for it,
and the place already fl ashed over. We can make some easier
assumptions on the hoseline stretch. We can enhance our size-
up and be better informed as to how the fi re attack will be
addressed. Outside of wind-driven fi res, in general we see it as
a good thing for us.
We pass on tradition after tradition to keep us alive and effi -
cient; we remain the ones to call when that bad moment arises
for John Q. Public. September 11, 2001, took that concept to a
whole new level. In the months after 9/11, we were portrayed
as America’s superheroes. Posters of professional athletes that
adorned the bedroom walls of kids across the nation were
being replaced with photos of fi refi ghters at the World Trade
Center. America’s heroes were no longer guys with capes and
masks; they were everyday men who swore to go to places
that most people wouldn’t be able to go. We were indestruc-
tible anomalies that kids wanted to be. Most of the fi refi ghters
I have had the privilege of knowing will tell you where you
can put the “superhero” thing. In the end, the light “we” were
cast in only made it more diffi cult to function in life. Most of
us just wanted to be left alone.
TRAUMATIC STRESSSo, what is traumatic stress? According to Dr. Mark Lerner,
clinical psychologist and president of the Institute for Trau-
matic Stress, “Traumatic stress refers to our emotional, cogni-
tive, behavioral, physiological, and spiritual reactions when we
are exposed to, or witness, events that overwhelm our coping
and problem-solving abilities.” Well, if you are taking a test,
that is a great defi nition to remember. In reality, what do we
need to remember regarding traumatic stress? It is a normal
reaction to an abnormal event that can and will kill us just as
a fl ashover or a backdraft will. Traumatic stress and its effects
will accumulate inside us and, like a sponge, eventually will
become “supersaturated.” And with that, so does our ability to
cope in daily life. PTSD is having these types of reactions and
behaviors stick with us, interrupt daily life, and continue to
affect our lives for long periods of time.
Reactions in General
One of the things I learned the hard way was that sadness
and anger are directly linked. It’s almost as if you tied each
end of a rope to them. These two emotions will cause those
around us to react quite differently when we are experiencing
them. If you are “the angry guy,” you may cause those in your
life to return anger right back at you, thus exacerbating the
condition—like pouring gas on a fi re, if you will. Anger harms
others as you emit the pain from inside. You may lash out at
others physically or verbally. This may result in divorce, arrest,
or unemployment.
On the other hand, if you are being “the sad guy,” you may
be expressing grief, disconnecting from society, or slipping
into a depressed state. These two very different forms of
expression are coming from the same “mechanism of injury.” I
● POST TRAUMATIC STRESS
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found myself vacillating between these two states quite readily
and without warning.
Regardless of the reactions, one lesson we must learn is that
they are normal. We are not broken. We are not defective. We
are human. Most of us are known as “The Firefi ghter” within
our respective circles in life. We are expected to maintain a
certain level of toughness and be indestructible. We do not
cry. We do not feel. We do not express grief. I always wanted
to be known for being that “tough guy” who knew his job and
did it well.
Reactions: Mine and of Those Around Me
Following September 11, 2001, I was unable to remain “that
guy.” I was very broken inside. I wasn’t sleeping. I wasn’t
communicating very well with people, and my ability to func-
tion became more and more diffi cult. With the exception of
very few people, I had disconnected myself from society. I
was smoking cigarettes like a chimney, and I was drinking
about 20 cups of coffee a day. I was “self-medicating” with
caffeine and nicotine to avoid sleep, because with sleep came
the violent nightmares like those described above. Rarely did
I sleep a solid night. The fl ashbacks and the constant fi lm of
September 11—what I witnessed and what I was subjected
to—played like a loop tape in my head, and there was no
“Stop” button. The last thing I wanted to do was sleep. The
thought of “bedtime” evoked a very high level of anxiety. In
my head, I was broken. The rest of my life was going to be
completely destroyed, and the chances of my living any sort of
long, “normal” life was impossible. I was watching every air-
plane that passed overhead. Every loud noise made me jump,
and that darn tape kept playing in my head. I was on “high
alert” at all times.
As for those in my personal life, some were very willing to
embrace my pain and attempt to comfort me. However, others,
including some of those with whom I worked, weren’t so will-
ing. In fact they got downright nasty in their reactions to us
who were struggling with our ability to cope emotionally. This
only made a bad situation a whole lot worse and contributed
to my eventual breaking point. I have since attributed most of
their reactions and treatment of us who were suffering to their
own inability to cope with the event. This, combined with the
fraternal side of the fi re service, which at times can be quite
brutal, was a volatile combination. This should be recognized
and avoided at all costs.
When emotional trauma is diagnosed or suspected, the ac-
companying stigma of being identifi ed as one who has “gone
nuts” and will wind up in a rubber room is just as damaging
(if not worse) as the original trauma. Once I realized that
I needed clinical help, I found myself embarrassed to tell
anyone about it. I remember telling myself, “You have become
that guy.” That guy is the troubled war veteran, the crazy cat
lady, the guy at the supermarket talking to the cans in the
soup aisle. This is all very humorous when you are healthy,
yet crippling when you are unable to cope with day-to-day life
any longer. “Who can I tell?” or, better phrased, “Who is it safe
to tell?” I found myself making immediate decisions when I
was asked, “Hey, how are you feeling?”
Well, to be honest, Barry, I’ve gone nuts. I talk to myself. Loud noises make me dive between parked cars for cover. I see dead people. I’m smoking two packs of butts a day, and I’m wired on coffee. How are the wife and kids?
They’d back away as if I were contagious; or, even worse,
they’d mock me. They were the people I did not open up to.
I learned the hard way a few times that I had told the wrong
person the truth. I would tell that category of people, “I’m
fi ne. Whatever doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” I really hate
that statement. It falls into the same category as “suck it up,”
“get over it,” “move on,” and so on. I used it to get me through
the conversations and protect myself.
RECOVERYMy “recovery” has deepened, and my ability to cope has
strengthened. I can now tell everyone how and why my career
came to a screeching halt. I can speak about how my life
has changed without any reservation, regardless to whom I
speak. I have learned that those in our lives who truly care
about us—I mean truly, deeply care about us regardless of our
status, the car we drive, the clothes we wear, or the school
our kids attend—were those with whom I could speak of the
nightmares and fl ashbacks freely. They were the persons who
would sit with me while I cried and who would take my wife
out to get coffee or get her nails done so she could decom-
press a bit. They were the people who would respond, “Okay,
I’ll wait for them with you,” after you said, “My cheese slid off
my cracker, and the guys with the straightjacket and big nets
are coming for me.” There weren’t many I let into that circle of
trust for quite some time. During this time, I was able to make
distinctions among comrades, brothers, and friends and to
identify those who were “brothers” in name only.
● POST TRAUMATIC STRESS
I remember telling myself, “You have become
that guy.” That guy is the troubled war veteran,
the crazy cat lady, the guy at the supermarket
talking to the cans in the soup aisle.
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POST TRAUMATIC STRESS ●
A PLACE FOR COGNITIVE VS. EMOTIONAL THINKING
Just as we said when we swore to
uphold and protect, we are there to care
for others in their moment of need. It
took years of therapy and convincing to
help me realize that “I am not a fi re-
man only.” Firefi ghting is what I did. It
is what I was passionate about. It was
what fulfi lled my desire to help others.
I am a husband, an individual, a friend;
above all, I am human. Regardless of the
uniform or helmet I wear, I am human,
and I will feel pain. It is okay to hurt,
and it is okay to feel. Common sense
tells us that there is a time and a place
to “feel”—two-thirds of the way down
that snotty hallway at 2 a.m.? Obviously
not. In the midst of cutting the roof off
an automobile trying to extricate an
entrapped patient? Also, not.
I learned as I started to embrace my
emotional recovery that we function
both cognitively and emotionally, and I
also learned the difference between the
two. Being a fi refi ghter—contrary to the
public’s perception of the “chaotic insan-
ity” that appears to go on at fi res and
emergencies—we must be fairly well-
educated and able to perform outside
the box in this vocation to be effi cient
and professional, not to mention to keep
us alive. Within that cognitive mind func-
tion, we know that what we are witness-
ing may indeed be sad or horrifi c. So,
we defl ect the emotional response and
“maintain” to complete the task at hand.
It works, and it has worked well from
my experience. However, the problem
is that at some point, you must look the
emotional side of the incident in the face
and accept that it may make you feel sad
or angry or even physically ill. (Watching
the nozzle fi refi ghter dry heave on the
Brooklyn Bridge while we washed what
was left of a “jumper” who landed on the
roadway over the edge was evidence of
that.) Regardless, if you keep that emo-
tional charge inside of you and go home
from work with that lit fuse burning
away .... I ask you: When will you fi nally
“react?” Will you take it out on your kids?
Will you take it out on your spouse? Will
you take it out on a fellow commuter
who just happens to cut you off on the
roadway? Will you go home and drink
the pain away?
Something I learned the hard way
is that regardless of how tough you
perceive yourself to be or that everyone
else perceives you to be, you will have
an emotional response. So, ask yourself,
Which person are you—the closet crier,
the angry neighbor, the drunk, or the
numb stone-faced guy who doesn’t feel
at all? Being in this business, odds are
that you will see yourself in one of these
categories. Does this make you a bad
person? Absolutely not. You are human,
and you just might need some help. I’m
not a social worker or a clinician. I am
just a fellow fi refi ghter who has been
to the bottom, and I continue to work
on my recovery every day. Some days
are brutal; some days are actually okay.
Some days, I even smile more than once.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF IF YOU WANT TO HELP OTHERS
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for assistance, we must take care of our-
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selves so we can give that 110-percent effort. If we are bruised
and beaten physically or emotionally, we endanger ourselves,
our coworkers, and those we serve. Overcoming the emotional
“tough-guy syndrome,” as I call it, and saying “I am injured”
or “I am exhausted” is okay. Whom are we kidding by work-
ing sick or hurt or emotionally wiped out? We fool nobody.
We only increase the chances for further, possibly permanent
physical injury, or worse.
Surrendering. Contrary to how it sounds, surrendering does
not mean giving up. It means having the strength to let go of
our instinct to dig in our heels and instead begin the process
of coping with what is slowly killing us. It is a term I learned
when I began my recovery. I had to “surrender” to the fact
that I was almost killed multiple times. I was buried up to my
armpits in the rubble. I was one of the very few to escape. I
witnessed countless people expire violently. I was incapable of
just making it “stop.” I needed to surrender to my limitations on
emotional intake and, for the fi rst time ever, care for the care-
giver. I needed to give myself permission to heal and to be in
pain. It has taken a lot of work, and it is a continuous process.
Understand that this “injury” is not like a broken bone that
gets a plaster cast and eight weeks later, with some physical
therapy, you are back and 100-percent healed. I will work on
this for the rest of my life. I will continue to “recover” until
my fi nal day on the planet. I must always be in contact with
where I am emotionally. I must perform the “self check-in.” If I
feel down and out, I acknowledge it and I embrace it. If I feel
angry, I acknowledge it and I embrace it, and—the hardest
thing to do when we are struggling—it’s okay for me to enjoy
things. I felt as if I was never allowed to feel good again. This
is the corner I was painted into, and it was a life sentence of
pain and sadness.
Survivor guilt. I struggled with this emotion greatly. So
many wonderful men and women did not get to home that
morning. I did. Why? That question chewed at me day and
night, and it still reaches up and taps me on the shoulder at
times. In the fi re business, we want to know the “why” with
regard to all aspects of the vocation. Why do buildings col-
lapse? Why do we lose pressure in handlines? Why do we
need to wear all this personal protective equipment? I rarely
ever took things I learned without asking some questions. It
made me a better fi refi ghter; however, it also made me ask a
lot of questions about why I was still here when so many oth-
ers had been lost. It will not stop. These questions will torture
me for as long as I am alive.
“IT IS WHAT IT IS” “It is what it is.” No truer words have ever been spoken to
me. It means seeing things for what they are and understanding
that we feel pain. It is self-acknowledgment that we see a lot of
bad stuff. In our business, we never get called for an A+ on a
report card. We don’t get called to celebrate the arrival of a new
baby. We get called to the assault victim or the crib death. We
get called to the 2 a.m. driving-while-intoxicated incident and
the driver looks just like the captain’s daughter. This is the real-
ity we live in. Ignoring the facts and the reality of our vocation
is dangerous and eventually will bring us to a breaking point.
To explain it better, picture yourself as the sponge I men-
tioned earlier. Eventually, that sponge will take in so much wa-
ter that it will become supersaturated. When that point comes,
the sponge will leak from the bottom. Why wait until we are
at that same point? Why sideline it or pretend to ignore it? I
did and, trust me, it doesn’t go away. Just as we accept that
transitioning from an offensive interior attack on a structure
fi re to a defensive master stream operation doesn’t mean that
we failed or that we are poor fi refi ghters, so, too, we reach a
point where we have to make the proactive decision to avoid
fi refi ghter injury and death by “pulling them out” so that all
the fi refi ghters go home. What are we saving? Most structures
today are disposable, especially with the advent of lightweight
building construction. Although many believe so, we are not
disposable. If you are feeling anger or sadness, embrace it, feel
it, accept it. Find a home for it, and understand that we are
there to help the helpless. It is what it is.
REACHING OUT FOR HELP You have saved others as a fi refi ghter—maybe directly,
maybe indirectly. You are a rare breed being able to serve
in the capacity you do, whether you are paid for it or do it
out of your desire to serve your community. Regardless of
the pay scale or your limitations, you must take care of you,
for nobody else will. Finally saying, “I need help” was the
hardest thing I have ever done. I was very scared and in a lot
of pain. Thankfully, I did put out my hand and ask for help.
It is okay to reach out and save the father, the husband, or
the wife inside you. Give yourself the care that you deserve
so you can continue giving to others. I was worth it. You are
worth it.
COMMUNICATION AND THE TOUGHEST ONE I KNOW
Communication is paramount. Find that person you can
“talk to.” If you don’t have someone to talk to, go to your phy-
sician, who should be able to help you fi nd a clinical outlet. If
you still can’t fi nd anyone, fi nd me. I will talk to you and help
you fi nd a clinical outlet. Outside of my therapy, I communi-
cate with my wife. I don’t get into the gory details. I just tell
her what is going on in my head and that going shopping for
new curtains today is a bad idea: “I need to be home and just
be with you.”
Granted, all marriages aren’t as healthy as mine, and you
must use your head to make the right decisions at the right
times—meaning avoiding conveying opinions like, “I really
don’t like your mother, and I don’t want to go eat her excuse
for cooking tonight.” We all know where that is going to end
up. Like hitting yourself in the head with a 2 × 4, it feels good
when you stop doing it.
If I let Christine know where my head was and what was
coursing through it, I avoided numerous potential arguments
because I kept her in the loop. I also didn’t restrict our com-
munication to just “my” problems. I wanted to know how she
was feeling; we both needed to agree that there were some
things I needed to do, and she needed to know there were
some things I was incapable of doing.
● POST TRAUMATIC STRESS
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POST TRAUMATIC STRESS ●
There is no winner or loser in this
level of communication. Either you both
win, or you both lose. Staying quiet,
giving up, and shoving it all down inside
will without a doubt make you lose—
and lose on multiple levels. Remember
what she goes through every time you
walk back out that front door to go to
the place that may potentially take you
from her.
There is no tougher job than being
the spouse of a fi refi ghter. After I fi nally
made it home on September 12, 2001,
she had to see my injuries, she had to
feel my sadness, she had to answer all
the phone calls. (There were more than
50 messages on our answering machine
within 24 hours.) She had to take me to
the orthopedic doctor and the ophthal-
mologist. She had to take me to our fam-
ily physician. Then she had to watch me
pack my bag and go back there. My wife
weighs 125 pounds soaking wet. But, she
is the strongest woman I have ever met.
We must acknowledge those people
in our lives who support our passion
for the fi re business. Kids look up to
us. People are enamored by the fl ash-
ing lights and the blaring sirens. Your
spouse, my spouse, does not look at it
the same. They know about the inju-
ries. They know about the line-of-duty
deaths. They know about the “almosts.”
They smell the carbon coming out of our
pores when lying in bed two days after
a “good job.” And they watch us go right
back to what almost took us from them
time and time again. They will be left
bringing up the kids. They will be left
with the memorial services. They will be
left with the pain.
Communicating with Christine—ac-
knowledging and validating her fear
and her pain, acknowledging that she
was just as much a victim of this event
as I was—is the only reason we are still
married. Just like the fi re fl oor and the
fi re business in general, it isn’t about
you. It’s about the whole company and
the whole department. When you walk
through the front door of your home,
it isn’t just about you. Communicate. It
makes a difference.
STAYING IN THE DAYBeing in the present was a diffi cult
concept to comprehend at fi rst. “It is 4
p.m. Tuesday. I am not at the WTC. I am
home, and I am safe.” It was self-affi rma-
tion that I was okay. Eventually, it was
very grounding to do this. It brings me
back from violent fl ashbacks to the real-
ity of the present, which helps break the
spasm-like episodes of the fl ashbacks I
experienced. My counselor Gerry Mori-
arty, LCSW, taught me to literally speak
to myself when these episodes started:
“Bobby, STOP. You are home. You are
safe. You are okay.” The more I stay “in
the day,” the easier it is to focus on heal-
ing. I found myself adapting a 12-step
recovery model, the same model used in
alcohol recovery programs. There are a
multitude of therapeutic routes to help
you embrace your pain. This one works
for me: one day at a time.
FEEDING INTO SOMETHING GOOD
As I stated, struggling through survi-
vor guilt for a very long time, I didn’t
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feel that I was entitled to embrace anything good. I still fi nd
myself feeling this way at times, especially when mid-July hits.
The clock that reminds me that 9/11 is right around the corner
starts ticking louder and louder. It’s brutal, to be honest. I fi nd
myself hovering very close to home from July to the end of
September. I’m working on it. I refused to celebrate Christmas
in 2001, 2002, and 2003. I was “there,” but I could care less if
activities involving the trees, lights, gifts, or anything “happy”
were going on. I was disconnected from everything social. I
thought I was doing what I was supposed to be doing. Hon-
estly, I was running, running from my pain. If I thought about
holiday gatherings and gifts, I felt guilty for still being here.
When I was at my lowest point, survivor guilt was like
chewing on razor blades and even led me to feel that I did
not want to be here anymore. Understand that I didn’t have a
mechanism prepped and ready for me. It was just that I was
in so much pain that it would have just been easier to “not
be here anymore.” It is 2010, and only recently did I admit to
this. It was the worst feeling I’ve ever had. The theme of life
became, “You are alive, and you are being punished for surviv-
ing. Have a nice day.”
After a lot of therapy—and basically as if I were learning to
walk again in terms of my emotions—I began permitting Bobby
to enjoy himself. Sometimes it works, and I enjoy the event.
Other times, I still go home beating myself up. This process is
slow; day by day, I am fi nding it okay to stay and enjoy myself.
I found it was again okay to go out to dinner with my wife and
our friends. It was okay to laugh and start to try and enjoy the
things that were fun on September 10, 2001. I have to convince
myself that embracing the good things in life throughout my
recovery are just as important as embracing the painful experi-
ences. This is still a daily battle, but it’s getting easier.
OLD PAIN … NEW PAINWhen I fi rst entered the offi ce of the Fire Department of
New York (FDNY) Counseling Unit, it was with the intention
of dealing with the events of September 11, 2001. I found that
within the process of embracing that day and the recovery
effort that followed, “old” pain would surface—sadness and
pain from some fatal fi res, LODDs, and other events in my life
that happened prior to 9/11 showed their faces, and I had to
embrace them as well. I never realized how much pain I had
inside until I started to let it out bit by bit. It feels much better
having a place for those emotions now. As I said earlier, “It
doesn’t just go away.”
MY COMMITMENT … YOUR COMMITMENT The three components of my ability to continue to heal and
recover, and those I advocate for all who answer the call when
the bells go off, are the following:
1Self Check-In: How am I today? If I am not 100 percent,
am I going to be able to do my job whatever it may be if
I am called on to do so?
2 Self-Care Vow: I must take care of myself because no-
body else will.
3Be My Brother’s Keeper: “I committed to being a care-
giver for those incapable of caring for themselves. I must
care for my comrade if he or she is suffering as well. Don’t
kick them while they are down. It hurts a lot.
NOW WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? I reached a point in my recovery while seeing both Gerry
Moriarty and Dr. Mark Lerner that I started to ask, “Okay, now,
what are you going to do?” I had retired from the FDNY, I was
writing a lot as a therapeutic outlet. I wrote about Septem-
ber 11 and was encouraged by Dr. Mark to publish an article
regarding my experience in a medical journal on mental
health so that the mental health community could get a better
understanding from the “victim’s” view. It was very fulfi lling.
I found a sense of purpose again. I found myself wanting to
help other fi refi ghters who were hurting, to let them know
they weren’t alone as I had felt for so long. I wanted them to
know that this pain is not a life sentence and that they are not
painted into a corner for an eternity. Within the struggle of
survivor guilt was also this overwhelming feeling that I have
to “earn it every day.” I have to earn the right to see Christine.
I have to earn the right to see my family and friends. I have to
make a difference. No free rides.
Currently, I am speaking to fi re departments, educators, law
enforcement agencies, government offi cials, and “regular folks”
about traumatic stress and how it affects us, our families,
our coworkers, and our friends. I tell my story of September
11, 2001, when I was buried in the rubble of two collapsing
buildings and of the nine months that followed recovering the
dead. I explain how an invisible injury took over my life and
that Hell had followed me home. I speak of how I wandered
helplessly for 18 months and then fi nally sought help. I re-
count being diagnosed with PTSD, a condition I thought there
was no way to combat and from which there was no way out.
We cry together; we even laugh together a little bit. Most im-
portantly, we learn together, and maybe just one of them will
remember the importance of his wellness and that it’s okay to
feel and it’s okay to heal.
I truly believed that I was going to die a slow, painful,
emotional, lonely death. I implore you to learn from my ex-
perience: You must be aware of emotional trauma, and we all
need to embrace our pain regardless of the mechanism that
has injured us.
My greatest concern is that there are other fi refi ghters and
their families out there who are crumbling inside, drinking their
pain away, losing their loved ones to divorce, and losing their
jobs and their passion for the fi re service and more so for life—
all as a result of their emotional exposure to trauma. As I said,
I’m not a doctor or a social worker. I’m just a regular guy who
has been there and who continues to try and fi gure this life out
as each sun rises and sets. Find peace. Take care of yourself,
and take care of your families. In the end, it’s all we have. ●
● POST TRAUMATIC STRESS
● ROBERT SENN is a 20-year fi re service veteran and
a retired Fire Department of New York fi refi ghter. He is
an FDIC classroom instructor and lectures to uniformed
personnel and corporate entities across North America.
He has a bachelor’s degree from the New York Institute of
Technology and is the author of “Beyond Surviving.”
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BY ANTHONY AV I L LO
IT STARTED OUT AS A ROUTINE FAMILIARIZATION AND
training drill with a new piece of equipment that our
department had recently purchased. Ultimately, however,
it changed the way we looked at rapid intervention company
(RIC) operations, especially from a command and control
standpoint.
North Hudson (NJ) Regional Fire and Rescue (NHRFR)
recently acquired a fi refi ghter locator system, consisting of
personal transmitters individual fi refi ghters attach to their
clothing or integrate into their self-contained breathing ap-
paratus (SCBA) and the receivers to which they transmit. The
department equipped all its battalion commander vehicles, all
squad companies that respond as RICs, and the safety offi cer
with handheld fi refi ghter locator receivers.
According to the manufacturer’s Web site, the individual
transmitter emits a high-frequency, 2.46-GHz signal that can
be tracked using the handheld receiver. Unlike ultrasonic
waves that bounce off all walls and ceilings, this fi refi ghter
locator’s signal can penetrate walls, ceilings, and fl oors. The
receiver looks similar to an old Courageous Cat gun (for those
of you who actually remember Courageous Cat) and allows
rescuers to track personnel whose personal alert safety system
(PASS) alarm has activated. The closer the receiver is to the
distressed individual, the stronger the signal, indicated nu-
merically as a percentage and graphically by light bar display.
I had tested a similar piece of equipment at the Fire
Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) about fi ve years
ago and was very happy that NHRFR had fi nally acquired it.
You cannot fool this thing and, believe me, we tried! I highly
recommend the fi refi ghter locator; it will complement any RIC
equipment inventory (photos 1, 2).
THE DRILLThe familiarization drill started out as an evolution designed
to integrate the fi refi ghter locator with NHRFR’s Mayday,
rope-guided large-area search and radio communication
procedures. We were operating in a “borrowed” four-story
windowless warehouse, whose owners allowed us to use it
for training on weekends, outside of business hours (photo 3).
We dispensed with the usual diabolical search drill evolutions
we would normally employ in lieu of a simpler, friendlier
evolution. We used no masks or SCBA and left on some of the
warehouse lights. We did not “hood” any rescuers to simulate
zero visibility, as is usual in this type of drill. The aim was
to reinforce the proper use of the locator tool and to build
confi dence. Even so, it was still tough to fi nd victims because
of maze-like confi gurations, machinery, isolated hallways, and
randomly located offi ce and workshop areas (photos 4, 5).
Preventing RIC
Radio Chaos:
The 3/3 Option
1 2
(1, 2) The fi refi ghter locator device. According to the device’s display in photo 2, the searchers are looking for a North Hudson Ladder
2 Bravo fi refi ghter. The yellow light bar indicates they are getting closer. (Photos by author.)
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We set up the command post (CP) and command board on
the building’s exterior side A. The scenario: All four members
of a rescue company, while conducting rope-guided search
operations on the warehouse’s third fl oor, each become sepa-
rated from the lifeline, but not at the same time. The Mayday
calls were staggered about a minute or two apart.
In this evolution, once the fi rst Mayday was received,
we began our rescue operation according to our standard
operating procedures (SOPs). The incident commander (IC)
acknowledged the Mayday and the staff at the CP gathered the
location, unit, name, air supply, and resources (LUNAR) infor-
mation. These data were relayed to the RIC command offi cer,
who had been assigned to oversee and monitor the rescue op-
eration and the RIC activities from the CP. Fireground opera-
tions switched to another radio frequency (channel 2) while
the Mayday fi refi ghters remained on the original fi reground
operations frequency (channel 1) with the RIC.
Then the second Mayday came in and, in quick succes-
sion, the third and the fourth. They came in so fast that the
distressed fi refi ghters’ transmissions were stepping all over
each other. In addition, the RIC, which had been deployed
already when the fi rst Mayday was received, using the LUNAR
information, had a very diffi cult time distinguishing among the
Mayday callers and their corresponding locations in the build-
ing. RIC command had an even harder time sorting the whole
mess out and relaying information to the RIC without being
stepped on.
If it wasn’t for the fi refi ghter locator system, it would have
been even worse. When a PASS alarm activates, the locator’s
receiver displays the fi refi ghter’s SCBA identifi cation, com-
pany, and apparatus position on its screen, and the team can
choose which distressed fi refi ghter to go after.
In reality, this operation would require several RICs using
several devices. In our drill, we limited the RIC operation to
two companies operating together (or splitting up, depend-
ing on what they decided). Each RIC had a fi refi ghter locator
receiver, and we had one at the CP (which is also part of our
SOP). One of the device’s helpful features allows you to scroll
among Mayday requests and determine who seems to be near-
est or in the most distress (i.e., has the lowest air supply).
The main problem we encountered at the CP was that the
radio chaos and the multiple Mayday requests were creating
a “chicken without a head” issue for the RIC. In addition, the
RIC’s anxiety level was pretty much through the roof with
trying to fi gure out which distressed fi refi ghter was transmit-
ting—and this was only a drill!
Another failed rescue option we tried was to use feedback-
assisted rescue (FAR) operations. Since the RIC used the same
frequency as the Maydays, the feedback was transmitted over
the RIC radios as well as those of the distressed fi refi ghters,
rendering the option useless. The accepted practice of trying
to tell rescue teams in the heat of battle and in limited or zero
visibility to turn down their radios so a FAR operation can be
conducted is just not practical and is doomed to failure.
THE 3/3 OPTIONAlthough the RIC team eventually found everyone, includ-
ing the fourth Mayday who “wandered” up to the fourth fl oor
instead of the third (as planned in the evolution), it was ap-
parent to all that we were not at all effective in managing the
Mayday. More importantly, based on the time it took the RIC
to fi nd them and the likely survival time limits that would be
placed on them, most, if not all, of the “lost” members would
not have made it out of there alive. We gathered at the CP to
● RIC RADIO CHAOS
3
4 5
(3) Note the size of the structure used for the drill. Undisciplined
fi refi ghters could easily get lost in such a place; they would not
make it out alive.
(4, 5) The drill structure’s interior layout. Even with the lights on, this place is a fi refi ghter’s nightmare.
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discuss the issue. The rescue captain who was inside monitor-
ing the activity fi rsthand confi rmed what we all knew: The
drill did not work. He suggested we use a third frequency for
the RIC team.
The response to that suggestion was typical of the hard-core
veterans that we are: “What? A third channel? A third chief on
the radio? Preposterous! We can’t do that! I don’t think that has
been done before, has it? How do we manage three frequencies
when we are having a problem with managing two?”
I was also somewhat skeptical. I didn’t think it was feasible
and I thought it would likely create more confusion. However,
the way we were doing it at the moment was not working at
all, so we fi gured we would give it a shot. One issue immedi-
ately discussed was that we had to arrange for enough person-
nel to be on hand at the CP to manage the operation on three
frequencies—you now need three command offi cers. Luckily,
this was a drill and we could play around with the situation
and brainstorm it a little more.
This time, when the Mayday was broadcast, as in the fi rst
evolution, after acknowledging the Mayday and gathering
the necessary LUNAR information, I, as the IC, moved the
fi reground operations (and myself) to another channel. Let’s
say the original fi reground frequency was channel 1. Once the
Mayday came in, I moved the fi reground operations to chan-
nel 2, leaving the original fi reground frequency (channel 1)
open for the Mayday fi refi ghters. I assigned my safety offi cer
as the Mayday manager; he stayed on channel 1. On receipt
of a Mayday and while I was gathering initial information, the
safety offi cer was instructed to immediately report to the CP
from wherever he was and to stay on channel 1 and communi-
cate with the distressed fi refi ghters from the CP. His job was to
gather additional information and to keep in contact with the
Mayday fi refi ghters.
We then sent the RIC inside for the rescue, designating
channel 3 as the RIC frequency; the RIC command offi cer
was at the CP. In this evolution, while I was still handling the
simulated fi re, the Mayday manager was communicating ver-
bally with the RIC command offi cer at the CP, feeding him the
information required to coordinate the rescue. In fact, as the
additional Maydays came in, the messages were more easily
deciphered and prioritized because they were on the dedi-
cated Mayday frequency rather than competing with all the
screaming on the RIC channel. The Mayday manager would
then verbally relay this information to RIC command, who
would transmit it to the RIC on its frequency (channel 3).
ADVANTAGES To our surprise, using three frequencies worked out much
better than we anticipated. After consulting with all involved,
we found the advantages were many.
• First and foremost, separating the Mayday and the RIC fre-
quencies drastically reduced radio insanity. Anyone who has
tried to pull off a multiple Mayday/RIC operation (or even a
single Mayday with an excited distressed fi refi ghter) knows
about this insanity. Some fi reground operations suffer regu-
larly from radio insanity even without a Mayday!
• RIC members liked being on a different frequency and
said that the emotional burden of the urgent predicament
coupled with the unnerving radio transmissions from the
distressed fi refi ghters had been reduced. They felt they
could operate in a more businesslike manner when they
were not hearing transmissions like “I’m running out of air!”
and “Get me out of here!”
• Without the radio insanity, the RIC also reported its mem-
bers could focus more on listening for any distress signals
from the lost fi refi ghter (e.g., PASS alarm, banging on ob-
jects to be better heard, and so on).
• Verbal, face-to-face communication between the Mayday
manager and RIC command at the CP helps RIC command
prioritize messages, which keeps the Mayday and rescue fre-
quencies less cluttered. Also, if a message is not understood,
it can be clarifi ed instantly, which can’t always be done on
the radio. The Mayday manager acts as a dispatcher for RIC
command and provides only the essential information.
● RIC RADIO CHAOS
Incident Commander Mayday Checklist
__ Acknowledge Mayday.__ Clear radio traffi c by emergency transmission from dispatch. __ Contact distressed fi refi ghter; obtain LUNAR information. • Location. • Unit. • Name. • Air supply. • Resources needed.__ If unable to contact distressed fi refi ghter, conduct personnel
accountability report (PAR). __ Switch fi re operations to different frequency by “Urgent”
transmission to channel 2. __ IC continues to supervise fi reground activities.__ Safety offi cer reports to command post (CP) to become
Mayday manager, monitoring Mayday frequency and supporting distressed fi refi ghters on original fi reground frequency (channel 1).
__ Strike two additional alarms—one for fi re; one to support RIC operation.
__ Request command company to CP.__ Level II staging for additional alarm companies.__ Request additional chief offi cers.__ Dispatch to notify chief of department.__ Consider using a company on scene as a second RIC. __ Request additional RICs as needed. __ Request advanced life support emergency medical service
unit to report to CP. __ Establish rescue division supervisor (RIC command, prefer-
ably a chief offi cer).__ Deploy RIC and designate RIC frequency (channel 3).__ RIC command stays at CP in verbal communication with
Mayday manager.__ Consider hoseline support for RIC operation.__ Conduct PAR on new fi reground frequency (channel 2).__ Evaluate on-scene resources.__ Assign a second safety offi cer to monitor building.__ Police must open/maintain lane for EMS access/egress;
police will escort EMS to hospital. __ Determine hospital destination; dispatch to notify hospital of
incoming patients.__ Ensure critical incident stress debriefi ng is available.__ Plan for relief/release of involved companies.
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• The RIC frequency carries only necessary information from
the Mayday manager, which the RIC command offi cer and
RIC-to-RIC command transmissions determine.
• FAR broadcast only on the Mayday frequency was easier.
The RIC found it was easier to hear and track, since the
feedback was transmitted only over the radio of the dis-
tressed member, not also that of the RIC, as happened in the
previous two-frequency evolutions.
DISADVANTAGESTo show that it is not all roses, there are some disadvantages.
• The RIC has no direct communication with the distressed
fi refi ghters. Although it might be feasible to allow one
RIC member to monitor the Mayday frequency, this might
complicate the operation at the wrong time and confuse
things. We tried this, but it did not work well and is not
recommended. If operations are conducted properly, the RIC
should not need to talk to the distressed fi refi ghter.
• There is an urgent need to secure and coordinate supervisory
personnel at the CP as a matter of policy. You will need at least
three supervisory personnel to pull this operation off. This
might be diffi cult but not impossible to do in a smaller depart-
ment if planned for properly. Some options to consider include
the following:
— Increase your command staff on initial alarms. (If you
have a staffi ng issue, this might not be realistic.)
— Use a command company. If you need it, call it.
— Use a company offi cer who has been trained; it might be
best to train them all! This might be the most realistic and
practical solution.
— Develop a policy addressing a superior offi cer mutual-
aid response to all working fi res. This might be the best
answer.
— If you are really lucky or persuasive, you might even be
able to convince the higher-ups that additional command
offi cers are a necessity and increase your staffi ng.
FINAL THOUGHTS
We found that the accountability offi cer (in NHRFR, the
command technician; in others, an aide), must be a big piece
of the puzzle here. You must immediately document the
Mayday information and times and track the RIC’s submersion
time. We used the bottom part of our command board to track
fi re activities. To track the Mayday information, we used the
top of the board. You might need to use a separate command
tech (a Mayday tech) for the RIC operation, especially if there
are multiple Maydays. If only one command board is available,
in a pinch, use a marker on a car hood or wall. Get something
down (photo 6).
When confronted with a building of the magnitude of that in
which we were training, I would also consider a second or even
a third RIC right away. In addition, the response of additional
safety and chief offi cers should not be far from your mind as IC.
Of course, all RIC policies would be in effect here, such as
the request for an additional two alarms (one for suppression
and one to support RIC operations), additional RIC teams,
advanced life support response, and so on, but that is informa-
tion for another article.
The Incident Commander Mayday Checklist (see sidebar) is
a guide to help manage a Mayday. It is never easy.
STAY ON THE LIFELINEAlthough the primary goal of this drill was to familiarize
members with the fi refi ghter locator device, we made sure
that personnel realized in no uncertain terms that, in such a
building, if they operate without discipline and leave a lifeline
or hoseline (or never bring in a lifeline at all), their chances of
survival once they get into trouble are extremely remote.
This alternative approach to the Mayday operations is cer-
tainly worth exploring further. We ran another drill the follow-
ing week in the same building with different companies, and
all felt it was an improvement over the present two-channel
system we use. Through our department Safety Committee, we
have proposed modifi cations to our Mayday SOP.
Author George Will said: “The future has a way of arriving
unannounced.” Have you thought about it? ●
Author’s note: A discussion forum on this article is available on
the Fire Engineering Community Web site. Comments and sug-
gestions regarding this operation would be welcome. Let’s hear
from you!
● RIC RADIO CHAOS
● ANTHONY AVILLO, a 26-year fi re service veteran, is
a deputy chief with North Hudson (NJ) Regional Fire and
Rescue, assigned as 1st Platoon regional tour commander.
He has a bachelor’s degree in fi re science from New Jersey
City University. He is an instructor at the Bergen County
(NJ) and Monmouth County (NJ) Fire Academies. Avillo is a
member of the FDIC and Fire Engineering advisory boards.
He is the author of Fireground Strategies, Second Edition(Fire Engineering, 2008) and Fireground Strategies Sce-narios Workbook, Second Edition (2010). He is a contribut-
ing author to Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefi ghter I and II (Fire Engineering, 2009) and co-author of its StudyGuide (Fire Engineering, 2010).
(6) You must have a tracking and documentation mechanism in
place to track the activities of the RIC operation. Here, we use
the bottom portion of the command board. Make sure you take a
picture of it before you erase it.
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BY DAN S ENN
MANY MISINFORMED INDIVIDUALS ARGUE ABOUT
the role and importance of certain modes of physi-
cal conditioning for the fi re service. Some say that
cardiovascular, or aerobic, conditioning is most important; oth-
ers say that resistance, or strength, training is most important.
The truth is, both are equally important not only in fi refi ght-
ing but also in regular daily activities. It is well known that
many deaths and physically limiting conditions are directly
heart related, hence the argument for aerobic conditioning.
The bottom line is, your heart has the vital role of keeping
every cell in the body adequately perfused 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. This also means that the heart must meet
perfusion requirement to each cell throughout every mode of
physical activity and nonactivity. Therefore, the heart’s work
capacity must be as dynamic as the range of physical activity
in which we perform. Because of our dynamic range of activ-
ity, a viable argument is made for both aerobic and resistance
training and every mode of training in between. This article
will examine the similarities between our cardiovascular
system and the apparatus and equipment we use to fi ght fi res.
Through this you will better understand your heart’s response
to different modes of exercise and recognize the need for ap-
propriate conditioning.
PUMP PERFORMANCEAs fi refi ghters, we’re all familiar with the importance of
our apparatus pumps and their diverse functions. The pump
itself is our lifeline when we’re on the end of the hoseline in
an untenable environment. Apparatus pumps may serve as
relay pumps where they’re performing fl ow work by receiv-
ing a large volume of fl owing water from a source and simply
boosting pressure; we can pull water into our pump by creat-
ing a negative pressure; and we can perform high-pressure
work by supplying a hoseline, standpipe, or sprinkler system
on the top fl oor of a high-rise. Which mode of pump opera-
tions do you think places the most stress on the apparatus?
Have you ever thought twice about your safety as a fi refi ght-
er on days when you’re riding a backup engine, dreading that
you may have to rely on a questionable pump to perform any
of these functions? Saturday pump tests on the backup appara-
tus can be a scary task. I remember testing one standby truck;
it was a banana yellow-colored relic that had a crew cab with
a tall narrow door and a high window that made it look like
a phone booth. As I pushed the revolutions per minute (rpm)
up, there was a corresponding increase in the intensity of the
leaking streams of water and the rattling sounds coming from
the pump. I was hoping the pump wouldn’t suddenly explode
like a round of antiaircraft fl ak, pelting me with pieces of cast
shrapnel before I had a chance to turn and run.
What’s the purpose of performing these tests? We push
the pump through a near maximal workout to determine if
it meets a minimum peak performance—in other words, we
would rather have the pump explode when it’s not needed
as opposed to on a fi re scene. If something breaks or doesn’t
meet performance requirements, it’s taken out of service and
sent to the shop for repairs.
HEART’S FUNCTIONAL CAPACITYHave you ever considered your own heart in this context?
How much confi dence do you have in your own heart’s func-
tional capacity when going into your next fi re? Those who
lack physical conditioning probably unknowingly run their
hearts through this same near-max test at every working fi re.
However, our heart’s performance measures aren’t as objective
as those for our apparatus pumps. We don’t have the luxury of
gauges and controls that allow us to monitor the function and
performance of our heart at all times.
Our cardiovascular system—which consists of the heart,
system of vessels, and blood—performs the same functions
as our apparatus pump, water, and hoses and is governed
by the same laws of physics. Our apparatus pumps function
to eject the water that is inside the pump through the outlet,
thus pressurizing and directing the fl ow of water through a
distribution system of hose. As long as the pump receives a
supply of water and the pump operates within the capacity
of that supply, we have a constant pressurized fl ow of water
through the distribution system. Think of our heart in the
same context.
The heart relies on a constant supply of returning blood
fl owing in by the vena cava. This fl ow converges between the
superior and inferior vena cava to supply the heart with blood
to pump. This returning blood fl ow subsequently collects in
The Human Heart Is Like a Fire Pump
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the right atrium during atrial relaxation. This fi lling of the
right atrium is referred to as preload. The amount of preload
is determined by the volume and pressure of returning blood
and the volume the right atrium accepts during its fi lling
phase. Preload plays a signifi cant factor in cardiac output,
since it ultimately determines the volume of blood pumped
into the left ventricle and that is available for distribution dur-
ing ventricular contraction. Therefore, the heart receives blood
supply during relaxation and subsequently contracts against
this blood volume, creating pressure within the chambers and
thus directing fl ow through valves and maintaining a pulsating
systemic blood pressure by maintaining a pressurized volume
of blood within the arteries.
With any pump, the amount and pressure of fl ow enter-
ing the pump from its supply source will largely determine
the effort and effi ciency of the pump. This is evident when
we switch from tank to hydrant supply. The water entering
the pump from a hydrant has its own source of pressure and,
therefore, allows the truck to reduce its workload while still
maintaining outlet volume and pressure. The same is true for
the heart. The workload and effi ciency of the heart are largely
determined by the fl ow of returning blood (hydrant supply)
and the subsequent required output (gallons per minute) and
systemic resistance to fl ow (hose diameter). The condition
of valves and interior wall surfaces and the strength of the
power unit (engine or muscle tissue) are factors that limit the
functional capacity of our apparatus pump or heart. These fac-
tors that reduce functional capacity greatly challenge the heart
to meet the perfusion requirements. In addition, the mode of
physical activity and subsequent stress on the body also pro-
vide different challenges to the heart and affect its effi ciency.
During a continuous aerobic activity, such as running, our
heart performs fl ow work much like our apparatus pump
would operate in a relay pumping operation: A pressur-
ized high-volume fl ow is entering the pump through a large
intake, and a high volume of fl ow is circulated through and
subsequently ejected from the pump through a large-diameter
hose at an increased pressure. A whole-body aerobic activity
requires a large volume of blood fl ow because of the mass of
musculature involved and the vasodilation of the arteries sup-
plying those muscles. Think of it as switching from multiple
1¾-inch hoselines to multiple 2½-inch hoselines that accom-
modate the need for increased volume of blood fl ow and also
reduce the workload of the heart by reducing resistance to
fl ow. So, increased activity increases the required volume fl ow,
but friction loss is minimized by vasodilation. Therefore, we
can reduce the workload of the heart as long as the fl ow re-
turning to the heart is maintained. The heart is simply provid-
ing an extra boost of pressure to maintain a consistent fl ow.
Blood fl ow during an aerobic activity assumes a consistent
fl ow through the arteries because of a lower resistance and
the venous fl ow returning to the heart, aided by a “milking”
or “muscle pump” action created by the repetitious action of
the musculature, thus enhancing blood return and providing
adequate supply to the heart so it can meet output demands.
In addition, the right atrium tends to create its own nega-
tive pressure following its contraction phase as it relaxes and
expands its volumetric capacity during atrial fi lling. This also
aids in maintaining a constant return of blood fl ow through
the vena cava. These processes are just as important to the
heart as it is for an apparatus pump to be connected to a large
water main with the ability to supply an adequate volume and
residual pressure to operate multiple large-diameter hoselines
or master streams. The effi ciency and output volume of pump-
ing operations rely on a good hydrant supply. As a general
rule of thumb, we can step on the supply hose to make a
quick assessment of our ability to increase output volume. If
the supply hose maintains an unforgiving fi rm pressure when
stepped on, we know our supply is adequate for our current
output volume. However, our body has a limited capacity to
maintain this high-volume fl ow operation.
As dehydration mounts, blood volume declines. This is a
signifi cant concern for fi refi ghters becoming dehydrated as a
result of sweat loss from working or training in full turnout
gear in heated environments. This lower blood volume causes
a reduction in returning blood volume and, therefore, reduces
preload. Consequently, this reduces stroke volume and creates
a greater stress on the heart to maintain cardiac output and
systemic blood pressure. Relate this to apparatus pump opera-
tions, and you can make the connection. In this situation,
residual hydrant supply is being exceeded, as evidenced by a
fl uttering supply hose approaching the brink of collapsing and
cavitating the pump.
Now consider a situation where we have to supply the
standpipe of a high-rise. If using only tank water, this task
would resemble the task performed by our heart during re-
sistance training. In this situation, we are pumping at a much
greater resistance with no relief in workload provided by the
augmenting pressure from a hydrant. Remember, a pump can
only distribute an output that is limited by the condition of the
pump and the supply entering the pump. Leaky valves prevent
the ability to draft and compromise output volume and pres-
sure capacity. In addition, if the residual from our hydrant
supply drops to a critical point, the supply hose will collapse,
and the pump will cavitate, reducing its output and effi ciency.
In this case, we are most likely limited to pumping through
small-diameter hoselines and are having to pump against high
resistance and are limited to a lower volume of fl ow. In other
● HEART LIKE FIRE PUMP
How much confi dence do you have
in your own heart’s functional capacity
when going into your next fi re?
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words, we have a high workload stress on our heart, hav-
ing to pump at high rpm with a limited output volume: high
stress/low effi ciency. During higher-intensity activity, such as
weight lifting, our heart faces these challenges by pumping
blood through a distribution system restricted by muscle ten-
sion, which restricts the return fl ow supplying the heart and
reduces cardiac output.
MEASURING CARDIAC PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY
Consider how we measure cardiac performance and ef-
fi ciency. Cardiac output is measured by the product of heart
rate and stroke volume (HR × SV = CO). Stroke volume is
determined by preload, as explained earlier, and the percent-
age of blood volume ejected from the left ventricle by each
contraction, also known as the ejection fraction. It is important
to note that the left ventricle is unable to eject its entire con-
tents during each contraction because the ventricle is unable
to contract to the point of completely collapsing its volumetric
capacity. Therefore, a residual volume remains in the ventricle
following its systolic phase. The fraction of blood ejected dur-
ing each contraction is determined by two factors: afterload
and contractility. Afterload refers to the backpressure the left
ventricle has to overcome to move blood. During ventricular
contraction, pressure builds until a level exceeding the after-
load pressure before the aortic valve is forced open, allowing
fl ow to pass through. Contractility refers to the strength of
each ventricular contraction. Greater contractility allows the
ventricle to more easily overcome afterload and produces a
more powerful contraction, which allows more blood to be
expelled over a shorter time and increases the ejection frac-
tion. Afterload and contractility become signifi cant factors as
work or exercise intensity increase beyond the demands of an
aerobic activity. With this in mind, let’s consider hemodynam-
ics during resistance training.
HEMODYNAMICS DURING RESISTANCE TRAINING
High-intensity, intermittent exercise involves greater muscle
tension over longer sustained durations when compared with
the rhythmic nature of aerobic exercise. For example, dur-
ing a bicep curl, the muscle tightens and squeezes down on
the vasculature, pinching off the fl ow of blood, much like
having a kink in a hoseline. This creates a greater resistance
to fl ow and, therefore, a greater resistance to be overcome
by the heart to move blood through those working muscles.
The heart has to compensate by increasing the strength of
its contraction, described earlier as contractility, to overcome
systemic resistance in an attempt to sustain an effi cient ejec-
tion fraction per stroke volume. This is the reason resistance
training is considered pressure work for the heart, as opposed
to fl ow work during aerobic activity.
Additionally, this resistance to fl ow also prevents blood from
returning to the heart. Although the veins have one-way valves
preventing backfl ow, the compliant structure of the veins do
little to augment the movement and return of blood back to
the heart against resistance caused by muscle tension. This, of
course, in a sense means that the heart is connected to a dead-
end hydrant of a small water main. The decrease in returning
blood and residual pressure means less blood entering the
right side of the heart during diastole and subsequently a
lower stroke volume, which results in a lower output pressure
(stroke volume is the most signifi cant factor infl uencing blood
pressure). We can increase the rpm of the truck or the rate of
the heart all we want, but our output volume and subsequent
pressure are governed by the supply feeding into the pump.
During resistance activities, the heart is greatly challenged
to maintain adequate systemic blood pressure. Cardiac ef-
fi ciency relies on the return blood fl ow and the capacity of the
heart to produce forceful contractions to move blood against
high-resistance pressures. This is different from aerobic work
in which cardiac effi ciency relies on the heart’s ventricular
volume capacity and the responsiveness of the ventricular
musculature to repetitive stretch-contract cycles.
Man and machine both have their distinct advantages and
disadvantages. If our apparatus pump is in bad condition, we can
fi x or replace it, but it cannot fi x itself with continued further use.
Our heart, on the other hand, can adapt and improve its function
with proper training; however, it is not a quick fi x. Adaptations
occur over time with training, and these adaptations must be
maintained with continued training stimulus. As explained earlier,
the stress on our hearts depends on the mode of physical activity.
Continuous aerobic activity presents a fl ow stress on the heart,
and resistance activity presents a pressure stress.
Although most perceive aerobic training as “the way” to
train your heart, many overlook the stress placed on the heart
when performing pressure work and thus fail to condition
the heart for this mode of stress. For example, in northern
climates, this danger is evident by the high incidence of heart
attacks following a heavy, wet snowfall. Shoveling heavy snow
is not strictly an aerobic activity. For people of low physical
work capacity, shoveling wet snow would fall into the high-
intensity intermittent activity category. The heart’s workload is
also exacerbated by high intrathoracic pressure caused by ten-
sioning the core muscles for stabilization. It is no surprise that
heart attacks occur under these stressful conditions. The heart
itself has a high demand for blood under a high workload.
However, an underconditioned individual may have a weak
heart that has limited contraction strength or hardened or
clogged arteries, limiting the ability to “go to a larger-diameter
hose” and reduce friction loss and pump pressure. Couple this
with a low-volume “dead-end hydrant,” and you have a heart
that is pumping a maximum rpm but unable to adequately
supply the cardiac muscle tissue itself or the rest of the body
with the required volume of blood during physical stress.
WORKING IN FULL TURNOUT GEARThere are additional concerns to consider about our cardio-
vascular health when training or working in full turnout gear.
The added weight and resistance to movement our turnout
gear provides consume a portion of our total work capacity. In
other words, for any given task, that task will require a higher
heart rate with higher metabolic demand when performed
in turnout gear compared with performing without turnout
● HEART LIKE FIRE PUMP
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gear. Therefore, additional workload is placed on the heart
when performing on-scene tasks. Additionally, our turnout
gear restricts body heat dissipation. As our core temperature
increases, two cooling response mechanisms increase in activ-
ity: sweat response in an attempt to enhance evaporation and
triage of blood fl ow to the skin in an attempt to exchange
heat through convection. As mentioned earlier, dehydration
reduces preload. The triage of blood fl ow creates competi-
tion between the working muscle and the skin, subsequently
reducing the residual pressure and volume of returning blood
fl ow and causing the heart rate to increase further to maintain
blood pressure and perfusion.
Perfusion demands throughout the body are not met by
simply varying the heart rate. Our cardiovascular system
engages in dynamic adjustments in the size of the vessels to
maintain blood fl ow and makes adjustments according to the
returning blood supply and the systemic resistance to fl ow.
The type and intensity of activity determine the challenges the
heart faces. Both our hearts and our apparatus pumps are lim-
ited by the capacity of the supply source and pump in modes
ranging from low-pressure/high-volume to high-pressure/low-
volume conditions. Our physical fi tness training must prepare
our heart for all modes of operations. Continuous aerobic
exercise prepares our heart to perform low-pressure/high-
volume fl ow work. However, many overlook the importance
of resistance training to prepare our hearts for high-pressure/
low-volume modes of operation. Therefore, it is important to
participate in a fi tness program that incorporates a variety of
modes of training including low-intensity, continuous, aerobic
work and high-intensity, intermittent, anaerobic work. A good
fi tness trainer or advisor should prioritize your training based
on individual needs but still incorporate a variety of training
methods to prepare your heart for the full spectrum of activ-
ity you encounter on the job and in your daily life. With the
proper conditioning prescription, the heart develops adapta-
tions that enhance its ability to endure stress and allows us a
greater work capacity during all modes of physical stress. ●
REFERENCESBrooks, G. A.; Fahey, T. D.; and Baldwin, K. M. (2005). Exercise physiology: Human bioenergetics and its applications (4th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.
Guyton, A. C. and Hall, J. E. (2006). Textbook of medical physiology (11th ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders.
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and trains athletes in sports performance and works with
fi refi ghters on job performance and injury rehabilitation.
He teaches fi refi ghter physical fi tness and safety and con-
tributes to his department’s monthly fi tness newsletter.
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learning, biomechanics, and sports medicine. He is work-
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BY JAMES L . F L EM INGAND SHARON L . BO L L INGER
FIREFIGHTING AS A PROFESSION DEMANDS SIGNIFI-
cant physical strength and endurance. To meet these
demands, fi refi ghters need to maintain an excellent
level of fi tness. Also, fi refi ghters are exposed to signifi cant
physical, chemical, biological, and psychological hazards,
which place signifi cant stressors on them that can impact
their overall wellness. This is seen in the high rates of injury,
cardiovascular disease, and cancer among fi refi ghters. Main-
taining a strong wellness and fi tness level can improve a
fi refi ghter’s resistance to disease and injury, as well as aid in
combating such disease and injury when it occurs.
The International Association of Firefi ghters (IAFF) and the
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) have developed
a wellness and fi tness program that provides a model to help
fi refi ghters develop and maintain suffi cient wellness to meet
the demands of their job. In addition, the National Fire Protec-
tion Association (NFPA) has developed an industry standard of
medical safety for recruits and active fi refi ghters to help pro-
tect fi refi ghters and the public. NFPA 1582, Standard On Com-
prehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Depart-
ments, includes the provision for a wellness/fi tness assessment
that is in accord with the IAFF/IAFC Wellness-Fitness Initiative
(WFI). Inherent in this program is an in-depth assessment of
cardiovascular health, appropriate screening for cancers of
risk to fi refi ghters, and self-assessment of overall fi tness.
The Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department (PFD) is one of the 10
model programs of the IAFF/IAFC WFI. Our medical surveil-
lance program has monitored the health status of our mem-
bers and provided medical counseling to improve wellness
and fi tness for more than 20 years. In cooperation with fi re
department management and the fi refi ghters’ union, the PFD
has developed a program for improved intervention, providing
the members with specifi c goals and recommendations to help
maintain appropriate wellness levels. As part of this, we moni-
tor and provide guidance and support on various preventive
health issues, including obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular
tone, and diabetes.
TIERED MEDICAL PROGRAMIn 2003, we recognized that although fi refi ghters were main-
taining an overall excellent level of musculoskeletal fi tness,
multiple issues in their wellness level continued to be noted in
their annual assessments. In collaboration with PFD manage-
Phoenix Fire Department:Model of Wellness-Fitness
Table 1. Tiered Medical Program Health StandardsHealth Standard Tier 4 Tier 3 Tier 2 Tier 1
Body fat >30 % Male (M) 25-30 % M 20-24 % M <20 % M>34 % Female (F) 30-34 % F 24-29 % F <24 % F
Blood pressure >160/110 >150/100 >140/90 <135/85
Metabolic Equivalent Testing (METS) (under age 40) See Addendum to Table 1 Below
Blood sugar >300 200-299 100-199 65-99HbA1c 8.0 >7.5 6.5-7.4 <6.5
Source: Tiered Medical Program, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department Health Center
Addendum to Table 1: Metabolic Equivalent Testing (METs)Age Range Tier 4 Tier 3 Tier 2 Tier 1
< 40 <12.0 12.0-12.9 13.0-13.9 >14.0
40-49 <12.0 12.0-12.6 12.7-13.5 >13.5
50+ <12.0 12.0-12.4 12.4-13.0 13.00
Source: Tiered Medical Program, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department Health Center
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and in their memory recognize other firefighters who demonstrate that same
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The Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award commemorates the life and career achievements of Deputy Chief
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September 11, 2001. Deputy Chief Downey was chief of rescue operations and a 39-year veteran of the Fire
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ment and IAFF Local 493, as part of a formal renegotiation by
objective (RBO), the PFD Health Center developed a program
that would look at specifi c wellness health parameters, called
the Tiered Medical Program. During the assessment phase, we
discovered that our members had issues with several prevent-
able health conditions that could be improved with direct
intervention.
For this program, we identifi ed four elements to specifi -
cally monitor: body fat measure to assess obesity; blood
pressure to assess hypertension; metabolic equivalent test-
ing (METs) measured during cardiovascular stress testing, to
assess cardiovascular tone; and blood glucose and HbA1C
levels to assess diabetes. We used industry standards such as
NFPA 1582 as the basis for determining whether a member
can safely perform his operational job requirements under this
program. When there was no standard available, as in the case
of obesity, we used medical consensus to determine appropri-
ate levels. A fi fth element was originally identifi ed, pulmonary
function changes. However, after three years of evaluation, we
found no members who fell into a Tier 3 or 4 level secondary
to this element, and it has been dropped from the program.
In 2004, we conducted a yearlong collaborative RBO ef-
fort with management and union to develop this program,
fostering complete buy-in from both sides. The program
was designed as a medical wellness program, and like the
WFI, was not meant as a punitive tool. The entire goal of
this program was to identify health and wellness issues and
assist the fi refi ghter in managing those issues. This program
was incorporated in 2005 as part of the fi refi ghters’ annual
medical evaluations. In addition, we also informed all fi refi ght-
ers of this program through written and video presentations.
The fi rst year was intended to introduce the program to the
members. All identifi ed individuals with issues received guid-
ance, but no other actions were taken at that time. Starting in
2006, the program was increased to provide
directed intervention for those individuals
identifi ed. The Tiered Medical Program has
now matured with full awareness among
our fi refi ghters, who are able to use their
medical evaluations to assess where they
stand.
Table 1 describes the elements of the
program and the current measurement lev-
els. Firefi ghters are encouraged to maintain
their level of wellness at Tier 1. Tier 2 is
designed to act as a buffer to identify mem-
bers who are below Tier 1 level but do not
need medical/wellness intervention other
than counseling and guidance. Tier 3 was
established to identify members who still
meet NFPA 1582 requirements but who are
showing health and wellness changes that
require intervention. Tier 4 is designed to
identify those individuals who have health
changes that do not meet current NFPA
1582 criteria. Note: There is currently no
NFPA 1582 provision that addresses obesity.
Therefore, we only consider a member as Tier 4 for obesity if
he also exhibits at least one other comorbid health issue.
RESULTSIn the fi rst year (2006), we identifi ed 86 individuals who fell
into Tier 4 and another 235 individuals who were at Tier 3. The
majority of these individuals had issues either with their cardio-
vascular tone or their level of body fat. This represents overall
about 20 percent of our workforce. Most individuals (about 70
percent), after becoming aware of their issues, were able to im-
prove their Tier status by at least one level within three months.
By 2008, the overall rate for Tier 3/4 dropped to 10 percent.
In 2009, the rate was less than three percent, with only 22
members in Tier 4 and 26 in Tier 3. This shows a signifi cant
improvement for all of our fi re members. Figure 1 shows the
progression from 2006 through 2009.
We feel this program has shown that close attention to health
and wellness parameters, along with timely intervention and
positive motivation, dramatically improves fi refi ghter health.
The marked decrease in the percentage of members in Tiers
3 and 4, along with the improvement of members into more
healthful patterns within reasonable time frames, clearly shows
the benefi ts of this program. We again emphasize that this
program is in no way punitive. It identifi es health and wellness
issues and assists members in fi nding ways to improve.
The program has not matured without issues. The biggest
issue is maintaining this as a wellness program, designed to
identify and assist those with problems. There has been a
strong push in some areas to make this a fi tness program,
which we do not support. There is a strong fi tness component
necessary to maintain true wellness, but our goal remains to
help fi refi ghters individually maintain improved wellness.
Also, there is small number of our members who have
developed morbid conditions that are not likely to improve.
● WELLNESS MODEL
Figure 1. Tiered Medical Program: Percentage of Personnel in Each Tier by Year
Source: Tiered Medical Program, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department Health Center
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WELLNESS MODEL ●
However, we continue to work with these members to main-
tain good control of their disease issues, maximizing their
overall function.
Our program still needs improvements. A large number of our
members show blood pressure values (when they come in for
annual assessment) that place them in a prehypertensive region.
A recent review showed that about 39 percent of our members
had at least one blood pressure reading of 135/85 or greater. We
are looking to adjust the values of our Tier program to better
identify and help members monitor their blood pressure.
Also, we have noted through the WFI annual assessments
that a large number of members have elevated lipids. We know
this increases their risk for developing cardiovascular disease,
and we do counsel on ways to help manage this issue. Howev-
er, placing measurement of lipids into the formal Tier program
may help increase awareness and support better management
of control by members. This will be part of the next suggestion
to the management/union RBO committee to improve our pro-
gram. Like the issue with obesity, there will be no Tier 4 level
unless there are also other signifi cant comorbid conditions.
• • •
The WFI provides a comprehensive evaluation that allows
fi refi ghters to monitor their continued health and wellness.
We feel that including a program that provides guidance and
intervention when health changes are noted clearly leads to
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● JAMES L. FLEMING, D.O., MPH, has been the medi-
cal director of the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department Health
Center since 2001. He received his osteopathic doctorate
from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
and master of public health degree and a fellowship in
occupational medicine from Johns Hopkins University.
Fleming is a member of the American Osteopathic Board
of Preventive Medicine in Occupational and Environmen-
tal Medicine, from which he received his Board Certifi ca-
tion in 1986. Fleming served as the United States Army
Surgeon General’s consultant in occupational medicine
until his retirement in 1998. From 1998 to 2001, he was
assistant professor and director of occupational medicine
at the Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center.
He is a member of the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion 1581, 1582, and 1584 Task Groups and the IAFF/
IAFC Wellness-Fitness Initiative Technical Committee.
● SHARON L. BOLLINGER, RN, has been clinical nurse
manager since 2007 for the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department
Health Center, where she began work as an occupational
health nurse in 1998. She received an associate degree
in nursing from Parkersburg (WV) Community College
and her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Florida State
University. Previously, she worked as a staff nurse on a
medical/surgical fl oor and as a cardiovascular intensive
care charge nurse for more than 15 years. Bollinger is a
member of the Arizona Valle del Sol Association of Oc-
cupational Health Nurses.
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BY DAV ID J . T RA I FOROS
WHENEVER YOU LOOK AT A FIRE SERVICE,
national news, or special-interest magazine or
Web site, you can’t avoid items about taking care
of yourself and your health. I’m sharing my story with you
because many fi refi ghters advised me to do just that so you
can take care of yourself. Of course, this won’t happen to you;
it will happen to the other guy. Let me tell you how I became
that other guy.
I came up through the fi re department ranks over the past
30 years and had served as chief for the past 10. In the mean-
time, my physical fi tness had declined. A sedentary lifestyle
allowed me to gain weight. I experienced some fatigue while
doing what I liked doing best—going to fi res and working
on the fi reground. I would do whatever needed to be done,
whether it was taking command or working in the interior of
a structure.
Well, 2009 was going to be my year to get physically fi t. I
studied and tried several diets to lose that belly you read about
being dangerous for your heart and the cause of diabetes. I suc-
cessfully lost 35 pounds slowly over a six-month period.
This effort not only introduced me to a good diet with
improved eating habits but reacquainted me with routine
exercise. Once again, I started jogging four to fi ve miles
three times a week. Although I experienced some shortness
of breath, I just thought it was because of the summer’s heat
and humidity and that I still needed to lose some weight.
The shortness of breath went away by the second mile, so I
thought that was okay.
I also started riding my bike with my wife so we both could
improve our health. We biked regularly at various distances.
So, life went on with little concern. My clothes fi t better,
and people told me I was looking good, asking how much
weight had I lost. I went to our fi re department doctor for my
semiannual physical. In addition, I took a stress test and had
that prostate exam performed that most guys don’t like. All of
these results were my best in more than 10 years.
Since I was 51, I ventured to the doctor to have a colonos-
copy. I felt great, and life was good. Going to fi res, I felt like a
young fi refi ghter having fun with the guys.
A local hospital offered free heart scans for all our police
and fi refi ghters. The hospital offered me the scan fi rst, since I
was chief of the department and wanted to promote the pro-
gram to our fi refi ghters.
The morning I went for the scan, my wife and I had just re-
turned from a weeklong vacation with our daughter in Indiana
and Michigan on Lake Michigan, riding bikes, climbing sand
dunes, hiking, and enjoying life.
THE HEART SCANThe scan was a simple procedure. I had to take off my
T-shirt, get hooked up to the heart monitor, and lie down on
a sliding table attached to the computed tomography (CT) ma-
chine. A portion of my chest went through the scan, and they
asked me three times to hold my breath. Twenty-fi ve minutes
after the scan, I met with a nurse who gave me the results: “All
is fi ne.” A heart scan looks for calcium, and that translates into
plaque buildup in your arteries and walls of your heart. There
was absolutely no pain involved. I called my wife, told her all
is well, and went to work.
Five hours later, I received a call from my doctor, who kept
asking me if I was okay. I informed him I was fi ne. Then he
broke the news. In reviewing the scan, the cardiologist had
found an eight-centimeter (cm) ascending aortic aneurysm.
There are two types of aneurysms. One can be above the heart
in the aortic arch and the other one can be in the abdomen.
Mine was in the aortic arch.
At the time, I had no idea what that meant. The doctor kept
asking me if I had any shortness of breath, or was I experi-
encing chest pain or severe back pain. I had none of those
symptoms. He informed me that an eight-cm aneurysm is very
large—they usually operate when it is about fi ve cm. I was long
overdue for surgery. My doctor conferred with a cardiologist,
who responded that if I was in no pain, I should see him in the
offi ce in a few days and just take it easy until then. That means
don’t prune trees (as I did) because you are a guy and do that
kind of stuff as a rule. Instead, go sit in the yard and read a
book or sit in front of the TV and be a couch potato. Have
someone in your family watch you to yell at you to rest.
At the appointment with the heart surgeon, he informed my
wife and me what this surgery involved. My aneurysm was
above the heart in the aortic arch; that would require a full
open-heart surgery. In addition, the surgeon said he had heard
a leaking valve when listening to my heart, which was the
reason for my shortness of breath while running. He asked me
what kind of replacement valve I preferred—a tissue valve (ob-
tained from a pig or a cow) or a mechanical valve? How would
I know? So I had to have these explained to me. If you choose
a tissue valve, that means the doctor will see you again in about
Will You Geta Second Chance?
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12 years to replace it. A mechanical valve, however, lasts about
50 years but only has one drawback: For the rest of your life,
you will have to take warfarin (also known as Coumadin®),
which acts as a lubricant for the mechanical valve.
My wife and I were in shock. So now the questions popped
into my head. When should I have the surgery—sooner or
later? Should I get a second opinion? Where should I go for
this surgery? Will I die? Do I need a will? What will happen to
my family? What about my faith in God?
The thoughts kept me up at night. I kept working to keep
my mind occupied. Firefi ghters from my department kept me
in check by reminding me to take it easy. “No fi re duty, Chief.”
“Go home and relax.”
I did seek a second opinion. A good friend of mine is the
doctor in charge of the emergency department at another
hospital; I valued his professional opinion just as he did mine
(he would want me to come to his house if it were on fi re).
He introduced me to a heart surgeon at his facility.
This heart surgeon presented a clearer, more optimistic
explanation of the procedure than the fi rst heart surgeon, who
presented a darker view. We understood how this procedure
would take place and its success rate, which the fi rst surgeon
did not explain. Still, the fear of all involved was overwhelming.
I had been a paramedic for 10 years, so I had a good idea of
what would need to be done but was afraid to ask the doctors.
So I tried not to think about it. The surgery was scheduled to
occur in about a week with this second heart surgeon. Because
of the size of the aneurysm, he recommended surgery as soon
as possible, and I decided on a mechanical valve at this point.
THE SURGERYHere is what it was like for me on the day of the surgery. I’ll
explain it so if this happens to you, you won’t be in so much
shock when it happens. This procedure is the same as the
open-heart surgery for blocked heart (coronary) arteries.
That morning you arrive early at the hospital and become a
patient. I arrived at 5 a.m., two hours before the surgery. The
night before, I was home with my family, having a nice dinner
and doing fi ne.
You wait to go to registration and sign paperwork that you
almost need a lawyer to tell you what it means. Next, you wait
to go to a preoperation area. This is where you give up your
clothes for now to wear one of those hospital gowns. They
come in to shave your chest.
That’s when it hits you—panic, fear, all your thoughts ask-
ing, “What am I doing here?” Remember that fi rst time you
entered that fi re building? It’s almost that same type of feeling,
except a skilled surgeon is taking care of you. He will be the
chief or incident commander for the time being.
Next, a member of the clergy came in to offer prayer with
my family at my bedside with me. That will bring tears to your
eyes no matter how tough you are. Then the worst part of all,
saying goodbye to your family. Many emotions will take place.
At this point you want to go home, but ....
When you get up to the preoperating room, the anesthesiol-
ogist will visit you, providing you with a dose of Versed. Great
stuff—it puts you to sleep, and that’s all, folks.
Your family will be taken to a waiting room and will be
kept abreast of your location and the progress of the surgery.
There is prep work to get you ready for surgery—e.g., estab-
lishing central intravenous lines and additional shaving of oth-
er body parts. The big one is reducing your body temperature
to slow the heart so you can be placed on a heart-and-lung
machine, which allows the surgeon to operate on your heart.
They cut open your chest and all those parts underneath the
skin. You now become a member of the “zipper club.”
The surgery to remove three inches of aorta and replace
it with a new mesh material lasted three to fi ve hours. Also,
they replaced the aortic valve with a mechanical valve. My
family was allowed to visit me in recovery about two hours
after surgery. The hospital staff told my family not to expect
me to look like I did before surgery but to expect me to look
like I was hit by a bus. Well, according to my family, I looked
the same as before except that my wrists were tied down and
I had tubes coming out of my neck, mouth, and stomach and
sutures running across my chest. I believe there were 24 in all
in a scar about 10 inches long.
THE RECOVERYI remained unconscious in the intensive care unit (ICU) un-
til I awoke about nine hours later, after the medication wore
off.
You know that joke “Watch what you say around an uncon-
scious person”? I remember hearing the hospital staff ask my
wife if I was a smoker. My pulse oximetry had a reading of
about 85; close to 100 is desired. This question alarmed my
wife, since I never have been a smoker. The doctors believed
that this could be a result of more than 30 years in the fi re
service. When I asked my wife when this conversation oc-
curred, she told me it was about six hours before I woke up.
Still intubated, I woke up wanting the tube out of my mouth.
That’s why they tied my wrists to the bed, so the nurse put me
back to sleep until they could pull the tube out.
When I woke up again, I thought it was noon, and I asked
to watch the World Series baseball game on the TV in my
room. It was actually 13 hours later.
After surgery, expect some pain and discomfort. Just ask for
pain medicine. But now, all those things you could do the day
before, you can’t. Try to sit up when they ask you to. You will
need help. They want to sit you up in a chair. That is a very
slow process and will tire you out. They will give you a pillow.
Mine was red and heart-shaped. This will become your best
friend. It will be very painful whenever you cough, sneeze,
laugh, or do anything involving movement or refl exes. You
will want this pillow to make it easier.
You will be required to march in place next to your bed
to help the two long, large-diameter tubes coming from your
abdomen drain any fl uid or blood from around your heart.
Every hour, you will have to inhale using a spirameter to
help reinfl ate your lungs after the surgery and get you out
of the ICU and into a room for privacy. This requires you to
inhale, not exhale. So be patient, and keep inhaling. This also
will tire you out.
Before you leave the ICU, those chest tubes have to be
● A SECOND CHANCE
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● A SECOND CHANCE
removed. Let me tell you, it will not be
pleasant! Ask that they remove them
quickly, and hope a nurse does it rather
than a doctor. Nurses have more practice
and know how to remove them so as to
cause less discomfort. As a rule, doctors
don’t do this as much, if at all, so let the
nurses do it.
In addition, two wires will be stick-
ing out of your stomach. Do not remove
them; these wires are important! They
are making contact with your heart and
will be used only in an emergency if you
need to have your heart paced.
As with any hospital stay, you will
be very tired. Remember, you have had
no sleep before going through this
procedure. Hospital rules require taking
vitals and administering medications
regularly. They check your status, and,
oh yeah, I got weighed in every day at
4 a.m. Don’t expect to sleep very much,
if at all.
Here is another point: Should you
sleep on your stomach, back, or side?
Expect to sleep on your back for about
seven days. Most of these beds seem to
harden day after day.
When you are moved from ICU to a
room, get a private room if possible. You
will want to sleep if you can for a faster
recovery. With a private room, you won’t
have to listen to a roommate’s relatives
and friends visiting while you are trying
to sleep. I stayed in the ICU for two
days; some patients may stay longer.
You will be required to walk several
times a day up and down the hallway. In
most cases, once you are able to climb
the stairs, you will be allowed to go
home. Usually, you can go home in fi ve
days from the date of the surgery. My
stay was longer (nine days) because they
were regulating the Coumadin dosage.
HOME AT LASTOnce you go home, it is easier to
rest and do things from a recliner. Any
movement you make and the occasional
sneeze or cough, however, will make
your chest hurt. That is where that pil-
low will come in handy. You also still
have to use that spirameter; I used it for
about three weeks. Wash your hands
often to avoid getting sick and keep visi-
tors at a distance from you.
Now to get yourself in better shape,
you can go outside, walk up and down
the street, then around the block, and
eventually several blocks away from
home.
Probably the best part is that you need
to rest after every event. Taking a shower
can be very diffi cult in the beginning, so
you must rest afterward. You go out to
take a short walk, you come home and
rest. You eat a meal and take a rest. Dur-
ing the recovery, you will feel strong and
healthy one day and like an old man the
next. Rest to get better and stronger.
GET THAT HEART SCAN NOW!After my surgery, the doctor told
my wife, and told me the next day,
that I was lucky I did not die before
this surgery. When they opened me
up, they saw that my aorta was green,
which means it was “stretched beyond
stretched,” and it was leaking. I was liv-
ing on borrowed time. Had I not been
the fi rst in my department to go for the
heart scan instead of the last, I might
not have survived to even get a scan. I
would have died before my turn.
A week or two after your surgery, you
will start on cardiac rehabilitation three
times a week. There you walk on the
treadmill, ride a stationary bike, ride an
aerodyne bike, use a rowing machine,
and lift some weights. I also worked out
fi ve times a week, wanting to get back
into shape to continue to fi ght fi res. My
diet had not really changed except for
watching my salt intake. Because of the
mechanical valve, I am on Coumadin,
which is a pain, because you are limited
on eating green vegetables, which would
lower the Coumadin level. However, as
long as you eat the same types of food
regularly, your Coumadin level should
stay within its range. Coumadin will be
replaced by another drug in about three
to four years.
ONE YEAR LATERWell, it is more than a year since I had
this experience. I have since retired from
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● A SECOND CHANCE
my fi rst career and started a second career as a fi refi ghter
with a paid/on-call fi re department. I get to perform and enjoy
all the fi refi ghting duties that I have enjoyed throughout my
career. I have also joined another department as the director
of training and instruct at a regional fi re academy. I am busier
now than ever before, and I feel great. I have to keep up with
those new young recruits and fi refi ghters.
The lesson I want to share with you is that you should go for
a heart scan. It costs about $95 to $125—well worth the price of
your life. Many people die yearly from undetected aneurysms.
A heart scan will show any plaque buildup in your heart and
detect an aneurysm. A chest X-ray will also detect an aneurysm.
Go to the doctor and get checked out. Get rid of that belly,
and get back to enjoying life. Walk, bike, swim, dance, and
play some sports—heck, even golf. Just stay active. We only
go around once in life. It takes just once for that hidden
problem to become an issue, and life as we know it is over.
The doctor informed me if that aneurysm had ruptured, I
would have had only about four minutes at the most before I
would have died.
What about your family? Who will take care of them? Are
you ready to die? I was not. I got a second chance at life, so
I am going to make the best of it and stay active and visit the
doctor regularly so I can enjoy my retirement. Get your life in
order just in case. Sit down with your family and discuss the
rest of your life and what you want. Death is something we
don’t usually plan for.
Data reveal that over the past 30 years, 45 percent of
fi refi ghter line-of-duty deaths are the result of heart disease.
Studies indicate that the particular risk factors for fi refi ght-
ers—high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes—are
three times higher those for the regular population.
Since this episode took place, I have heard from fi refi ght-
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having read or heard about my problem, they decided to get
the heart scan. The scan revealed some type of unknown
heart problem.
At lunch with a fellow fi refi ghter, in discussing this whole
ordeal, he asked me, if I had it to do all over again, would I?
I answered YES! But only if the outcome would be the same.
But as we know from our chosen profession, there are no
guarantees in life, so go get the heart scan, and get peace of
mind for you and your family. ●
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SPEAKING OF SAFETY
BY JASON M . KRUSEN
Air Monitoring at Structure Fires
HYDROGEN CYANIDE (HCN) IS
an extremely dangerous and
common by-product of combus-
tion found in smoke, and it is quickly
receiving recognition for its dangerous
presence. HCN has long been known to
be present in smoke. However, under-
standing the synergistic effects of HCN
and carbon monoxide (CO) is somewhat
new. With the assistance of the Cyanide
Poisoning Treatment Coalition (CPTC),
members of the Columbia (SC) Fire
Department (CFD) have been making
an effort to change the way they handle
fi res and to educate the fi re service on
these dangerous gases.
In October 2007, the CFD tested a sin-
gle-gas meter from a local vendor. This test
was designed to look at a replacement of
a single-gas CO meter for the current ag-
ing inventory. The meter that was received
was a Rae Systems ToxiRae® II with HCN
sensor. The vendor asked that the CFD
review the body of the unit and its basic
operation with the intention of swapping
it out for a CO meter once it became avail-
able. This was an unplanned event that
made for a positive change in the way the
CFD would operate at fi re scenes.
Because HCN characteristics were not
completely unfamiliar to Haz-Mat 1 (HM-
1) personnel, the chief of training asked
that they be researched. There was a sig-
nifi cant difference in the amount of HCN
information found on the Internet when
compared to that of CO. Although the
presence of HCN in smoke was nothing
new, it was unclear exactly how danger-
ous it truly was. The CFD was sporadi-
cally using CO meters during overhaul
for well over a decade, and we were
fairly familiar with the characteristics
associated with CO exposure. With only
a few articles and documented incidents
readily available concerning HCN, we
began to look into how the CFD could
learn more about this unfamiliar and
dangerous by-product of combustion.
GETTING STARTEDAfter learning about HCN and the risks
associated with exposure, we quickly
decided that the CFD needed awareness
training for HCN exposure. Two key
documents were found to get started:
Report of the Investigation Committee into
the Cyanide Poisonings of Providence
Firefi ghters, a 2006 report on the cyanide
exposure of Providence, Rhode Island,
fi refi ghters, and “SMOKE perceptions,
myths, and misunderstandings,” a CPTC-
sponsored educational supplement.
After learning what little could be
found on the subject, we compiled and
presented a concise document to the
CFD command staff based on the fi nd-
ings of the two documents. The docu-
ment not only explained the problem
but also presented an inexpensive
solution. The fi rst section explained the
health effects and likelihood of HCN
exposure. The key points include the
following:
• The immediately dangerous to life
and health (IDLH) quantity for CO is
1,200 parts per million (ppm), while
the IDLH of HCN is 50 ppm—24
times that of CO.
• Low CO levels present a false sense
of security as to the presence of
HCN.
• HCN has a short half-life, making it
diffi cult to fully determine the level
of exposure.
• HCN symptoms in lower level ex-
posures are similar to heat-related
illness and CO poisoning.
• HCN symptoms in severe or acute
cases mirror those of a heart attack.
• Many health care facilities are not
capable of testing or treating HCN
poisoning.
• Suppression personnel are not prop-
erly trained on how to identify the
symptoms of HCN.
• Statistical data are not available to
help educate and protect fi refi ghting
personnel.
The second section was a list of short-
and long-term goals the CFD needed
to achieve. Because limited evidence or
support was available as to exactly when
and how much HCN was present at fi res,
accurate data would be necessary to
get the command staff’s support. With
one meter already in use, we contacted
two additional vendors and asked if the
CFD could demo a meter from different
manufacturers. Industrial Scientifi c’s Gas-
Badge® Pro and MSA’s Altair® Pro were
quickly obtained. In addition to collect-
ing data, the time period would be used
to fi eld test the meter that would eventu-
ally be purchased.
HCNHCN is 24 times more dangerous than
CO. The National Institute for Occupa-
tional Safety and Health (NIOSH) recom-
mended exposure limit (REL) for HCN is
4.7 ppm. This is considerably lower than
the REL for CO, which is 35 ppm, but
it is still important. If exposed to levels
exceeding 270 ppm, death can occur in
as little as six to eight minutes, or in 30
minutes at 135 ppm, according to the
Occupational Safety and Health Admin-
istration (OSHA). An acute exposure to
cyanide can result in symptoms such as
weakness, headache, confusion, fatigue,
anxiety, dyspnea, and occasional nausea
and vomiting. Respiratory rate and depth
HCN has long been known to be present in
smoke. However, understanding the synergistic
effects of HCN and CO is somewhat new.
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SPEAKING OF SAFETY
usually increase on fi rst exposure and
will slow at later stages to become gasp-
ing.
DATA COLLECTION BEGINSWith the plan developed, informa-
tion was presented to HM-1 personnel.
If accurate metering was to be involved,
HM-1 personnel would also have to be
involved. It was crucial that a consistent
message be delivered to all shifts. A basic
form was created to collect the data at
fi res, which was then transferred to a
master spreadsheet. This data collection
took place over a nine-month period and
resulted in 36 recordable incidents. There
were many other incidents for which the
atmosphere could have been metered,
but HM-1 was either late arriving or
incomplete data were recorded.
We quickly learned after the fi rst few
fi res that it was not a matter of when
or where but of how much HCN could
be found at a fi re. There were few
incidents where no HCN was detected.
In May 2008, the chief of operations
issued a memo to the CFD explain-
ing the metering that HM-1 personnel
were conducting at fi res; this document
helped win the support of some of the
more apprehensive offi cers. The memo
explained that personnel would con-
tinue to monitor for CO at structure fi res
before removing self-contained breath-
ing apparatus (SCBA) until meters with
HCN sensors could be purchased. By the
end of the nine-month data-collection
period, enough information was col-
lected to show the need for a stronger
SCBA policy and more air monitoring at
structure fi res.
To assist with the fi ght, the CFD piloted
the To Hell and Back IV video on cya-
nide poisoning for the CPTC. The fi lm
was presented to the department, thus
allowing an additional point of view on
the subject from someone outside the
CFD. This fi lm later debuted at FDIC
2009 and has since gone on to educate
fi refi ghters across the country. During
this same training session, HM-1 person-
nel explained how the CFD needed to
handle future calls.
RESEARCH FINDINGSIt was diffi cult to determine a pattern
based on the data collected. There were
small fi res, such as a pot on the stove
that generated light smoke that con-
tained high HCN levels, and there were
room-and-content fi res that should have
produced higher HCN levels based on the
amount of smoke, but these registered
only in the single digits. It was diffi cult
to explain, but it made the personnel
look at what was heated or burned. It is
impossible to predict the composition of
the smoke and its harmful contaminants
based on its color and characteristics.
Merely heating a pot handle during a
common “pot on the stove” call produces
deadly levels of HCN and CO.
HM-1 responded throughout the entire
city and county to collect data. Once on
scene, HM-1 personnel worked in pairs to
effectively meter the structure, strategical-
ly moving through it and comparing and
documenting the readings from the three
meters to check for consistency. Read-
ings would be taken at similar locations
inside the structures such as at the front
door, the fi re room, and the room farthest
from the fi re. Personnel even monitored
the atmosphere outside the structure
where crews were staging and at the
pump panel and command post. Meter-
ing would take place at various times for
comparison purposes such as immedi-
ately following the knockdown of the fi re
and during and following ventilation.
A recent kitchen fi re in a garden apart-
ment showed the CFD the importance
of metering the atmosphere (photo 1).
The fi re was called in at 1749 hours and
was knocked down quickly after causing
damage to the end unit (Bravo side) of a
two-story, 12-unit building. Approximately
one hour and 25 minutes after the fi re was
under control, crews were asked to check
on the units farthest away (Delta side)
from the fi re to ensure it was safe for oc-
cupants to enter the structure. The ladder
company that entered those units reported
a light haze of trapped smoke in the units
and that a quick ventilation was needed.
HM-1 personnel entered the structure
and found an alarming reading of 79 ppm
of HCN and 49 ppm of CO. These numbers
were nothing new because we had been
metering for a few months up to this point.
However, the amount of elapsed time with
such elevated numbers was new. We had
not really seen anything of that magnitude
so long after the fi re was under control.
METERSIn October 2008, the command staff
was presented with a list of recommenda-
tions based on the information learned
during the nine-month data collection
period. The numbers astonished the com-
mand staff, who quickly agreed on the
need for increased protection for person-
nel. By the end of 2008, the purchase of
10 Toxi Rae II® single-gas meters and the
writing of a standard operating guideline
(SOG) for atmospheric monitoring at
structure fi res were both approved.
By spring 2009, the meters were
(1) Apartment units pictured in the foreground posted high-level readings yet were
farthest from the fi re and had only moderate smoke trapped. (Photo by author.)
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placed in service on four rescue trucks,
four hazmat support engines, and HM-
1, and one was given to the chief of
training. Metering is now taking place
at every fi re, from a pot on the stove to
two-alarm multifamily dwelling fi res.
The SOG covers issues such as when to
monitor, who is responsible for moni-
toring, when to calibrate, what to do
if someone is expected of having HCN
exposure, and how to provide care.
THE ROAD AHEADSince there is so much more to learn
about HCN, the CFD is continuing to
look for new ways to protect fi refi ght-
ers. The fi rst and easiest way is to ensure
SCBA are being worn properly and at
every fi re. CFD chief offi cers are enforc-
ing our SOG by ensuring air monitoring
is taking place prior to SCBA removal.
SCBA use on all calls involving smoke is
being monitored; fi refi ghter self-rescue
and air management training are being
taught departmentwide. The CFD is also
teaming up with the University of South
Carolina—School of Public Health to
look for other concerns and ways HCN
can affect fi refi ghters. Ideas for grant
funding are being explored to conduct
further atmospheric monitoring and
fi refi ghter exposure testing.
The path CFD took was a learning expe-
rience and resulted in great changes, and
the overall reception by personnel is posi-
tive. These continuing changes came about
from a progressive movement to better the
department, not as a result of a negative
incident or mandate. Because of this and
the persistent training and education, the
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• The importance of maintenance and training
• The vast variety of rescue incidents that you should be
prepared for, ranging from building collapse to scaffold
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● JASON M. KRUSEN is a 14-year
fi re service veteran and a captain
with Haz-Mat 1 in the Columbia
(SC) Fire Department. He is on the
board of directors for the Cyanide
Poisoning Treatment Coalition. He
is a planning manager for the State
Urban Search and Rescue Team, SC-
TF1, and the Midlands Region IMT
and a logistics manager for the Type
II Collapse Search & Rescue Regional
Response. He is also the project
manager and instructor for E-Med
Training Services, LLC. Krusen has
an associate degree in fi re service
administration.
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FIRE COMMENTARY
BY M I CHAE L D E L LAROCCO
IT IS OFTEN SAID THAT FIRE-
fi ghters risk their lives every day.
In fact, it is said so often that the
words have lost the proper import and
impact. Our personnel are sworn to
protect lives and property and are taught
that life safety is the fi rst and foremost
of our fi refi ghting priorities. Do we re-
ally contemplate that risk and, if so, why
do we continue to ignore the obvious?
Firefi ghters risk their own lives every
day mainly because of their own refusal
to become physically fi t.
The situation exists throughout the
United States in career and volunteer
fi re departments. Many of the senior
members wear their years of experi-
ence around their waist, and many of
our younger members are fat and out
of shape. Don’t worry about offending
these “fi refi ghters”; they know they’re
overweight, but they don’t seem to care.
For the most part, the fi re service lead-
ership in this country evidently doesn’t
care, either. The quotation marks above
are used because it is questionable
whether some of these men and women
could complete even the most basic of
physical fi refi ghting activities during
routine circumstances. Under stress
and the pressure to function at a major
incident, one can only speculate on
their ability to perform. Year after year,
statistics tell us that poor cardiac health
is killing the nation’s fi refi ghters, but
nobody, apparently, is paying attention.
Many articles have been written
about physical training for the fi re
service, and there are a number of fi re-
fi ghters who do work to maintain their
physical readiness and overall health.
This article is not directed at them,
except for the fact that they may have
to do extra work to make up for others
who cannot do their job and who are a
true liability for their brother and sister
fi refi ghters, not to mention the citi-
zens they are sworn to protect. Those
citizens believe that the fi refi ghter who
arrives on an emergency scene will be
properly trained and equipped, but
also that he or she will be physically ca-
pable of performing the duties expected
of a fi refi ghter. Who would you want to
come to your assistance—a well-trained,
strong, healthy fi refi ghter or a weak,
obese blob who has only done enough
to barely meet minimum standards (if
any standards even exist). We need to
raise the bar.
In the United States, 118 fi refi ghters
died while on duty in 2008. Heart attacks
were cited as the most frequent cause
that year, attributed to 45 fi refi ghter
deaths. In 2009, heart attacks were re-
sponsible for 43 (47.7 percent) of the to-
tal 90 on-duty fi refi ghter fatalities. Sadly,
so far in 2010, 40 deaths are listed by the
United States Fire Administration as be-
ing caused by heart attacks or unknown
factors and make up well over half of the
number of on-duty fi refi ghter fatalities
(66 total at this writing).1
PHYSICAL ABILITY To some degree, these could be pre-
ventable incidents. No one, of course,
can absolutely predict every cardiac
event, but can’t we at least reduce the
odds against us? The International As-
sociation of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the
International Association of Fire Chiefs
(IAFC) saw the need for an objective
standard of physical capability when the
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
was developed and recognized by labor
and management as a legitimate and val-
id assessment of a fi refi ghter’s readiness
for duty. It is a requirement that recruits
pass the CPAT in many departments, but
how many require the CPAT annually?
Some departments, such as Utica, New
York, offer a stipend for fi refi ghters who
complete the CPAT each year. Those
who choose not to participate in this
program are not penalized, but they do
not receive the extra pay either. Peer
pressure and strong encouragement
from upper fi re department management
have resulted in more than 50 percent of
the department’s completing the annual
physical test within the minimum stan-
dard time allowed. In addition, at least
one hour of physical fi tness training
is required for all personnel each day
while on duty. In 2009, all Utica fi refi ght-
ers who participated successfully passed
the CPAT evaluation.
SAFE DRIVINGInterestingly, some steps have been
taken to try to reduce the other most
common cause of fi refi ghter fatalities,
vehicle accidents. National standards now
require seat belt use and so-called “black
boxes” that record apparatus driving data.
Awareness level and emergency vehicle
operations classes are intended to save
fi refi ghter lives, though our actual record
of success through these measures is
still not proven. However, this problem
is attracting attention. In time, offi cial
safety mandates and better training may
effectively reduce the number of fi refi ght-
er deaths caused by vehicle accidents.
Reducing the number of heart attacks
among fi refi ghters may prove to be more
diffi cult.
CARDIAC HEALTH RESEARCHHow do we ensure better cardiac
health? One important way is through
research. Dr. Denise Smith of Skidmore
College and the University of Illinois
and colleagues have completed several
studies, and more work is underway
with specifi c focus on fi refi ghter cardiac
issues.2,3
It will take years of extensive re-
search to comprehend the physiologi-
cal responses to fi refi ghting activities.
Although the studies done so far are
signifi cant, they may only indicate the
tip of the iceberg in understanding and
preventing fi refi ghter cardiac deaths.
Truly, the cardiovascular response to
fi refi ghting activities is intricate and
Don’t Risk Your Life Every Day
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The engine company’s basic job is almost the same no matter
which type of department you belong to—a large urban fi re
department with dozens of engine companies, a medium-sized
department with several engines, or a small volunteer company
with only one or two aging engines.
Author John Salka, who has years of service in several career
and volunteer departments, looks at the similarities and
differences in the engine company operations practiced by
fi re departments throughout the United States and discusses
in detail the equipment, staffi ng, and operations of engine
company fi refi ghters at structural fi res and emergencies in
urban, suburban, and rural settings.
In this book, Salka teaches readers:
• The abilities and limitations of engine companies, depending
on equipment, staffi ng, and water supply
• To execute the tactical missions of engine companies
• The importance of mastering engine company functions
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complex, demanding scientifi c study that
is obviously beyond the expertise of the
most talented fi refi ghter or chief. We are
fortunate that Smith and her colleagues
have become involved and are dedicated
to this important work, and we owe
them a huge debt of thanks.
NUTRITION AND HEALTHThe IAFF has recognized that diet
is related to improved cardiac health.
Traditional fi rehouse meals are fa-
mous, but they, unfortunately, are also
famously high in saturated fat and
calories. The IAFF provides its members
with guidelines for better health and
nutrition in the “Fit to Survive” section
of the association’s Web site as part
of its Wellness-Fitness Initiative.4 The
site also addresses smoking cessation
and reducing high blood pressure. It is
indeed auspicious that an organization
such as the IAFF has considered health,
fi tness, and nutrition as essential com-
ponents of a fi refi ghter’s fi tness for duty
and has provided suitable assistance to
its members. The next appropriate step
should be to expect that all career and
volunteer fi refi ghters and fi re offi cers
will recognize the wisdom of this good
judgment and use it for their depart-
ments, but hope is not a strategy.
•••
Let’s face it. Because of the nature
of our duties, fi refi ghters should be in
better physical condition than the aver-
age citizen. We owe it to ourselves and
to those we serve. We must take this
problem seriously; recognize that it will
not just go away if we pay no atten-
tion to it; and, for the future of the fi re
service, take positive steps to diminish
fi refi ghter deaths from heart attacks. By
insisting on a minimum level of physical
capability to perform fi refi ghting activi-
ties and by looking to science to better
comprehend the cardiovascular stresses
that occur during fi refi ghting, we may be
able to prevent and reduce the number
of cardiac deaths in the fi re service. We
can do better. Please, don’t risk your life
and the lives of your fellow fi refi ght-
ers because you’ve ignored your own
cardiac health. ●
ENDNOTES1. United States Fire Administration, “2010 Firefi ghter Fatality Notices,” www.usfa.dhs.gov/fi reservice/fatalities/.
2. Skidmore College, Health and Exercise Sci-ence Department, “What’s Happening in Health and Exercise Sciences,” http://cms.skidmore.edu/exercisescience/whats-happening.cfm.
3. University of Illinois, Fire Service Institute. “Fire-fi ghter Fatalities and Injuries: The Role of Heat Stress and PPE,” www.fsi.illinois.edu/documents/research/FFLSRC_FinalReport.pdf.
4. International Association of Fire Fighters, “Fit to Survive: The fi re fi ghter’s guide to health and nutrition,” www.iaff.org/hs/FTS/ftsdefault.asp.
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● MICHAEL DELLAROCCO is the
assistant chief in Schenectady, New
York; an arson investigator; and a fi re
instructor and was New York state
champion in the Firefi ghter Combat
Challenge, Chief’s Division.
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TECHNOLOGY TODAY
BY E L I VOSS
The Bigwig Tool
PERSONNEL AND INCIDENT
commanders alike must con-
sider their own safety and the
safety of their crews because hurried,
unsafe search and rescue operations
may have serious consequences for
rescuers as well as victims. Personnel
must be properly trained and equipped
with the necessary tools to accomplish
a search in the least possible time. Some
of these tools may include rope, charged
hoselines, forcible entry tools, and the
fi re service’s fi rst and only marking door
wedge—the Bigwig Tool. The Bigwig
Tool is a new product that solves the
marking and wedging problems fi re-
fi ghters face when they are tasked with
searching.
Marking doors while searching is
extremely important because it helps
maximize a search crew’s efforts. When
search crews can recognize rooms that
have already been searched by simply
looking at markings on a door, they will
minimize duplication of efforts by not
accidentally searching a room more than
once; this creates a more organized and
faster search crew. So, when the search
crew encounters an unmarked door,
they will search that room. This prevents
search crews from missing rooms, which
in turn will allow rescuers to fi nd more
victims and, potentially, save more lives.
The Bigwig Tool incorporates an
adjustable, reusable fl uorescent mark-
ing device for just this purpose. After a
search crew searches and then exits a
room, they simply mark the room’s door
using the Bigwig Tool’s marking device.
As they search more rooms and mark
more doors, they adjust the marking de-
vice outward, similar to that of lead in a
pencil, and continue marking. Once the
marking device is consumed, insert an-
other marking device to keep marking.
The primary reason for controlling
doors while searching is fi refi ghter
safety, and wedging doors open is one
of the easiest ways a fi refi ghter can mini-
mize the potential of becoming trapped.
Whether it is a swinging or an overhead
door, fi re crews have been trapped or,
even worse, killed when the doors they
entered closed behind them. The Bigwig
Tool is also designed to hang over the
hinge of an open swinging door (photo
1) or in the track of residential overhead
doors (photo 2), thus preventing the
door from closing. By hanging it over
the hinge, you minimize the risk of hav-
ing a wedge getting knocked out of the
door.
The Bigwig tool also glows in the dark,
which enables fi refi ghters to visually
see a door through which they entered.
This will keep the search crew ori-
ented in case they become misdirected
while searching. It is also helpful when
encountering a downed fi refi ghter. If
you encounter a door being held open
by the Bigwig Tool while searching for
a downed fi refi ghter, there is a good
chance that the fi refi ghter is in that room;
he most likely placed the Bigwig Tool in
the door before he entered it.
The Bigwig Tool is lightweight and
durable. It fi ts easily in a gloved hand
and can be stored easily in a pocket or
by using quick-break ties on a fi re coat
buckle. It can also be deployed easily
for use in a variety of situations such as
when marking searched vehicles and
rooms in hazmat areas and during tech-
nical and vehicle rescues where marking
for shoring and cribbing is needed. It
is also useful when needing to wedge
doors open to allow EMS easy access
and cot removal at emergency scenes.
Some of the Bigwig Tool’s uses in-
clude the following:
• Marking doors for egress routes
and vehicle extrication cuts and to
identify hazmat scenes.
• Wedging swinging and residential
overhead doors.
• Lighting doors to more easily spot
an open door and to enhance crew
orientation.
• Locating downed fi refi ghters.
• Technical rescues.
• Creating easy access for EMS and
victim removals.
A fi refi ghter needs only one Bigwig
Tool to complete an entire search of
a building, big or small. It is the fi re
service’s fi rst and only combination door
marker and wedge. These two vital appli-
cations make the Bigwig Tool an essential
item in every fi refi ghter’s toolbox. ●
● ELI VOSS is an 11-year fi re service
veteran and an engineer with the
Davenport (IA) Fire Department,
assigned to Engine 3. He is also an
instructor with the Iowa Fire Service
Training Bureau and Eastern Iowa
Community College.
Photos by Jill Weitzel.
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OF THE FIRE SERVICE INDUSTRYAll-American Hose, LLC is the new name for an es-
tablished pillar of the fi re service industry. In June 2010 All-American Holdings, Inc. acquired Snap-tite Hose, Inc. The sale included all the assets, products, and technolo-gies of Snap-tite Hose. Manufacturing remains in Erie, Pa with the same employees, management, and quality cus-tomers have come to know. The new private ownership is very active in the business with an intense customer focus on delivering and servicing fi re hose.
All-American Hose markets products under three iconic brand names, Snap-tite Hose, PONN, and National Fire Hose… all very well established and known throughout the industry.
All-American Hose products are all proudly made and tested in U.S.A…in Erie, Pennsylvania.
All-American Hose is proud of it’s legacy of being the company which introduced and marketed Large Diameter Hose or LDH hose to North America. Until the mid-seven-ties, all fi re departments used supply hose no larger than three inches in diameter. The Snap-tite brand hose was introduced in four and fi ve inch diameters which enabled fi re departments to lay one supply line from the hydrant to get the same or more water supply than using several three inch or smaller lines. In addition to the increased speed of deployment, the fi re ground became safer by being able to reduce the number supply lines on the scene. In 1980 Snap-tite set up LDH hose manufactur-ing in Erie, PA to produce the larger diameter hose, and promoted Storz couplings to supply the market. After producing Nitrile Rubber lay-fl at hose for a number of years, in 1990 the company acquired PONN Fire hose and moved PONN’s woven hose manufacturing from New Jersey to Erie, PA. This gave the company a woven attack hose capability to complement the rubber covered LDH. In 1995 the company purchased National Fire Hose in California which was moved to Erie, PA in 2005. The National Fire Hose purchase completed the woven hose product lineup adding forestry, industrial, and other mod-els of lay-fl at hose, giving All-American Hose a complete product lineup for its dealers and customers.
All-American Hose is a company moving forward on many fronts, challenging the status quo, pushing fi re hose design and technology, while offering unmatched superior customer service. By being in tune with the industry and its customers, All-American Hose has dedi-cated itself to manufacturing and distributing a complete line of legendary fi re hose products while honoring the heritage and tradition of the fi re service with an unparal-leled commitment to safety, reliability and value.
www.ALL-AMERICANHOSE.com
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SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, AND
RELEVANCE IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY
These values defi ne our mission. They guide how we educate and support more than 65,000 distance learners studying in 50 states and more than 125 countries. They shape the growth of American Military University. They are a roadmap for how we prepare you for successful careers.
AMU is one of the few institutions that is both regionally and nationally accredited by federally recognized accredit-ing agencies. AMU is a member of the regionally accred-ited American Public University System and is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council.
Above all, we exist to serve our learning community. Our students quickly discover a tight-knit community of profes-sors, staff, and fellow students. We continuously strive to keep the learning environment creative, demanding and rel-evant to what’s happening in the world today. Our students benefi t from one-on-one discussions with their professors.
We commit ourselves to providing the best in career-relevant programs. We offer an impressive curriculum, with more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including homeland security, intelligence, education, and emergency management. The professors are truly “real-world” experts who incorporate knowledge they learn from the fi eld. Many are executives in govern-ment, business and non-profi t organizations, including the State Department, Department of Defense, Department of
Homeland Security, CIA, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the United Nations.
Our degrees are designed for students who want study and continue with building their career. The Fire Science program is the next step in advancing your career in fi re-fi ghting and emergency response operations.
AMU’s Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in Fire Science Management offers students an opportunity to study the principals, theory and best practices in fi re science, management, fi re safety, leadership and crisis management, among others. AMU adheres to the USFA Fire & Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Program model.
Our professors are industry insiders that combine relevant theory with real-world experience. Our faculty members are experienced leaders in fi refi ghting, fi re ser-vice management, urban search and rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, incident command, emergency management, weapons of mass destruction (WMD), and hazard mitigation.
American Military University offers 54 bachelor’s and master’s programs, including:
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LDH AND STORZ CONNECTIONS INTO
THE US FIRE MARKET
AWG Fittings, LLC is the original manufacture of LDH and “Forged” Storz connections into the US fi re market is also a leading manufacturer of professional fi refi ghting equipment. The family owned enterprise has more than 100 years of experience in engineering, designing and manufacturing of fi re fi ghting equipment. With a total of three locations, the US headquarters are located in South Walpole, Massachusetts.
Through a network of distributors and dealers, AWG provides premium products to end users worldwide. AWG Fittings, LLC offers a full line of water handling products such as:
• Apparatus intake valves –Gate style –Piston style –Ball style• LDH distribution wyes and Siamese’s• Hand line nozzles• leader line wyes• gate valves – 2.5” and 6”• foam eductors and foam nozzles.• Storz couplings and adapters – 1” through 12”• NST X NST adapters
Offering almost every type of connection for fi re fi ght-ing anywhere in the world, AWG is the world’s largest Manufacturer for Storz hose couplings. The in-house foundry for cast aluminum and brass products enables AWG to cater to specifi c needs and maintain tight quality control. Every valve is individually pressure tested prior to being shipped to customers. Firefi ghting is a dangerous job; AWG Fittings, LLC takes extra precautions to keep you safe.
An in-house engineering and production department focuses on research and development to continuously improve existing products, develop new technology and products, and create custom engineering for individual needs. Every AWG product is backed with the knowledge of industry experts and active fi refi ghters. With each AWG purchase you can be certain you are receiving the highest quality fi re fi ghting products in the entire industry.
The ability to adapt to differing standards throughout the world has earned AWG a unique reputation among fi re fi ghters worldwide as a leading name in the industry Their products are simple to use, sturdy and reliable. AWG products are designed to meet and exceed the strin-gent demands of the fi re fi ghting industry.
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Breathing Air System is one of the nation’s largest sup-pliers of high pressure breathing air equipment: cascade storage systems, compressors, monitors, fi lters, adapt-ers and assemblies, fi ll stations, gauges, regulators, and oxygen generators. Our motto is “We care about air”.
For years we have specialized in mobile air systems. If it’s a slide-in cascade system ready to be placed into your van or pickup, up to a mobile compressor system, we’ve built them. Check out the Responder Class of Air, Light, and Hazmat Response Trailers. The Responder will bring stored air, lighting, a mobile compressor, and a protected work area right to the emergency location. These can be custom-sized and equipped.
Many fi re departments are facing the end of the 15-year service life of their SCBA cylinders. Breathing Air Sys-tems will supply you with budget-friendly SCI replacement cylinders, at 2215, 3000, or 4500 psi. We also have the new 30-year replacement cylinders.
When safety and rescue depend on rugged, heavy duty forcible entry tools, Breathing Air Systems brings you the proven Paratech line. A full line of hooligan tools, the compact and versatile pry-axe and buster tool, and pow-erful Percussive Rescue Tools – depend on these when the work is critical.
NFPA 1989 mandates that a purity analysis be done on breathing air at least quarterly, six times for some de-partments. Breathing Air Systems can take the hassle out of compliance. And it won’t bust your budget.
Quarterly, or as often as you require, you will receive a test kit via UPS. All required adapters are enclosed. Col-lect your sample in the sterile container, then ship it back in the package provided. You’ll get your results in about a week.
Today’s emergency departments have to deal with the possibility that catastrophe can cut a community off from readily available medical treatment. With this in mind, Breathing Air Systems brings you the MOGS – the Medi-cal Oxygen Generating System. This unit will produce medical oxygen at your location, enough to fi ll six “D” cylinders per hour.
For 40 years, Breathing Air Systems has been a leader in service to EMS units, fi re departments, and the scuba industry. Our national headquarters is located in Reyn-oldsburg, Ohio; we have branch offi ces in Florida, Ten-nessee, Michigan, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. For a free catalog, call 800-937-2479, or check out our website at www.breathingair.com. Join the thousands of depart-ments moving air through Breathing Air Systems!
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FOR REAL TRAININGBullEx, the leader in SMART training technologies,
offers hands-on, innovative training simulators for your public education and fi refi ghter training programs. These systems are currently being used by thousands of fi re departments, corporations and government agencies around the world; providing the safest, most realistic training possible.
Smoke GeneratorsBullEx Smoke Generators continuously produce the best
smoke possible for fi re and emergency services training. Built on steel chassis with all metal structural components, these smoke generators are built to handle the tough-est training demands. Whether you are doing search and rescue, ventilation or initial fi re attack drills, BullEx Smoke Generators don’t stop until your training is done.
SmartDummy Rescue ManikinsThe BullEx SmartDummy rescue manikins are built with
a heavy-duty canvas material that is tough enough for fi re training, but fl exible enough to simulate victims. Featuring an integrated microphone and continuous or sound- activat-ed message playback, our manikins are capable of creating realistic victim response to life threatening emergencies.
BullEx Smoke Generators used in conjunction with the SmartDummy will intensify your search and rescue drills without ever striking a single match. Flood your large area search training environment with dense training smoke in moments and challenge your primary search team to locate and extract the SmartDummy in zero vis-ibility conditions.
Advanced Fire TrainingBullEx Advanced Fire Training Props allow you to
custom design your technical fi refi ghting drills around a leaking pressure vessel, a downed helicopter or a work-ing vehicle fi re. Our large-scale props feature a stainless steel Pilot and Burner Control Module which houses the control valves used to operate multiple burn zones. Mul-tiple fi re props can be used with the burner tray and pilot module allowing you to cost-effectively add additional props to your training arsenal.
HazMat Training The interactive BullEx GasTrainer offers simulated
HAZMAT detection training scenarios and challenges the trainees to meter and respond in a diagnostic learning environment. Your trainees will learn how to interpret numerical readings for potentially lethal gases, alerting both the instructor and student when critical alarm levels are reached. Interactive hand-held training devices can be customized to feature a variety of gas leak scenarios.
Fire Safety Trailers Teach valuable fi re prevention lessons in an interactive
environment and show trainees what it feels like to face a fi re, training them to take proper action. BullEx Fire Safety Trailers target all age groups — with heat, smoke and digital fl ames for hands-on adult training and hazard recognition props for children.
Live Fire Extinguisher TrainingI.T.S. Xtreme Live-Fire Extinguisher Training
The I.T.S. Xtreme can be set up in a matter of minutes, features compressed air and water training extinguishers and is safe for the environment. The I.T.S. Xtreme’s fl ame response system determines where the trainee is aiming and sweeping a training extinguisher and automatically varies the fl ames in response. Optional stainless steel props including a Trash Can, Stove Top, Paint Locker or Electric Motor, create realistic fl ame patterns to further challenge trainees.
Intelligent Training SystemThe Intelligent Training System allows you to provide
training with varying diffi culty levels and class of fi re se-lections. The training extinguishers utilize compressed air and water, eliminating the need for time consuming cleanup or the expense of recharging dry chemical or CO
2 extinguishers. An E-stop switch on the handheld
controller shuts down the fl ames instantly if the system is bumped or knocked, making BullEx live-fi re training systems the safest live-fi re simulators in the world.
Magnum Fire Training SystemChallenge your fi refi ghters or brigade members to fi ght
the Magnum Fire Training System with extinguishers or hose lines for full scale hands-on training. With an output of 2.8 million BTU your trainees feel the heat and learn how to respond. Smart Controls shut-down the propane and auto-ignition only if the fi re is knocked out com-pletely.
Digital-Fire Extinguisher TrainingBullsEye Laser-Driven System
BullsEye uses advanced laser technology to simulate the discharge of a dry-chemical or CO
2 extinguisher for
a completely clean, safe and effective training experi-ence. BullsEye senses where the user aims and sweeps a laser training extinguisher and automatically varies the LED driven digital fl ames in response. Training can now take place completely indoors — wherever the trainee’s hazard actually exists.
For more information and to view demo videos of the full line of BullEx training simulators, visit us at www.Bul-lExSafety.com.
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C.E. Niehoff & Co. is an employee owned American company that has become a leader in the design and manufacture of heavy duty brushless alternators. Our brushless alterna-tors are designed with the most demanding applications in mind, to minimize your downtime and maxi-mize your operating effi ciencies. Models are customized for niche markets with a wide range of output capabilities and a variety of market specifi c features.
CEN alternators are designed to withstand chaff, dust and corrosive agents of agriculture, construction, marine and mining environments. The brushless design eliminates internal arcing making it ideal for operation in volatile environments.
The high effi ciency of CEN’s unique design requires less engine horsepower and fuel to produce the high output required in the emer-gency vehicle, railroad, bus, and military markets. Our capabilities have garnered a reputation as an engineering innovator, anticipator of future requirements, and designer for tomorrow’s demands.
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Designing forTomorrows Demands
C.E. Niehoff & Co.is an employee owned American company that has become a leader in the design and manufacture
of heavy duty brushless alternators. Our brushless alternators are designed with the most demanding
applications in mind, to minimize your downtime and maximize your operating efficiencies. Models are
customized for niche markets with a wide range of output capabilities and a variety of market specific
features. CEN alternators are designed to withstand chaff, dust and corrosive agents of agriculture,
construction, marine and mining environments. The brushless design eliminates internal arcing making
it ideal for operation in volatile environments. The high efficiency of CEN’s unique design requires less
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bus, and military markets. Our capabilities have garnered a reputation as an engineering innovator,
anticipator of future requirements, and designer for tomorrow’s demands.
C.E. Niehoff & Co.2021 Lee Street. Evanston, IL 60202 USA
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Dräger is an international leader in the fi elds of medi-cal and safety technology. The family-owned company was founded in Lübeck, Germany, in 1889. Over the past fi ve generations, Dräger has evolved into a publicly traded, worldwide group. The company’s long-term suc-cess is based on the four key strengths of its value-driven culture: customer intimacy, professional employees, continuous innovation and a commitment to outstanding quality.
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Dräger has nearly 10,000 employees worldwide and is present in over 190 countries around the globe. The Group maintains sales and service organizations in over 40 countries. Its development and production facilities are based in Germany, United States of America, Great Britain, Sweden, South Africa, Brazil, the Czech Republic and China. Our North American headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA and employs more than two hundred people.
The original offi ces were founded in Pittsburgh in 1907 by Drägerwerk AG to sell and service breathing apparatus used by U.S. mine rescue teams and fi re
Dräger offers a wide range of innovative personal protective equipment that fi refi ghters have come to rely on. That is because Dräger is constantly developing new producsts and providing the latest safety solutions to fi rst responders. Dräger is committed to the fi re service market and invests heavily in a growing product portfolio that includes:
-Self Contained Breathing Apparatus-Thermal Imaging Cameras-Portable Gas Monitors-Colormetric Tubes-Firefi ghter Location Devices-Chemical Protective Suits-Closed Circuit Breathing Apparatus-Airline Equipment-Air Purifying Respirators-Training Systems both Live Fire and Propane-Mobile Training SystemsIn addition to product innovation, no other company
offers the level of training to fi re fi ghters than Dräger does. With a complete line of safe, realistic, reliable and approve live fi re fi ghting simulators and fi re training sys-tems for all types of fi re fi ghting conditions, Dräger offers portable fi re training units that range from fi re extin-guisher training to large full intensity interior and exterior simulators and fl ashover systems. A full selection of fi xed and mobile training galleries are available (interior and exterior), complementing the training objectives of munic-ipal, industrial, marine, airport and military fi re services.
No one manufacturer of breathing apparatus takes the level of training as seriously as Dräger does.
To add to the product portfolio in NAFTA, Dräger launched the CPS 5900 level A chemical protective suits. Lightweight, soft material and a large visor gives the user the comfort to be able to do their tasks easier and safer. The CPS 5900 is NFPA 1994 approved and also gives the user peace of mind to know that it will be safe in most industrial chemicals and warfare agents.
Dräger’s PSS 7000 SCBA was designed from the ground up and has several unique features that put a whole new meaning to fi t, form and function to an SCBA. With completely redesigned backplate, mask with clear voice amplifi cation and quick change system for breath-ing air cylinders are just a few reasons why this makes the SCBA the best in the market.
When it comes to gas detection, Dräger offers a wide variety of portable gas instruments to fi t any fi re depart-ments need. Since Dräger manufacturers its own gas sensors, they can offer 5 year warranties on O
2, CO and
H2S sensors. Another benefi t to making your own sensors
is the ability to offer a wide variety of toxic gas sensors and when it comes to maintaining these instruments, Dräger’s portable gas meters don’t have to be calibrated for 6 months. The ability to sway a rechargeable battery with an alkaline battery pack in the Dräger portable gas detectors, ensures that it is always ready to go.
Dräger offers three different thermal imaging cameras (UCF 1600 Basic, UCF 1600 and UCF 3200) that gives the fi re department the choice of a camera that will best fi t their needs. All UCF cameras are easy to handle, durable and lightweight. The UCF 1600 and UCF 3200 have fea-tures that enhance the use of a thermal imaging camera. The use of color palettes enhance the different applica-tions cameras go into and ThermalScan™ gives fi refi ght-ers the ability to pinpoint hotspots after the fi re.
Dräger continues to be the provider of choice for peo-ple who depend on our technology. They are a thought leader and continue to offer a series of free educational webinars on the dangers of Hyrodgen Cyanide and Carbon Monoxide to help fi re fi ghters gain awareness of these two toxic gases.
Dräger. Technology for life®
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ELKHART BRASS.
OVER A CENTURY OF INNOVATION.
Elkhart Brass is the industry’s most experienced manufacturer of innovative fi refi ghting and fi re protection equipment. Elkhart products can be found in fi re depart-ments around the world, building systems and off-shore drilling sites, as well as in military, marine, and industrial fi refi ghting applications.
Well known for its commitment to quality, value and customer service, Elkhart celebrated its 100th anniver-sary in 2002. Since its founding, the company has been owned and operated by the same family and is in the fourth generation of management.
Elkhart Brass still operates at its original site in Elkhart, Indiana. In addition to manufacturing and management, the site also houses product research and development, engineering, and product testing. Elkhart manufactures 2,000 products used in virtually every as-pect of fi re fi ghting.
Elkhart Brass History:1902 Company founded by Albert E. Hansen
1920s Offered fi rst ball-type shut-off nozzle
1930s Mystery®America’s fi rst peripheral jet fog nozzle
Developed a line of truck-mount deck guns
1940s Began making portable monitors
Added the integral ball shut-off to the Mystery®Nozzle in the Select-O-Stream® line.
1950s Developed Select-O-Flow® nozzles, the indus-try’s fi rst constant fl ow, selectable gallonage nozzle.
1970s Introduced Select-O-Matic®automatic nozzles, the fi rst nozzles to operate on the availability of water rather thanpressure (still the company’s best selling product).
1980s Introduced Chief®Nozzles – a lightweight, sim-plifi ed version of the Select-O-Flow®line.
Created a complete line of fi reground applianc-es, used with LDH.
Developed Stinger®monitors – the fi rst product with quick disconnect to move from truck mount to ground mount (prior to Stinger, two separate pieces of equipment were needed).
1990s Developed a new generation of easier-to-operate Select-O-Matic®nozzles with more gallonage choices.
Introduced X-Stream® SM-2000 Select-O-Matic® nozzle with gallonages from 500-2000 GPM.
2000s Changed the face of fi refi ghting again with W.E.T. (Wireless Electronic Technology) that al-lows the remote controlled operation of monitors from up to ¼ mile away.
Introduced Extender® which automatically raises Elkhart Brass compact monitors 18” above ap-paratus deck.
Introduced the Vulcan®monitor, the industry’s most Compact, lightest master stream device with fl ows up to 1250 GPM
Developed low pressure handline nozzles, in-cluding break-apart options, all offering out-standing stream performance at 75 psi (and in some cases, 50 psi) in the Chief™, Phantom® and Select-O-Matic®lines.
Introduced R.A.M.®- Rapid Attack Monitor – for quick deployment and easy one-man operation
Put on the market the Unibody Valve line, featur-ing a cross-compatible apparatus ball valve and a butterfl y valve with a robust, heavy-duty motor.
Developed the Glow Bumper for handline nozzles to better enhance fi refi ghter safety.
Offer Electronic Remote Controlled Monitor Systems for Industrial installations utilizing a multi-point wireless network.
Revolutionary new handline nozzles hit the mar-ket with the Solid Strike – a solid stream nozzle with the fl exibility that allows you to vary GPM or reach without shutting down to change tip size.
Flex Attack CAF nozzle that quickly switches between wet foam, dry foam and water without-shutting down
Elkhart Brass products are sold worldwide through a network of dealers and distributors, as well as directly to OEM’s and Governments.
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Essex Industries, Inc. is a group of family owned companies that have been providing solutions in engineer-ing and manufacturing to the aero-space and defense industries since 1947. The Essex product portfolio is robust and is no stranger to respira-tory protection; especially at that critical moment.
You’ll fi nd Essex respiratory protec-tion equipment aboard commercial and military aircraft and in military fi eld hospitals, government buildings, nursing homes, fi re scenes, natural disasters and many more places where reliable protection is essential.
The Last Chance Rescue Filter was developed for those who value safety and training. With its triple fi ltration and patented technology, it elimi-nates the potentially lethal gases present in a structure fi re. No matter which model of SCBA your depart-ment uses, there’s a Last Chance Rescue Filter that will snap onto it in seconds. Plus, with a 5 year shelf life and small, lightweight packaging, it’s easily stored in a pocket or carried on your belt. So it’s guaranteed to be there when you need it most. When your life’s on the line, grip, rip, snap and GET OUT.
Join fi refi ghters from around the country and overhaul the Last Chance live burn at www.lastchance-fi lter.com/liveburn
Enter 142 at fireeng.hotims.com
LAST CHANCE RESCUE FILTER –
AN ESSEX INDUSTRIES INNOVATION
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RESPONDING TO YOU
SINCE 1981
Established by Fire and Rescue professionals in 1981, FirePrograms has been responding to your soft-ware needs for three decades. As an industry leader, we are continually expanding our product offering to bring more value to our customers. Try our fully integrated solutions and see why thousands of departments trust FirePrograms.
DEPENDABLE TECHNOLOGYFirePrograms uses the .NET devel-
opment platform, along with a SQL Server Database, to provide a combination of technologies that guarantees long term product support.
UNPARALLELED SERVICEOur PROACTIVE support team provides superior cus-
tomer service and is easily accessible through various contact methods. We also offer several fl exible training options to help departments optimize use of FirePro-grams.
PRODUCTSOur Station Manager, Risk Manager, and Mobility
packages integrate seamlessly with Scheduling, Fire Investigation and, utilizing the Link2 module, even your apparatus.
Station Manager. FirePrograms’ Station Manager is a NFIRS certifi ed incident reporting package that al-lows you to manage and organize your administrative procedures, analyze resource allocation, justify additional resources, or to support an ISO audit. In addition to Inci-dent Reporting, this package features Personnel & Staff Management, Training Records, Company Reporting, BLS (non-NEMSIS) Reporting, Apparatus, Equipment, Inven-tory & Barcoding, Daily Log, and Apparatus Maintenance.
Risk Manager. FirePrograms’ Risk Manager pro-vides your department with the means to track and man-age information on the properties you protect. Like Sta-tion Manager, this fully integrated package can be used at one station or over a Wide Area Network of multiple stations or offi ces. Modules in this package include Loca-tions & Property Records, Inspections & Code Enforce-ment, Pre-Plans, Permits, HazMat, Hydrant Locations, Testing & Inspections.
Mobility. FirePrograms’ Mobility is an interface designed for in-the-fi eld use with tablets and laptops running Windows operating systems. Use the stream-lined interface to quickly retrieve and enter data while on scene, regardless of whether you have a communications connection.
Scheduling. FirePrograms’ Scheduling interface provides unlim-ited fl exibility and access to simple or complex shift schedules. Easily track and maintain shift assignments, trades, Kelly days, sick days and even disaster schedules in an intuitive and powerful interface.
Fire Investigation. FirePro-grams’ Fire Investigation software can be installed standalone or fully integrated with your existing Fire-
Programs Incident Records. Track everything related to your case, including, case details, witnesses, suspects, arrests, autopsies, lab results, vehicles, interviews and chain of evidence. The built-in security functions let you control access to sensitive data such as juvenile records.
Link2. FirePrograms’ latest technology bridges the gap between records management, maintenance and vehicle safety. The Link2 web interface allows your de-partment to view vehicle data, establish alert parameters, receive email notifi cation, schedule maintenance, and even enter vehicle inspections. In a single location, you can access historical data from your engine, transmis-sion, ABS system or any custom defi ned circuit. Know what’s happening to your apparatus before it goes out of service.
Shared Features. All packages include several fea-tures to further enhance your software use. For example, Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping, Calendar, Email (Internal and External), Database Search, and Cus-tom Reports plus over 300 built-in System Reports.
INNOVATIONFirePrograms maintains our status as an industry lead-
er through innovation. Over the past two years, FirePro-grams has developed and released fi ve major software products, added hundreds of user requested enhance-ments, and continued to invest in the future.
Check out FirePrograms Software today and experi-ence fi rst-hand how our scalable solutions will meet the needs of your department.
FirePrograms Software6405 SW 38th Street, Bldg 200
Ocala, FL 34474Phone: (800)327-7638
Fax: (352)447-5083Email: info@fi reprograms.comWeb: www.fi reprograms.com
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The Company That Invented Turnout Gear
Since 1887, Globe Firefi ghter Suits has focused on just one thing – per-fecting the most protective, longest lasting turnout gear in the world that enables you to push the limits of performance.
Over the years, Globe has been re-sponsible for introducing many of the materials, designs, and construction methods we now take for granted in fi refi ghter suits. Globe invented the waterproof coat construction method that is still in use in the fi re service today and manufactured the world’s fi rst “Firefi ghter’s Suit”. Globe was the fi rst to use DuPont™ NOMEX® fl ame and thermal resistant materi-als, fi rst to use 3M SCOTCHLITE™ refl ective materials, and the fi rst to use CROSSTECH™ moisture barri-ers. And Globe launched a new era in advanced fi refi ghter suit design with the introduction of G-XTREME™, designed to move the way the human body moves – without restriction.
Today, Globe is trusted by more fi refi ghters and fi re departments around the world than any other. Globe now produces and services a wide range of premium performance personal protective equipment for fi rst responders under the Globe Firefi ghter Suits, Globe Cairns, Globe LifeLine, Globe FootGear and Globe CARES brands. And no matter what challenges tomorrow’s fi refi ghters face, Globe will continue to be there to protect them.
A Commitment To ResearchGlobe research and development
projects have focused on partner-ships with university based science and government agencies to improve fi refi ghter safety. Recent project include:
• North Carolina State University to develop a “Light Weight CBRN Protective Fire Fighter Turnout” and “Enhanced Performance Tactical CB Boot”.
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THE RELIABLE BARRIER EXPERTS
For more than 30 years, W. L. Gore & Associates has been a pioneer in developing high-perfor-mance fabrics for a variety of technical applica-tions — emergency response, fi re, law, ChemBio, and military. Specializing in breathable, protective barriers, Gore works with leading gear manufactur-ers to deliver high-quality footwear, gloves, jackets, pants, and suits using CROSSTECH®, GORE® CHEMPAK®, and GORE-TEX® fabrics. Visit www.GoreProtectiveFabrics.com, for information about Gore’s complete line of fabrics and the products in which they are used.
Gore engineers every barrier based on the con-cept of fi tness for use, which means delivering the best product that meets or exceeds the demands of a specifi c application. When developing a protec-tive barrier, Gore collaborates with users to fully understand the environments in which they work, the challenges they experience, and the hazards they face. These hazards may be the extreme temperatures of a fi re, chemicals at an accident scene, body fl uids during an emergency rescue, or chemical warfare agents at a terrorist incident. Gore combines this understanding with its extensive knowledge of membrane technology to engineer a barrier fi t for each application. As a result of this collaborative approach, Gore continues to engineer premier barriers that exceed standards in breathable pro-tection against the potential hazards that fi rst responders encounter.
Every fi re department’s needs are different, so Gore’s line of CROSSTECH® products spans the range of durability, breathability, and performance while protect-ing against exposure to water, blood, body fl uids, and NFPA common chemicals. Manufacturers use this family of products in a variety of garments, gloves, and boots for structural fi refi ghting, EMS, law enforcement, and search and rescue professionals. These barriers deliver outstanding combinations of thermal protection and total heat loss, allowing fi refi ghters to stay more protected with less heat stress. Drawing on new barrier technol-ogy, which is currently used in military applications, Gore has engineered the new CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier specifi cally to maintain the same high level of breathability as CROSSTECH® moisture barrier, with the added benefi t of more durable performance in a wide range of environmental conditions. The ideal choice for departments and individuals who are tough of their gear, the CROSSTECH® 3-layer moisture barrier is the most durable barrier on the market today — delivering rugged, long-lasting protection, even after exposure to extreme temperatures. This barrier provides outstanding resis-tance to abrasion and wear without compromising liquid protection. To support departments working to comply with NFPA 1851 requirements, Gore stands behind these products with warranties that include labor and materials
for repairs of normal wear and tear. Specifi cally, CROSS-TECH 3-layer moisture barrier comes with a fi ve-year limited warranty, and CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier has a limited warranty through the fi rst NFPA 1851 complete liner inspection, up to 3.5 years from date of manufacture.
GORE® CHEMPAK® fabrics provide certifi ed protec-tion against toxic industrial chemicals and chemical warfare agents, while allowing fi rst responders to move more freely and remain engaged longer. With suits made of these durable fabrics, departments can respond with added confi dence that the suits and their seams will stay intact. Used in ensembles certifi ed to NFPA 1992, NFPA 1994 Class 2 and Class 3, and NFPA 1971 (CB option) standards, Gore’s lightweight, fl exible fabrics increase comfort and help reduce heat stress. GORE® CHEMPAK® fabrics improve the ability to respond quickly, remain engaged, and perform physically demanding activities during emergencies that require ChemBio protection.
Used in the industry’s leading duty jackets and outer-wear, GORE-TEX® fabrics keep a responder dry — wa-terproof to keep the weather out and breathable to let the body’s sweat vapor escape. GORE-TEX® fabrics offer long-lasting comfort and protection against weather in one durable garment, even after exposure to conditions that cause other barrier products to break down.
From high-performance fabrics to pediatric cardio-vascular patches, W. L. Gore & Associates has redefi ned product performance in industrial, electronic, consumer, and medical applications. These innovations are part of a 50-year track record of creative products that set new standards in their markets. Even in the most challenging applications or environments, every Gore product comes with a solid commitment to performance and reliability.
CROSSTECH, CHEMPAK, GORE-TEX, GORE and designs are registered trademarks of W. L. Gore & Associates.
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PROVIDING SUPERIOR
SERVICES AND PRODUCTS
Hale Products Inc provides superior services and products for safe and effi cient operation and delivery of fi re suppression agents, serving both the domestic and international fi re suppression industry. The company encompasses Hale, Class 1, and Godiva Pumps – three of most recognized brand names in the world for fi re pumps and equipment. Together our products bring a fresh and innovative approach to the operation, and delivery of fi re suppression agents. Our goal is to exceed the expecta-tions of our end users by offering outstanding products, fl exible customer service, industry best performance, and greater value to optimize the operation and performance of your fi re suppression products.
The Hale Pump Company was founded in 1914 by three Pennsylvania fi refi ghters who had the “innovative foresight” to build better fi re pump - a triple combination pumper mounted on a Model “T” Ford. This innovative
spirit continues today with the “High Flow” Qmax midship pump, the most popular vehicle mounted pump in North America. As the needs of the fi re industry change, Hale continues to innovate to meet and exceed the needs of the market. Hale recently released the TPB Twin Booster pump, the fi rst 750 GPM rated two stage series/parallel PTO driven fi re pump. Hale has also expanded its core product line to include an exceptional line of FoamLogix Foam Proportioners and the easy to operate CAFSPro Compressed Air Foam Systems.
Today, Hale Products Inc. is much more than just fi re pumps. In the last 95 years Hale Products has grown through new product innovation and strategic acquisitions to include truck mounted and portable pumps, engine controls / governors, valves, pressure gauges, foam pro-portioning and compressed air foam systems, and Es-Key / multi-plexing systems.
During the 1980s Hale made a key acquisition of Go-diva in Warwick, England. Godiva is a manufacturer of portable, high-pressure, and rear-mounted fi re pumps. Godiva is one of the leading fi re pump suppliers outside the United States. This acquisition allowed Hale expands its reach around world and to bring the USA based “Bar-ton/American Godvia” fi re pump products under the Hale umbrella of products.
In 2002 Hale acquired Class 1. Class 1 is a leading sup-plier of electrical and electronic control components and plumbing components and systems to the fi re market. Class 1’s strength in innovative electronics and plumbing, combined with Hale’s leading position in pumps has led to the development of the Hale Pump Module, a pre-engi-neered, pre-wired, pre-plumbed pump assembly designed to include a Hale pump and Class 1 premium electron-ics, valves and plumbing. The pre-engineered design
maximizes the performance and effi ciency of the entire pump system with common parts for effi cient service and simple maintenance.
The Hale Products Inc. brands of Hale Pumps, Class 1 and Godvia have a combined strength that enables us to provide exceptional service, functional technical sup-port, and an unparalleled degree of industry knowledge and innovation that would not have been possible if the companies were working independently. These attributes make Hale Products, Inc. your ideal choice for your fi re suppression product needs.
Today, Hale Products, Inc. is a strong, growing com-pany that is dedicated to innovation of new products and the expansion of current and new markets domestically and internationally. Hale will continue to strive to be the premier “Problem Solver” within the fi re industry because in the end we “Serve Side by Side”.
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A WORLD LEADER
IN FIRE APPARATUS
HME Ahrens-Fox can trace its heritage back to 1913,
over 93 years ago, when Magnus Hendrickson founded the
Hendrickson Motor Truck Company in Chicago. Quite an
innovator in his day, Hendrickson began building custom
trucks including those for specialized applications such as
heavy delivery, stone cranes, roofer’s hoists and scaven-
ger bodies.
It was Hendrickson that developed and marketed the fi rst
tandem axle suspension, quite an innovation in its day, and
was one of the fi rst truck manufacturers to install Diesel
engines. The company built its fi rst line of fi re apparatus in
the 1930s, and was the fi rst to develop and market the fi rst
tilt cab custom pumper chassis in the 1980s.
Hendrickson Motor Truck Company changed its name
over time to Hendrickson Mobile Equipment to better
refl ect the diversity of products being produced. Over the
road trucks, crane carriers, split shaft power take offs,
cast spoke wheels, tandem suspensions and specialized
prime movers such as a mammoth rig that was built to
transport 500,000-lb. transformers to a Canadian hydro-
electric plant, proved over and over, the engineering and
manufacturing expertise of HME.
Today, HME is located in Wyoming, Michigan with over
140 employees working in a three-year old, state of the
art, 150,000 square foot plant, producing fi re apparatus,
over-the-road Class 8 truck chassis and special mobile
equipment units such as drill rig chassis and heavy-duty
prime movers. The vehicles begin with the frame rails
entering one side of the plant, and the fi nished units
emerging from the other. This “under one roof” facility
brings together both the chassis and fi re engineering
departments to produce fi re apparatus that are truly
single-source from start to fi nish.
The company is the world’s largest single-source pro-
ducer of custom, stainless steel fi re apparatus, and has
just introduced a number of new products for 2006.
Drawing from its heritage of the innovative and legend-
ary Ahrens-Fox line of apparatus, the RAT™, or Rapid
Attack Truck, combines a fully rated Class A pumper engi-
neered into the size of a mini pumper without sacrifi cing
water, hose or equipment carrying capacity. The CAT™ or
City Attack Truck is a custom engineered solution, perfect
for departments with high call volumes that need a unit
having heavy duty pumping power, easy service acces-
sibility, replacement of corrosion-prone components
such as aluminum tread plate, and user-friendly design
elements such as an extremely low rear hose bed. The
CAT™ provides an abundance of compartment space for
storing EMS and fi refi ghting equipment and is mounted
on an HME custom chassis designed to be more maneu-
verable than the chief’s Crown Victoria.
The new Arsenal™ aerial was designed to outmaneu-
ver a single axle quint, provide 750-gallon+ water tanks
and to carry a full load of ISO required ladders, pike
poles and equipment. The department’s investment is
further protected by the HME Ahrens-Fox 24-1/2-year
body corrosion warranty, 10-year plumbing warranty, and
25-year corrosion and rusting warranty on the ladder,
torque-box and outrigger assemblies.
New products on the mechanical side include Hydra-
Technology™ water delivery system that uses no corro-
sion-prone threaded fi ttings and the new MAD DOGTM,
patent pending compressed air foam system that com-
bines a high level of knockdown power with an affordable
price.
A world leader in fi re service innovation, American-
owned HME Ahrens-Fox is one of the fastest growing fi re
apparatus builders today, constructing a diverse line of
innovative, heavy duty stainless steel fi re apparatus that
is setting the industry standard for design, performance
and long life.
The City of Stamford, CT has 14 HME Ahrens-Fox units in service including pumpers, areials, tankers and a rescue truck.
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HOLMATRO USA –
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
IN MARYLANDThis year, Holmatro Incor-
porated celebrates 25 years in the USA. Holmatro has been has been manufactur-ing high performance rescue equipment for more than 40 years. In addition to our North American manufacturing and headquarters in Glen Burnie, Maryland, Holmatro also has operations in The Nether-lands and Poland. Through our dealer network Holmatro offers product, training, service and support to customers on every continent. Rescue and emergency services personnel around the world depend on Holmatro’s technology to make their critical tasks easier, safer and more reliable.
Holmatro has a rich history of product development and innovation. For us product improvement is an ongo-ing process. The challenges of rescue are always chang-ing. Rescuers face new materials, new designs and new technologies whether at the scene of a vehicle accident, building collapse or natural disaster. That is why Hol-matro is always improving, always developing new prod-ucts and always bringing new solutions to the market.
Over the company’s history, Holmatro® Rescue Equip-ment has been at the forefront of many product technol-ogy improvements. After decades of innovative fi rsts, in 2005 Holmatro® introduced a revolutionary new tech-nology that is proving to be one of the most important innovations ever in the fi eld of extrication: CORE Tech-nology™.
CORE Technology™ is an innovative new hydraulic system that employs COaxial Rescue Equipment hose, couplers, pumps and tools. At the CORE of this system is our revolutionary fl uid path technology. This coaxial hose design consists of a high pressure CORE, surrounded and protected by the low pressure return. But what makes our coaxial hydraulic hose possible is our patented CORE Technology™ coupler. These couplers have a built-in, au-tomatic return valve that eliminates the need for a dump valve on the pump, simply connect the hose and you’re ready to go. And YES, the CORE Technology™ system, including hose and couplers, has been tested by Under-writers Laboratories and has been certifi ed to be compli-ant with NFPA 1936.
More than just a new tool, hose or power unit, CORE Technology™ is a new hydraulic system that fundamen-tally changes the extrication process. When lives are at
stake, it’s all about speed and safety. CORE Technol-ogy™ is signifi cantly faster, easier and safer, allowing rescuers to focus on the rescue operation, not the rescue equipment. Once you work with CORE Technology™ and discover the unprecedented benefi ts, you won’t want to go back to a twin line system.
Whether you are considering a twin line system, or desire a state of the art CORE Technology™ system, Holmatro’s North American Headquarters, in Glen Burnie, Maryland, is still the only hydraulic rescue tool manufac-turing facility on the planet that can supply rescue equip-ment that is both UL Listed and NFPA Compliant. This state of the art manufacturing facility is ISO 9001:2000 registered and follows the strictest quality control proce-dures…our own. We utilize the most modern CNC ma-chining centers, assembly techniques and quality control equipment. Holmatro products are fi rst proven on our laboratory bench-top, and must meet our strict quality standards, before they are allowed to prove themselves in the fi eld. These rigorous standards include: durability, lateral loading, mechanical deformation, over-pressuriza-tion and extreme temperatures.
In addition to the manufacturing facilities, our Glen Burnie location features a training center that is equipped to teach service, maintenance, and extrication techniques. Adjacent to the classroom is a hands-on training area that allows us to continue working, even when the weather outside doesn’t cooperate. Our admin-istrative offi ces complete our Glen Burnie facility.
Holmatro USA always welcomes visitors, so the next time you are in the Baltimore Maryland area, be sure to stop by for a tour. Holmatro is proud to offer products made in the USA, with unmatched precision and quality.
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HURST JAWS OF LIFE®
Over thirty years ago, Hurst revolutionized rescue when we created the world’s first rescue tool and aptly named it “Jaws of Life.” But, that was only the beginning. Today, Hurst Jaws of Life leads the industry with design innova-tions that result in superior rescue products designed for one purpose...to save lives.
The Difference is Clear Unlike 30 years ago, Hurst is no longer the only brand
of rescue tool on the market – yet there is a reason we remain the industry leader. From design to operation to durability, our products are different thanother brands and its these important differ-ences thatmake our products worthy of the Hurst Jaws of Life® name. Hurst leads the pack with:
Powerful DesignsOur designs are influenced
anddriven by the experts in the field of rescue – our cus-tomers. We listen to our cus-tomers when they talk about the new challenges facing fi rst responders and technical rescuers and we design our products with their needs as our priority.
FlexibilityHurst products are not typically designed for a singu-
lar end use but, instead, feature astonishing flexibility to accommodate a wide variety of rescue scenarios. From highly versatile combination tools to the adaptability of Airshore stabilization struts, we believe flexibility is a key component for optimal readiness.
DependabilityWe’re always here. Our customers count on us to de-
liver on our brand promise, to provide solutions and to as-sist in the safe use of our products. We embrace this role as part of our corporate culture. We proudly stand behind our products, our people and our customers.
Easy OperationOur products are designed for ease of operation on the
scene, including new Streamline® Technology that allows for quick and easy one-step connectivity of rescue tools under pressure and the patented Star-Grip control valve that offers the industry’s best on-scene ergonomics.
DurabilityHurst products stand the test of time in the world’s
busiest fire and police departments. The reliable perfor-mance of our products day in and day out is a key reason why Hurst is a world leader in rescue.
Proud to Bear the Hurst Jaws of Life® Name
Only the best products in the world are worthy of the Hurst Jaws of Life® name. Hurst alone offers complete solutions for rescue professionals. Whether it is high or low pressure hydraulic rescue tools, hydraulic and pneu-matic lifting capability, shoring and stabilization products, or portable shelters, Hurst is the only name you need.
Hurst Jaws of Life® and Hurst Jaws of Life High Pres-sure® are the only authentic Jaws of Life® brands in hydraulic rescue tools. Hurst High Pressure products are
the 10,000 psi version of the original Hurst Jaws of Life. Both brands of tools offer unrivaled power and easy handling for even the most challenging rescue scearios.
Hurst Jaws of Life® Air-shore tools are high-strength, light-weight, positive lock-ing, aluminum stabilization struts. The tools’ removable attachments and bases are adaptable to most shapes, surfaces, and situations. De-signed for vertical, horizontal, and angled support, as well as stabilization, the Airshore products will secure your res-cue environment.
Hurst Jaws of Life® Vetter encompasses pneumatic equipment through a wide range of reliable products, including air bags for lifting, pipe and leak sealing, pneu-matic shelters and decon tents, and much more!
With the sophistication of newer vehicles, the Crash Recovery System (CRS) helps ensure that rescuers have reliable and up to date information for things like battery and power cable locations, airbag activators, and other critical information needed to complete a rescue safely and quickly using regularly updated software.
When it comes to rescue, Hurst Jaws of Life® is the only name you need.
For more information about Hurst Jaws of Life®, our product offering, or to locate a distributor, please visit www.jawsoflife.com or call 1-800-537-2659.
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HIGH QUALITY TURNOUT GEAR™INNOTEX INC. has over 30 years of experience in the
development, manufacturing and distribution of fi re retardant protective clothing and is now one of the lead-ing North American manufacturers of NFPA 1971-2007 certifi ed turnout gear. INNOTEX INC., commitment is to provide fi refi ghters with the absolute best turnout gear to maximize their performance and their safety. INNOTEX® has been chosen by several hundred Fire Departments and currently protects some of the largest Fire Depart-ments in North America, the military as well as large International Fire Departments.
Through innovative light weight design we have created gear that provide better fi t allowing your body to move freely with less restriction and help reduce heat stress.
By combining the best NFPA certifi ed composites with uncompromised quality stitching and strategic reinforce-ments we have created turnout with unmatched dura-bility. From our one piece “L” shape storm fl ap, to our patented BR-1™ collar system, INNOTEX® always strives for the ultimate protection for our heroes.
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KME is a privately held, family owned company since 1946 and is a true American success story. Since our founding by WWII veteran John J. Ko-vatch Jr., KME has strived to continue to grow by maintaining the ability to rapidly respond to the demand of our customers with innovative new prod-ucts and services that offer real value and build long term partnerships. KME is dedicated to making decisions in the best interest of the company, its employees and customers. Without in-fl uence from outside investors or stock market analysts, we can react quickly when necessary and make long term reinvestments back into the company rather than pay out short term investor dividends. With a team of managers that have been with KME for decades, we offer customers an experienced staff ready and willing to serve our clients and our customers, representatives, and employees know that if needed they can easily contact our CEO, John J. Kovatch III. Stability, longevity, and reliability – that’s what you get from KME. Our continued reinvestment into the company with training, equipment, and facilities has allowed for steady growth with no long term debt. KME is dedicated to serve today and future generations as it’s not just a business, it’s a family commitment.
KME is a true sole source custom manufacturer of all components of our vehicles. We manufacture our own cabs, chassis, bodies, tanks and aerial devices and we even have several commercial truck dealerships. No other company offers the range of styles, models and features than KME, and our “YES” philosophy allows KME to pro-vide them all at an affordable price. KME’s engineering department designs through a core scheme for all of our products, whether it is a fi re truck pumper or a 6,000 gal-lon aircraft refueler. With over 600 employees, KME has experienced resources to support our customer’s needs. However, KME still assigns a primary point of contact for each truck to coordinate all communications between KME, the sales representative, and the client throughout the entire build process. The project manager is commit-ted to ensuring the customers’ needs and expectations are met from order to delivery every time.
Each KME vehicle is designed, manufactured and tested to perform under the most rigorous demands. Our products go through dozens of checks by both KME and third party professionals to ensure every vehicle meets our demanding superior quality controls and safety requirements for operators and occupants. This starts at design with computer generated 3D models, through fi nite element analysis to verify structural integrity of the design, even to contracting globally recognized engineer-
ing fi rm Lucius Pitkin to perform over the road evaluation and life history analysis, combined with decades of appa-ratus experience helps KME design quality and safety into every product. Safety is never an option. KME recently spent millions in testing to integrate products into each vehicle that not only protect occupants, but also help prevent accidents from occurring. KME fi re chassis have met and exceeded all crash test standards for frontal and side impact, as well as roof crush tests. KME also offers over fi fty other safety features designed to keep both oc-cupants and exterior personnel safe.
KME’s Customer Service Division has a mission to pro-vide friendly, timely, and accurate response to customer parts, service, training, technical support, and warranty demands. Our world headquarters location has a staff of customer service representatives with over 220 years of combined experience. This factory staff and our nation-wide network of sales and service centers comprise a knowledgeable and experienced team of professionals ready to serve. KME has an extensive, nationwide inven-tory of both purchased and fabricated parts with many of them ready to ship the same day. Factory trained and certifi ed technicians are ready to perform service, main-tenance, and upgrades to a variety of systems utilizing the latest diagnostic tools for rapid and accurate repairs. Body and aerial remounts and apparatus refurbishments are also available.
KME works for you! From our ownership to our nation-wide sales team, the experienced crews on the produc-tion fl oor to the project managers, from our wildland units to our tractor drawn aerials, KME and our product work for you. There is no company in the fi re service more capable of providing safe, quality, custom apparatus with the highest value across such a wide range of products than KME.
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The Knox® Rapid Entry System is a family of high secu-rity products that has been serving fi re departments since 1975. Today, more than 11,000 departments nationwide use Knox key boxes, vaults, Haz-Mat cabinets, electric key switches and padlocks.
This proven rapid entry system reduces response time, property damage and the liability for lost keys. Depart-ments use a unique, high security master key to access the Knox System in their jurisdiction. Knox devices are purchased and installed by property owners but can only be ac-cessed by fi re personnel.
The Knox Rapid Entry System has grown to include UL Listed storage cabi-nets, heavy-duty padlocks and electronic override key switches. Complimentary products include the Sentralok® and Key-Secure® Master Key Retention Systems and locking Knox FDC Plugs and Caps.
Key BoxesKnox offers key boxes in a variety of
sizes and fi nish colors. They range from the Residential Knox-Box that contains 2 keys to the 1300 Cabinet that stores up to 231 keys to a new Elevator Key Box. Regardless of the application, Knox offers a key box to meet the need.
Key SwitchesThe Knox Key Switch activates emer-
gency override control of gates, roll-up doors, elevators, and other electrically powered equipment. The one or two posi-tion switch is also available in a “momen-tary” confi guration or as a double switch for more complicated systems.
PadlocksThe Knox all-weather exterior padlock
secures perimeter gates and lockout ar-eas. They are also used to secure indus-trial equipment yards, hazardous chemical supplies and residential storage areas.
Master Key Retention DevicesWith a Knox Master Key Retention De-
vice, Knox has taken the Knox Rapid Entry System security to the next level. With a KeySecure® or Sentralok® unit, the master key is locked in a visible position providing immediate accountability. Both units provide an audit trail showing who and when the key was released.
Locking FDC Plugs & CapsThe Knox FDC Protection Program pro-
vides fi re department control over FDC equipment and long-term FDC protection against vandalism. Locking Knox FDC
plugs and caps provide the intake and discharge sides of water based fi re protection systems with protection to prevent debris and vandalism and are referenced in the 2009 International Fire and Building Codes.
Thirty-fi ve years after the Knox System was fi rst intro-duced, the demand for high security rapid entry continues to grow. Knox is proud that most of the original Knox-Box key boxes are still in service today.
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ENGINEERED BY FIRE FIGHTERS
FOR FIRE FIGHTERS
Kochek Company, was founded more than 23 years ago in Eastford, CT USA, as a high quality producer of water fl ow products and fi re connec-tions. It has established itself as a single source supplier for products that move water from pressurized or
static water supplies. As a designer and innovator of fi re fi ghting prod-ucts, Kochek Company participates in U.S. and international associations to establish standards in performance and design. Kochek Company recog-nizes it has a place in the industry
that allows it to serve those custom-ers with large quantity requirements while never forgetting that the busi-ness survives on those customers with single and often special needs. Fire fi ghting and water fl ow go hand in hand. Kochek Company has built its’ reputation keeping that fact in mind. From new product to repair to design and engineering, Kochek serves the fi re and emergency com-munity world wide.
Utilizing one of the most technical-ly advanced manufacturing facilities in the fi re equipment “water fl ow” industry, the Kochek Company has brought more product innovation and diversity to threaded adapters, suc-tion hoses, storz connections, water strainers, LDH appliances and other supply and pressure products since the design of the hydraulic aerial ladder. As a family founded and employee owned company, Kochek Company recognizes the needs of its customers and its employees are interconnected. Kochek’s advanced manufacturing facilities are friendly to the environment as they serve cus-tomers, employees and the commu-nity. Utilizing only high speed robotic CNC manufacturing machine tools, Kochek Company delivers products to all markets of the world competi-tively, and on time.
Kochek’s beginnings and gen-esis are rooted in both the practical application of its products and an understanding of the requirements set forth by the marketplace. With 23 years of fi re fi ghting experience, Kochek Company brings a new and sustainable commitment to the fi re service and those who work within it. The world changes every day as do the needs of the fi re service. Today, fi re fi ghters around the globe are challenged not just by fi re, fl ood and weather, also by the constant threat of terrorism. Kochek Company does and will continue to build products to aid them on a daily basis. Kochek Company products are engineered by fi re fi ghters for fi re fi ghters.
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SETTING THE STANDARD
WORLDWIDE
Luxfer Gas Cylinders is the world’s largest manufactur-er and provider of all-aluminum, hoop-wrap and full-wrap carbon composite SCBA and medical oxygen cylinders for the global EMS and fi re fi ghting market. More Luxfer cylinders are used by fi refi ghters and fi rst responders around the world than any other cylinder brand.
With a comprehensive North American product range that includes the lightest-weight SCBA cylinder available (LCX-SL, Super Light), the toughest, most durable cyl-inder design (LCX-XD, Extreme Duty), and cylinders with the potential for service life of up 30 years (LCX-EL, Extra Life); Luxfer continues to lead the way in cylinder technol-ogy and innovation all in the pursuit of best meeting the needs of fi refi ghters and fi rst responders. Luxfer cylin-ders are manufactured in the USA, are approved to appli-cable Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transport
Canada (TC) standards, and meet all NFPA, NIOSH and SCBA OEM requirements.
Established in 1898 and headquartered in Riverside, California; Luxfer Gas Cylinders operates fi ve manufac-turing sites and numerous sales offi ces across the globe dedicated to meeting the expectations of customers in all major gas markets, including medical oxygen, SCBA & life support, fi re suppression, alternative fuel and specialty gases. A member of the Luxfer Group of companies,. Luxfer has grown to be a world leader in product qual-ity and in product safety, with innovative programs for the markets we serve. With nearly 40 million cylinders in service in more than 50 countries, Luxfer Gas Cylinders is truly setting the standard worldwide.
LUXFER GAS CYLINDERS – Setting the Standard Worldwide.
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A REPUTATION FOR
QUALITY PRODUCTS
Established in 1981, MatJack, Inc. has grown from simple beginnings to be an industry leader with cutting edge tech-nology and worldwide distribution. MatJack / IIPI products are designed and manufactured in Indianapolis, Indiana USA with distribution offi ces in Europe. MatJack / IIPI has a reputation for quality products and customer service second to none.
ISO 9001: 2000 Certifi edMatJack / Indianapolis Industrial Products, Inc. is QMS
certifi ed ISO 9001/2000 and an approved vendor for the government US General Services Administration (GSA Advantage).
Trade and Business Association Affi liationsMatJack / IIPI is a member in good standing with several
trade organizations including:• US Chamber of Commerce • Indiana Chamber of Commerce • Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce • National Association of Manufacturers • Indiana Manufactures Association • Better Business Bureau • FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency • FEMSA - Fire & Emergency Manufacturers & Services
Association • National Fire & Protection Association • TRAA - Towing & Recovery Association of America • IASM - International Association of Structural Movers • and several state associations
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ABOUT MUNICIPAL EMER-
GENCY SERVICES
Established in 2001 Municipal Emergency Services has quickly grown to be the largest supplier of Globe Manu-facturing personal protective equipment, Honeywell First Responder Products, Scott Air-Paks, FireQuip Hose, 5.11 Tactical Station Wear and Dragon Fire Gloves to fi rst responders in North America. With over 130 sales repre-sentatives, 45 mobile service technicians, and 13 in-house service centers strategically located around the United States we can assure that our customers are purchasing quality name brand equipment that remains functioning to the appropriate NFPA and manufacturer’s specifi ca-tions throughout the life of the product.
Our sales representatives have over 1,300+ years of combined experience in fi rst responder service and 8,000+ hours of certifi ed training which adds up to better product knowledge, service and training for our custom-ers. We supply equipment for Firefi ghting, Law Enforce-ment, Hazmat, Confi ned Space, Urban Search and Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services to Municipal, Volunteer and Federal government sectors.
MES is built on three distinct business platforms giving fi rst responders the opportunity to fulfi ll their equipment needs through our 130 strong fi rst responder focused
sales force, an extensive online store or through our Federal Government division which caters to the specifi c needs of military and WMD fi rst responders.
MES supports its customers with a nation wide ware-housing system that carries over $3 Million of Scott Air-Paks and accessories, 800 sets of turnout gear, 2000 pairs of boots not to mention numerous other products in stock to meet the immediate needs of our customers. Also our NFPA 1851 third party certifi ed PPE Cleaning & Care centers assure our customers that their Personal Protective Equipment meets the latest NFPA specifi ca-tions while maximizing the service life of the product. MES has a turnkey leasing company that affords our customers the opportunity to secure alternative funding of equipment when grants or budgets are not available to them. With competitive fi nance rates our customers can also bundle services in with their equipment to assure that they meet the latest safety, NFPA, NIOSH, and OSHA requirements.
Headquartered in Sandy Hook, CT, the company utilizes 100,000 plus square feet of warehouse space throughout the United States. MES can be reached at 1-877- MESFire (1-877-637-3473) or through our Web site @ www.mesfi re.com.
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CAIRNS® HELMETS CELEBRATES
175 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
From its humble beginnings as a water-resistant leather cap made for New York City fi refi ghters in 1836, the Cairns Helmet has evolved into the most durable and popular piece of head protection equipment for fi refi ght-ers around the world. First introduced as the New Yorker Helmet by its fi refi ghter creator, H. T. Gratacap, the helmet was later adorned with its distinctive front piece by the Cairns brothers, whose family legacy in the fi re protection industry spanned over a century.
During that time, the helmet underwent several upgrades, from “a revolutionary new material called alu-minum” in the 1920’s to the fi rst low-profi le, lightweight OSHA-compliant helmet, the 770 Philadelphian Helmet in 1974. Then came the ground-breaking 660 Phoenix Helmet in the late 1970’s, an OSHA-compliant helmet that incorporated the fi rst full thermal/impact cap. A series of “fi rsts” soon followed: fi rst fi berglass-reinforced compos-ite shell on the 660C Metro Helmet in 1981, fi rst polyara-lyte faceshield in 1983, and fi rst non-corroding faceshield hardware in 1984.
In 1995, Cairns engineered a level of performance that has never been equaled, even in today’s helmets. The 990 Intruder Helmet offered superior cut and penetra-tion protection with 3 overlapping layers of ballistic-grade Kevlar material. In 1990, Cairns introduced the Classic 1000 Helmet featuring a Kevlar composite material in a traditional helmet style. Then in 1992, the Cairns 1010 Helmet was launched as a total fi berglass composite in the same classic shape. The popular front piece line was re-launched in 1997 with expanded features and a piece of Cairns history in the new carved brass eagle front holder.
In 2000, Cairns was purchased by Mine Safety Appli-ances Company, which remains committed to carrying on the Cairns tradition of excellence in engineering, manufacturing and delivery of advanced head protection products to fi refi ghters throughout the world.
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MANUFACTURERS OF INNOVATIVE
EQUIPMENT THAT CAN LIFT, SHIFT,
SEAL, STABILIZE AND PENETRATE
At the start of a new decade and after close to fi fty years, Paratech Incorporated, an ISO 9001 certifi ed U.S. manufacturer, continues to be the leader in the design and production of lifesaving, state-of-the-art emergency, tactical and industrial equipment.
Paratech’s equipment has become the standard for disaster agencies’ rescue teams and technical rescue caches both in the U.S. and internationally and has been called upon to assist in all major natural and human caused disasters throughout the world.
Paratech’s product lines are comprised of:Rescue Support Systems (RSS) – Thanks to
their unparalleled strength and versatility, Paratech’s Rescue Support Systems have been FEMA tested and adopted as standard for their technical caches. Applica-tions include:
Structural collapse – Earthquakes, construction collapses, cave-ins, fl oods and structural fi re damage require a collapse rescue system designed to extract victims quickly and safely.
Excavation containment – Paratech’s pneumatic rescue struts allow for remote placement and easy lock-ing as well as safe, remote removal.
Special Applications – A wide variety of bases and accessories are available to assist in numerous spe-cial application scenarios including, but in no way limited to, elevator shaft access and victim retrieval, high angle applications, confi ned space work and trench rescue scenarios.
Vehicle Stabilization – Paratech’s Vehicle Stabilization Kits (VSK’s), with a load capacity of up to 120,000 lbs. (54,431.1 kg) with a 4:1 safety factor, have the strength and fl exibility to handle sub compact cars, buses, cement trucks and even train locomotives.
MAXIFORCE® Air Lifting Bags – A complete system comprised of 25 different sizes of Air Lifting Bags made from Neoprene covered aramid reinforcement, with the power to lift or shift up to 70 tons and all the control equipment to match.
Powered Impact Tools – Rugged, ergonomic, lightweight and utilizing minimum air consumption, the three distinct models of pneumatic breakers, (Airgun 40SC, Airgun 40, Pakhammer 90) have the ability to break and cut through concrete, masonry walls, steel, metal and composites, aircraft fuselages and are often used for digging during tunneling operations.
Forcible Entry Tools – These high quality heavy duty forcible entry tools (FET) are designed to pry, pound, puncture, twist, cut open or remove all types of barriers between emergency personnel and the life they are sav-ing. The category includes a full line of Hooligan Tools as well as a powerful Percussive Rescue Tool (PRT), the compact and versatile Pry Axe and the very popular Buster Tool.
Tactical Forcible Entry Tools (TFE) – Paratech has customized its forcible entry tools to cater to S.W.A.T. police, special operations and military forces. Made with a durable black tactical fi nish, these high quality tools are designed to pry, pound, puncture, twist, cut open and remove all types of barriers.
Firefi ghting Tools (FFT) – These rugged, heavy duty overhaul tools are made with the highest quality materials and are available in a range of sizes and con-fi gurations with lengths of 3’ to 12’ and custom lengths by special order.
Rescue Air Cushions – (RAC) Available in 4 sizes and 2 pressure ranges, an ideal tool for high lift require-ments of non-reinforced broad surfaces on trucks, vans and light aircraft, also used by collapse rescue teams to fi ll voids and regain support for rescue struts, wall braces and shoring. Other applications include rescuing downed or trapped animals, industrial lifting applications and can be used as a fl otation device.
Leak Sealing Systems (LSS) – Specialized infl atables and plugs that are designed to shut down liquid leaks on pipes, tankers and railroad tank cars and successfully seal chemical leaks in both highway and industrial accidents.
Special Mission Tender/SMT™ for Urban Search & Rescue and Trench – The SMT™, an organized, low maintenance and cost effective trailer comes fully loaded with Rescue Struts, Maxiforce® Air Lifting Bags, Forcible Entry Tools and other kits and com-ponents to facilitate rapid response to rescue scenarios.
Paratech recognizes that their success is not only due to their specialized equipment whose versatility has allowed an easy cross over into markets outside of the Fire Service such as the mining, industrial, military, towing, and tactical markets --This great feat could not have been achieved without the skilled work force at the facility, the competent and dedicated fi eld sales support of their Regional Sales Managers in the U.S. and abroad, and the faithful promotion of the equipment by their vast network of Dealer Partners.
Thanks to their instinct for innovation, cutting edge technology and excellent customer service, Paratech will continue to lead the world in the design and production of innovative lifesaving emergency equipment.
For more information on how Paratech can help you lift, shift, seal, stabilize and penetrate…contact them at 1-800-435-9358 or visit their website at www.paratech.com.
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TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE
AND FIREFIGHTER SAFETYFirefi ghters are required to face relentless
and ever-changing challenges in their mission to protect lives and property wherever they serve. Pierce is North America’s leading manufacturer of custom fi re and emergency apparatus be-cause it fi rst listens to the needs of fi refi ghters – then responds with safe, advanced and reliable vehicles and technologies.
It’s why Pierce developed the patented Pierce Ultimate Confi guration (PUC), the fi rst modern tilt-cab emergency response vehicle designed specifi cally for the expanding duties of today’s fi re services. The PUC eliminates the pump-house, allowing departments to customize their apparatus to meet unique needs and priorities.
It’s why Pierce developed the 360° Protection From Every AngleSM initiative and why, as a part of that, Pierce introduced the fi rst ever frontal airbag system and side roll protection system for fi re apparatus.
Ensuring the safety of others is a primary part of your mission. Looking out for your safety is at the core of the Pierce mission. That is why the company continually re-searches, develops and introduces vehicles to meet every fi refi ghting need, as well as advanced safety systems to protect fi refi ghters.
The Pierce Ultimate Confi guration: A response vehicle that’s built around your needs.
The PUC is a feature-by-feature, bumper-to-bumper rethinking of what a fi refi ghting vehicle can be. It’s engineered to be easier to use, service, and maneuver, and to store more equipment and stay safer. Every single component is engineered to help fi refi ghters perform at the highest possible level.
For example, a typical PUC pumper can carry about 30 percent more equipment and that enables fi refi ghters to reach for whatever is needed when it is needed. In life and death circumstances, the value of having a special-ized piece of equipment cannot be overstated.
The PUC offers more. Its shorter wheelbase and lower center of gravity means improved vehicle handling. The PUC possesses a tighter turning radius that allows fi re-fi ghters to position in a narrow cul-de-sac or twist through a crowded urban neighborhood for more rapid response.
With a PUC at the scene, equipment and gear are more easily within reach. Crosslays, ladders, stokes-baskets and backboards are shoulder height for most fi refi ght-ers, reducing risk of injury and streamlining response. In short, the PUC is fi refi ghting effi ciency on wheels.
The PUC is available on all Pierce custom chassis in side and top mount confi gurations, as well as on all aerial ladders and rescues.
A commitment to fi refi ghters is a commitment to safety.
The Pierce Protection From Every AngleSM initiative helps keep fi refi ghters safe as they work to keep ev-
eryone else safe. For example, the company’s exclusive frontal airbag system for both the driver and offi cer is an industry fi rst in custom chassis fi re trucks, and it exempli-fi es the company’s commitment to safety leadership.
Moreover, the Pierce exclusive Side Roll Protection Sys-tem is another part of that initiative. It directly addresses traffi c accidents involving a vehicle roll - a leading cause of fi refi ghter death. The Pierce Side Roll Protection System senses the exact moment of a side-roll, and then deploys passenger protection devices including seatbelt preten-sioners and an infl atable side airbag structure.
This high level of commitment to safety entails things so big that they’re hard to see and details so small that they’re easy to miss. For example, Pierce outfi ts its custom chassis with one of the thickest fi rewalls in the industry. And VLH® caps add an extra measure of safety when fi refi ghters are working with pressurized lines.
Other Pierce safety technologies include:
• TAK-4® independent front suspension shortens stop-ping distance and improves ride quality
• Command Zone™ advanced electronics for real-time information at your fi ngertips
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) enhances vehicle control during evasive maneuvers
• PS6™ seats with double-length seat belts and dual retractors
• Tire Protection System with tire blowout band protec-tion
• Control Zone™ pump panel with controls grouped by function
• Luminescent rung covers for improved visibility• Husky® and Hercules™ foam systems for quicker
knockdown • MADAS accident reconstruction system performs ac-
cident cause analysis
Pierce is proud to provide fi refi ghters with performance and safety innovations, and to continue to develop new products and technologies. Serving fi rst responders is the reason we are dedicated to ongoing innovation.
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For over 50 years, PHS has been helping government, industry and the public safety sector address their health and wellness concerns by pro-viding convenient, personalized, and cost effective health and wellness solutions. Today, PHS is the indus-try leader, bringing these valuable programs and services to fi re depart-ments throughout the United States.
We provide Comprehensive Medi-cal, Wellness and Fitness Evaluations that comply and follow NFPA Guide-lines, the IAFF Wellness-Fitness Initiative, and all applicable OSHA regulations. PHS programs identify individual fi refi ghter health risks and equip fi re departments and their members with the knowledge needed to maintain and improve their health. A PHS Mobile Medical Unit and a team of qualifi ed healthcare profes-sionals perform all services right at your station(s).
If you’re looking for a health and wellness solution for your depart-ment, PHS is the right partner to have by your side.
What We Do• Perform onsite medical exams,
fi tness assessments with exercise prescriptions, and wellness evalu-ations, including personalized health coaching
• Develop customized programs to meet your budget requirements
• Provide Personalized and im-mediate Onsite Feedback from Qualifi ed and Experienced Healthcare Professionals
• Provide fl exible scheduling that can work with your shifts to elimi-nate overtime/downtime
• Provide medical results that are computer processed and centrally managed
Benefi ts of Using PHS• We discover critical health risks
facing your fi refi ghters and de-partment
• Determine the action steps re-quired to reduce those risks and prevent their negative conse-quences
• We come to you; your fi refi ghters don’t have to fi nd the time to get
the tests done themselves• All testing is performed during
one appointment• Individual and department health
trends are plotted, compared and reported over time
Don’t get caught off guard and risk
the fi nancial, medical, and personal expenses associated with unknown risks – arm your fi re department with the knowledge it needs to preserve the future.
Contact PHS at www.phsmobile.com/publicsafety or 800.833.3005.
INNOVATIVE ONSITE HEALTH &
WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENTS NATIONWIDE
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Using technologically advanced materials and innovative design, Res-cue 42 has distinguished themselves as an industry leader in fi re and rescue equipment. Increasing de-mand for the TeleCrib® Stabilization System has led to several years of tremendous growth for the company, prompting two recent expansions into larger manufacturing facilities and several new product lines, most
recently the VAULT™ system of hitch mounted mobile solutions.
The VAULT™ - Hitch Mounted Mobile Solutions
The VAULT™ is an innovative new product line that offers both secu-rity and mobility in one. With several VAULT™ models to choose from, your covered, whatever your need! The beauty of the VAULT™ system is in
the versatile chassis. The VAULT’s™ compact design makes it easy to store and is narrow enough to fi t though doorways or onto elevators. The large, solid urethane “never fl at” tires won’t go fl at and the rug-ged running gear lets you roll your VAULT™ over unpaved surfaces.
When you’re ready to go out, sim-ply roll your VAULT™ to your vehicle, crank the handle to raise the unit up to the hitch adapter (included with all VAULT’s™), then crank the handle again to raise the wheels off the ground. Since the VAULT is not a trailer, there are no speed or road restrictions (think off-road!) and no li-censing or registration requirements. Once at your destination, simply reverse the process and take your VAULT™ wherever it’s needed.
VAULT™ models include a mo-bile cargo box with optional SCBA cylinder inserts or dividers and a fully equipped Incident Command Post with or without a generator. Please visit www.RESCUE42.com for videos, pictures and additional information.
Extrication Stabilization Equipment
Thousands of fi re departments have trusted the Kevlar® Composite TeleCrib® Stabilization System to stabilize their worst wrecks. Made from the strongest and most ad-vanced composite, the TeleCrib® Struts are four times stronger than steel struts, about half the weight and are impervious to most environ-mental and chemical corrosion. The strut system is exceptionally easy to use but versatile enough to handle advanced stabilization situations.
The Shark™ Collapsible Step Crib-bing saves an enormous amount of space on rescue vehicles, freeing up room for critical life saving equip-ment. The Shark™ collapses to 5½” for storage – 4 Sharks™ take up less space than 2 plastic or wood step chocks. Their innovative design also allows you to use ratchet straps and pickets, giving you superior stability.
For additional information on all Rescue 42 Fire & Rescue products, videos, pictures and a free instruc-tional DVD, please visit their website at www.RESCUE42.com or call toll free at (888) 427-3728.
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THE WORLD LEADER
IN FIRE APPARATUS
Firefi ghters around the world are called to action at a moment’s notice – because when lives are at stake, anything less can be catastrophic. At Rosenbauer, we live by the same philosophy. Our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do whatever it takes to ensure your safety and satisfaction. Whether it’s a commercial pumper or a one-of-a-kind aerial, each truck is unique in the eyes of a Rosenbauer production team. Each truck receives individual attention to every detail. Throughout the entire production process – from the ini-tial design drawings to fi nal inspection on the showroom fl oor – quality always comes fi rst. At Rosenbauer, we’re ready to meet the tightest deadlines. We’re ready to build the toughest vehicles. We’re ready to develop the latest technology. And when it comes to supporting the tireless efforts of emergency workers around the world, we’re ready to serve because we are Rosenbauer.
About Us: Rosenbauer International was founded in 1866 in Linz, Austria, by Johann Rosenbauer. The compa-ny began selling fi refi ghting equipment and developing a reputation for quality that continues today. At the turn of the 20th century, Johann expanded his company’s activi-ties to include pump and hose manufacturing. During the 1920s, the Rosenbauer name began to earn a growing reputation for leadership in the manufacturing of fi re-fi ghting vehicles that, with one technological innovation after another to its credit, continues to this day.
During the 1990s, Rosenbauer aligned itself for global industrial manufacturing that resulted in the creation of group companies in the United States, Singapore, China and the subsequent opening of new markets and greater challenges. During the development phase of the 1990s, the Rosenbauer workforce more than doubled with roughly half of the Group’s workforce employed outside of Austria.
In 1995, General Safety became Rosenbauer’s fi rst partner in the USA. The company, which is based in Wyo-ming, Minnesota, was founded in 1929 by Kevin Kirvida’s grandfather, and his father joined the company in 1949. Kevin, who came on board in 1978, maintains General Safety’s proud tradition of quality and innovation. In ad-dition to the highly developed fi re trucks they build for the municipal sector, they also manufacture specialty vehicles for airports and industrial companies.
1998 saw Rosenbauer’s entry at Central States to of-fi cially create Rosenbauer America. The company, which was founded in 1982 by Harold and Helen Boer and is located in Lyons, South Dakota, is characterized by in-dustrial production that is strongly oriented towards the fulfi llment of individual customer wishes. When it became a partner, Central States was already active in 32 states and today, Rosenbauer America has virtually full national coverage.
Two years later, in February of 2000, the team was further enlarged with RK Aerials. The company, which is located in Fremont, Nebraska, was founded in 1988 by Rob and Pam Kreikemeier and manufactures hydraulic turntable ladders and aerial platforms. It is one of the few companies in the USA to not only offer steel ladders, but also hot galvanized versions, which have a far longer service life.
Rosenbauer obtained a further key technology with the chassis production for the Panther ARFF vehicle. Since 2003, the chassis have been manufactured at Rosen-bauer Motors, which is found at the same location as the General Division.
Whatever the size, location, geography or makeup of your department and coverage area, Rosenbauer America can design and manufacture the apparatus that meets your unique needs. With direct access to cutting-edge technology and unmatched depth of experience, Rosenbauer offers the widest range of vehicle types on the market today.
Our depth of experience applies to our estimating, engineering and sales staff, as well as fl oor manag-ers and supervisors. Together, they work as integrated teams to ensure rock-solid bid estimates that cover every detail. And to make sure you’re completely satisfi ed, our national network of dealers maintains constant communi-cation with you every step of the way.
From modest roots in mid-19th century Austria, the Rosenbauer Group has grown into the world’s largest manufacturer of fi re apparatus and fi refi ghting equip-ment, employing a global workforce of 1,500 people at numerous facilities on four continents. While achiev-ing this position took more than 140 years of calculated growth, this strategy has been a company hallmark since its founding and continues to be such as the company moves further into the 21st century.
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PROTECTIVE FABRIC
TECHNOLOGY
Safety Components, located in Greenville, SC and a division of the International Textile Group, is an innovative, high quality fabric solutions provider for demanding high performance applications. Our company is a global market leader in the production of automotive air bag fabrics, structural fi refi ghting, aerospace escape slides and fuel cells, FR military, and outdoor fabrics. We also produce a wide array of highly technical fabrics for industrial special-ty and commercial applications such as fi ltration, specialty military, composites, tire manufacturing, coated fabrics, and fl ame resistant protective apparel. Our mission is to continue to develop innovative and cutting edge fabrics utilizing the highest quality, high strength raw materials available in today’s global marketplace. Our product devel-opment staff works in conjunction with our customers and valued suppliers to design products that are functional, meet customer specifi cations, and ultimately raise the bar of product performance. At Safety Components, we are experts with knowledge of the highest caliber fi bers in the world and would welcome an opportunity to partner on new product ideas. Together, with collective and receptive minds, we can raise the performance bar and deliver in-novative products for any application.
Innovative Outer shell Fabric DesignsRecognized as the technology leader and largest
supplier of fi refi ghting fabrics in North America, Safety Components innovative fabric solutions continue to im-prove the personal protective performance of outer shell fabrics. Whether it’s enhanced, durable water repellency for safer, lighter, more comfortable gear, or solution dyed fi bers for improved color consistency, or lower profi le ripstop weaves for improved resistance to abrasion, or most recently the inclusion of military grade Kevlar® for improved durability…look to Safety Components for supe-rior outer shell fabric performance.
• PBI Matrix® reinforced with 600 Denier Cables of Du-Pont™ Kevlar®…the strongest, most durable fi bers in fi refi ghting today. These cables provide the ultimate rip-stopping power…50% stronger than 400 denier yarns for unmatched performance.
• PBI Gold +®. You already know PBI Gold as the gold standard when it comes to thermal protection. Now you can go beyond tough, thermal protection with turnout gear that is designed with superior water re-pelling features and exceptional abrasion resistance.
• Armor 7.0™ combines military grade, ballistic fi lament DuPont™ Kevlar®, solution dyed DuPont™ Nomex® and DuPont™ Kevlar® fi bers that provides added thermal protection, excellent tear resistance and superior fabric strength. This blend delivers a lighter weight, seven-ounce twill-weave fabric that improves comfort and mobility.
• Fusion™ combines solution dyed DuPont™ Nomex®, with solution dyed DuPont™ Kevlar®, encapsulated with a miracle layer of our patented Tefl on® F-PPE. These three elements come together into an innovative low-profi le rip-stop weave to deliver excellent thermal protection, unsurpassed performance in color longevity, with superior abrasion resistance and water repellency.
Improved Thermal Liner TechnologyTechnological advancements in fi refi ghting fabrics
extend through our complete line of thermal liners. With innovations that address the key elements in thermal liner performance such as moisture management, freedom of movement and weight gain. As the last layer of defense, we understand the importance of properly engineered thermal liner systems. That’s why we patented higher lubricity liners featuring excellent moisture management and pure fi ber battings for consistent TPP and THL performance.
• Glide™ is a lightweight, DuPont™ Nomex® thermal liner that features our patented, high lubricity weave. It is 15% slicker than other low friction liner products and up to 40% slicker than a traditional liner system. Glide provides optimal moisture management…keep-ing you cooler and more comfortable.
• Our Chambray™ thermal liner is lightweight and com-fortable, and affords excellent thermal performance. Made from 100% solution dyed DuPont™ Nomex ® fi -bers to offer enhanced color consistency and greater light fastness longevity. Engineered with ring spun yarn technology that improves overall fabric strength while assuring a smoother more comfortable fabric.
• Shadowbox™ brings together excellent freedom of movement and superior moisture management. Made of 100% DuPont™ Nomex® fi bers, Shadowbox pro-vides both enhanced thermal protection, comfort and color retention.
• Com’motion™ combines fi lament Kevlar®, Nomex® and Lensing FR®, Com’motion provides incredible wicking and moisture management, permanent slick-ness and strength for thermal liner protection.
All our fabrics are produced, tested and inspected to the industry’s highest standards. Safety Components maintains ISO 9001:2000, TS 16949 and ISO 14001 cer-tifi cations. Our fabric testing laboratories are ISO 17025 approved, ASTM (North America), DIN (Europe), JIS (Asia), and NFPA certifi ed. Safety Components is the only company in our industry with global certifi cation capabil-ity. For almost 100 years we have maintained the highest reputation for product quality, product innovation, prod-uct diversity and on-time delivery.
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Scott Health & Safety was founded as Scott Aviation in 1932 when Earl M. Scott began manufacturing the fi rst pivoting tailwheel for airplanes in his Lancaster, NY base-ment. The company grew steadily for the fi rst few years as manufacturer of several different aviation compo-nents, but exploded when during World War II, the British Royal Air Force asked Mr. Scott to develop a walk-around, on-board oxygen system for its pilots so they could safely fl y to altitudes of 30,000 feet and above.
From that invention, Mr. Scott developed the fi rst Air-Pak® SCBA model in 1945 called the 6000 B4A. Thinking there was a market for his product for the fi re service, Mr. Scott ap-proached the local departments about his SCBA, but it wasn’t an overnight sensation. Back then, fi refi ghters were nicknamed “smoke eaters” for good reason. They simply used wet handker-chiefs or canister masks to fi lter smoke as they fought fi res.
Seventy-fi ve years later, the Scott Air-Pak SCBA is synonymous within the U.S. fi re service with SCBA and is used every day by hundreds of thousands of U.S. fi refi ghters in a majority of the cities in America, large and small. It is the premier SCBA in the U.S. and was crucial to the search and rescue efforts during 9/11 in New York and Washington D.C.
Since its humble beginnings as an aviation components manufacturer in Earl Scott’s basement, Scott has grown to become the premiere manufacturer of innovative respiratory and other personal protective equipment and safety devices for fi refi ghters, industrial workers, police squads, militaries, homeland security forces, and rescue teams around the world.
Scott began its fi rst foray into the international market in 1997, specifi cally the newly opened Chinese market, to form the joint venture manufacturing facility Shang-hai Eagle to develop SCBA for the Asian market. That venture was successful in its fi rst year of operation and is now the largest SCBA manufacturer in the region.
In 1999, the company split into two separate business-es - Scott Aviation and Scott Health and Safety. In 2000, Scott Health & Safety acquired Kemira Safety Oy with a 70 year history of manufacturing quality, innovative respi-ratory products. Kemira became Scott Oy and continues to supply Scott with innovative designs and products for industrial workers.
Tyco International purchased Scott Health & Safety in 2001 and has grown the company’s global presence by adding several very respected and powerful global brands to the Scott Health & Safety family. Protector, a premiere brand of respiratory protection products and Unisafe, a recognized as leader in eye, head and ear protection equipment, have extended the reach of Scott into new product lines and global markets.
In 2004, Tyco divested its last connection with the original Scott Aviation to concentrate on Scott’s core line – personal safety products. Later in 2004, Tyco added Fire Equipment de Mexico, S.A. (F.E.M.S.A.), a small manufacturer of fi refi ghter protective clothing and other fi refi ghting gear, to Scott’s product line which extends Scott’s reach into the South and Latin American markets.
Now, with six global manufacturing locations, Scott produces products that protect thousands of individuals each day from environmental hazards including smoke,
toxic fumes, fl ame, combustible gases, falling objects, and contaminants.
The company has been on the forefront of innova-tion since its beginning, using extensive research and gathering “Voice of the Customer” input to design and develop its products, some which have become standards in the fi re service. Beginning with the fi rst compressed air SCBA, some of the other fi rsts Scott has introduced include the single-lens facepiece, the integrated PASS device, the 4500 psi cylinder, the snap-change cylinder, and the Top-Down Convertibility™ design concept, which allows a personal issued facepiece to be used in multiple applications from air-supplied to air-purifi cation.
Today, the innovative spirit continues at Scott with the introduction of several new products that will revolu-tionize the way fi refi ghters do their jobs. The new SSR Thermal Imaging Camera / Locator is the fi rst thermal camera to merge thermal imaging and fi refi ghter loca-tion technology into one search and rescue tool. And our new SureSeal System for the AV-3000™ facepiece uses Scott’s patent-pending reverse refl ex design and a new headnet securing system to provide the best fi t-factor available today.
It is through this commitment to innovation and groundbreaking product development that Scott Heath & Safety remains on the forefront of protecting fi refi ghters from harmful working environments. We support all our product development with excellent customer support and the best warranty in the business and we are com-mitted to putting the customer fi rst in all aspects of our business.
For more information about Scott Health & Safety, visit our website at www.scotthealthsafety.com.
AT THE FOREFRONT
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DETECTION AND PROTECTION
For over 50 years Smiths Detec-tions advanced, accurate and trusted solutions quickly and accu-rately detect and identify explo-sives, weapons and contraband, chemical warfare agents, toxic chemicals and materials, biologi-cal warfare agents, nuclear and radiological threats and narcotics.
Our capabilities range from system integration to developing advanced technologies ideal for discovery, detection, and identi-fi cation of illegal, controlled and suspicious substances. We de-velop products in partnership with the military and emer-gency responders to meet requirements for accuracy, durability and ease of use in a broad range of missions.
Smiths Detection solutions allow your team the abil-ity to quickly, easily and accurately prepare your team with the latest and most advanced capabilities to tackle CBRNE missions.
Our product line includes: New - HazMatID™ 360 – newly enhanced, ruggedized
FT-IR analyzer that identifi es 32,000 unknown substanc-es, classifi es chemical hazards and provides extended secure wireless capabilities
New - LCD-NEXUS™ – ruggedized, highly sensitive and selective CWA and TIC detector to deploy stand alone or operated as part of a network to enhance perimeter protection
New - SmartBio™ Sensor – fi eld portable real-time biological detector of microbes, bio-toxins and genetically modifi ed agents.
New - BioACT™ – packaged advanced confi rmatory technologies for biological assessment
HazMatID™ Ranger – handheld FT-IR analyzer to im-mediately identify chemical “false alarms” and suspicious substances integrated with HazMasterG3 Software
Prime Alert™ – bio-detection threat verifi cation system that screens for microbes and key bio-toxins in minutes
Bio Check™ – rapid, sensitive powder screening test kitBioSeeq™ PLUS – high precision LATE PCR identifi er
for fi eld presumptive confi rmation of high threat biologi-cal agents.
New - HGVI™ with LINX Wireless Communications Kit – multi-sensor hazardous gas and vapour identifi er with state-of-the-art remote monitoring technology
New - RespondeR RCI with Explosives Screening Soft-ware – portable Raman solid and liquid chemical identifi -er, with new BLS software which enables rapid explosives screening through glass and plastic bottles
LCD Series™ – Wearable and compact CWA and TICs detect-to-warn device for individual detection
SABRE™ 4000 – Handheld IMS detector and identifi er for narcotics, explosives, TICs and CWAs
MMTD™ – Hardened multi-mode threat detector for trace detection of explosives and narcotics
HPRID™ – High performance radioisotope identifi er GasID™ – Portable gas and vapor FT-IR that can iden-
tify over 5,500 fl ammables, TICs and TIMs, corrosives and WMDs
Advanced Technologies: Smiths De-tection applies advanced tech-nologies to offer emergency responders, military and security personnel the latest, fastest, and most accurate solutions to detect and identify a broad range of substances including:
Suspicious PowdersTICs & CWAsDrugs & NarcoticsExplosivesPesticides
Volatile Organic CompoundsFlammables and Non-fl ammablesRadiationBacterial and Viral Warfare AgentsWeapons of Mass DestructionBiological Warfare AgentsImprovised Explosive Devices
Service and Support: Smiths Detection knows what it takes to support an array of products over their full life cycle. We strive to ensure equipment performs optimally and customer needs are effectively addressed.
Smiths Detection offers a full line of training programs. Topics include “Basic Product Operation”: to intensive “Advanced User” courses.
Dedicated service and Partnership Programs, including ReachBack 24/7/365 technical assistance, customized training seminars and regional user workshops are suc-cessful in supporting your equipment and your team.
Extensive Collection of Chemicals Librar-ies: We’ve built the largest collection of advanced threat assessment spectral libraries for the military and emer-gency responders worldwide. The databases consist of tens of thousands library entries, ranging from common household chemicals to explosives and chemical warfare agents.
Grant & Funding Opportunities: Smiths Detec-tion equipment qualifi es for many federal and/or state funding and grant opportunities. A list of Hazmat and preparedness related sources are available on our web-site at www.smithsdetection.com.
Contact Information: For more information or to schedule a demonstration of any of Smiths Detec-tion Global Military and Emergency Responder solutions please contact us at:
Toll Free: 888-473-6747Phone: 203-207-9700
Email: [email protected]
Smiths Detection21 Commerce Drive
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“The drive to take a customer’s idea from concept to production to satisfy their need is what makes our busi-ness model work. The dedication of our customers to the communities they serve will not allow them to settle for conventional vehicles. They are truly the driving force behind our success.”
—John Sztykiel, President and CEO of Spartan Motors
That same drive has been at the heart of Spartan’s business since 1975 when Diamond Reo Trucks of Michi-gan declared bankruptcy. During that period, four young engineers saw an opportunity to strike out on their own and continue doing what they loved to do—design and build trucks. George Sztykiel, William Foster, Gerald Geary and John Knox sacrifi ced everything they could to establish the company; relying on word of mouth and their reputations to generate business.
Today, departments around the world choose Spartan products to safeguard their communities. The company’s ability to confi gure cabs and chassis to exact customer
specifi cations and performance needs, such as applica-tion, terrain, street confi guration and other factors is unprecedented in the emergency-response industry.
Spartan also provides specialized customer service, as well as training programs for vehicle operators, mechan-ics and technicians. Just this past August, the company hosted its 16th Annual Fire Truck Training Conference to rigorously train service personnel from across North America on its products and services.
As a market leader, Spartan’s product portfolio is responsive to the desires and budgets of departments globally. More than three decades of experience, along with thousands of options and premium components, al-low Spartan to accommodate a multitude of department needs and expectations.
Spartan understands that no two departments are the same and most of them require high levels of capabil-ity. When you spec a Spartan custom chassis, you can be confi dent you are getting advanced high-performance in a purpose-built chassis. Don’t settle for conventional, visit spartanchassis.com to fi nd out more.
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Summit Fire Apparatus is owned and operated by a family of fi re fi ghters. We are fi rst responders and incident commanders. We built our fi rst fi re truck in 1957. We are com-mitted to designing and building the emergency equipment required to meet the ever-changing needs of the
fi re industry. New technology and enhancements
abound in our units, but affordable quality remains constant. We special-ize in specialty vehicles. Air Truck, Brush Truck, Skid Units, Heavy Res-cue, Pumper, Tanker, Tender, Haz-Mat Units, Custom Trailers and our
newest edition, the R.E.D. Wagon. Just this year, we feel we have
designed the safest rooftop access in the industry. By utilizing a ROM hose bed cover and pneumatic handrails we have signifi cantly reduced the possibility of a fi refi ghter falling off the top of the truck.
In 2001, we introduced the fi re industry to the extended front bum-per. It has since been enhanced to include pre-connected tools, a trash line and a winch instantly ready and closer to the scene. It is hard to remember a time when the extended front bumper was not a standard feature.
In 2006 Summit introduced the Air and Light Vehicle along with a se-quencer that automatically chooses the cylinder with the lowest pressure fi rst. Using this approach to cascad-ing, you no longer need a mechanical degree and calculator to keep the tanks from equalizing before the job is complete.
Summit confi gured pump and foam components in a way that had never been done before to build an Indus-trial Foam Pumper for an oil refi nery fi re company. In 2010 Summit was awarded a contract in Australia to construct two more industrial foam pumpers. Mr. Messmer says, “Our proven track record and spirit of co-operation won us the contract.”
Recently Summit added Trailers to its line - Hazardous Materials CBRNE Response Vehicle, TRT Trailer (Tech-nical Rescue Team) and the R.E.D. Wagon (Remote Evacuation and Deployment).
Summit Fire Apparatus has been manufacturing custom fi re appa-ratus for over 50 years. President, Joe Messmer, says, “In that time we have ascertained one thing for certain, the customer wants what they want. We customize each unit. Your ideas are built into a safe, well equipped unit.”
Summit is located in Edgewood, Kentucky, just outside of Cincin-nati, Ohio. Contact Joe Messmer or Erich Gausman (859) 331-0360 www.SummitFireApparatus.com
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SUTPHEN CORPORATION –
THE TRADITION CONTINUES
Now on its fi fth generation, the strength and stability of Sutphen Corporation is unquestionable. Sutphen contin-ues to build quality fi re apparatus while remaining true to its family owned traditions.
The Sutphen product line has its standards, like our original Mid-Mount Aerial Platform, but over the past few years, the line has expanded to meet the needs of more Fire Departments. Flexibility and innovation are key char-acteristics at Sutphen Corporation. We understand the need to be fl exible for our customers, and we have the innovation to develop the products their job demands.
ChassisTo ensure the fi nest quality Sutphen Corporation builds
our Chassis from the ground up. There is no divided responsibility so our customers get fast, effi cient, reliable service and convenient parts access from one source. Sutphen Chassis are designed and manufactured follow-ing stringent specifi cations for strength and durability, and must meet load capacity and service requirements.
Custom PumpersSutphen quality and dependability is customized for
each department’s specifi c needs. We offer both Rescue and Traditional body styles in aluminum or stainless with a seemingly endless list of optional equipment. Each custom pumper is designed for maximum fi re-fi ghting capability.
If you desire custom quality but need commercial price, consider Sutphen’s line of Custom Commercial or C Se-ries Commercial pumpers.
Aerial PlatformsSutphen Aerial Platforms feature the Mid-Mount design
that provides unsurpassed safety, performance, reliability, and maneuverability. Only one out and down jack each side provides the industry’s quickest and most compact set-up. The Mid-Mount design with a high pivot point gives fi refi ghters the capability of working at low angles over the cab, and work on a 360-degree basis without moving the apparatus. The aerial device itself is constructed us-ing patented Huck Bolt technology, the same that is used in commercial and military aircraft. The elimination of welding the aerial reduces the risk of fatigue and cracked welds that can lead to costly repair and down time. The aerial is a four sided, box-boom design, allowing for a stronger aerial device and a totally enclosed, protected waterway. Sutphen Aerial Platforms are available in tan-dem and single axle models, the only one in the industry.
Aerial LaddersSutphen’s proven mid-mount design provides superior
weight distribution on chassis, extraordinary maneuver-ability, and easy access to the pumper-like hose bed, as there are no hose chutes or turntable in the way. The extruded-aluminum ladder is highly resistant to corrosion and has extraordinary strength and torsional rigidity, re-sulting in a 3:1 safety factor. Sutphen Aerials and Ladders have boast tips loads as high as 1000# and 750# while fl owing 1500 gpm at any angle, at full extension.
SPH 100 Aerial PlatformThe all new SPH 100 Aerial Platform gives you all the
features of our Tandem Axle Platforms with a shorter 230” wheelbase making it even more maneuverable. Other features include enclosed rear ladder storage, increased compartment space, and a larger platform. These improvements plus the already long list of benefi ts of a Sutphen Mid Mount Aerial Platform make the SPH 100 the best selling aerial platform in the business.
Shield Series PumpersThe Shield Series line of pumpers is our answer to the
ever-increasing popularity of program type trucks. With the Sutphen Shield Series, you get the same custom built quality and superior craftsmanship you have come to ex-pect from Sutphen. By offering standardized body styles and packaging options, we were able to keep the cost of production to a minimum. The Shield Series are built on our own Sutphen Chassis, and they are manufactured right along side our more customized units. Available with four (4) different body options, S1, S2, S3, and S4, you are sure to fi nd the right style for your needs.
The popularity of this line continues to grow as Sut-phen now offers the ability to design your own truck with the Virtual Firehouse/Truck Confi gurator on the Com-pany’s website.
Heavy RescueOur Heavy Rescue apparatus are custom designed
to fi t our customer’s requirements and are engineered to both maximize and optimize compartment space and storage. Sutphen can customize confi gurations for HazMat, Urban Search and Rescue, and Mobile Com-mand Center units.
Petrochemical and IndustrialCertain fi re fi ghting situations require a heavier duty ap-
paratus. Sutphen Petrochemical and Industrial fi re fi ghting apparatus can provide foam streams up to 3000 gpm at 110’ of aerial elevation from draft and up to 4000 gpm at 100’ of elevation with a pressurized water source. Pumper units are also available with pump outputs from 1500 to 5000 gpm.
THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A SUTPHEN.
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On Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 9 a.m. the doors of the com-pany’s new world headquarters of-fi cially opened for business. Few who drive up to the building’s entrance will even think about it housing the
world’s most innovative manufacturer of fi refi ghting equipment. Rather, TFT’s two story, red-bricked fi re-house “façade” – complete with twin bright red fi re station doors and hand cut regional white limestone – will
more likely remind visitors of the fi re stations of childhood memories and dreams.
Guests coming through the front doors enter immediately into a world of memorabilia and treasures – TFT’s very own fi refi ghting museum. This two story showplace traces the com-pany from its very beginnings in the fall of 1971 (in the basement of the McMillan home on Michigan Avenue in Hobart, Indiana).
TFT’s new location will also allow a central base for TFT University – an ongoing program that enhances par-ticipant’s job skills through product and operational awareness activities and discussions. The program’s in-credible growth both on campus and on the road are the result of hands-on demonstrations, coupled with hand-tailored targeted workshops.
Being in one location allows the Service and Technical Support Team, consisting of fi refi ghters, mechani-cal and electircal engineers, repair technicians and equipment testers, to share an offi ce/work area and be available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
TFT’s service team can be reached by email [email protected] or by calling toll-free to 800 348 2686 or 1 219 462 6161. Should the need arise, a team member is on call 24 hours, 7 days-a-week.
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Today they are a nationally recognized multi-channel dealer of public safety equipment and supplies. Current distribution channels include their nationally recog-nized e-commerce site, four retail locations and a large, seasoned direct sales force. Many of the products sold through the direct sales channel are restricted to specifi c territories by the manufacturers and require advanced training, ongoing service, and specialized attention that this expert force can deliver.
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BUILDING FIRE APPARATUS BODIES SINCE 1942
Toyne has been building fi re apparatus bodies since 1942. Specializing in aluminum and stainless steel con-struction, Toyne offers a complete line of fi re apparatus to meet the demands of the modern fi re service, anything from a rapid attack unit to an aerial platform.
Toyne is led by president Mike Schwabe and his brother and vice president Bill Schwabe, and remains a U.S. family owned business.
A recently completed 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art paint facility shows the commitment that Toyne has for the quality of the product for each customer.
Fully engineered CAD designs and CNC machining give Toyne the ability to not only build each and every truck in a custom manner, but also gives the ability to manufac-ture exact replacement parts if needed.
All facets of each apparatus are fully designed before being built on the fl oor helping to ensure the best fi t, function, and fi nish in the industry.
Whether built on a custom or commercial style chassis, Toyne has the ability to meet the needs of the fi re service both today and for tomorrow.
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THE BEST-SELLING WATER AND
FOAM TANKS IN THE INDUSTRY
Historically, water and foam tanks for fi re apparatus were manufactured primarily from steel or fi berglass which were heavy and prone to cracking. In 1982 the fi rst polypropylene water tank was conceived, designed and built through the efforts of a Lynnfi eld, Massachusetts Fire Department technician to replace a rusted steel tank in his department. Word of this successful concept spread quickly and other local Fire Departments sought a polypropylene replacement.
By December of 1986, the demand for this new tank material reached the point where the Lynnfi eld techni-cian and a fellow fi re fi ghter decided to be co-founders of the world’s fi rst polypropylene fi re tank business. The new company, United Plastic Fabricating, Inc. (UPF) opened their doors in North Andover, Massachusetts in a 6,400 square foot facility. Sales grew quickly and within a year’s period of time, UPF moved to a 10,000 square foot facility. UPF expanded operations to Florida in 1989 and to Wisconsin in 1991. With continued growth, UPF moved into a new 38,000 square foot corporate headquarters in 1992 which includes a design and engineering center. Today, UPF has over 140,000 square feet of facilities and employees over 275 people on its team.
Early in its twenty-fi ve years, UPF’s sales surpassed steel tanks to become the best selling water and foam tanks in the industry, while trade-marking the name, Poly-Tank®. UPF’s lifetime warranty, the most complete warranty in the industry, makes the Poly-Tank® the last tank you’ll ever need.
UPF’s product line has also expanded signifi cantly since 1986. Products include:
The Defender™ slip-on tanks: The Defender™ 2C has a standard compartment that can be converted to 12-gal-lon foam cell with optional foam cell kit and is available in three standard capacities: 200, 250 and 300. The Defender™ 3 is a standard model skid tank available in 150 (short-bed unit), 225 and 300 gallon capacities and comes standard with an integrated skid base, an expand-ed pump mounting area, hose reel mounting blocks and standard fi ttings.
The Ellipse™ tanks for ellipticals features UPF’s unique Closed-Curved™ baffl ing system. Each Ellipse™ tank has a high stability factor and is available in sizes from 1,000 - 4,000 gallons. The Ellipse™ features three styles - black textured, a painted fi nish or a stainless steel wrap.
The Ellip-T-Tank™ tank is a cost effective, semi-el-liptical tank with a T-shaped lower section. The smooth uninterrupted surface of the polypropylene walls is ideal for painting, as there are no external supports visible. The Ellip-T-Tank™ uses a standard Poly-Tank® sub frame making the installation simple and cost effective. The Ellip-T-Tank™ is available in sizes ranging from 1000 to 4000 gallon capacities.
The PolySide® wet-sided tank is a wet-sided tank designed to maximize your water supply. UPF PolySide® tanks weigh an average of 50% less than steel tanks. The design of the PolySide® provides the most rapid evacua-tion available in the industry.
Poly-Tank® ARFF tanks are standard equipment to the major ARFF manufacturers in the US. Typical sizes are 1500, 3000 and 4500 Gallons. UPF ARFF tanks are fi eld tested in locations in the US and worldwide and can be custom built with unique options and features.
The Protector™ Foam Trailers have been fi eld proven by the military, industrial, airport, and municipal fi re departments around the world. UPF foam trailers come in sizes ranging from 250 to 3,000 gallon capacities. Trailers offer a variety of transfer and application equip-ment in the form of hand lines, monitors and proportion-ing systems capable of fl owing 100 gpm to 2,000 gpm. Additionally, trailers with a foam transfer pump capable of on-loading or off-loading foam concentrate. Other op-tions include the capability to carry haz-mat equipment or bulk supplies.
Additionally, UPF manufactures industrial products - the PolyBody® for service and line trucks, the PolyBox® underbody truck toolboxes and a variety of polypropylene trays and accessories that are non-corrosive, high impact polypropylene.
With over 75,000 tanks in service worldwide in more than 85 countries, UPF continues to be the world market leader selling twice as many tanks as all of its competi-tors combined.
With the latest in capital equipment and sophisticated software, UPF’s dedicate team offers innovative designs and practical solutions by providing long lasting, cost effective polypropylene alternatives to existing metal and fi berglass products worldwide.
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WASHINGTON EARNS A DEGREE
IN FIRE SCIENCE FROM UMUCRonald Washington knew he wanted to earn
a BS in Fire Science, but needed to fi nd a way to manage it while working as a civilian con-tractor in Iraq. University of Maryland Univer-sity College (UMUC) offered the program and fl exibility he needed.
Washington chose UMUC after researching several universities online. “It seemed like a good fi t for me,” he says. “The Web site was very professional and in addition to fi re science, the university offered other courses of interest to me such as homeland security and emergency preparedness. UMUC’s program also offered a good combination of class work and hands-on training.”
Scheduling time for school was challenging for Wash-ington. He worked 12-hour shifts every day in Iraq as a health and safety coordinator, conducting safety inspec-tions, audits, assessments and safety meetings. “I used every minute to my advantage,” he says. “I was blessed to have a job that allowed me to sit behind a desk at vari-ous times throughout the day. During my free time I did homework or studied for tests and made phone calls to my wife and family back home.”
Washington returned home permanently from Iraq in November 2008 and graduated from UMUC in May 2009. He is currently work-ing as a lead safety health and environmental representative for a large module company in his hometown.
Washington is grateful to UMUC for ev-erything it has done for him. “UMUC has prepared me to advance in my profession,”
he says. “The teachers were all great; they were under-standing of the hardships I faced working 12-hour shifts in Iraq.” He adds that his most memorable accomplish-ments are completing the Fire Science Cooperative Education Program (COOP), which allows UMUC students to apply classroom theory to real-world professional proj-ects, and WRTG 394 Advanced Business Writing.
“Receiving my bachelor’s degree from UMUC has given me the confi dence to succeed in a competitive safety fi eld,” says Washington. “I’m eligible for promotion with my current employer or if I choose to change companies, I have the credentials to do so. I have already recom-mended UMUC to a lot of my friends and family. And, when I decide to return to school for my master’s degree, UMUC will defi nitely be my fi rst choice.”
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CORPORATE PROFILES
WHP Trainingtowers is the premier provider of Live Fire Training Towers and Burn Room Liners designed to meet the needs of Fire Departments, Community Colleges and various branches of the Military. The company’s Alarm Series offers numerous designs that are then customized to best meet the needs of the organization. These de-signs include the High Rise, the General Alarm, a Move-able Simulator, and the 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st Alarm. The company has a rich history of designing custom state of the art structures to accommodate nearly every con-ceivable fi re training operation covering a whole range of scenarios; residential, commercial, high-rise, shipboard fi refi ghting, confi ned space, rappelling and SWAT team operations.
The company provides turnkey solutions from design “through” construction “through” placing your building in service. The company uses a two part framing system to create a rugged building specifi cally for heavy duty fi re training. The buildings incorporate fl oor joists that are 12” on center and hot dipped galvanized stairs & railings. The buildings are powder coat painted in a variety of col-ors. 4” concrete fl ooring is available throughout.
The company offers a number of interior and exterior options to further customize the simulators. Exterior op-tions include stairs, caged ladders, forcible entry props, cantilevered balconies, inset balconies, rappel anchors, brick facades, ship’s doors, garage doors and more. Inte-rior options include gas fi red simulators, confi ned space simulators, smoke distribution systems, standpipes, pivot doors, search & rescue mazes and more. The maze panels are offered in a variety of confi gurations including half panels, full panels, breaching panels and door panels allowing the user to create a variety of confi gurations. Simulators can be further customized with a variety of roof styles including, dual pitch roofs, sloped roofs, mansard roofs, bar grate roofs and split roofs. Chop-out props are fl ush with the roof for safety and realism. The company also works with departments wanting to expand their existing training building.
WHP designs burn rooms to protect both new and ex-isting structures from repeated burns. WHP burn rooms work well with either Class A or gas simulator fi res. Liner panels in conjunction with air space, created by a com-bination of hat channels and battens, provide excellent insulation. The company offers three liner panels to be incorporated into the burn rooms: Padgenite 1TM, Super PadgeniteTM, and Duraliner HTTM. Burn rooms can be further enhanced with temperature monitoring and burn cribs.
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Since 1908, Darley has been dedicated to serving the World’s Fire and Emergency Services. We are a manufac-turer and distributor of fi refi ghting pumps, fi re apparatus, and fi refi ghting equipment and remain a family owned and operated company. Our corporate headquarters are located at 325 Spring Lake Drive in Itasca, IL 60143, and our manufacturing, engineering and research and devel-opment operations are in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and Toledo, Oregon.
W.S. Darley & Co. has purchased a new headquarters in Itasca, IL. The new facility is over 40,000 sq feet and is located about 10 minutes from their previous headquar-ters in Melrose Park, IL. According to company president Paul C. Darley, “We had been in our previous building for almost 50 years. Our business is growing, and this new state-of-the-art facility has almost double the amount of space that we had in our Melrose Park headquarters. This new building also better refl ects our corporate image as we move into our next 100 years of business. It will allow us to continue to expand our business to better serve the needs of our growing customer base.” Darley is currently making some improvements to the building and will move into the new facility in January, 2008. The new building is located at 325 Spring Lake Drive in Itasca, IL 60143. All telephone numbers will remain unchanged.
We remain a family owned and operated business com-mitted to customer service and our employees. Company operations are overseen by the executive committee con-sisting of three Chief Operating Offi cers, Jeff, Paul and Peter Darley, The Chief Executive Offi cer is Bill Darley and he is certifi ed engineer and has been with our com-pany for over 50 years. He is one of the most respected individuals in the fi re service due to his commitment and integrity. He served as President of the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers Association and currently serves on sev-eral corporate and charity boards.
Our entire company is committed to customer satisfac-tion. We are dedicated to excellence and offer a diverse line of quality products and services through progressive design, manufacturing and distribution.
Darley has the plants, engineering and machinery to design, manufacture and assemble a wide variety of fi re and emergency products.
Our engineering staff includes certifi ed and profession-al engineers. Our company utilizes the latest in Computer Aided Design (CAD), and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) to ensure that all manufacturing designs are com-pletely incorporated within the manufacturing process.
Our dealer and service network consists of over 200 U.S. distributors in all 50 states. We have more than 50 International dealers located in over 40 countries. Our products are found in more than 70 countries around the world. Parts and services are also directly available from our plants with the convenience of toll-free numbers, fax
and telex. Our goal is to ship replacement parts within 24 hours after receipt of order.
W. S. Darley & Co. has been supplying apparatus, pumps and fi refi ghting equipment to the United States Federal Government as well as other governments and agencies around the world for over 60 years. During World War II, we received the Army/Navy E Award for excellence three times, producing thousands of centrifu-gal fi re pumps for military bases around the world. Many of these pumps are still in service today. Each year we are awarded hundreds of federal government contracts primarily for supplies from our fi re fi ghting, law enforce-ment and municipal supplies catalogs.
Darley was recently awarded major contracts by the Department of Defense to provide our forces with fi re fi ghting, rescue and special operational equipment. They are introducing a new low cost line of CAFS and Purifi re Water Purifi cation Systems at this year’s FDIC. Request a free copy of our 2009 catalog with 300 pages of the lat-est equipment for Fire and Homeland Security.
Visit us at the FDIC booths 1922, 2021, and 7126.
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Eye Safety Systems, Inc. was founded in 1998 with the mission of creating eye protection optimized for the world’s most demanding oc-cupations. Founder and CEO John Dondero brought the performance and style benefi ts of sports eyewear to the world of serious eye protec-tion, relaying his expertise in sports-goggles into a passion for eye safety. With the consultation of veteran fi re-fi ghters and exhaustive research and development, the fi rst ESS product line was introduced: the ESS Strik-eteam™ wildland fi re goggles. Since then, ESS has developed many more products for the fi refi ghting, law en-forcement, and military markets, and has become known for introducing advancements not yet found in other eye protection systems.
ESS has now sold over 8.4 million units of eyewear, becoming the larg-est supplier of military eye protection in the world and establishing itself as a leading brand for the fi refi ghting market, being the premier eye protec-tion option for nearly every major helmet manufacturer. The focus of ESS’ management, design, and sales teams is to provide the highest quality products to its customers, tailored to their specifi c needs: no other eyewear company listens more attentively to customer feedback than ESS.
There are three tenets to the ESS philosophy:
Quality. ESS eyewear is backed by a 1-year warranty against defects in manufacturing and workmanship and has a return rate of less than 1/20th of 1%. Strict quality controls and competitive pricing make ESS an exceptional value. ESS products are known for their toughness, perfor-mance, and reliability.
Innovation. The ESS Product De-velopment team has issued a long line of industry-fi rsts. From sparking the revolution in low-profi le ballistic mili-tary goggles (the ESS Profi le NVG™ series) to introducing a universal-fi t, anti-fog eyeshield system (the ESS Crossbow™ & Crossbow Suppressor™, 2010 EMS World Top Innovation Win-ner), ESS is the eye-protection leader that has shaped the modern eye pro industry through its constant ingenuity. Today, imitations of ESS products and designs abound but none approach the quality of the original.
Service. ESS products are made to rigid safety specifi cations in the
USA. Manufactured by Oakley, ESS boasts unsurpassed R&D and produc-tion capabilities that uniquely position it to quickly fi ll the largest military orders and design unique solutions meeting the needs of its varied mar-ketplace. ESS responds immediately to customer needs and is dedicated to providing the highest level of service.
From the battlefi eld to the fi re
ground, our inspiration is fueled by a passion to protect the defenders of freedom and public safety around the globe. Through innovative design, continuous product refi nement and a dedicated focus on protecting eyes, ESS looks to the future with an ongoing commitment to bring its customers the fi nest, most reliable eye protection available.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES BY JOHN M. MALECKY
>> The Birtle (Manitoba, Canada) Fire Department de-
signed this FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS pumper to protect
rural farming properties, explains Chief Kevin Hickman. The
vehicle can maneuver well enough to cross over farm fi elds
for fast-moving stubble hay land fi res, as well as to fi ght
structural fi res.
Features/Equipment:
• FREIGHTLINER M2 106 chassis with 224-inch wheelbase
and two-seat cab;
• CATERPILLAR C7 330-hp diesel engine with ALLISON
3000 EVS automatic transmission and pump-and-roll
capability;
• Model MXV Crown Cab Unit enclosing top-mount pump
panel and providing three seats;
• WATEROUS CS single-stage, 840-igpm pump with
HYPRO Foam Pro 1600 system, four-inch rear intake, one-
inch front bumper line (reduced from 1½-inch discharge),
two 1½-inch speedlays (under module seats), 2½-inch rear
preconnect, and AKRON Fire Fox front bumper turret;
• WELLINGTON PLASTICS 1,000-imperial gallon water
and 25-imperial gallon foam tanks;
• HOLMATRO rescue tools;
• BULLARD thermal imaging camera; and
• light and power with HONDA fi ve-kw gasoline generator
and two FRC fl oodlights mounted midship.
Enter 1 at fi reeng.hotims.com
>> The Wilmington (NC) Fire Department uses this METAL
CRAFT fi re-rescue boat to protect an area with many storage
tanks, a river walk dock with dock space, and boat dockage
areas, explains Assistant Chief Ron Jordan. It is also used for
rescue and serves as a dive platform for extended operations,
allowing for fl exibility in responding on mutual aid to surround-
ing beach communities with limited or no watercraft resources.
The boat will be staffed by engine or squad personnel, increas-
ing its versatility.
Features/Equipment:
• Firestorm 50 Model (50-foot, fi ve-inch length; 15-foot,
10-inch beam; and 18-inch draft);
• two CATERPILLAR C 18 885-hp diesel engines and two
354 HAMILTON jets;
• two HALE 8FG single-stage, 3,000-gpm pumps (pump-
ing up to 7,000 gpm together) and HYPRO Foam Pro
Accumax system;
• common manifold supplied by both pumps with 16
discharges (fore, aft, and midship) for supply lines and
handlines;
• four ELKHART monitors (two Copperhead models aft
and one Scorpion each fore and on roof);
• 500-gallon foam tank;
• provision to roll a Stokes litter through the pilot house
door to an EMS bench;
• PHILLIPS AED; and
• dive platform.
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>> The Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) Fire Depart-
ment designed this SVI TRUCKS hazmat unit with a custom-
built resource area and an operations area in the body which
has a push-out section that increases the area to 24 square
feet, explains Deputy Chief Tom McEwen. This allows the
option of suiting up in an area with adequate room to move
around in. It also provides room to set up a round table with
seating for six to host multiagency briefi ngs inside a secure
area.
Features/Equipment:
• SPARTAN chassis with 231-inch wheelbase and four-seat
cab with 20-inch raised roof, rear command area, over-
head cabinets, HP all-in-one unit, two LCD monitors, and
DVD/HDD unit;
• CUMMINS ISL 370-hp diesel engine with ALLISON 3000
EVSPR automatic transmission;
• 22-foot walk around/walk-in body with four seats, ROB-
INSON roll-up compartment doors, and exterior CARE
FREE awning on right side;
• rear bumper-mounted electric assist step;
• WILL BURT mast with PELCO camera;
• two HANNAY reels (one each low pressure air and elec-
tric cord); and
• light and power with KOHLER 20-kw diesel generator,
SVI Command Light, and 10 WHELEN fi xed scene lights
(two on cab, eight on body).
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PRODUCTS/SERVICES/MEDIA
>> Black Diamond Footwear’s FIRE
BOOTS, which include the X-BOOT (pic-
tured), feature Ortholite footbeds, fi re-retar-
dant leather, and CROSSTECH® fabric. The
only fi re boot to have the American Podiat-
ric Medical Association Seal of Approval for
encouraging improved foot health, Black
Diamond Footwear’s boots are designed
with proven shoemaking technologies and
construction. Using proprietary materials and fi refi ghter input,
Black Diamond Footwear’s boots meet NFPA 1971 standards.
www.blackdiamondfootwear.com. (800) 459-5895.
Enter 4 at fi reeng.hotims.com
>> SAFER Systems’ SAFER HOME-
LAND RESPONDER™ 1.1 (pictured) and
HAZMAT RESPONDER™ 1.1 have been
upgraded with over a dozen new enhance-
ments, making the products easier to use
and better for planning for, responding to,
and conducting detailed postevent analy-
ses of chemical emergency events. Both
are designed to minimize the impact on human life, property,
and commerce when an accidental or intentional release of
toxic chemicals occurs. Enhancements include a more powerful
Source Area Locator™ function that makes it simpler to locate
the likely source area of a chemical release; improved sensor
display functionality; and a new, specialized model that ad-
dresses combustion events and the dispersion and deposition
of toxic substances. www.safersystemv10.com. (805) 383-9711.
Enter 5 at fi reeng.hotims.com
>> Panasonic Solutions Company’s
TOUGHBOOK U1 ULTRA combines
the portability of a handheld computer,
the benefi ts of a full Windows OS, the
durability needed for enterprise applica-
tions, and a suite of available integrated
features. Equipped with a Transfl ective-
Plus display for up to 6,000 nit viewability in direct sunlight,
64GB solid state hard drive, 2 GB of memory, an Intel® Atom
Processor (Z530 1.6Ghz), and Windows 7®. The device is ideal
for highly mobile jobs. Features include Intel® Atom™ proces-
sor Z530 (1.6GHz), 5.6-inch WSVGA sunlight-viewable touch-
screen, and circular polarizer with antiglare and antirefl ective
screen treatments. www.toughbook.com. (800) 527-8675.
Enter 6 at fi reeng.hotims.com
>> MSA’s PREMAIRE® CADET ESCAPE
RESPONDER WITH ESCAPE CYLINDER
AND APR CONVERSION FACEPIECE is
a combination supplied-air respirator that
offers small size, simplicity, and economy.
Streamlined new design offers fi rst-stage
regulator and cylinder valve within one
assembly that’s less likely to snag within
tight spaces. Low-profi le escape cylinders can be worn on
right or left hip. Ultra Elite® Responder Pressure-Demand face-
piece with APR conversion capability offers choice of sizes and
nose cups. It is NIOSH approved as a combination supplied-
air respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus. www.
msanorthamerica.com. (800) MSA-2222.
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>> Ziamatic Corp.’s PERSONAL
GEAR/HELMET POUCH, MODEL
PGP-1 is a PVC-coated polyester pouch
that includes grommets for simple and
secure mounting to most surfaces.
Mount the pouch inside the crew com-
partment and quickly stow a helmet, gloves, small tools, or
personal effects on the way to the scene. The large one-hand
buckle is easy to use with or without gloves. NFPA 1901-09
compliant and third-party tested to nine g-force, it fi ts all
current traditional and contemporary helmet styles. With no
hard edges, the collapsible pouch is a safe and economical
storage option. www.ziamatic.com. (800) 711-FIRE.
Enter 8 at fi reeng.hotims.com
>> Cole Hersee’s VOLTAGE SENSING
RELAY & TIMER (VSRT) is part of the
FlexMod™ line of products. The FlexMod
VSRT conserves the starting power of a
vehicle battery by shutting off auxiliary
loads when either starting voltage drops
to a low level or a preset timer times out. Excessive battery
discharge is a problem that is sometimes unavoidable, particu-
larly for emergency vehicles. When a vehicle is left idling with
active warning lights and other onboard loads, a battery defi cit
can still arise, and the emergency vehicle cannot be restarted.
The FlexMod VSRT virtually eliminates the possibility of a
vehicle’s not reaching the next emergency situation becuase of
a dead battery. www.colehersee.com. (617) 268-2100.
Enter 9 at fi reeng.hotims.com
>> Reelcraft’s Series 30000 line of
heavy-duty CORD REELS keeps long
lengths of expensive electrical cord
off the ground and out of harm’s way.
The reels are designed to handle long
lengths of 10/3, 12/3, and 16/3 cable.
Choose from bevel crank, hand crank,
and electric motor-driven rewind. These
industrious reels are constructed of heavy-gauge steel and
assembled with vibration-proof, self-locking fasteners to en-
sure assembly integrity. They undergo a fi ve-stage cleaning
process and are individually powder-coated for the highest
quality paint adhesion. www.reelcraft.com. (800) 444-3134.
Enter 10 at fi reeng.hotims.com
>> Affi liated Computer Services, Inc.’s
FHINSPECTOR FOR IPAD™ is the fi rst ap-
plication for the Apple iPad that improves
the quality of fi re inspections and allows
information to be easily shared with fi re-
fi ghters, giving them access to critical data
in an emergency. Part of the FIREHOUSE
Software™ suite of offerings, this applica-
tion combines the user-friendly iPad inter-
face with GPS technology and the ability to better perform fi re
inspections and track key information such as building details,
evacuation plans, and hydrant locations. The complete inspec-
tion solution with an iPad and application features GPS to de-
termine a building’s location and other useful information for
inspectors and fi refi ghters. Available on the Apple iTunes Store
for download. www.fi rehousesoftware.com. (800) 921-5300.
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CONFERENCES/EXHIBITIONSJANUARY 13-15, 2011, NAEMSP Annual Conference. Bo-
nita Springs, Florida. Sponsor: National Association of EMS
Physicians. Contact: (800) 228-3677, (913) 895-4611.
Fax: (913) 895-4652. E-mail: [email protected]. Web
site: www.naemsp.org.
JANUARY 20-21, 2011, IAFC Labor Management Initia-
tive (LMI) Conference. Phoenix, Arizona. Sponsor: Interna-
tional Association of Fire Chiefs. Contact: (866) 486-0737.
E-mail: [email protected]. Web site: www.iafc.org.
JANUARY 23-27, 2011, FDSOA Apparatus Symposium.
Orlando, Florida. Fire Department Safety Offi cers Associa-
tion. Contact: Sally McCormack, (508) 881-3114; Bob Finley,
(618) 344-2595. Web site: www.fdsoa.org.
FEBRUARY 4-6, 2011, MU FRTI 30th Annual Winter Fire
School. Columbia, Missouri. Sponsor: University of Missouri
Fire Rescue Training Institute. Contact: (800) 869-3476, (573)
882-4735. Fax: (573) 882-0678. Web site: www.mufrti.org.
FEBRUARY 12-13, 2011, Fourth Annual Monroeville Fire
Show. Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Sponsor: Kelly Simon Pro-
ductions. Contact: (800) 747-5599. E-mail: ksimon@kellysi-
montradeshows.com. Web site: www.nylawexpo.com.
FEBRUARY 21-22, 2011, IAFC Executive Edge: Boot
Camp for Fire and EMS Leaders. St. Petersburg, Florida.
Sponsor: International Association of Fire Chiefs. Contact:
(866) 385-9110. E-mail: [email protected]. Web site: www.
iafc.org.
FEBRUARY 25-27, 2011, 18th Annual NCESMF Confer-
ence. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sponsor: National Col-
legiate EMS Foundation. Contact: (208) 728-7342. E-mail:
[email protected]. Web site: www.ncemsf.org/conf2011.
MARCH, 16-23, 2011, National Fire Service Staff and Com-
mand Course. Ocean City, Maryland. Sponsors: Maryland Fire
and Rescue Institute, International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Contact: (800) ASK-MFRI. Web site: www.mfri.org.
MARCH 27-31, 2011, IAFC Wildland Urban Interface Con-
ference. Reno, Nevada. Sponsor: International Association of
Fire Chiefs. Contact: (708) 344-1112, (877) 394-9478. E-mail:
[email protected]. Web site: www.iafc.org.
COURSES/SEMINARSJANUARY 20-23, 2011, Ice Diving Search and Rescue/
Recovery. Kingston, New York. Sponsor: Team Lifeguard
Systems, Inc. Contacts (845) 657-5544. Fax: (845) 657-5549.
Web Site: http://teamlgs.com.
JANUARY 22, 2011, Ice Rescue Technician. Harrisville, New
Hampshire. Sponsor: Lifesaving Resources. Contact: (603) 827-
4139. Fax: (603) 584-1182. Web site: http://lifesaving.com.
JANUARY 24-27, 2011, Incident Command Emergency
Response. Reno, Nevada. Sponsor: University of Nevada-
Reno Fire Science Academy. Contact: (775) 754-6003, (866)
914-0015. Web site: www.fi reacademy.unr.edu.
JANUARY 25-FEBRUARY 5, Hazmat/WMD Technician
for Surface Transportation Incidents (HWMDST). Pueblo,
Colorado. Sponsor: Security and Emergency Response Train-
ing Center. Contact: (719) 584-0584. Web site: www.hazmat-
training.com.
FEBRUARY 5, 2011, Ice Rescue Technician. Harrisville, New
Hampshire. Sponsor: Lifesaving Resources. Contact: (603)
827-4139. Fax: (603) 584-1182. Web site: http://lifesaving.
com.
FEBRUARY 5-6, 2011, Surface Ice Rescue Level 2. Clinton
Heights, New York. Sponsor: Team Lifeguard Systems, Inc.
Contact: (845) 657-5544. Fax: (845) 657-5549. Web Site:
http://teamlgs.com.
FEBRUARY 8-10, 2011, HAZWOPER 24-Hour Hazardous
Materials First Responder Operations. Carlin, Nevada.
Sponsor: University of Nevada-Reno Fire Science Academy.
Contact: (775) 754-6003, (866) 914-0015. Web site: www.
fi reacademy.unr.edu.
FEBRUARY 15-19, Highway Emergency Response Special-
ist (HERS). Pueblo, Colorado. Sponsor: Security and Emer-
gency Response Training Center. Contact: (719) 584-0584.
Web site: www.hazmattraining.com.
FEBRUARY 17-20, 2011, Ice Rescue Train-the-Trainer
Academy. Hancock, New Hampshire. Sponsor: Lifesaving Re-
sources. Contact: (603) 827-4139. Fax: (603) 584-1182. Web
site: http://lifesaving.com.
FEBRUARY 18-19, 2011, Firefi ghter Development Sym-
posium 2011. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sponsor: Fire Training
Resources. Contact: (866) 966-9295. Web site: www.fi retrain-
ingresources.net.
FEBRUARY 22-26, Tank Car Specialist (TCS). Pueblo, Colo-
rado. Sponsor: Security and Emergency Response Training
Center. Contact: (719) 584-0584. Web site: www.hazmattrain-
ing.com.
MARCH 5, 2011, Ice Rescue Technician. Harrisville, New
Hampshire. Sponsor: Lifesaving Resources. Contact: (603)
827-4139. Fax: (603) 584-1182. Web site: http://lifesaving.
com.
MARCH 7-11, 2011, Wildland Firefi ghter II. Carlin,
Nevada. Sponsor: University of Nevada-Reno Fire Science
Academy. Contact: (775) 754-6003, (866) 914-0015. Web site:
www.fi reacademy.unr.edu.
MARCH 8-11, 2011, Industrial Fire Brigade Leader. Carlin,
Nevada. Sponsor: University of Nevada-Reno Fire Science
Academy. Contact: (775) 754-6003, (866) 914-0015.
MARCH 18-20, Engine Company Operations I. Indianapo-
lis, Indiana. Sponsor: Fire Department Training Network. Con-
tact: (317) 862-9679. Fax: (317) 862-9685. Web site: www.
fdtraining.com.
MARCH 18-20, Truck Company Operations I. Indianapolis,
Indiana. Sponsor: Fire Department Training Network. Con-
tact: (317) 862-9679. Fax: (317) 862-9685. Web site: www.
fdtraining.com.
MARCH 29-APRIL 2, Intermodal Specialist (IMS). Pueblo,
Colorado. Sponsor: Security and Emergency Response Train-
ing Center. Contact: (719) 584-0584. Web site: www.hazmat-
training.com.
APRIL 13, 2011, Commercial Building Fires Seminar with
Captain Bill Gustin. Carol Stream, Illinois. Sponsor: Fire
Training Resources. Contact: (866) 966-9295. Web site: www.
fi retrainingresources.net.
COMING EVENTS
FDIC The upcoming Fire Department Instructors Conference
(FDIC) offers dynamic fi re service leaders in its General
Sessions, nationally known instructors in its Hands-On
Training (H.O.T) and classroom sessions, and the latest
technology from fi re industry exhibitors.
MARCH 21-26, 2011, FDIC. Indianapolis, Indiana.
Contacts: (888) 299-8016.
E-mail: [email protected].
Web site: www.fdic.com.
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>> The ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
has begun enforcing its Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting
Rule. The EPA announced earlier this year that it would delay
enforcement to allow adequate time for industry profession-
als to become trained and certifi ed in the new regulations.
ESA members who work in pre-1978 homes are affected by
these regulations and must be compliant; failure to comply
can result in litigation from consumers. The regulation applies
to all renovations performed in pre-1978 homes and child-
occupied facilities that result in the disturbance of painted
surfaces of six square feet or more per interior room or more
than 20 square feet for exterior surfaces. View the new regu-
lations at www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm.
>> The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHT-
ERS (IAFF) presented a check for $27,879,000 to the Mus-
cular Dystrophy Association (MDA) during the 2010 Jerry
Lewis MDA Telethon. The record-breaking contribution was
delivered to MDA National Goodwill Ambassador Abbey
Umali during the 21½-hour broadcast. The contribution rep-
resents year-round fundraising efforts for MDA by the IAFF,
MDA’s largest sponsor. The IAFF has been an MDA national
sponsor for 56 years. Its employees and customers have
raised money for the MDA through their involvement with
the annual Fill-The-Boot campaign, golf and softball tourna-
ments, and other special events. For more information on
these programs, please visit http://mda.org/help/natevents.
html. www.iaff.org.
>> PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC. has sold a Contender®
wildland fi refi ghting vehicle to the Villages (FL) Fire Depart-
ment (VFD), located 30 miles south of Ocala, Florida. This
fast-growing department serves a retirement community of
80,000 residents. The Pierce apparatus features all-wheel
drive, seating for four fi refi ghters, and a 320-amp alterna-
tor. The fi refi ghting system includes a 500-gallon water tank,
two booster hose reels, and a 20-gallon foam cell. The VFD
was formed in 2000, and in 10 years has grown to include six
fi re stations and a force of 67 career fi refi ghters. The depart-
ment’s protection area includes 38 square miles, 80,000
residents, and more than 2 million square feet of retail space.
www.piercemfg.com.
>> HONEYWELL announced that it will integrate Sperian
Protection Instrumentation, LLC into Honeywell Analytics
Americas, which is part of the Honeywell Automation and
Control Solutions Life Safety business. Honeywell Analytics
and Sperian Instrumentation are leading providers of gas-
detection solutions and services. Sperian Instrumentation,
formerly Biosystems, is a world leader in gas detection. The
Biosystems family is used in hazardous locations throughout
the world and offers a full range of gas-detection products in-
cluding portable gas monitors, best-in-class docking stations,
and a line of fi xed gas-detection systems. www.honeywell-
now.com.
>> Effective January 1, 2011, The NATIONAL VOLUNTEER
FIRE COUNCIL (NVFC) will make changes to its member-
ship dues. All staff and state department and Junior mem-
bership dues will increase from $10 to $12 per person. The
NVFC will also begin offering a 10-percent discount on the
Personal Member rate (normally $30) and the Department
Member rate (normally $50) for those who renew their mem-
bership at least 30 days prior to their membership expiration
date. The NVFC will also introduce a new two-year member-
ship option with a 10-percent discount off the regular Per-
sonal and Department Member rates. Information is at www.
nvfc.org/membership. (888) 275-6832.
>> UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (UA) data published in the
Journal of the American Medical Association showed that the
overall survival of patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
was 5.2 percent without any bystander CPR, 7.8 percent
when bystanders did conventional CPR with rescue breaths,
and 13.3 percent for those receiving chest-compression-only
CPR. The study also identifi ed that the rate of bystanders
becoming involved with CPR for patients with out-of-hospital
cardiac arrest increased signifi cantly from 28 percent in 2005,
when the statewide study began, to 40 percent by the end
of 2009. View a six-minute instructional video produced by
the UA Sarver Heart Center on www.medicine.arizona.edu/
sarver-cpr.
Names in the News>> Acting United States Fire Administrator GLENN GAINES
signed the National Fire Service Seat Belt Pledge after his
fi rst all-hands meeting with United States Fire Administration
staff. Gaines emphasized that wearing seat belts is an es-
sential component of efforts to ensure fi refi ghter safety in fi re
apparatus and vehicles. Vehicle crashes remain the number
two cause of fi refi ghter on-duty deaths. Gaines also signed
his name to the 100% Seat Belt Pledge Certifi cate, awarded
to any fi re department that has all members take the pledge.
So far, more than 154,000 fi refi ghters have taken the pledge
and about 800 fi re departments have achieved 100-percent
participation. To fi nd out more, view www.trainingdivision.
com/seatbeltpledge.asp.
>> The International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
(IFSAC) announced that former chairman TIM BRADLEY
has been recognized by The Institution of Fire Engineers
(IFE) as a “Fellow” for his work in the fi re service and, more
specifi cally, on International Fire Service Accreditation. Since
its inception in 1918, IFE has recognized fewer than 200
“Fellows” internationally. Bradley coauthored a paper with
Dr. Robin Willis Lee from the Fire Service College in Moreton
Marsh, England, on Accreditation of Fire Service Training and
Education Internationally. Bradley is a 36-year fi re service
veteran and serves as senior deputy commissioner of insur-
ance in charge of the Offi ce of State Fire Marshal in North
Carolina. www.ifsac.org.
>> PAUL MCCULLOCH, technical support supervisor for
Fire Safety at Uponor, was appointed to a three-year term
to the Residential Fire Sprinkler Design and Installation
Exam Development Committee by the International Code
Council® (ICC) Board for International Professional Standards
(BIPS). McCulloch, who started with Uponor in 2003, has
been designing, installing, and training on residential fi re
sprinkler systems for more than 12 years. He has moved up
from designer to lead designer and now to supervisor on the
company’s multipurpose plumbing and fi re sprinkler system,
called AquaSAFE™, quickly becoming Uponor’s premier
expert on residential fi re sprinkler systems as well as on U.S.
and Canadian building and fi re codes. www.uponor-usa.com.
COMPANY/ASSOCIATION NEWS
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A
AWG Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
All American Hose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71, 98
American Military University . . . . . . . . . . 99
B
Breathing Air Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
BullEx Digital Safety. . . . 19, 30, 49, 63, 102
C
C. E. Niehoff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Classified Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . 147-150
Columbia Southern University. . . . . . . . 104
Conterra, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Courage & Valor Foundation. . . . . . . . 80-81
D
Draeger Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 105
E
ESS - Eye Safety Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Elkhart Brass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 106
F
FDIC 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
FDIC Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
FEB&V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 88, 90, 94, 96
Fire Engineering - Fire Life . . . . . . . . . . 145
Fire Engineering University . . . . . . . . . . 84
Fire Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 108
Friction Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
G
George W. Post Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Globe Manufacturing Company . . .2-3, 109
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. . . . . . . 9, 110
H
HME, Inc. Chassis Group. . . . . . . . . 75, 112
Hale Products / Class 1. . . . . . . . . . 15, 111
Holmatro, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 113
Hurst Jaws of Life. . . . . . . . . . . 11, 35, 114
Husky Portable Containment. . . . . . . . . 31
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ISG Infrasys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Innotex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
K
KME Fire Apparatus. . . . . . . . . . . . 116, C3
Knox Box Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Kochek Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Kussmaul Electronics Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . 25
L
Last Chance Rescue Filter. . . . . . . . . . . 107
Luxfer Gas Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
M
MES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 121
MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 122
MatJack / I.I.P., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
N
National Volunteer Fire Council. . . . . . . 87
O
Onspot of North America. . . . . . . . . . . . 83
P
Paratech, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 123
PennWell Centennial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. . . . . .20-21, 124
PlymoVent Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Professional Health Services . . . . . . . . . 125
R
Rescue 42, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Robotronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Rosenbauer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13, 127
S
Safety Components Fabric Technologies. . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128, C4
Scott Health & Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 129
Sigtronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Smiths Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 130
Spartan Chassis, Inc . . . . . . . . . . C2-1, 131
Sperian Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Summit Fire Apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Sutphen Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 133
T
TAK Response 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Task Force Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
TheFireStore.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Toyne Fire Apparatus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
U
United Plastic Fabricating, Inc.. . . . 43, 137
University of Maryland University College. 138
Urban Firefighter Magazine . . . . . . . . . . 93
W
W.S. Darley & Company . . . . . . . . . 33, 140
WHP Training Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Waldorf College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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BY M I CHAE L N . C I AMPO
ON FIRE
What’d You Do Up There?
PRIOR TO CLIMBING UP THE
portable ladder to the roof of a
two-story private dwelling with
a “walkable” roof and fi re extending into
the attic space, the member checked the
dogs of the ladder. The fi rst member
about to climb should always check that
the dogs are locked so the ladder doesn’t
retract once the member begins to climb
the ladder or places his body weight
on the extended section. Remember to
also extend the ladder well above the
“three rungs are suffi cient” rule because
fi refi ghters come in all shapes and sizes.
A tall fi refi ghter exiting the roof may have
to bend over and reach for the ladder to
descend, causing him to lean forward and
off the roof as he reaches for a rung to
hold onto. If the ladder were well over
the “three-rung rule,” he could simply
hold onto a rail or upper rung and pivot
off the roof onto the ladder in a well-
balanced position, making him less likely
to fall off the roof.
As the fi rst member of the roof team
began climbing the ladder, he carried a
hook and halligan. He placed the head
of the hook onto an upper rung and
slid the halligan up along the opposite
rail while maintaining a full grip on the
underside of the rail with his free hand.
The second member carried a saw in
a sling over his back while sliding an
ax up the other rail. Remember, bring
a hand tool that is suffi cient enough
to open the roof in case the saw has
mechanical failure or won’t run if the
smoke chokes the engine out. (The saw
needs an AIR and fuel mixture to run.)
As the fi rst member got to the roof,
he sounded (banged or tapped) the roof
with his hand tool and then, as he placed
his one boot on the roof, he sounded the
roof again to check stability. Try to follow
this two-step procedure before stepping
off the safety of the ladder; transferring
from the ladder without sounding could
have catastrophic results if the roofi ng
was severely compromised by fi re below.
It is also a good practice as you proceed
across any roof—sound it for stability!
The two fi refi ghters looked for a good
place to begin their initial roof cut. Since
the fi re was at one end of the dwelling
in a rear bedroom and extending to the
attic, they went to the backside of the roof.
Both members noticed some smoke push-
ing between the shingles about halfway
up and chose this location to cut. When
working in private dwellings, cutting an
initial vent hole too low or near the soffi t
may be counterproductive. Fire normally
burns upward and will more likely run
up the joist toward the peak than run
down the joist. Also, if the fi re and smoke
are already self-venting out the bedroom
windows, you shouldn’t need to cut
there. Choosing an area about halfway
up ensures you will hit some of the fi re
room; and, as a wise old offi cer once
reminded me, cutting right at the roof
peak or ridge may vent the attic space but
not the fi re room. In these structures, the
hallways usually run along the same line
as the peak, and the attic fl ooring may run
down the center of these spaces, making
it harder to push the ceilings down below
and requiring a longer hook.
As the members made the fi rst cut
a few feet in from the roof’s edge, the
fi refi ghter holding the hook smacked its
head into the shingles and sheathing. He
lifted up on the hook’s handle so that
it was about waist high next to the saw
operator and in line with the cut, which
acted as a safety brace. Not only did this
support the fi refi ghter and assist him
with his balance as he cut, but it also pre-
vented him from stepping off the roof’s
edge if visibility decreased. This tactic is
very useful when operating at or near a
roof’s edge; remember to keep the hook
at about waist level—too low a level
can cause the fi refi ghter to trip over the
handle. While he maintained the brace,
he also held onto the back of the saw op-
erator’s coat to guide him toward the rear
as he walked backward during the cut.
Once they cut the hole and removed
the sheathing, they needed to push down
the ceiling to complete overall ventila-
tion of the fi re room. By this time, other
fi refi ghters arrived on the roof to assist.
As soon as the sheathing was removed,
two of them lunged forward to push
down the ceiling below. Firefi ghters must
use caution here and pause and think
for a moment. If you lunge forward over
the hole, escaping heat, smoke, and
gases can and will ignite! Instead, try to
position yourself inline with and have
your face turned away from the ventila-
tion hole. This way, if the by-products
do ignite, you can move away from the
hole. Leaning over the hole exposes you
to these dangers and may result in your
slipping and falling directly into the hole
as you push down the ceiling. Luckily
for the two members, the fi refi ghter who
used the hook as a safety brace grabbed
onto their bunker coattails while they
were pushing down the ceilings below.
At the change of shifts, one of the
guys asked, “What’d you do up on the
roof last night?” The fi refi ghter looked
embarrassed and ashamed and answered,
“Nothing really,” and quickly became the
brunt of a few jokes. However, he had
had the foresight to create a safety brace
and safely prevent another fi refi ghter
from falling into a hole. That’s what we
should strive to do on every run, give the
gift of looking out for one another. ●
● MICHAEL N. CIAMPO is a 24-
year veteran of the fi re service and a
lieutenant in the Fire Department of
New York. Previously, he served with
the District of Columbia Fire Depart-
ment. He has a bachelor’s degree in
fi re science from John Jay College
of Criminal Justice in New York City.
He is the lead instructor for the FDIC
H.O.T. evolution “Truck Essentials.”
He wrote the Ladder chapter and
co-authored the Ventilation chapter
for Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefi ghter I and II (Fire Engineering,
2009) and is featured in “Training
Minutes” truck company videos on
www.FireEngineering.com.
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Bigger. Better.
The Best FDIC Ever.
FDIC 2011 will be the largest event in our 84 years of
existence, and our commitment to provide cutting-edge
training will remain true to our long heritage. No other
event in North America offers such a high level of instructor
training or offers a better platform to network and discover
new products and services for the fi re service. Hands-On
Training and classroom instruction will focus on everyday
issues, incorporating the latest technology and information
to help keep you safe and, ultimately, save lives.
More domestic and international attendees will attend
FDIC 2011 than ever before, providing a unique
opportunity to share ideas and talk directly to equipment
manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe.
Simply, FDIC provides the leading venue to create new
relationships and grow existing friendships within an
environment surrounded by elite industry professionals.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
■ Fire Instructors
■ Training Offi cers
■ Fire Chiefs
■ Administrative Chiefs
■ Line Chiefs
■ Company Offi cers
■ Career and Volunteer Firefi ghters
■ EMTs and Paramedics
■ Apparatus and Equipment Specialists
■ Haz-Mat Technicians
■ Community Emergency Response Teams
■ Fire Academy and Fire Science Students
■ Fire Marshals
■ Fire Inspectors
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
■ 18 H.O.T. Evolutions
■ 44 4-Hour Pre-conference Workshops
■ 30 8-Hour Pre-conference Workshops
■ 210 Classroom Sessions
■ 500 + Industry Leading Speakers and Instructors
■ 900 + Exhibitors
■ 29,000 + Expected Fire Industry Professionals
■ Big Room Sessions
■ Certifi cates of Attendance for Continuing Education
■ Networking Opportunities
■ Live Demonstrations
■ And More…
Invitation to Attend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Step-by-Step Planning Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Schedule at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Executive Committee and Advisory Boards . . . . . . . 8
Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FDIC Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hands-On Training Evolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Opening Ceremony/General Session . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Classroom Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Exhibitor List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Event Registration Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Hotel Registration Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Shuttle Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Three Ways To Register Today
Mail to: PennWell/FDIC11
Registration Department
P.O. Box 973059
Dallas, TX 75397-3059
Fax to: +1-888-299-8057 or
+1-918-831-9161
Online: www.fdic.com
Questions? Please call:
+1-888-299-8016 or +1-918-831-9160
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INVITATION TO ATTEND
Dear Firefi ghters and First Responders,
2011 will be an exciting year for FDIC. The Indiana Convention Center has completed its expansion,
providing space for more exhibitors than ever before, as well as providing direct access to the Lucas
Oil Stadium. This event will mark 2011 as the single-largest gathering of exhibitors within our industry,
featuring the latest advancements in information and equipment technology.
In addition, our history of providing the most inclusive training program will continue to set the
standard with more H.O.T. Evolutions, Pre-Conference Workshops and Classroom Sessions than
ever before. You will have unprecedented access to a premier group of handpicked instructors. The
combined total amount of industry-leading information obtainable at FDIC is simply not available
anywhere else in the world.
Maintaining a strong FDIC tradition, the 2011 Opening Ceremony will pay tribute to all past, present
and future fi refi ghters. This event is a true inspiration that simply cannot be placed into words and
must be personally attended in order to comprehend the gratitude and respect of those who place
their lives on the line to save others. In recognition of outstanding bravery and selfl essness, one
fi refi ghter will receive the annual Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award.
On behalf of the management, the staff, partners and volunteers, we look forward to renewing existing
friendships and meeting many new faces in Indianapolis. Certainly, this will not be a year
to miss.
Regards,
Eric J. Schlett
FDIC Executive Director
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STEP-BY-STEP PLANNING GUIDE
Plan your visit to FDIC 2011 now by following these four easy steps. Register and pay
by FEBRUARY 9, 2011 to be eligible for Early Bird discounted rates!
Hosted by:
Indianapolis
Fire Department
Co-Sponsored by:
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Manufacturers’
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Fire Department
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STEP 1: SELECT YOUR REGISTRATION TYPE
• Hands-On Training Full Package - Includes general sessions, classrooms and exhibits,
plus your choice of up to 16 hours of H.O.T. Evolutions or Workshops for an additional fee.
• Two Day Hands-On Training Only - Includes general sessions and exhibits, plus your
choice of up to 16 hours of H.O.T. Evolutions or Workshops for an additional fee.
• Full Conference - Includes general sessions, classrooms and exhibits.
• One-Day Conference - Includes general session, classrooms on selected day only and 3
days of exhibits.
• Exhibit Package - Includes all exhibit days.
• One-Day Exhibits Only - Includes exhibit on selected day only.
• Spouse Exhibits Only - Includes all exhibit days.
STEP 2: SELECT H.O.T. EVOLUTIONS AND / OR WORKSHOPS
You Would Like to Purchase and Attend*
Review the course descriptions in this brochure and register early, as class sizes are limited
in H.O.T. Evolutions and Workshops. Please note that H.O.T. Evolutions participants
must register and report to the Staging or designated location by 6:30 am and Full-Day
Workshops begin promptly at 8:00 am.
* If you chose a Hands-On Training Registration type.
STEP 3: CHOOSE FROM 3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER FOR FDIC 2011:
Online: www.fdic.com
Fax: Toll-free: +1-888-299-8057 Direct: +1-918-831-9161
Mail: PennWell / FDIC11 Registration Department
P.O. Box 973059, Dallas, TX 75397-3059
STEP 4: BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM
To make your hotel reservation, contact Preferred Convention Services, the offi cial FDIC
2011 housing company. DO NOT contact the hotels directly. Discounted rates are available
only through the PCS offi ce. You may book your reservation any of the following ways.
Please note that the Hotel Reservation Form may be found in the back of this brochure:
Online: www.preferred1.com
Phone: 888.472.7462 or 310.235.2647
Fax: 310.235.2648
Mail: FDIC 2011 (hotel reservation form located in back of this brochure)
1990 East Grand Ave., Ste. 150, El Segundo, CA 90245
Email: [email protected]
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Sunday, March 20, 2011 H.O.T/ Attendee Registration 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Instructor Registration 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday, March 21, 2011 Attendee Registration 6:00 am – 5:00 pm
Lucas Oil Stadium Registration 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Registration 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
H.O.T. Evolutions Staging / Bus Loading 6:30 am
H.O.T. Evolutions and Workshops 8:00 am – 5: 00 pm
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Attendee Registration 6:00 am – 5:00 pm
Lucas Oil Stadium Registration 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Registration 8:00 am – 5.00 pm
H.O.T. Evolutions Staging / Bus Loading 6:30 am
H.O.T. Evolutions and Workshops 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Attendee Registration 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Lucas Oil Stadium Registration 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Exhibitor Registration 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Opening Ceremony 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Classroom Sessions 10:30 am – 7:15 pm
Thursday, March 24, 2011 Attendee Registration 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Lucas Oil Stadium Registration 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Exhibitor Registration 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
General Session 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Classroom Sessions 10:30 am – 5:15 pm
Lucas Oil Stadium Exhibits Open 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
All Exhibits Open 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Outside Demo Exhibits 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Firefi ghter Combat Challenge 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday, March 25, 2011 Attendee Registration 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Lucas Oil Stadium Registration 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Exhibitor Registration 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Classroom Sessions 8:30 am – 12:15 pm
Lucas Oil Stadium Exhibits Only 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Firefi ghter Combat Challenge 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
All Exhibits Open 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Outside Demo Exhibits 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Battle of the Bands 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, March 26, 2011 Attendee Registration 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lucas Oil Stadium Registration 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
All Exhibits Open 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lucas Oil Stadium Exhibits Only 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Outside Demo Exhibits 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Firefi ghter Combat Challenge 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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EXHIBIT HALL HOURS
Thursday, March 24 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Lucas Oil Stadium Stadium Exhibits
Thursday, March 24 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm All Exhibits
Friday, March 25 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Lucas Oil Stadium Stadium Exhibits
Friday, March 25 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday, March 26 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Lucas Oil Stadium Stadium Exhibits Only
Saturday, March 26 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday, March 26 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Outside Demo Only
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND ADVISORY BOARDS
FDIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Eric J. Schlett
Vice President - Executive Director
EDUCATION
Bobby Halton, Education Director
Diane Feldman, Conference Director
Mary Jane Dittmar, Conference Manager
Ginger Mendolia, Conference Coordinator
SALES AND MARKETING
Lila Gillespie, Exhibit Manager (A-K)
Nanci Yulico, Exhibit Manager (L-Z)
Jared Auld, Exhibit Services Coordinator
Sue Ellen Rhine, Exhibit Services
Coordinator
Eric West, Event Marketing Manager
EVENT OPERATIONS
Allison Foster, Event Operations Manager
Kay Baker, Event Operations Manager
Kimberli Jeffers, Registration Manager
FDIC EXECUTIVE ADVISORY BOARD
Steve Auch Battalion Chief, Indianapolis (IN) Fire Department
Anthony Avillo Deputy Chief, North Hudson (NJ) Regional Fire & Rescue
Bill Brown Battalion Chief, Indianapolis (IN) Fire Department
Alan Brunacini Chief (Ret.), Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department
Eddie Buchanan President, International Society of Fire Service Instructors
John Buckman Chief, German Township (IN) Volunteer Fire Department
Michael N. Ciampo Lieutenant, Fire Department of New York
John “Skip” Coleman Assistant Chief (Ret.), Toledo (OH) Department of Fire and Rescue
Glenn Corbett Professor of Fire Science, John Jay College, New York, NY
Paul Dansbach Fire Marshal/Fmr. Chief, Rutherford (NJ) Fire Department
Rick Fritz Battalion Chief (Ret.), High Point (NC) Fire Department
Mike Gagliano Captain, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
William Goldfeder Deputy Chief, Loveland-Symmes (OH) Fire Department
Bill Gustin Captain, Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue
Leigh Hollins Battalion Chief, Cedar Hammock (FL) Fire Department
Brent Hullender Lieutenant, Atlanta (GA) Fire Department
Steve Kreis Executive Assistant Chief, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department
Rick Lasky Chief, Lewisville (TX) Fire Department
Mike McEvoy EMS Coordinator, Saratoga County, NY
Dave McGrail District Chief, Denver (CO) Fire Department
Jack Murphy Fire Marshal (Ret.)/Fmr. Deputy Chief, Leonia (NJ) Fire Department
Michael Nasta Deputy Chief, Newark (NJ) Fire Department
Gregory Noll Senior Partner, Hildebrand & Noll Associates, Lancaster, PA
John O’Connell Firefi ghter (Ret.), Rescue 3, Fire Department of New York
William Peters Battalion Chief (Ret.), Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department
David Rhodes Battalion Chief, Atlanta (GA) Fire Department
John Salka Battalion Chief, Fire Department of New York
Rob Schnepp Assistant Chief, Alameda County (CA) Fire Department
FDIC ASSOCIATE ADVISORY BOARD
David Bernzweig Lieutenant/Paramedic, Columbus (OH) Division of Fire
Larry Collins Captain, Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department
Rudy Horist Assistant Chief of Operations, Elgin (IL) Fire Department
Eriks Gabliks President, National Association of State Fire Training Directors
Peter McBride Incident Safety Offi cer, Ottawa (Canada) Fire Services
John Sachen Training Offi cer, Delta (MO) Fire Protection District
Gary Seidel Chief, Hillsboro (OR) Fire Department
Peter Sells District Chief, Toronto (Ontario, Canada) Fire Services
William Shouldis Deputy Chief (Ret.), Philadelphia (PA) Fire Department
Mike Terpak Deputy Chief, Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department
Cynthia Ross Tustin Deputy Chief, Bradford-West Gwillimbury (Ont., Can.) Fire &
Emergency Services
Andrea Zaferes Head Instructor Trainer, Lifeguard Systems, Inc., Shokan, NY
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FDIC EDUCATION
Fellow Firefi ghters and Friends,
Thank you for joining us for the 84th Fire Department Instructors Conference. Everyone at Fire Engineering/FDIC
is revved up with anticipation for FDIC 2011. FDIC 2011 is showcasing the most cutting-edge, state-of-the-art
training and education, equipment, and services available for our industry. The exchange of ideas on how we
can accomplish our work will be at a new level as we enjoy a brand new convention center with state-of-the-art
classroom facilities and a host of new and traditional FDIC networking opportunities.
The FDIC keynoters on Wednesday and Thursday are, as is customary for FDIC, from among our ranks—not a race
car driver or some entertaining water polo writer but two of our nation’s most respected fi re offi cers and instructors:
Captains Mike Dugan from FDNY and Bill Gustin from Miami-Dade. They have messages of inspiration, insight, and
motivation. These men are giants in our industry who have proven themselves repeatedly not only by heroics in
battle but by their heroic courage of character. They will speak directly to us about our triumphs and challenges, our
advances and opportunities. We will also take a moment to remember our fallen. The opening ceremony will honor
the sacrifi ces and courage shown by those who’ve come before us.
Being involved at FDIC 2011 defi nes your commitment to personal excellence and your pursuit of professional
mastery. The gathering of the FDIC faithful has been for decades and continues to be where topics of
tremendous interest and tremendous consequence are discussed, reviewed, and debated fi rst. You are that
tradition of excellence, that 1% of our profession whose passion and commitment will continuously strive to
ensure everyone comes back from every run. FDIC is your house, FDIC is as focused on what we do as you
are. You are part of the most critical element in your community’s safety and welfare, and FDIC is the most
critical element in your continuing drive to be the best for your community. FDIC will make you stronger, and
your presence makes FDIC better.
FDIC 2011 again will serve as the bellwether for the status of the American and the international fi re service. The
hands-on training this year will include a new Urban Essentials class being delivered by some of the most gritty and
fi reground-tested fi refi ghters in North America. There will also be a brand-new class on rescue as well as the latest
advances and improvements in our traditional techniques and tactics.
The workshops will include some of the most controversial and most effective fi reground techniques for the
wide variety of fi re behavior and fi re compartmentation one can expect to be confronted with on today’s modern
fi reground. You’ll return from FDIC 2011 ready to engage your community’s fi refi ghters in discussions around
fi re station coffee tables. Whether it’s dynamic fi re behavior, green construction, the latest in emergency medical
services, or fi re service leadership, it’s all at FDIC, 18 hands-on training evolutions 74 workshops, 224 classrooms—
the greatest collection of information in the fi re service today.
And 10 years after the murderous attack on the World Trade Center, the main program will feature the fi re service’s
highest honor, the presentation of the Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award. The 2011 awardee will receive a
medal along with a check for $35,000 for rising above and beyond the call of duty. We look forward to seeing you at
the many social events and at the many training opportunities that the largest annual gathering of fi re service training
professionals in the world offers.
We assure you that FDIC 2011 represents the greatest fi scal value proposition educationally possible for any
fi refi ghter. More importantly, FDIC is, as always, the fi nest fi re service conference experience in the world.
Regards,
Chief (Ret.) Bobby Halton
Editor in Chief, Fire Engineering
Educator Director, FDIC
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HANDS-ON TRAINING EVOLUTIONS
4-Hour Evolutions: Monday and Tuesday, March 21 – 228:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Advanced Car and SUV Vehicle Extrication
Lead Instructor: Battalion Chief Leigh Hollins, Cedar Hammock
(FL) Fire Department
Participants will receive hands-on instruction about the
newest, most advanced techniques for stabilizing vehicles
and extricating victims from cars and sport utility vehicles
(SUVs) using a wide array of hand and power tools. A four-
station rotation provides students with a fast-paced, diverse
extrication experience and plenty of “tool time.”
ADVANCED
Essentials of Search and Rescue NEW!
Lead Instructor: Firefi ghter Joseph Alvarez, Maplewood (NJ)
Fire Department
Students will learn how to overcome entanglements,
disorientation, restricted-passage areas, and gravity-related
hazards. Stations include Primary Search, Vent Enter Search,
Large-Area Disorientation Search, and Mask Confi dence.
Students will demonstrate competence in the use and
care of protective clothing and SCBA, identify hazardous
environments requiring the use of SCBA, learn the limitations
of the SCBA, show competence in the use of SCBA in
obscured visibility, and demonstrate both primary and
secondary search procedures under smoke conditions.
BASIC/INTERMEDIATE
Fire Department Rescue Operations NEW!
Lead Instructor: Firefi ghter Paul J. DeBartolomeo, Fire
Department of New York
Today’s fi rst responders are faced with challenging rescue
scenarios in the form of vehicle and machinery accidents,
construction mishaps, building collapse, and various other
entrapments. This program is designed to expose students to
the equipment used in the fi eld of technical rescue to develop
or improve skills in mitigating these emergencies. Students
will get hands-on instruction in the use of high-pressure air
bags, pneumatic and hydraulic jacks, hydraulic rescue tools,
rescue jacks, struts, grip hoists, and wood cribbing. Students
will participate in realistic rescue scenarios similar to those
faced in the fi eld. The scenarios will allow the students to use
various types of rescue equipment to develop new skills and
techniques the modern day rescuer needs to succeed.
ALL LEVELS
Flashover
Lead Instructor: Captain Joseph Berchtold, Teaneck (NJ)
Fire Department
Observe fi re behavior and the signs that lead up to fl ashover.
Phase #1 training from Swede Survival systems will allow
you to observe and experience in a controlled environment
how fi re develops and grows up to and through the fl ashover
stage. Learn how ventilation and hose streams can control
a fl ashover. You will gain knowledge and skill in recognizing
these situations and learn when it is time to get out of the
structure. You will better understand the events that lead up
to a fl ashover as well as how fi refi ghters are responsible for
creating fl ashovers.
INTERMEDIATE
Heavy Vehicle Extrication NEW!
Lead Instructor: Battalion Chief Todd Taylor, Wayne Township
(IN) Fire Department
This class will allow students to better prepare for an incident
involving heavy vehicles and the types of extrication scenarios
that are found with vehicles of this type by discussing vehicle
design and construction and how this relates to the incident.
These vehicles are constructed much differently than regular
vehicles. Therefore, normal vehicle extrication techniques
will not accomplish the objective of safe patient removal.
Students will be able to perform various techniques on actual
heavy vehicles which may include semi trailers and larger
vehicles. This will show techniques such as rescue from side
underrides, rollovers, and rear underrides. In addition, students
will be introduced to the use of rotating wreckers to assist in
the rescue of potential victims.
ALL LEVELS
Thermal Imaging Techniques
Lead Instructor: Battalion Chief Steven Woodworth, Atlanta
(GA) Fire Department
Thermal imaging is one of the fastest-growing fi elds in the
fi re service. Thermal imaging technology is changing at a
pace with which training offi cers simply cannot keep up.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has a new
standard, NFPA 1801, Standard on Thermal Imagers for the
Fire Service, 2010 Edition. The features available on cameras
change monthly. This course is designed to meet the needs
of fi refi ghters, company offi cers, and chief offi cers who must
evaluate, train, and use thermal imaging cameras on a daily
basis. Learn about and use a variety of cameras available to
the fi re service.
BASIC
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Truck Company: Forcible Entry
Lead Instructor: Battalion Chief John Buckheit, Fire
Department of New York
Students will participate in time-proven and state-of-the-art
approaches to common forcible entry problems, including
metal and wood door forcible entry, inward- and outward-
opening doors, forcing in restricted space and limited visibility,
glass and metal storefront doors, and padlocks. Techniques
involve roll-down gate size-up, through the lock, through the
gate, and use of the manual drive mechanism. The training
is designed for fi refi ghters and rescue workers who have to
get through secured doors, fences, and gates to effect their
operations. Learn effi cient, rapid, and safe methods to negate
common security devices so operations to search, place
lines, and access victims can commence. The focus is on the
problems you are likely to encounter and the very best ways to
combat those problems.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
Truck Company: Ventilation
Lead Instructor: Lieutenant Matt Szpindor, Fire Department of
New York
Ventilation is an important truck company function that must
be performed at all structural fi res. Students will review the
basics of ventilation and vent size-up, discuss how the type
of structure and building construction affect ventilation, and
get plenty of hands-on experience using both hand and power
tools. Instructors from across the country will present different
perspectives on ventilation, as the students rotate through
a variety of challenging ventilation skill stations, including
peaked-roof and fl at-roof operations.
BASIC/INTERMEDIATE
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Aircraft Rescue and Firefi ghting NEW!
Lead Instructors: Captain Jeffrey B. Giraud, Dallas-Fort Worth
(TX) Airport Fire Department; and Division Chief Kevin Elmore,
Indianapolis (IN) International Airport Fire Department
This hands-on evolution is designed to address the response
needs of a typical structural fi re-EMS department that has
a higher than average probability to encounter an aircraft
incident or crash outside the normal operating range of
the airport ARFF department. It is also designed to provide
relevant recurrent training for certifi ed ARFF personnel.
Although this course will not complete the objectives of
NFPA 1003, Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifi cations, each part of the course is designed to meet the
criteria within that standard. The course is further designed to
meet eight of 12 recurrent training topics mandated by the FAA
under CFR Part 139 for ARFF operations profi ciency.
ALL LEVELS
Conducting NFPA 1403 Live Burn Training
Lead Instructor: Assistant Fire Education Specialist Gregory A.
Fisher, Illinois Fire Service Institute
This course is designed to take students through live fi re
training evolutions in an acquired structure through live burn
scenarios that meet the requirements of NFPA 1403, Standard
on Live Fire Training Evolutions, Chapter 5 on Live Burn
Training in an Acquired Structure. Students shall observe the
priorities of the lead instructor with a brief on requirements for
structure, student, and objective preparation. Participants will
observe the safety offi cer’s checklist during preparation of an
acquired structure as well as considerations prior to ignition
during the live fi re evolution and after the fi re is extinguished.
All other positions under the standard such as ignition, rehab,
and water supply will be fi lled. (Students taking this class are
encouraged to take the classroom portion later in the week to
enhance their live burn evolutions.)
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
Engine Company: Essentials
Lead Instructor: Engineer Anthony Piontek, Green Bay (WI)
Fire Department
This is an all-inclusive class on engine company operations.
It actively engages students in practical hands-on evolutions
and decision making concerning water supply alternatives,
hose loads, stretches, and how best to service their respective
districts. The class culminates with students advancing
lines as members of the attack team under various realistic
scenarios for fi re attack.
BASIC
IAFF/IAFC Fire Ground Survival Program
Lead Instructor: Captain (Ret.) Michael C. Hayes, Fire
Department of New York
In December 2007, the International Association of Fire
Fighters (IAFF) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs
(IAFC) joined efforts to create a Fire Ground Survival Program
for the North American fi re service. Over the past few years,
fi refi ghters from the United States and Canada have worked
with NIOSH and NIST in researching the most critical elements
of fi reground survival and looking at fi refi ghter fatalities and
near misses to identify how best to survive a Mayday situation.
This comprehensive course includes sections on Preventing
a Mayday, Being Ready for a Mayday, Mayday Procedures,
Mayday Skills, and Firefi ghters’ Expectations of Command. It
will focus on Mayday procedures and skills fi refi ghters must
be able to perform instinctively to survive. Firefi ghters will
learn how best to prevent the onset of panic while performing
survival skills, how to perform low and reduced profi le
techniques and disentanglement techniques, how to rectify
SCBA emergencies, how to self-rescue from upper fl oors, and
how best to use the radio to communicate with Command to
aid in their own rescue. Students will also act in the position
of Command using radio communications to assist fi refi ghters
experiencing a Mayday. Students will be required to provide
structural fi refi ghting personal protective equipment
including pants, jacket, helmet, and gloves.
ALL LEVELS
8-Hour Evolutions: Monday and Tuesday, March 21 – 228:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Lead Instructor: Doug Stephenson, Sergeant, Johns Creek
(GA) Fire Department
The decisions and tactics employed in the fi rst few minutes
of arrival at a structure fi re will set the tone for the remainder
of the incident. The lack of situational awareness, failure to
understand incident priorities vs. resource allocation, and
poor decision making will lead to substandard performance.
In addition, time-consuming adjustments and corrections
to poorly chosen actions ultimately affect the safety of
crews operating on the fi reground. Students will discuss
and demonstrate fi reground priorities, then put into practice
effi cient tactics to meet incident objectives while providing
for their safety. This program will explore the critical thinking
process and employ sound tactics for the initial arriving
crews. The class will use a fi xed burn building with multiple
workstations and scenarios. This is a hands-on event requiring
participants to be profi cient in their use of PPE and physically
capable to operate in an intense training environment.
BASIC
RIT Combat Drills
Lead Instructor: Assistant Chief James Crawford, Midway (SC)
Fire Rescue Department
Rapid intervention team training should be realistic and
to the point. When a RIT deploys into a burning building
for a Mayday, each team member will be taxed to the limit
physically and mentally. This hands-on program will train and
evaluate RIT members at performing these RIT duties under
realistic conditions. Students will be assembled into teams
and “deployed” into a series of obstacle courses where they
will encounter numerous problems that must be dealt with
as a team. The aggressive “Pittsburgh Drill” obstacle course
is designed to force you to work as a team and sharpen
your skills. Each team must maneuver the obstacle course
to a downed fi refi ghter victim, perform a victim assessment/
low profi le maneuver, complete any extrication, package
the victim, and initiate removal. The team must remove
the fi refi ghter victim back through the obstacle course to
safety. Students will have the opportunity to use specialized
equipment, operate portable radios within the incident
command system, work within a team under pressure, and
practice RIT skills in a realistic environment.
INTERMEDIATE
Structural Collapse
Lead Instructor: Firefi ghter (Ret.) Mike Davis,
Fire Department of New York
It’s 2 a.m. You’ve arrived at 69 Main Street, an occupied
building in the center of town. It has sustained extensive
collapse from a gas explosion. A triage area is established
amid the chaos, and removal of surface victims is underway.
Reports to the command post indicate numerous residents
are unaccounted for. The incident commander orders the
operations offi cer to assemble teams and resources for rescue
operations within the heavily damaged structure. You are
assigned to one of these teams, and soon you will be crawling
into the blackness. Learn and fi ne-tune the skills necessary to
achieve safe and effective search and rescue within collapsed
wood-frame and unreinforced masonry structures. Technical
rescue gear and proper PPE are required. The use of knee
pads and respiratory equipment is highly recommended.
Full turnout gear can be substituted.
BASIC/INTERMEDIATE
Truck Company: Aerial Operations
Lead Instructor: Deputy Chief John Riker, Newark (NJ)
Fire Department
This hands-on evolution explores the reasons that fi re service
personnel should become knowledgeable in aerial ladder
operations and how aerial ladders are of value at a fi re scene.
It discusses the differences between proper and improper
operations as it pertains to ladder positioning for rescue,
removal of victims, horizontal ventilation, roof operations, and
elevated streams. This program will also address safety for all
members operating with or supporting aerial operations.
BASIC/INTERMEDIATE
Truck Company: Essentials
Lead Instructor: Lieutenant Michael Ciampo, Fire Department
of New York
In this interactive class the students will rotate through a series
of stations in truck company operational tactics. Station 1,
Forcible Entry: Two door frame props will be used to simulate
inward and outward door forcing. There will also be a power
saw cutting station where metal rebar simulating window bars
and a roll-down gate prop will be cut. Station 2, Ladders:
Students will learn new leg locks and the arm lock and then
perform raises to prepare them for the interactive rescue
station. Station 3, Ventilation: Students will perform horizontal
and vertical ventilation on the acquired structures. Saw use
will include rotary and chain saw with numerous types of cuts.
Station 4, Search: Two real life window entry (VES) scenarios
will be created with furniture in the dwellings. Students will
also operate in teams of three fi refi ghters searching the
structure. Station 5, Overhaul: Students will open up the
structure with hand tools to search for fi re extension.
BASIC/INTERMEDIATE
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Urban Essentials NEW!
Lead Instructors: Lieutenant Ray McCormack, Fire Department
of New York; and Captain Erich Roden, Milwaukee (WI)
Fire Department
Urban Essentials is designed to be an intense and personally
challenging opportunity to advance your knowledge and
fi refi ghting skills. Learn how to protect yourself and your crew
in the event of a wind-driven fi re. You will be introduced to
the latest in wind-driven protection assemblies and tactics.
Make sure to bring your A game for C-side commercial forcible
entry where you’ll be challenged by hidden locking devices
and tight doors. Boarded-up systems are designed to keep
you out. Learn how to defeat these increasingly common and
dangerous entrapment hazards. Roof ventilation puts you
on top of the action and demands knowledge, planning, and
determination to complete your task. You will handle fl at and
steeply pitched roofs, learn the differences associated with
both, and increase your urban fi reground versatility. You will
rotate through fi ve intense multipart segments, all taught by a
group of experienced and personable urban fi refi ghters.
ALL LEVELS
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ALL H.O.T. EVOLUTION ATTENDEES
1. Students must bring their own NFPA-compliant bunker or technical rescue gear. FDIC will not supply it.
2. Bunker gear ensemble includes NFPA-compliant turnout coat and pants, helmet, hood, fi refi ghting boots,
and gloves.
3. Technical rescue gear ensemble includes jumpsuit or BDUs, compliant helmet, steel-toed boots, compliant
eye protection, and gloves.
4. Bunker gear is required for all evolutions; technical rescue gear as listed above is required for students
attending Fire Department Rescue Operations and Structural Collapse.
5. FDIC will supply SCBA for students as required. Students must bring bunker gear and hoods for Conducting
NFPA 1403 Live Burn Training, Flashover, Live Fire First-Due Tactics, RIT Combat Drills, and Essentials of
Search and Rescue.
6. All students are required to submit the FDIC HOT Liability Waiver signed by the chief of department.
7. Thousands of fi refi ghters participate in evolutions on each of the H.O.T. days. The transportation and logistics
of these large numbers require that we respect our fellow participants and instructors. As a courtesy to your
fellow brothers and sisters and to FDIC, we require that you arrive on time with all of your equipment and
physically ready to work hard both Monday and Tuesday mornings.
8. Buses will load at 6:30 a.m. Regardless of the scheduled class start time, buses start loading at this time. In
the past, we have lost precious training time because latecomers delayed morning bus-loading operations.
9. Please arrive at the convention center on time, paperwork completed, equipped, and ready to train.
HANDS-ON TRAINING EVOLUTIONS
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Basement Fires
Firefi ghter Nicholas A. Martin, District of Columbia
Fire Department
Basement fi res are among the most hazardous incidents that
you respond to, primarily because of delayed recognition and
limited access. This workshop will discuss techniques for size-
up and attack of basement fi res, including considerations for
the truck company, engine company, and incident commander.
Learn about the hazards, size-up techniques to improve early
recognition of the fi re’s actual location, various methods of fi re
attack, the construction and contents of typical basements
with the corresponding effects on fi re behavior, structural
stability, and tactical options.
ALL LEVELS
Emergency Response to Large Events
Frank Cheatham, Health and Medical Emergency
Response Team Coordinator, Virginia Offi ce of Emergency
Medical Services
Many departments have large events/gatherings in their
response area. With each of these events come a unique
set of issues that can quickly impact a department’s day-to-
day operations. This workshop will examine several types
of large-scale events and help the participants develop an
understanding of the unique needs of such events and how
to best plan for and meet those needs while also providing for
the daily needs of the jurisdiction.
ALL LEVELS
Fireground Air Management
Captain Casey Phillips, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
“We have got to do a better job of air management!” This is
the common fi nding of most LODD reports, and yet the fi re
service continues to take a reactive posture. This dynamic
video-driven workshop introduces and reinforces the idea of
air management and the Point of No Return. It will provide
the tools you need to implement air management in your
department. It gets fi refi ghters back to being proactive instead
of hoping things turn out OK. Some of the areas covered
include why our current air management practices are killing
us, how fi refi ghters are dying on the fi reground and what
can be done about it, the Point of No Return—how it draws
us in and how to avoid its pull, the Rule of Air Management
(ROAM)—the cornerstone of progressive air management
programs, and what “out of air” looks like. Air management
can be implemented in departments of all sizes, and it doesn’t
take a lot of extra money, staffi ng, or new equipment.
ALL LEVELS
Fireground Tactics Take-Home Model
Chief (Ret.) Bill Godfrey, Deltona (FL) Fire Department
Fireground tactics are tough. There are many ways to attack a
fi re, and everyone has different staffi ng and unit assignments.
Learn the secret to fi reground tactics and developing a sound
attack plan and how tactics, strategy, and command fi t
together. See how staffi ng can change your plan, and learn
how to apply it to your department and teach it when you
return home. Participants receive a workbook detailing the
teaching model, lecture notes, illustrated case studies, and a
CD-Rom. This is the ultimate take-home.
ALL LEVELS
Offi cer Development Hands-On Skills
and Drills
Captain Bob Carpenter, Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue
This workshop addresses an issue that many departments
have in their promotional process: promoting the unprepared
offi cer. This is an overview of a new addition to the Miami-
Dade (FL) Fire Rescue (MDFR) Offi cer Development Program.
Getting the maximum impact out of training time is crucial,
and reducing “fl uff” classes is more important than ever in
these economic times. MDFR has instituted a Skills and Drills
component to ensure that new offi cers are prepared and
confi dent to supervise and train personnel in the bread and
butter hands-on skills of company operations. The program
will address some of the hurdles involved in implementing
such a program and the solutions to overcome them. This
workshop is a must for trainers, administrators, and training
chiefs interested in breathing a new level of enthusiasm into
their Offi cer Development Program.
INTERMEDIATE
Pride and Ownership: The Love for the Job
Chief Rick Lasky, Lewisville (TX) Fire Department
This hard look at the fi re service fi nds it short on the one
element that makes it effective: passion. This is an upfront
and honest criticism about the need to reignite the love for
the job on every level, from chief on down. Revisit the proud
history and tradition of the fi re service and refl ect on the family
values and brotherhood that have made fi refi ghting the best
job in the world. Topics include our mission, the fi refi ghter, the
company offi cer, the chief, our two families, sweating the small
stuff, the promotion, what September 11 did to us and for us,
ceremonies, marketing, and making it all happen.
ALL LEVELS
4-Hour Workshops: Monday, March 218:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Responding to Incidents Involving Hybrid and
Electric Vehicles
Lieutenant Jason Emery, Waterbury (CT) Fire Department
With the infl ux of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) into the
market and the nationwide release of two electric vehicles
(EVs) in 2011, it is imperative that emergency responders, who
are on the “front lines” of handling accidents, extrications, and
fi res, train to respond to incidents involving these vehicles.
This workshop will help fi rst responders stay on top of
automotive trends in these technology areas and will provide
the skills needed to safely respond to incidents involving
hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles. Identifi cation
methods, vehicle systems, potential hazards, and response
procedures will be addressed as well as the Chevrolet Volt
and Nissan Leaf, the fi rst two major entrants in the electrical
vehicle market. This program is designed to familiarize all
response personnel, from the fi rst year probie to the seasoned
chief offi cer, with how to safely work around HEVs and EVs at
an incident.
ALL LEVELS
Right Seat Responsibilities
Assistant Chief Mike Cardwell, Urbandale (IA)
Fire Department
With today’s staffi ng limitations, young offi cers often lack
the experience or an on-scene command offi cer to make
critical initial fi reground decisions. This workshop teaches
the process of how to apply information gathered during
response and size-up to make initial strategy decisions based
on fundamental risk analysis principles. It was developed to
provide young company offi cers with a template for taking
size-up information, comparing it against building hazards and
existing fi re conditions, and completing a risk-benefi t analysis.
Students will receive practical, fi eld-tested guidelines to help
them complete that analysis. The result will be sound strategic
decision making in the fi rst fi ve minutes, the most critical time
frame for any incident.
INTERMEDIATE
Roof Operations
Firefi ghter Art Bloomer, Kearny (NJ) Fire Department
Operating on roofs today can be a daunting task, taking into
consideration reduced staffi ng levels and how new technology
has made roofs, both peaked and fl at, much different than they
were even 10 years ago. Solar panels and rooftop cell sites are
becoming more prevalent, and they can impede your access
to the roof to ventilate. This workshop will benefi t not just the
truck company fi refi ghter but all fi refi ghters regardless of rank
and position. Learn how to work with and overcome these
obstacles, how smoke and fi re move through different types of
construction, the more accepted styles of roof ventilation, and
new techniques for “opening up.” It will give you the tools you
need when you are sent to “get the roof.”
ALL LEVELS
Think Like an Incident Commander
Deputy Chief Thomas Dunne, Fire Department of New York
What is an incident commander seeing, thinking, and feeling
when he supervises a fi re operation? Staffi ng, tactics,
geography, and construction may vary at different incidents,
but the one constant is the incident commander’s thought
process. How is his view of a fi re different, and how can
his perspective make you a more effective chief, company
offi cer, or fi refi ghter? This workshop is designed to share this
information and develop vital fi reground skills. The material
is geared to illustrate key points in preparation, size-up,
fi reground decision making, and communications. The goal
is to help fi re personnel of all ranks make more confi dent and
effective decisions at an emergency operation.
ALL LEVELS
Using Mandates to Improve Your
Training Program
Division Chief Chad Abel, Fishers (IN) Fire Department
This program will provide students with the current
requirements for entry level and ongoing training as prescribed
by ISO/OSHA/NFPA as well as strategies to meet these
requirements without cutting other valuable training. Using
a state-neutral document to gauge your program’s level of
compliance, you will see that meeting the demands of the
regulatory agencies needn’t be a problem but rather can be a
helpful part of any robust training program. Learn the keys to
success as well as what you can and cannot achieve and how
to deal with those realities.
INTERMEDIATE
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REMEMBER FOREVER: SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 … AND BEYOND.
The Fire Engineering Courage and Valor Foundation was created to ensure that
we as Americans “Remember Forever” the fallen fi refi ghters of September 11
and in their memory recognize other fi refi ghters who demonstrate that same
courage and valor in rescue missions.
The Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award commemorates the life and career achievements of Deputy Chief
Ray Downey, who lost his life while commanding rescue operations at the World Trade Center attack on
September 11, 2001. Deputy Chief Downey was chief of rescue operations and a 39-year veteran of the Fire
Department of New York. He was the most highly decorated fi refi ghter in the history of FDNY. Deputy Chief
Downey commanded rescue operations at many diffi cult and complex disasters, including the Oklahoma
City Bombing, the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, and many natural disasters worldwide.
For his lifetime of unparalleled service to fi refi ghters and citizens alike, and in remembrance of the courage
and valor exemplifi ed many times throughout his life, it is fi tting that the Courage and Valor Award, presented
to one extraordinarily courageous American fi refi ghter each year, bear the name of Ray Downey, a truly
extraordinary man.
Keep the tradition alive —
Nominate your candidate for the 2011 Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award now.
For more information visit
www.courageandvalor.org
FIRE ENGINEERING
COURAGE AND VALOR
FOUNDATION
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15 East Fifth Street
Tulsa, OK 74103
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RAY DOWNEY COURAGE AND VALOR AWARD
2011 NOMINATION FORM
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PERSON SUBMITTING NOMINATION FORM:
Name:
Address:
city state zip code
Phone:
Email:
Relationship to Nominee:
NOMINEE INFORMATION:
Name:
Title/Rank:
Fire Department:
Years of Service:
Home Address:
city state zip code
Home Phone:
Qualifications/Distinguishable Traits:
1. Please give a brief history of the nominee.
2. Describe the event or circumstance for which you feel the nominee displayed unparalleled courage and valor and is deserving of the 2011 Ray Downey
Courage and Valor Award.
3. Describe in detail why you feel the nominee went above and beyond the call of duty during this event.
Important Details:
• Answers to questions 1-3 should be typed on separate 81/2 x 11 pages and attached to the nomination form.
• The incident/meritorious act described in this nomination form must have occurred between December 1, 2009 - November 30, 2010, and must have
been part of an official fire department response to an emergency incident.
• The award is open to all firefighters in the United States, regardless of rank or department type.
• The recipient of the award may be living or deceased.
• The recipient will receive a medal and a significant financial award.
• The award will be presented at the Fire Department Instructors Conference in Indianapolis, March 23, 2011.
• Nomination forms will be published in Fire Engineering magazine and on its Web site.
• Incomplete nomination forms will not be considered.
• Forms must be received by January 7, 2011 for consideration of the 2011 Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award.
Signature
In remembrance of Ray Downey and all fallen firefighters, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to the Fire Engineering
Courage and Valor Foundation.
Please send nomination forms to: Fire Engineering Courage and Valor Foundation Nomination Committee
Attn: Diane Feldman
PennWell Corp.
21-00 Route 208 South, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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EMS and ICS: Where Do I Fit In?
Karen Owens, Emergency Operations Assistant Manager,
Virginia Offi ce of EMS
When listening to radio traffi c in a jurisdiction, you will
frequently hear, “Engine 7 on scene, Engine 7 establishing
command.” However, how many times have you heard the
following radio traffi c? “Ambulance 2 on scene, Ambulance
2 establishing command.” While ICS is an all-hazards
approach to incident management, the focus is normally
the fi re service’s involvement in the establishment and
management of the incident command structure. Few,
if any programs, offer scenarios and position specifi c
information as they apply to EMS providers. This workshop
will discuss the roles of the EMS provider in the incident
command structure and present scenarios based on the
information provided.
INTERMEDIATE
Fireground Commander
Battalion Chief John J. Salka Jr., Fire Department of
New York
This workshop examines the important skills and abilities
that a chief needs to conduct a safe and effective
fi reground operation. There is more to it than just setting up
a command board and collecting accountability tags. Learn
the vital skills that need to be maintained and practiced at
every structural fi re, including establishing and maintaining
command, effective and proper communications, staying
ahead of the fi re, calling for help early, staying on top of
the attack hoseline, being prepared to relieve units, and
pressing the attack or pulling members out.
INTERMEDIATE
Hybrid Safety for First Responders
Matthew G. Stroud, Owner/President, MGS TECH
Incorporated
This workshop includes discussions about hybrid parts
locations, high voltage hazards, power down procedures,
and fi re and submersion tactics. It will dispel myths and
misinformation about these vehicles and operating around
them. Learn about air bag (SRS) systems, what a hybrid is
and how to identify it, basic electrical theory, parts location
and identifi cation, and the hybrid’s future.
ALL LEVELS
Leadership Excellence
Chief Ron Kanterman, New London County, CT
In this interactive, hands-on workshop with role playing,
you will learn how to develop yourself, your people, your
organization, and your communication skills. You will
discover things about yourself and your department you
didn’t know or realize, and you will come away with a
vision, a mission statement, and a plan for improvement
to take back to your fi rehouse and your training unit. You’ll
learn to laugh at yourself and benefi t from the mistakes the
instructor made along the way throughout his career.
INTERMEDIATE
Situational Awareness
Engineer Christopher Brennan, Harvey (IL) Fire Department
Situational awareness is a complex process that is a
synthesis of your experience, your training, and your
comfort level. The physical and psychological stresses of
fi refi ghting impact every one of us differently and need to
be addressed separately. Applying situational awareness
requires decision making. Students will learn fi reground
tactical decision making as a means of effectively using
their situational awareness using the combat-proven Boyd
Loop. With this knowledge, you will be better prepared to
confront the challenging environment of the fi reground.
ALL LEVELS
Strategy and Tactics at Commercial Fires
Battalion Chief Stuart Grant, Dallas (TX) Fire-Rescue
Nowhere else is the potential for immediate catastrophic
failure and subsequent multiple injuries or deaths more
present than at a commercial building fi re. This workshop
will identify strategies that can help the initial incident
commander and the command offi cers make good solid
decisions at commercial structure fi res. Students will learn
the thought process and rationale for these decisions and
form small groups to express their ideas and strategies
using slides of fi res in commercial buildings.
ALL LEVELS
4-Hour Workshops: Monday, March 211:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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To Hell and Back Train the Trainer
Battalion Chief Tom DeMint, Poudre Fire Authority,
Fort Collins, CO
This workshop introduces students to the critical elements
of the four To Hell and Back fi refi ghter safety programs. It
outlines strategies for integrating the free training into your
fi refi ghter training programs. Learn about the community
safety programs available, the elements and selection
of compliant and effective PPE, the harmful effects of
hydrogen cyanide, and the importance of wearing SCBA
during fi refi ghting and overhaul operations.
ALL LEVELS
Training Plan for Success
Divisional Chief Kevin Clifford, Saint John (New Brunswick,
Canada) Fire Department
This program uses a comprehensive assessment of the
respective fi re department’s response profi le to develop the
training programs necessary to ensure that the fi refi ghters
have the critical competencies to safely and effectively
respond to the emergency needs of their citizens. Students
will be presented with seven key objectives that will serve
as the foundation for developing a comprehensive training
program for their departments. The seven key objectives
will prevent departments from getting caught in the “fl avor
of the week” training programs and will ensure that a
critical skills and training gap assessment is ongoing and
that all subjects within the fi refi ghter response profi le are
presented on a regular basis. As part of the presentation,
practical examples, models, presentations, schedules,
calendars, and assessment tools will be used and shared
so students can implement the plan in their departments.
ALL LEVELS
Training Program Management for
Small Departments
Chief Devon Wells, Hood River (OR) Fire Department
Training is the backbone of the fi re service, and it is an
ever-changing environment. This workshop, presented
by the International Society of Fire Service Instructors,
will offer new ways to manage a training program. Topics
include managing daily shift training, volunteer drills,
creating a training schedule, and using training to create
“buy-in” at all levels of the organization.
ALL LEVELS
Understanding Extreme Fire Behavior
Deputy Chief (Ret.) Ted Nee, Albuquerque (NM)
Fire Department
Examine fl ashover, backdraft, and smoke explosion
from both a theoretical and a practical fi reground point
of view. The goal is to build better mental models of fi re
phenomena and the strategy and tactics necessary to
operate safely and effectively on the modern fi reground.
Emphasis is on recognizing the critical fi reground cues and
factors predictive of extreme fi re behavior. Students will
receive a detailed instructor guide, copies of the student
handouts, and a copy of the presentation to take back to
their department.
ALL LEVELS
Vent-Enter-Search of Today’s Fire Buildings
Captain Michael Dugan, Fire Department of New York
Ventilation, entry, and search are the basic required duties
of a truck company at every structure fi re and must be
performed in a coordinated and controlled manner to
protect the fi refi ghters and offi cers operating inside the fi re
building. Students will review and reinforce their knowledge
of these three important truck company skills and the need
to control and coordinate the duties of the truck company
with those of the engine company.
ALL LEVELS
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25 to Survive: Residential Building Fires
Captain Daniel D. Shaw, Fairfax County (VA) Fire & Rescue;
and Lieutenant Douglas J. Mitchell Jr., Fire Department of
New York
More fi refi ghters are seriously injured and killed while
operating at residential building fi res than at other building
fi res. This dynamic and interactive program will address
25 critical fi refi ghting issues common to the residential
building. The program will discuss the areas of preparation,
response, and operations, all vital to successfully
mitigating the event. Students will learn “street-smart”
tips, tactics, and practical company drills to remedy the
common errors encountered and allow the student to bring
back more than just what they heard.
ALL LEVELS
Art of “Reading Smoke”
David Dodson, Lead Instructor, Response Solutions, LLC
This workshop will allow participants ample opportunity
to practice the reading smoke principles through the use
of actual fi reground video and classroom interaction.
It explores the modern smoke environment with an
emphasis on tactical and behavioral solutions that can
help the participant with fi rst-due decision making and
incident handling. The instructor will lead participants
through case studies, updated technical data, best
practices, and group exercises (using raw fi reground
footage) that emphasize situational awareness and
intelligent exterior/interior solutions.
ALL LEVELS
Firefi ghter and Fire Offi cer Survival:
Why Things Go Right and Why Things Go Wrong
Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder, Loveland-Symmes (OH) Fire
Department; Chief David C. Comstock Jr., Western Reserve
Joint Fire District, Poland, OH/Attorney, Comstock, Springer
& Wilson Co., LPA, Youngstown, OH; and Deputy Chief (Ret.)
Curt Varone, Providence (RI) Fire Department/Attorney
This high-energy workshop will provide organizational
risk management training related to operations for
fi refi ghters, offi cers, and instructors on what they can
do immediately to avoid/minimize incidents from going
horribly wrong. The program will focus on numerous
case studies and will feature an in-depth look (using
video, slides, audio, and lecture) at numerous very recent
fi refi ghter close calls and fatalities with solutions to avoid
them. The diverse and unique perspective of these three
veteran fi re offi cers, two of them attorneys, will provide
attendees with plenty of tools to bring home and apply
so history doesn’t repeat itself.
ALL LEVELS
Frontline Safety
Chief Richard Blohm, Director of Occupational Safety and
Health, IAFF-NJ; and Nicholas Del Re, Chief in Charge, Fire
Department of New York HazMat Branch
This workshop provides emergency response personnel
with new strategies they can implement to help reduce
fi refi ghter injuries and fatalities in their departments. It
consists of activities that are designed for fi refi ghters, by
fi refi ghters, to address key issues related to their health
and safety. The goal is to change the safety culture
of the fi re service from one where the mission is most
important to one where the safety and lives of fi refi ghters
are balanced against the mission of the incident. The
course demonstrates that fi refi ghters can act with safety
as the primary value, which may reduce the number of
fi refi ghter injuries and fatalities that occur each year. The
program gives students the opportunity to examine their
own values, those of their work team, and those of their
organization when it comes to safety.
BASIC
8-Hour Workshops: Monday, March 218:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Intelligent Fire Operations
Captain Bill Gustin, Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue
Intelligent fi re operations place the value of fi refi ghters’
lives over the value of property. Intelligent fi refi ghting
doesn’t have to be defensive. Students attending this
workshop will learn how an awareness of building
construction and fi re conditions can reduce the risk
to fi refi ghters without having to fi ght every signifi cant
structure fi re from the outside. Look beyond the statistics
to examine why fi res may not be as frequent as in the past
but are often more diffi cult and dangerous. Learn why
experienced, professional fi refi ghters do not operate at
every fi re and every occupancy with the same strategy,
tactics, or level of risk. Also see why fi re operations in
modern “engineered” construction require more cautious
tactics than those traditionally used in older buildings.
Examine the hazards of fi ghting fi res in nonresidential
buildings to learn why fi res in commercial occupancies
result in a disproportionately high number of fi refi ghter
deaths, considering that residential fi res far outnumber
nonresidential fi res.
INTERMEDIATE
International Fire Instructors Workshop (IFIW)
Moderators: Captain Peter McBride, Ottawa (Ont., Canada)
Fire Services; and Dr. Stefan Svensson, Swedish Civil
Contingencies Agency
This fourth annual lecture series, hosted this year by the
FDIC, is directed at developing a broader understanding
of fi re dynamics, fi re suppression techniques, tactics,
command decision making, and realistic training methods
for the fi re service. The IFIW features an international group
of instructors presenting 45-minute mini lectures over two
days on best practices in fi refi ghting instructional design
and highlighting leading edge research and engineering
directed at fi re prevention, suppression, tactical safety,
decision making, education, and developing ideas for
future shared research themes directed at advancing
the fi re services. Lectures include “Catching Fire: Why
Emotional Intelligence Is Important in the Fire Service,” by
Dr. Arthur H. Perlini; “Live Fire Training LODD Incidents,”
by Daniel Madrzykowski; “UL Fire Research with the
Fire Service,” by Steve Kerber; “Fire Behaviour Training
for Recruits,” by John McDonough; “Learning From
Experience,” by Stefan Sardqvist; “Command and Control:
The Scientifi c Approach,” by Dr. Stefan Svensson; “Getting
the Message Across: Compartment Fire Dynamics-Fuel
and Ventilation Controlled Fires,” by John Chubb; “Analysis
of a Double LODD,” by Karel Lambert; “Fighting Fires
Underground in Frankfurt’s Metro,” by Jens Stiegel; “Fire
Control and Ventilation Doctrine,” by Ed Hartin; “Tunnel
and Underground Infrastructure Firefi ghting,” by Shan
Raffel; and “Working in Another Time,” by Peter McBride.
ALL LEVELS
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ISFSI Credentialed Live Fire Trainer – Module 1
Deputy Chief Dave Casey and Training Commander Doug
Cline, Seminole Tribe (FL) Fire Rescue
Module 1 is common between the three International
Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) credentialed
programs: Acquired Structures, Permanent Structural
Props, and Exterior Props. This program goes beyond
the requirements of 1403 and is designed to teach how
to conduct realistic training that prepares students for
the street in a safe and compliant manner. Candidates
completing module 1 can take module 2 of the different
programs (which has considerable practical segments),
leading to ISFSI credentialing as a live fi re trainer.
ADVANCED
It’s Game Day; Are You Ready?
Captain Erron Kinney, St. Andrews Fire Department,
Charleston, SC; and Lieutenant (Ret.) Jim Murphy, Orange
County (FL) Fire Rescue Department
Game day is not a training exercise. So how do you
prepare for game day and motivate personnel to train and
prepare for the unexpected? Through a combination of
National Football League (NFL) and fi re service playbooks/
best practices, students will train to be better prepared for
real-world emergency events. You will want to train when
you are empowered by relevant, meaningful skill sets, and
you will take home tools and resources that have a proven
track record of success in facilitating world-class training.
ALL LEVELS
Leadership for the First Line Supervisor
Battalion Chief Robert Burns, Fire Department of New York;
and Chief Neil Hintze, Executive Chief Offi cer, FDNY Center for
Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness
This workshop will consist of a systematic review of
the role of leadership in today’s fi re service. Although
the material presented will be valid for offi cers of all
ranks and assignments, it will be of particular interest to
company offi cers, newly promoted offi cers, and members
anticipating promotion in the near future. The curriculum
will identify the characteristics and traits of successful
leaders and the skill sets that are required to manage
effectively in the modern emergency service workplace.
ALL LEVELS
Leading Learning
Chief Scott Thompson, The Colony (TX) Fire Department; and
Chief Curtis Birt, Lake Cities (TX) Fire Department
This program targets volunteer, combination, and career
departments that want to improve their training programs
and the development of their people. Information will
be presented for departments needing to develop and
implement a training program as well as information on
how to improve what is already in place. Students will be
guided through a self-evaluation process to determine what
they have, what they need, and what they want to achieve
in terms of training and offi cer development. Professional
standards will be discussed and traditional as well as
nontraditional training philosophies and methodologies and
the training-leadership relationship developed.
ALL LEVELS
Mastering Fireground Command:
Calming the Chaos
Battalion Chief Anthony Kastros, Sacramento (CA)
Metropolitan Fire District
Today’s fi reground should be a calm and orchestrated
event, but often it is not! Fewer fi res, mass attrition, and
little or no command training have created an era in today’s
fi re service where the simple “bread and butter” house
fi re is a sentinel event. Radio traffi c is unclear, and basic
mistakes are made on a regular basis. Don’t believe the
lie that you cannot prepare for the test and the job at the
same time. The military, airlines, and NASA do it, and it’s
about time the fi re service did! These high-risk fi elds have
relied on simulations for years. Simulation software should
not just be used at test time; it’s a great tool for developing
great fi reground offi cers. While there are many sources of
good information, offi cers still lack command training that
puts them in the hot seat and helps them apply their skills
with clear, calm, command presence. A simple, street-
smart system is a must for offi cers and aspiring offi cers.
Regardless of the SOPs, the students will be able to format
their department operations into this system for day-to-day
operations. Students will review radio traffi c and video of
actual incidents. Simulation software will be used to size
up and organize commercial, residential, garden/center hall
apartment, and wildland fi res.
ALL LEVELS
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Positive Pressure Attack
Battalion Chief (Ret.) Reinhard Kauffman, Salt Lake City (UT)
Fire Department; and Chief Kriss Garcia, American Fork (UT)
Fire Department
Positive pressure attack (PPA), proven on the fi reground,
allows for a coordinated and systematic approach to
hoseline and ventilation operations. This workshop
covers the mechanics and the basics of PPA, precautions
surrounding its use, and presents methods for
incorporating PPA without delaying the initial fi re attack.
Participants will be introduced to a “build and burn” live
fi re drill structure.
ALL LEVELS
Rescue University 2011
Deputy District Chief Steve Chikerotis, Chicago (IL)
Fire Department
This colorful presentation is loaded with fi re case studies
and lessons learned from the instructor’s personal
experiences during 32 years of crawling in hallways
with the Chicago Fire Department. Each incident is
brought to life through exciting pictures and video.
Each story reinforces powerful lessons learned. Topics
covered include Rescue Profi ling, Rescue Tactics, Risk
Management, Reading Smoke, Building Construction and
Collapse, Flashover, Communications and Accountability,
Commanding the Mayday, and RIT Rescue. This class
is for the seasoned veteran as well as the new recruit.
The goal is to increase the student’s ability to save lives
through the use of coordinated rescue tactics.
ALL LEVELS
Training Tricks of the Trade:
Make Every Class/Drill a Home Run
David Walsh, Fire Science Program Chairperson/Instructor,
Dutchess Community College Fire Science Program,
Poughkeepsie, NY
Today’s fi re instructors are challenged with providing top-
notch training that is effective, safe, and time-sensitive.
Learn how to make even the most boring training topic
interesting. Presented are dozens of tried-and-proven,
easy-to-accomplish “tricks” and easy-to-do demos for
transforming lessons on the most mundane topics into
exciting and successful educational experiences.
ALL LEVELS
Truck Placement and Operations
Lieutenant Michael Wilbur, Fire Department of New York
Aerial apparatus represent a large investment, yet most
departments that have them underutilize them and really
don’t understand their proper use. This workshop covers
such topics as the operational differences and limitations
between light-duty and heavy-duty aerials; how using the
apparatus beyond their limitations can cause catastrophic
failures; the importance of conducting annual testing to
reduce failures; and the proper positioning, placement, and
operations of aerial and tower ladders.
ALL LEVELS
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Building Construction Principles for
Incident Commanders
Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Rutherford (NJ) Bureau of
Fire Safety
This workshop will highlight building construction hazards,
collapse potential, and recognizing building features that
will be useful to incident commanders. Topics include
fi refi ghter fatality statistics, recognizing the type of
construction, the building materials used in each type
of construction and how these materials react to fi re,
identifying the fi re spread and collapse potential of a
building, the importance of identifying the fl oor levels in
buildings with multiple stories and buildings that have a
change in grade around the perimeter, the importance
of recognizing typical and nontypical fl oor layouts in
buildings, and recognizing what construction features will
help or hinder operations. Exterior wall construction will
be reviewed in detail—how the wall construction may limit
access to the building’s interior and how to overcome the
obstacles presented by the materials used in the
wall construction.
ALL LEVELS
Does Your Department LACK the “Right Stuff”?
Ron Siarnicki, Executive Director, National Fallen
Firefi ghters Foundation
Is your department on the path to a line-of-duty death
(LODD)? This compelling presentation by the National
Fallen Firefi ghters Foundation examines the root causes of
LODDs and the role of Leadership, Accountability, Culture,
and Knowledge as it impacts the end result. Many fi re
departments across the United States LACK the “Right
Stuff” to prevent them from being on a path to an LODD.
Leadership, Accountability, Culture, and Knowledge are
the elements that need to be addressed and managed
in those environments. Through education and training,
those departments can improve their survivability by
understanding the root causes of fi refi ghter fatalities
and tackling these four elements with special emphasis
on understanding fi re service culture. This program will
provide information on how to incorporate this learning into
instructional presentations.
ALL LEVELS
Effective Time Management for the Executive
Fire Offi cer
Captain John Alston, Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department
This primer uses hands-on training aids, video clips,
and PowerPoint® presentations to show participants
the importance of effective time management. Students
will identify the effects of poor time management on fi re
department administration. This subject is often taken for
granted or overlooked, but the slightest adjustment can
reap tremendous benefi ts. Students will discuss critical
functions of the fi re department and the role that effective
time management plays in them and learn how to prioritize
communications and tasks in their organization.
ALL LEVELS
Fireground Strategies: Control the Fireground
to Control the Fire
Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo, North Hudson (NJ) Regional
Fire & Rescue
This workshop will identify areas where weakness in
command and organizational structure cause a breakdown
in operations and safety. It stresses operational discipline
along with prefi reground preparation in the way of setting
expectations for subordinates. Learn how to bring the
incident command system down to the street level for
a safer and more effective fi reground and foster a safe
operating philosophy to minimize fi reground injuries and
fatalities. Awareness and vigilance are the fi rst steps
toward a safer fi re service.
ALL LEVELS
4-Hour Workshops: Tuesday, March 228:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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March 25th, 2011 ■ Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
FDIC 2011 will host the fi rst-ever Battle of the Bands competition at Lucas
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perform a three-song set in front of thousands, competing for fame and fortune.
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Scott Firefi ghter Combat Challenge®
March 23rd-26th, 2011
South Street Exhibits & Demonstration Area, Indianapolis, IN
For the fi rst time ever, the Scott Firefi ghter Combat Challenge® will take place
at FDIC 2011. Wearing “full bunker gear” and the SCOTT Air-Pak breathing
apparatus, pairs of competitors race head-to-head as they simulate the physical
demands of real-life fi refi ghting by performing a linked series of fi ve tasks
including climbing the 5-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and
rescuing a life-sized, 175 lb. “victim” as they race against themselves, their
opponent and the clock. The Challenge seeks to encourage fi refi ghter fi tness and
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Firehouse Excellence
Captain Mike Gagliano, Seattle (WA) Fire Department; and
Captain Michael Dugan, Fire Department of New York
There is nothing quite like a fi rehouse. It can be the most
incredible experience of your life or a miserable exile to
purgatory. It can be a place of learning where skills are
honed and techniques refi ned or a stagnant cesspool
where competence erodes into ineffective complacency.
What is it that causes one place to be cohesive and
brimming with camaraderie while the place just down the
road is fi lled with dissension and drudgery? Five key areas
can turn any fi rehouse into the type of place that enables
fi refi ghters to thrive and fulfi ll their calling. This workshop
will present a high-energy, no-nonsense look at how to
build and enjoy the type of fi rehouse everyone wants.
ALL LEVELS
High-Rise Operations:
Is Your Department Prepared?
District Chief David M. McGrail, Denver (CO) Fire Department
This interactive workshop will provide attendees with
a wide range of tools to help them prepare their fi re
department for success at high-rise operations. Several
case studies of actual high-rise fi res will be highlighted,
with an explanation of the various lessons learned and
reinforced and how these valuable lessons can be applied
to your next high-rise fi re. Attendees will be given a
standard operating procedure that can be tailored to their
specifi c needs. A thorough explanation of the specifi c roles
and responsibilities from the fi rst-due engine company
to the fourth-due chief will be discussed, with attendees
working through several high-rise fi re scenarios.
INTERMEDIATE
Mission-Focused Command
Division Chief Edward K. Hadfi eld, Coronado (CA)
Fire Department
This program will provide company and command offi cers
with the necessary decision-making skills to quickly
establish a tactical and strategic plan with positive
outcomes. It will highlight command concepts based
on building profi les, rescue profi les, and proper tactical
considerations for each circumstance based on today’s
fi reground, not yesterday’s urban myths about fi refi ghting.
Offi cers will develop an Incident Assignment Plan using
mission-focused principles. The program will teach
students how to make sound fundamental decisions based
on knowledge and the reality-based facts of what the
incident has given them. It will also expose the danger of
using theory in a world of reality.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
PPV in Wind-Driven Fires
Battalion Chief George K. Healy, Chicago (IL) Fire Department
Incident commanders—chief and company offi cers—who
command fi re operations in multistory buildings will focus
on lessons learned from operations in such buildings.
The workshop will discuss results of the testing that
was conducted on smoke control with positive pressure
ventilation (PPV) and alternate strategies for fi re attack for
wind-driven fi res. Learn tactical considerations to make
this high-stress situation more manageable.
ALL LEVELS
Street-Smart Habits for Effective Fire Training
Assistant Chief Brian Crandell, Central Valley (MT) Fire District
This interactive workshop will focus on developing and
delivering training programs that result in improved
fi refi ghter performance in the street. It will focus on
training methods that have proven effective with all levels
of fi re service training, from basic fi refi ghter training
through advanced command training. Students will learn
simulations and real-time drills for all skill levels, all with
immediate practical application. They will also discuss
their experiences in planning and implementing successful
drills. Emphasis is on lessons learned, application of
command functions, and fi refi ghter safety.
ALL LEVELS
Tactical Considerations and Size-Up
Battalion Chief Michael L. Walker, Oklahoma City (OK)
Fire Department
This workshop will show how to deal with the ever-
changing dynamics of scene management at a structure
fi re and what to do when the initial plan isn’t working.
Using footage taken from a helmet camera, students will
learn from real fi res the instructor has commanded. They
will learn how the tactical decisions affected the outcome
of the event, namely an unusual house fi re and two
different multialarm apartment fi res. The captured footage
from the helmet camera has proven to be invaluable for
personnel to learn from during critiques.
INTERMEDIATE
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Value-Added Leadership
Chief (Ret.) Alan Brunacini, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department
The major reason a fi re department is in business is
to deliver service to Mrs. Smith—our customer. She
remembers that we responded quickly and solved her
problem, but most of all she remembered that we were
nice to her and her family. Fire department bosses must
understand that the way they treat the fi refi ghters is what
gets delivered to the customers. Any behavior that Chief
Smith wants Firefi ghter Smith to extend to Mrs. Smith he
must extend himself. The message of this workshop is very
simple and very important: Value-added service requires
value-added leadership.
INTERMEDIATE
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Command Training Center Development
and Management
Chief (Ret.) Alan Brunacini, Deputy Chief (Ret.) Nick Brunacini,
and Captain (Ret.) John Brunacini, Phoenix (AZ) Fire
Department
This workshop will focus on several curriculums used to
deliver command training inside several organizations,
different centers around the country and the facilities
and equipment they use to deliver command training,
simulation technology and development, and hazard zone
and safety integration. Command training needs to focus
on the actual job that we do every day in the streets. The
end product of our training needs to produce incident
commanders who make better decisions that provide for
a safer and more effi cient operation in the hazard zone.
Learn how to make command training realistic
and applicable.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
Fire Department Cornerstone Leadership
Lieutenant Mike Mason, Downers Grove (IL) Fire Department
This look into the world of leadership for fi refi ghters,
company offi cers, captains, and chiefs will provide some
of the most groundbreaking aspects of leading fi refi ghters
on and off the fi reground. It is a wake-up call to fi re
departments across America regarding leadership in the
“paramilitary” environment that is being created in the fi re
service today. It is an in-depth look into managing and
leading on and off the battlefi eld from the philosophies
and actions of those who have been there within the
military as well as the fi re service. Learn to motivate
fi refi ghters through compassion, trust, sense of duty,
courage, and commitment while keeping them safe on
and off the fi reground.
ALL LEVELS
Fireground Scenario Workshop
Battalion Chief John Salka, Fire Department of New York; and
Chief Rick Lasky, Lewisville (TX) Fire Department
This program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for fi refi ghters,
company offi cers, and chiefs to experience a number of
different types of structural fi res. Examine fi res in private
dwellings, commercial buildings, apartment houses, and
offi ce buildings. Whatever your experience level is, you will
certainly see something you have never seen before in this
workshop. During the fi re scenarios, the tactics, strategies
and other factors will be analyzed and discussed.
Students will have an opportunity to comment on what is
happening in the scenario and how they might handle a
similar situation in their own department. This will be an
interesting, fast-moving, and entertaining program that you
don’t want to miss.
ALL LEVELS
Hazmat: Initial Approach and Actions
Kristina Kreutzer, Ph.D., Research Chemist, DuPont; Member,
Mill Creek (DE) Fire Company
Understanding the environment is the foundation of any
incident. The fi rst priority is safety and the proper approach
and staging of responders. From there, the strategic
and tactical goals can be identifi ed. This point begins to
address the management and control and identifying the
problem points of managing an incident. Understanding
the nature of the incident is the key to safe and expedient
resolution and provides guidance in determining incident
priorities and tactical concerns.
BASIC/INTERMEDIATE
4-Hour Workshops: Tuesday, March 221:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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High-Rise Operations
Battalion Chief Jerry Tracy, Fire Department of New York
The challenge of operating in commercial structures
considered high-rise or low-rise demands the disciplines
of procedures that go far beyond routine operations. Many
cities, large and small, are experiencing a tremendous
growth in such structures because real estate space
has become a premium commodity and availability is
declining. Learn the information required for preplanning
and how the cooperation and duties of building owners
and managing agents fi t into the plan of operations. The
preplan will be more than a building profi le—it will focus on
a plan of action when the emergency happens. Understand
the characteristics of different construction types as well
as how features of fi re protection, HVAC (heating, air-
conditioning, and ventilation) systems, and standpipe
systems are used in operations. Learn about strategies and
tactics to extinguish the routine to the most diffi cult fi res—
controlling smoke movement, search and rescue, and the
command system that supports operations.
ALL LEVELS
Identifying and Developing the Complete
Company Offi cer
Battalion Chief Michael J. Barakey, Virginia Beach (VA)
Fire Department
How do we identify, select, and train our next offi cer
core? We identify, select, and hire new recruits or other
fi re service members in a systematic manner, so why
not the company offi cer? Does your department expect
competent decisions from new offi cers but offer no
training or direction? The solution is twofold. First, use
proven methods and models to identify and select your
next offi cer core. Then, provide that group with training in
the form of a formal academy. This workshop will provide
several models to assist in the identifi cation and selection
of future company offi cers as well as show how to build
a modular Captain’s Academy for volunteer and career
departments from scratch.
INTERMEDIATE
Incident Rehab
Mike McEvoy, EMS Coordinator, Saratoga County, New York;
Technical Editor, Fire Engineering
This train-the-trainer session will prepare participants
to deliver the IAFC Firefi ghter Rehab program using the
Rehab and Medical Monitoring: An Intro to NFPA 1584
textbook and accompanying Power Points®. Participants
will gain an in-depth understanding of the standard, the
roles and responsibilities, and the nine components of a
successful rehab operation.
ALL LEVELS
Managing a Fire
Assistant Chief (Ret.) John “Skip” Coleman, Toledo (OH) Fire
Department; Technical Editor, Fire Engineering
With the advent of the incident command system, almost
any fi refi ghter can be put in the position of incident
commander, at least initially at an incident. Running a fi re
is not easy, but with some logical and common sense
steps, this daunting task can be made simpler. There is a
logical approach to managing fi res and similar emergency
incidents. This presentation will provide a safe and
effective approach to managing incidents. The major
focus will be on running residential fi res, but it will cover
major incidents and other emergency responses. This
is not an incident command class but rather a step-by-
step approach on how to prioritize assignments and then
control the scene.
ALL LEVELS
New Firefi ght: Interior Attack in
Lightweight Construction
Peter Van Dorpe, Chief of Training, Chicago (IL) Fire
Department
Lightweight, energy effi cient construction; modern
fuels; fi refi ghter encapsulation; and staffi ng reductions
have combined to make today’s residential fi refi ght a
dramatically new challenge for even the most experienced
fi refi ghter. This workshop brings together cutting edge
research and best practices from around the country to
help instructors develop curriculum and teach tactics
for surviving and fi ghting fi res in modern residential
construction.
ADVANCED
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Not Everyone Goes Home
Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder, Loveland-Symmes (OH)
Fire Department
Real-life and very current case studies are used to help
participants distinguish between fi refi ghter behaviors that
are heroic, involve taking calculated risks, and may end
with tragic results and behaviors that are “hardly heroic”
and may even border on “stupid.”
ALL LEVELS
Training Offi cer and Instructor Boot Camp
Battalion Chief Forest Reeder, Pleasantview (IL)
Fire Protection District
Every instructor needs to continually develop new skills
and learn about the challenges that instructors and
training offi cers face every day. This boot camp will help
you refi ne your professional skills and learn new ones in
many useful areas. This is a do-it-yourself workshop with
loads of practical work in the areas of objective writing,
using and developing JPRs, conducting basic training
needs assessments, and adult learning principles. You’ll
be challenged to fi nd ways to improve yourself as an
instructor, and you will emerge with new skills to help
you do your job better. Portions of this program have
been featured in the International Society of Fire Service
Instructors Webinar series as well as in the weekly drill
feature on www.fi reengineering.com.
ALL LEVELS
Truck Company Essentials
Lieutenant Mark Gregory, Fire Department of New York
The tactics and discussions that will be presented
cover operations in both the suburban and rural setting.
Staffi ng issues and how to overcome them will be
addressed. The objective is to present the importance
of practicing our basic essentials. Fireground operations
are successful when the foundations of our training are
properly practiced. Truck company work encompasses
many different areas—size-up, proactive ground and aerial
ladder placement, commercial building operations, multiple
dwelling operations (low-rise and hi-rise), and private
dwellings. Essentials will focus on interior and exterior
operations such as forcible entry, search, victim removal,
ventilation, and laddering.
ALL LEVELS
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Developing a Fire Department Training Program
Chief Thomas J. Wutz, Fire Service Bureau, and Mark C. Butler,
State Fire Instructor, New York State Offi ce of Fire Prevention
and Control
Many fi re departments struggle to provide comprehensive
and challenging training for their personnel whether
career, combination, or volunteer. Frequently these are
departments without a dedicated training bureau or
division, and the offi cer/instructor assigned the training
responsibility continually searches for training programs
and resources without a comprehensive plan. This program
will provide training offi cers with the tools and resources
they need to establish a training program for their agency.
Through a series of presentations and practical exercises,
students will develop a step-by-step training program
to identify their specifi c training needs, design a training
course/program for their agency, plan the implementation
of the program including budgetary considerations,
and evaluate the delivery of their comprehensive fi re
department training program.
INTERMEDIATE
Developing Leadership in Fire Offi cers
Chief Dennis Compton, International Fire Service
Training Association
This session explores critical leadership, supervisory, and
management behaviors that make fi re offi cers and those
they lead more effective. A fi re department is only as
capable as the chief offi cers and company level offi cers
who lead the system and the members. Enhancing the
development of current and future fi re offi cers is perhaps
the greatest contribution we can make to the future of
our fi re departments, as well as their service delivery and
support systems. All current and future fi re offi cers will
benefi t from attending this session.
ALL LEVELS
Fire Dynamics for the Fire Service
Daniel Madrzykowski, Fire Protection Engineer, National
Institute of Standards and Technology; and Steve Kerber, Fire
Protection Engineer, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
This updated workshop will discuss how building
geometry, materials, furnishings, ventilation, and
fi refi ghting tactics can infl uence fi re growth and spread,
leading to untenable conditions for fi refi ghters. A
combination of new videos and new data will describe
fi re behavior to characterize the thermal environment to
which fi refi ghters may be exposed. Fire behavior and
fi re dynamics are based on the fundamental relationship
between fuel, oxygen, and heat—i.e., the fi re triangle. The
type of fuel, the location of fuel in the room, the geometry
of the fuel, building construction, and ventilation can
have a signifi cant effect on the speed of fi re growth and
spread. Ventilating the structure can provide cooling by
removing heat, but ventilating a “fuel-rich” room may
cause a fl ashover by allowing fresh air into the structure.
Understanding ventilation will lead to improved
tactical decisions, such as when to use positive
pressure ventilation.
ALL LEVELS
Fireground Decision Making
Chief (Ret.) Richard B. Gasaway, Roseville (MN)
Fire Department
Have you ever watched a video or read a case study of
a catastrophic fi re and asked yourself, “How could they
not have seen this coming?” This program examines
the challenges of developing and maintaining situation
awareness in dynamic, high-stress, high-consequence
environments. You may be shocked and amazed to learn
the many ways your situation awareness can be impacted.
This program will focus on the challenges commanders
face when required to make decisions under stress. You
will understand why commanders struggle to gather the
cues and clues needed at high-stress, complex emergency
scenes; why it’s not always easy to make sense of what is
happening; and why it is so diffi cult to predict the future
events at complex incident scenes.
INTERMEDIATE
8-Hour Workshops: Tuesday, March 228:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Fireground Tactics: House Fires and Store Fires
Deputy Assistant Chief (Ret.) John Norman, Fire Department of
New York
This class focuses on the most common fi res in America—
fi res in one- and two-family homes. It covers the death and
injury rates in such homes, size-up, the fi refi ghter survival
survey, fi re attack, hoseline selection and placement,
water supply, search and rescue, and more. Emphasis is
on developing workable tactics that your organization can
implement on the fi reground under a variety of common
and not so common conditions. Fortunately, major store
fi res are not everyday occurrences but, as a consequence,
many departments try to apply house fi re tactics to
commercial fi res. The workshop will also highlight the
differences between residential and commercial fi res and
discuss tactics for dealing with both.
ALL LEVELS
Growing Leaders Using Empowerment
(G.L.U.E.)
Captain Larry C. Conley and David M. Conley, Leadership
Development Concepts, St. Louis, MO
G.L.U.E. is designed to teach recruit instructors a
principle-focused approach to fi re safety. Participants
learn seven basic principles that work to enhance
practical fi re safety training. Recruit instructors internalize
these principles and pass them on to their classes,
creating an improved brand of principle-focused fi re
safety professionals. The truly effective fi refi ghter must
learn and practice principle-centered thinking. This is the
GLUE that supports and strengthens the new training
learned in the academy and ultimately produces a
department of professional fi refi ghters who are the pride
of communities everywhere.
ALL LEVELS
IAFF Health and Safety Initiatives:
Preparing You for Survival
Lieutenant Michael Cacciola, Fire Department of New York;
and Captain George Cruz, Los Angeles County (CA)
Fire Department
Nothing matters more to the International Association of
Fire Fighters (IAFF) than the health and safety of fi refi ghters
and paramedics. The IAFF dedicates signifi cant resources
to the never-ending struggle to make a dangerous
profession as safe as possible. The purpose of the
IAFF’s occupational health, safety, and medical efforts
is to identify hazards; develop and disseminate user-
friendly technical materials and information; and provide
assistance so fi refi ghters can recognize and control the
health, safety, and medical needs associated with their
profession. To assist in the achievement of that goal, the
IAFF offers a comprehensive array of services addressing
occupational health, safety, and medicine needs through a
variety of programs. This workshop will highlight programs
developed by the IAFF to improve the health and safety of
today’s fi re service.
ALL LEVELS
Improving Incident Safety
Offi cer Effectiveness
David Dodson, Lead Instructor, Response Solutions, LLC
This practical, street-tested class is designed to help
an incident safety offi cer (ISO) make a difference on the
fi reground. The workshop will show how an ISO can apply
a proactive approach to predicting hostile fi re events,
building collapses, hazardous energy releases, and
fi refi ghter injury traps. Extensive use of raw fi reground
video for group projects will drive the learning experience.
The workshop can also serve as a study tool for those
seeking ISO certifi cation.
INTERMEDIATE
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International Fire Instructors
Workshop (IFIW)
Moderators: Captain Peter McBride, Ottawa (Ont., Canada)
Fire Services; and Dr. Stefan Svensson, Swedish Civil
Contingencies Agency
This fourth annual lecture series, hosted this year by the
FDIC, is directed at developing a broader understanding
of fi re dynamics, fi re suppression techniques, tactics,
command decision making, and realistic training methods
for the fi re service. The IFIW features an international group
of instructors presenting 45-minute mini lectures over two
days on best practices in fi refi ghting instructional design
and highlighting leading edge research and engineering
directed at fi re prevention, suppression, tactical safety,
decision making, education, and developing ideas for
future shared research themes directed at advancing
the fi re services. Lectures include “Catching Fire: Why
Emotional Intelligence Is Important in the Fire Service,” by
Dr. Arthur H. Perlini; “Live Fire Training LODD Incidents,”
by Daniel Madrzykowski; “UL Fire Research with the
Fire Service,” by Steve Kerber; “Fire Behaviour Training
for Recruits,” by John McDonough; “Learning From
Experience,” by Stefan Sardqvist; “Command and Control:
The Scientifi c Approach,” by Dr. Stefan Svensson; “Getting
the Message Across: Compartment Fire Dynamics-Fuel
and Ventilation Controlled Fires,” by John Chubb; “Analysis
of a Double LODD,” by Karel Lambert; “Fighting Fires
Underground in Frankfurt’s Metro,” by Jens Stiegel; “Fire
Control and Ventilation Doctrine,” by Ed Hartin; “Tunnel
and Underground Infrastructure Firefi ghting,” by Shan
Raffel; and “Working in Another Time,” by Peter McBride.
ALL LEVELS
Managing Rescue Operations
Battalion Chief Joe Downey, Fire Department of New York;
and Battalion Chief Larry Collins, Los Angeles County (CA)
Fire Department
An “East Coast, West Coast, and Middle America” view
of challenging rescue operations and some tried-and-true
“best practices” for managing them, this is an opportunity
for fi rst responders and rescue specialists to examine
emerging rescue challenges and consider how they are
being overcome by departments across the country.
Case studies of recent major rescue operations and
disasters provide insightful analysis from the perspective
of two veteran rescue practitioners and commanders and
the opportunity for participants to brainstorm possible
solutions and practice “game planning” for similar
emergencies closer to home.
BASIC/INTERMEDIATE
Obtaining Funding for Operational Needs
Cynthia Ross Tustin, Program Specialist, Offi ce of the Fire
Marshal, Ontario, Canada; and Chief Mark Wallace, McKinney
(TX) Fire Department
As we work to recover from the economic recession
and continue our struggle to move the fi re service to
the forefront of community priorities, the competition
for limited municipal dollars will require our proposals to
stand out above the rest. You and your department have
operational needs. This workshop will give you tools and
processes to improve your odds for success in obtaining
that crucial funding that will allow you to rebuild your fi re
department. The focus is on explaining your operational
needs to politicians, conducting and explaining a risk
analysis, developing and presenting a cohesive report to
council, and the art of the good executive summary.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
Professional Development and Credentialing for
Tomorrow’s Leaders
Division Chief Eddie Buchanan, Hanover (VA) Fire & EMS/
President, International Society of Fire Service Instructors;
and Christopher J. Naum, SFPE, Chief of Training, Command
Institute, Washington, DC/Second Vice President, International
Society of Fire Service Instructors
Raise the bar of fi re service instruction through
professional credentialing. This workshop with the
International Society of Fire Services Instructors is
designed to provide an orientation to the organization’s
professional development and credentialing system. It
provides instructors with a pathway to progress from
an outline-based instructor to a professional fi re service
educator. The workshop provides an overview on the
need for professional development for the instructor
and describes the process in detail. Initial instructor
development content will also be included. Credentialing
levels include “Accredited Fire Service Instructor” (AFSI),
“Master Fire Service Instructor” (MFSI), and “Professional
Fire Service Educator” (PFSE). Participants must be
qualifi ed instructors in their department to participate. Only
instructors who are serious about improving their level of
instructional delivery should enroll.
ALL LEVELS
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Smoke Symposium
Assistant Chief Rob Schnepp, Alameda County (CA)
Fire Department
This is the most comprehensive presentation about fi re
smoke. Modern day fi re smoke and its toxicants are largely
responsible for cardiac-related deaths and disease, which
are attacking fi refi ghters like the plague. To effectively
function on the fi reground—as a means of preventing or
limiting exposure—fi refi ghters must be armed with new
information and a greater understanding of fi re smoke. This
smoke symposium promises to deliver a new awareness
about smoke, current and new research about toxicants
contained in smoke, suggested protocols to meter and
monitor air quality, how to prevent the exposure by
understanding personal air consumption, air management,
tactical considerations and protective actions, and the
truth about a fi re department plagued with thyroid cancer
and disease linked to cyanide exposure.
ALL LEVELS
Specifying Fire Apparatus
Battalion Chief (Ret.) William C. Peters, Jersey City (NJ)
Fire Department
This program will guide the apparatus purchaser through
the process of specifi cation, including justifi cation for
replacement; outlining the options and features desired on
the new apparatus; the various types of specifi cations and
which one is best; the all-important general requirements
to protect the purchaser; the factory preconstruction
conference; and the fi nal apparatus inspection, delivery,
and acceptance. Several exercises will encourage group
participation and reinforce lessons learned. All of the
updates in the 2009 edition of NFPA 1901, the apparatus
standard, will be included and discussed.
ALL LEVELS
Station Fire:
An Incident Commander’s Perspective
Deputy Chief Mike Bryant, Los Angeles County (CA)
Fire Department
What started out on August 26, 2009, as a 10-acre brush
fi re in the Angeles National Forest above the City of La
Canada near Los Angeles, California, rapidly turned into
the largest fi re ever recorded in the history of Los Angeles
County and the 10th largest fi re in California history.
Presented is an overview of the command challenges
and accomplishments as well as the events leading up
to the tragic and sad deaths of two Los Angeles County
fi refi ghters while performing fi refi ghting operations at Fire
Camp 16. Numerous photos recreate how the burnover
occurred and how the two fi refi ghters lost their lives.
ALL LEVELS
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OPENING CEREMONY / GENERAL SESSION
Celebrate the unique and time-honored tradition of the Opening Ceremony and
General Session at FDIC 2011. This year’s moving presentations include the following:
■ Video highlights from the Hands-on Training (H.O.T.) evolutions that took place the days before.
■ Tribute to the 2010 U.S. and Canadian fallen fi refi ghters.
■ Keynote speakers who have risen to prominence from among the fi re service ranks and who will jump-start your FDIC
experience as you begin the classroom portion of the week.
■ Presentation of the Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award. Nominations for this award are accepted until January 7,
2011, for someone who performed a meritorious act at an incident that occurred between December 1, 2009, and
November 30, 2010. The recipient receives a cash award of $35,000 and a medal.
■ Presentation of the Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award and a look at previous winners, including such fi re
service legends as Alan Brunacini, Ray Downey, Denis Onieal, John Norman, Vincent Dunn, Francis Brannigan, and
Ron Siarnicki. This award is named for Fire Engineering Editor in Memoriam Tom Brennan, who embodied a lifetime of
achievement in the fi re service.
■ Presentation of the George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award. This award, formerly the Fire Engineering Training
Achievement Award that was given to such well-known fi re service trainers as Andy Fredericks, Mike Lombardo,
John Salka, Scott Millsap, Forest Reeder, and Tracy Raynor, is given in conjunction with the International Society of
Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI). It recognizes individuals for extraordinary accomplishments in fi re service training.
Nominations must be received by December 31, 2010.
These dynamic morning sessions, held Wednesday, March 23, 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m., and
Thursday, March 24, 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m., are always motivational and are not to be missed!
Opening Ceremony WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
General Session THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
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CLASSROOM SESSIONS
First Responders’ Vital Role in Combating
International Terrorism
George Akkelquist, Counter Threat Institute International
Designed for terrorism liaison offi cers (TLOs), this course
explains the values, attitudes, and beliefs of the Sunni Radical
Extremists (SRIE), how to recognize a potential SRIE, and how
to open and maintain lines of communication during interview
and asset recognition if necessary. How the SRIE tactical and
strategic doctrines impact offi cer safety, investigative tools,
advanced elicitation, and source recognition are among the
topics covered. The class is intended for the TLO who has
attended the POST certifi ed Basic and Intermediate courses;
it is not for the novice.
Managing Technical Rescue Operations
Captain Richard W. Alfes, Naugatuck (CT) Fire Department;
FEMA MATF-0l Squad Leader
Students will be alerted to the common hazards inherent
in and mistakes made during technical rescue operations
involving confi ned space, trench collapse, structural collapse,
and rope rescue. The variety of tactical and strategic plans
discussed will enhance students’ operations at the scene of a
special rescue incident, including stabilizing the incident while
waiting for additional assistance. Many times, knowing what
not to do is the best option during a highly technical operation.
Real-World Hydraulics
Chief Kirk Allen, Kansas Fire Protection District
Become acquainted with simple solutions to problems
involving hydraulics. You will share in more than 18 years of
experience involving fl ow testing and major issues involving
hydraulics. Knowing the problem is only half the battle! Learn
why blanket guidelines for hydraulics are dangerous and the
information textbooks do not cover. Discover how to verify
manufacturers’ information. Become acquainted with solutions
for fi xing apparatus sensor and gauge problems, and learn
which fi re hose myths should be debunked.
Effective High-Rise Fire Safety Management
Captain John Alston, Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department
Case studies, surveys, and lessons learned are used to
illustrate how planning, preparation, and response that
incorporate a proactive/prepared civilian component
and a systematic response component (emergency first
responder) can improve the outcome in high-rise fires.
Learn how to implement a successful High-Rise Fire Safety
Management Program. The roles of response guidelines,
standards, ordinances, stakeholders, advocates, and
beneficiaries are analyzed.
Creative Company Drills
Captain Raul A. Angulo, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
Students will share in an innovative series of drills and
evolutions (not found in textbooks) for engine and truck
companies that will make drilling challenging and exciting and
that will also build morale and enhance crew preparedness.
Slides clearly lay out in sequence special skills and techniques
to increase knowledge and facilitate retention. Drills cover
equipment, radio communication, couplings, hoselays, rescues
involving ascending and descending stairs and ladders, self-
extrication, climbing walls, lifting obese patients from the fl oor,
fog application, and more.
Making the Grade
Captain Brian Arnold, Oklahoma City (OK) Fire Department
Training and safety are highlighted in this presentation that
addresses methods that illustrate how training in multiple
fi refi ghting areas should be approached in relation to
preventing fi refi ghter fatalities. The impact of the National
Fallen Firefi ghter Foundation’s 16 Life Safety Initiatives on
fi re service training is evaluated. Participants will be guided
in ways to incorporate basic and advanced skills into
realistic evolutions.
Fireground Strategies
Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo, North Hudson (NJ) Regional
Fire & Rescue
Students will be made well aware of the ease with which
complacency and inattention on the fi reground can lead
them to become injury and fatality statistics and of the
unintended consequences of unsafe actions. Accountability,
adequate supervision, discipline, leadership, and safety on the
fi reground are emphasized.
Kleen Energy Explosion: What We Learned
Chief Edward Badamo, South Fire District, Middletown, CT
The Kleen Energy Explosion in Middletown, Connecticut,
on February 7, 2010, killed six people and injured more
than 30. Students will learn the roles building construction,
resources, coordination, challenges, incident management,
and the cause of the explosion played in this event and the
lessons. Discussion will focus on power plant function and
construction, the application of National Fire Protection
Association standards for power plants, the gas blow process,
worksite safety, and incident command and management at a
large-scale incident.
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Vehicle Extrication: Tactical Level Management
Assistant Engineer Les Baker, Charleston (SC)
Fire Department
Arguably, the most important responsibility at an extrication
incident is managing tactical operations. This program
evaluates the responsibilities of the disentanglement group
supervisor: his role in the command structure at a typical
extrication incident in relation to the incident action plan
and strategic goals, in connection with accountability and
the coordination of group operations, and in relation to
incident safety.
Incident Commander Do’s and Don’ts
Battalion Chief Joseph Berchtold, Teaneck (NJ)
Fire Department
Students will acquire tools that help them to make good
command decisions on the fi reground. Areas addressed
include accountability, risk assessment, leadership, setting
up command, calling for resources early, pacing yourself in
the fi rst few minutes on the fi reground, achieving maximum
visibility for size-up, and building a lifeline for when you are out
of options. Learn what you can do now to prepare to become
an effective command offi cer in the future.
Fighting Structure Fires
Lieutenant Steve Bernocco, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
Know the answers before the fi re asks the questions. This
dynamic presentation focuses on the tactics of the fi rst-due
companies from large and small fi re departments at structure
fi res. Add to your experiential mental slide tray! Students will
watch videos and computer simulations of structure fi res and
then discuss various engine and truck tactics that could be
used to fi ght them. Critique the critical decisions of the fi rst-
due offi cers. Answer the question: “What can we do better?”
Lessons Learned from a First-Time
Training Offi cer
EMS and Special Operations Chief Jason Blount, Hillsboro
(OR) Fire Department
Gain an understanding of the position of training offi cer:
its expectations, trappings, and successes from one who
has recently assumed that position. The role of the training
offi cer in relation to the organization and the importance of
a personal development plan are among the topics to be
addressed.
The Ready Position
Engineer Christopher Brennan, Harvey (IL) Fire Department
The Ready Position is the point at which the capacity and
capabilities of the Fire Service Warrior are in an ideal state
of potential energy. Whether sitting in the fi rehouse at the
kitchen table or in the recliner at home with the pager sitting
next to you on the table, ideally, you will be ready to spring
into action when an alarm sounds. Learn how to master the
physical and mental skills of the Fire Service Warrior: Be
100 percent present when you enter into battle; have the
knowledge, skills, and abilities to thrive on the fi reground;
and be prepared for the unfortunate should the worst-case
scenario occur at an incident.
Introduction to FlatPak: Evaluating the New
SCBA Technology
Jim Brown, Ph.D., Safe Responder, LLC, Indianapolis, IN
Get updated on FlatPak, the new SCBA that represents a
breakthrough in respiratory protection for fi refi ghters. Findings
of the evaluation of the new SCBA by Safe Responder’s
Laboratories are discussed, including the indication that
FlatPak imposes less cardiovascular stress and increases
fi refi ghters’ range of motion. In early 2011, FlatPak will
be deployed on a limited basis with the Indianapolis Fire
Department. Firefi ghters’ physiology will be monitored. The
data will be compared with that collected during the 2008
Indianapolis fi refi ghter physiology study.
Firefi ghter Safety and Survival
Firefi ghter/Paramedic Patrick L. Brown, Chicago (IL)
Fire Department
The emphasis is on developing the attitude and skills that
will prevent line-of-duty deaths. The importance of rational
fi reground activities and safety is highlighted, as are things
fi refi ghters can do to ensure safety and effi ciency on the
fi reground before arriving. Veterans will be reminded of
the need to do those “monotonous things” done on a
daily basis. Should something go wrong despite all the
preplanning and preparation, students will be reminded of
how to recognize a Mayday situation, how to call one, and
what to do in those circumstances.
Bruno and Norman “Unplugged”
Chief (Ret.) Alan Brunacini, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department; and
Deputy Assistant Chief (Ret.) John Norman, Fire Department of
New York
Take advantage of the opportunity to see, hear, and interact
with these two fi re service luminaries. Glean the lessons
learned from their illustrious fi refi ghting careers. Share their
observations and perspectives in an informal and entertaining
atmosphere. Available only at FDIC.
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Fast-Track Command
Chief (Ret.) Alan Brunacini, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department
Firefi ghters must routinely work in immediately dangerous to
life and health (IDLH) environments to conduct rescue and
fi re control operations. Learn how to deal with the “here and
now” hazards that necessitate a local incident management
system that can fast track the standard command functions to
match the time-compressed IDLH time frame. Become adept
at packaging the standard eight command functions so they
can be quickly implemented and effectively applied to match
incident conditions that are changing quickly and typically
getting worse until you make them better.
Blue Card Command Training and
Certifi cation Overview
Captain (Ret.) John Brunacini, Phoenix (AZ)
Fire Department
Structural fi refi ghting requires the integration of many people,
much equipment, numerous apparatus, and operating within
various systems and procedures. Safe and effective hazard
zone operations do not just happen. They are the products
of experience, education/curriculum, hands-on training,
and a sensible evaluation program. The Blue Card program
institutionalizes and standardizes command training, as well
as captures fi refi ghting experience in a way so that it can be
passed from one generation of fi refi ghter to the next.
Residential Tactical Template for Firefi ghting
Deputy Chief (Ret.) Nick Brunacini, Phoenix (AZ)
Fire Department
The residential fi re is the fi re service’s most common fi re. We
need to use a logic-based initial size-up to ensure safer and
more effective action on these structures. This session will look
at the eight main critical factors associated with residential
structures, provide an in-depth look at the building techniques
used to construct old and new homes, and observe modern
fi re behavior in the residential setting. Participants will practice
within the context of real-world tactical simulations.
Ventilation Principles and Practices
Lieutenant Brian Brush, West Metro Fire Rescue,
Littleton, CO
A revisit of the fundamental understanding of the why,
how, and when of ventilation tactics to offset the fact that
technology has caused our enemy, the fi re, to advance as
much as our skills. Fire behavior; the “hierarchy of ventilation”;
vertical, horizontal, and mechanical ventilation techniques;
fi reground roles and responsibilities; drill ideas; tool
assignments; and tactical action plans/preassignments are
among areas discussed.
Leading with Attitude
Eddie Buchanan, President, International Society of Fire
Service Instructors
This class is about empowerment—making positive changes
in your department and lives. It poses and answers the
questions: What can I do about changing those things I don’t
like about my job? Do I have to be a “yes” man to be a good
“follower”? How do I deal with the offi cer, the negative guy, the
bobblehead, the rookie—and myself? Participate in a rankless
and nameless “gut check” that will reveal what you can do to
improve yourself, your department, and the fi re service today
and for future generations.
Reading Buildings: Enhancing Size-Up Skills
Battalion Chief John Buckheit, Fire Department of
New York
Bring your size-up skills to new heights. Tap into the
instructor’s 25 years of experience. Develop your own
“educated eye” as you follow the “X-ray” approach to sizing
up structures: Determine which features can reveal a building’s
age, construction type, and occupancy and can assist the
fi rst responder in investigating and mitigating response for
carbon monoxide, odors, gas leaks, water leaks, and electrical
emergencies.
Origin and Cause: A Systematic and
Comprehensive Investigation
Adrian J. Cales, Operations Systems Manager, Public Service
Enterprise Group, Paramus, NJ
Students are presented with a comprehensive format for
examining and documenting the fi re scene and determining
the origin of the fi re. Become acquainted with the components
and essential elements that should be part of every fi re scene
investigation from the time of the call to the time you leave the
scene. Learn how to develop fi re investigation reports that can
be used for a criminal or civil litigation proceeding.
Understanding the Training Building Process
Assistant Chief Mike Cardwell, Urbandale (IA)
Fire Department
Many departments are struggling to provide realistic, hands-
on fi re and rescue training, especially in these dire economic
times. Learn how three departments overcame signifi cant
challenges to create an excellent training facility for their
personnel. You will embark on a journey that encompasses all
important steps in the project, from gaining political support to
securing funding to planning and then to construction.
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Initial First-Due Size-Up Reports for
Company Offi cers
Battalion Chief Leonard Carmichael Jr., Trenton (NJ)
Fire Department
The framework for the entire fi reground experience from
assessing the incident scene arrival information to setting up
an incident management system organization is presented.
Mental checklists, size-up factors, fi rst-due companies’
actions, and additional resources needed are covered.
Improving and Maintaining Good Instructors
Lieutenant Scott Carrigan, Nashua (NH) Fire Rescue
What are the qualities of a good instructor? How do you
develop and retain good instructors? How do you keep good
instructors motivated? These are among the topics addressed.
Case studies and audiovisuals help to illustrate and reinforce
important concepts.
The Leadership/Followership Equation:
The Key to Fire Department Success
Dr. Harry R. Carter, Chairman, Board of Fire Commissioners,
Howell Township Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District #2,
Adelphia, NJ
Good followers are as important as good leaders for a
fi re department to function properly. What to do when
differences arise between these two groups, how to resolve
problems that may arise, and how to foster interaction that
will lead to understanding and cooperation are addressed.
Students will help to devise solutions to problems presented
in case histories.
FDNY: Dynamic Advances in Safety and
Effi ciency Post 9/11
Fire Commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano, Fire Department of
New York
Since 9/11, the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) has
implemented many innovative programs that promote safety
and effi ciency. FDNY Commissioner Salvatore Cassano, one
of the most respected and admired offi cers in the American
fi re service, will relate how these successful programs were
conceived, initiated, and implemented; how members bought
into them; and their results. Among them is the seat belt
modifi cation program, which improved functionality and use.
Commissioner Cassano will also discuss FDNY’s landmark
injury-reduction and accident-reduction programs and how
they are managed and implemented on the fi reground.
Vacant Structures in Your Community
Chief John D. Caufi eld, Rochester (NY) Fire Department
Vacant properties contribute to increased rates of fi re,
particularly arson; and federal statistics show that the number
of vacant properties in the United States has approached
18.8 million. This class offers proactive strategies for
decreasing fi refi ghter risks associated with these structures,
primarily preventing fi res in vacant properties and minimizing
risk to citizens and fi refi ghters should a fi re occur in a
vacant property. Developing standard operating guidelines,
preplanning, and sharing information, including fi re dispatch
notifi cations, are covered. Also, become acquainted with
successful strategies other municipalities have used to resolve
some of these problems.
Fire Attack 2011
Deputy District Chief Steve Chikerotis, Chicago (IL)
Fire Department
Tap into the presenter’s 32 years of experience acquired while
crawling the hallways with the Chicago Fire Department. The
session is enriched with case studies and lessons learned,
complemented by photos and video. Among the topics
covered are coordinated fi re attack, rescue, risk management,
reading smoke, construction and collapse, fl ashover,
communications, and accountability.
“Unifi cation Theory”: Would It Increase
Firefi ghter Safety?
Firefi ghter John Chubb, Dublin (Ireland) Fire Brigade
The class addresses the question of whether it would be
benefi cial for the European and American fi re services to
adopt a common approach to improve fi refi ghter safety and
effi ciency. The European perspective on the practices of the
American fi re service is presented, and the issue of whether
the European fi re service has objectively analyzed American
fi refi ghting tactics is addressed. Presented in conjunction
with IFIW.
Tactical Truck Tips
Lieutenant Michael Ciampo, Fire Department of New York
Numerous truck company tasks must always be accomplished
on every fi reground. Often, limited staffi ng and resources or
adverse or unusual conditions and obstacles force the truck
company fi refi ghter to adapt and overcome to handle the
situations that arise. Some call them “Tricks of the Trade,” but
are they really just “tricks”? Learn street-smart truck company
skills, tactics, and tips that will help you perform your job more
safely and effectively.
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Training Today’s Fire Service
Training Commander Douglas K. Cline, High Point (NC)
Fire Department/ISFSI
How well does your training program meet the needs of all
levels of members in your department? Learn to perform a
“GAP” analysis to determine the answer to this question,
and then employ the tools and tips gained from this session
to build an adequate training program. Additional topics
addressed include E-learning, virtual classrooms, time
management, program scheduling, and member participation.
Searching Smarter: Search Basics
Assistant Chief (Ret.) John (Skip) Coleman, Toledo (OH)
Department of Fire and Rescue; Technical Editor,
Fire Engineering
A primer for conducting searches on the fi reground in little
to zero visibility with all the usual associated distractions.
Learn how to develop a plan before beginning a search in a
residential occupancy, as you approach the structure to be
searched, and while the search is underway to determine
where to search next. Learn why and how to establish a
“continuity of search”—ending the search as soon as a victim
is located can be disastrous for others still in the building.
Roundtable “Offl ine”
Moderator: Assistant Chief (Ret.) John (Skip) Coleman, Toledo
(OH) Department of Fire and Rescue; Technical Editor,
Fire Engineering
The leading voices of the fi re service gather together for an
informal discussion of topics of interest to the modern day
fi refi ghter. This distinguished panel from around the country
will take your questions. What’s on your mind? No topic is too
heated for discussion.
Tactical Considerations for Large Homes
Lieutenant Brian Collins, Brentwood (TN) Fire and Rescue
There are differences between fi ghting a fi re in a home of
the “typical” 1,400- to 2,200-square-foot size found in most
communities and the 10,000-square-foot “starter mansions”
that have been appearing in many communities. Large open
spaces, lightweight components, and “unusual” features affect
fi refi ghting and safety. Attempting to fi ght a fi re in a large home
with average-sized home tactics could spell disaster. The
speaker addresses the staffi ng levels outlined in NFPA 1710
and 1720 in relation to these “mansions.”
ARFF: Hazards of the Front Row
Assistant Chief/Shift Commander Don Collins, Massport Fire-
Rescue at Boston-Logan International Airport
The wisdom of responding to a plane crash alarm by standing
by at the edge of the runway is reassessed, and the risk/
benefi t analysis of this practice and entering the airport
operating area runways and taxiways unless a crash has
actually taken place is discussed. The role of responding
apparatus, the hazards apparatus may potentially create by
adding to the obstacles on the airfi eld, and the antiquated
policies that dictate chasing damaged/compromised aircraft
down runways with smoke and debris, possibly compromising
the fi re department’s response, are addressed. The objective is
to ultimately prevent runway incursions.
“Mining” for Life: Structure Collapse Operations
after the Haiti Earthquake
Battalion Chief Larry Collins, Los Angeles County (CA)
Fire Department; FEMA and International US&R
Task Force member
Structural collapse search and rescue operations are
examined within the metaphor that depicts fi refi ghters as
“miners” and the victims as “gold.” Various mining techniques
(“strip mining,” “hard rock mining,” and “sinking vertical
shafts,” for example) are discussed within the context of the
search and rescue operations in Port-au-Prince after the Haiti
earthquake disaster.
Progressive Leadership Principles and Tools
for Fire Offi cers
Chief Dennis Compton, International Fire Service
Training Association
Fire offi cer leadership is explored from a number of intriguing
perspectives: culture, fi refi ghter safety, and the overall
effectiveness of the organization’s leaders and members.
Critical leadership behaviors, traits, and skills that add to the
effectiveness of fi re offi cers are also presented.
Firefi ghter Free Speech
David C. Comstock Jr., Chief, Western Reserve Joint Fire
District, Poland, OH; Attorney, Comstock, Springer & Wilson
Co., LPA, Youngstown, OH
An exploration of the interaction between a fi refi ghter’s
First Amendment rights of free speech vs. a government
administrator’s right to maintain order and discipline within
the fi re department/federal rules and regulations. Federal
court cases involving many of the repeated confl icts that
occur within the fi rehouse, including criticism of fi re offi cials
and retaliatory action, preemptory gag orders, preapproval
of media releases, fi refi ghters’ display of public signs and
bumper stickers, participation in public demonstrations, and
contacting city offi cials outside of the chain of command are
addressed, as is immunity for public offi cials who enforce
disciplinary policies.
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Forcible Exiting: “The Fortifi ed Rear Door”
Captain Buster Cooper, Conway (AR) Fire Department
A fi refi ghter is trapped at the rear door of a commercial
structure. He is low on air and is encountering intense heat.
He calls a Mayday. Would you be able to quickly and effi ciently
perform the forcible exiting operation necessary to rescue
this fi refi ghter? This class offers the knowledge and skills
needed for this situation and emphasizes rotary and chain saw
applications. Learn to identify forcible exiting situations, select
the appropriate tools and techniques, and quickly and safely
enter a closed structure.
Heavy Timber Construction:
A New Look at an Old Type of Building
Glenn Corbett, Professor, John Jay College; Technical Editor,
Fire Engineering
Often referred to as “mill construction,” heavy timber
construction is substantial. Although this type of construction
was the choice for factories in the 19th century, today the
structures have new uses as residential occupancies, schools,
and self-storage facilities, among other uses. This class
explores the details of heavy timber construction, the new
hazards presented by their new occupants, and the strategic
and tactical considerations to keep in mind when fi ghting a
fi re in them.
Tillering Techniques
Lieutenant Steve M. Crothers, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
Becoming familiar with the principles, concepts, and
dynamics of driving and tillering a tractor-drawn aerial is the
focus. Operators will learn to overcome the common pitfalls
they often encounter. Students gain knowledge from the
perspective of the superior and substandard tractor-drawn
aerial fundamentals.
The Fire Instructor “10 Step” Program
Lieutenant Michael Daley, Monroe Twp. (NJ) Fire District #3
Educators will be given the tools to evaluate their teaching
skills, methods, and effectiveness to determine if they
are serving their students in the most effi cient manner.
Contemporary teaching techniques and matching the teaching
style to the student are also covered.
Training from Tragedy
Michael Dallessandro, Life Member, Grand Island (NY)
Fire Co.
The focus is on how to incorporate training and instructional
points from fi refi ghter line-of-duty death reports the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reviewed
during the past 10 years into fi re department driver training
and safety programs. Students will learn how to access the
NIOSH reports and will review apparatus accident statistics
from 2009 and 2010. The connection between fi re department
budget cuts and jeopardizing fi refi ghters on the fi reground
and also when traveling to and away from the emergency site
is explored.
Alternative Tool Evolutions for Today’s Vehicles
David Dalrymple, Education Chair, TERC—US
If you haven’t yet encountered a vehicle your tools couldn’t
cut, spread, or break, more than likely it will happen one of
these days. The more options you can put in your mental
“toolbox,” the more prepared you will be for that day and
the better off your victims will be. Students are introduced to
alternative tool evolutions used by rescuers around the globe.
Structural Collapse:
The Hidden Dangers of Residential Fires
Firefi ghter/EMT James M. Dalton, Coordinator of Research and
Development, Chicago (IL) Fire Department
The results of two studies of fi refi ghter deaths and injuries
related to unprotected wood construction and the collapse of
unprotected dimensional lumber or lightweight wood structural
components are discussed. Case studies, video, and photos
are used to illustrate the failure times of the tested assemblies,
the performance of passive fi re resistive technologies,
structural modeling techniques, and the limitations of thermal
imaging devices. Risk management, tactical recommendations
for fi refi ghting operations in residential buildings with
lightweight construction, and recent revisions in the
International Residential Code are also covered.
Drive to Survive
Firefi ghter/EMT Christopher Daly, Goshen Fire Department,
West Chester, PA
This interactive session identifi es the most common causes
of vehicle crashes and illustrates why crashes occur. Methods
used by crash investigators show that regardless of how
skilled the driver of an emergency driver is, under certain
conditions, physics will take over and cause the vehicle to go
out of control.
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Wood-Frame Construction:
Principles and Hazards
Fire Marshal Paul T. Dansbach, Bureau of Fire Safety,
Rutherford, NJ
The focus is on safe fi refi ghting operations in wood-frame
structures, including post and beam, balloon frame, platform
frame, and lightweight frame. Methods of construction, fi re
spread and collapse potential, the effects of alterations,
and conducting an adequate size-up are among the topics
discussed.
Trench Rescue: The Silent Killer
Firefi ghter (Ret.) Michael Davis, Fire Department of
New York
Safety and operational issues associated with trench rescue are
highlighted and reviewed. Students will learn how to use OSHA
and NFPA standards to determine their departments’ training
needs and the resources needed to establish a program to
address the potential hazards in their response areas.
The Principles of Lifting and Stabilization
Firefi ghter Paul DeBartolomeo, Fire Department of
New York
Become acquainted with the basic principles of lifting
equipment and their applications for various technical rescue
scenarios and the role of stabilization equipment in a safe
operation. The safe mitigation of real-life scenarios involving
vehicles, construction accidents, collapse scenarios, and big
rig entrapments is the focus. Among the equipment that will be
discussed are high-pressure air bags, pneumatic and hydraulic
jacks, hydraulic rescue tools, rescue jacks, hi-lift jacks,
pneumatic struts, chains, and binders.
Tactical Considerations for Type I through Type
V Building Construction
Battalion Chief Sean DeCrane, Cleveland (OH)
Fire Department
Students are introduced to a set of tools that will help them
reach decisions based on experience and knowledge of a
situation. This decision-making process uses the likeliness
of an event and the potential outcome or consequence to
establish a level of risk the commander, company offi cer, or
fi refi ghter can use as the basis for a decision.
Flat-Roof Operations
Firefi ghter Nate DeMarse, Fire Department of New York
Attendees are shown a systematic plan of attack that will
automatically prioritize the important tasks that must be done
when operating on a fl at-roof building. The skills needed to
safely and effi ciently perform primary duties on this type of
roof are reviewed.
Benefi ts of the Personal Harness and
Escape System
Lieutenant Daniel DiRenzo, Cherry Hill (NJ) Fire Department
The focus is on incorporating these systems with personal
protective equipment or self-contained breathing apparatus to
rescue other fi refi ghters or self-rescue. Students will become
acquainted with the techniques for using this device as well as
its capabilities.
Reading Smoke 2011: Tactical Solutions
Battalion Chief (Ret.) Dave Dodson, Response Solutions,
Thornton, CO
Fire offi cers will learn ways to develop “recognition-prime”
for predicting building fi re behavior and hostile fi re events
like fl ashover. Among other topics covered are the three-step
process for reading smoke, street-tested tips for improving
smoke recognition, and developing specifi c tactical solutions
for the scenarios presented.
Vent, Enter, and Search in Today’s
Fire Buildings
Captain Michael Dugan, Fire Department of New York
The focus is on the truck company skills needed at every
fi re. Methods for controlling and coordinating the duties of
the truck company with those of the engine company are
reviewed. The class is also relevant for departments that do
not have a dedicated truck company but must still accomplish
these tasks at fi res.
Strip Mall Fires
Deputy Chief Thomas Dunne, Fire Department of New York
The challenges strip mall fi res present are very different
from those encountered at standard residential fi res. This
course identifi es these hazards and explores the strategic
and tactical considerations needed to safely and effi ciently
mitigate these fi res.
Hybrid and Electric Vehicles:
The Future of Extrication
Lieutenant Jason Emery, Waterbury (CT) Fire Department
The infl ux of hybrid electric vehicles and the nationwide
release of two electric vehicles this year make it imperative
that emergency responders keep up with current automotive
trends and be fully trained to respond to motor vehicle
accidents involving these vehicles. This session is a
comprehensive guide to the skills needed to respond safely
to incidents involving hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric
vehicles. Identifi cation methods, vehicle systems and hazards,
and response procedures are among the topics addressed.
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NFPA 1403-Compliant Live Burn Training in
Acquired Structures
Assistant Fire Education Specialist Gregory A. Fisher, Illinois
Fire Service Institute
This comprehensive approach to live burn training takes
students from background information to NFPA 1403, Chapter
5, relative to Live Burn Training in an Acquired Structure to
Lessons Learned. Among topics addressed are preparation
(administration, instructor, student, structure); documented
objectives, total scene control, training anomalies, proper fuel
loads; the priorities of the lead instructor, safety offi cer, water
supply offi cer, and the communications and operations crews
on the fi reground; checklists; and near misses and line-of-duty
deaths in acquired structures.
Firefi ghting Challenges of Campuses,
Complexes, and Industrial Sites
Firefi ghter Jason Fisher, Purdue University, Lafayette, IN
An analysis of the response similarities, unique characteristics
and challenges, and the vast differences associated with
this sometimes mystical realm of emergency response. Fire
response to these sites is contrasted with responses to typical
industrial or residential responses from the perspectives of
preplanning, access, fi re load, and specialty hazards and
factors that must be considered from the point of arrival to
the conclusion of the incident. Topics include campus safety,
multiple casualties, research labs, creating partnerships,
developing mutual aid, and working with brigades.
Social Media: The Fire Service’s Next
Big Innovation
Lieutenant Rhett Fleitz, Roanoke (VA) Fire-EMS Department
Learn the “in’s and out’s” of social media for the fi re service.
Many questions about these media (blogs, twitter, facebook,
MySpace, YouTube, skype, podcasting, text messaging, and
so on) will be answered. Learn to be proactive by developing
a social media standard operating procedure. Become
acquainted with some of the ways departments are using
these media for recruitment, retention, informing journalists
and citizens, and publishing news. The benefi ts and potential
consequences for personal use of these media by employees
are also discussed.
Firehouse Excellence
Captain Mike Gagliano, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
A high-energy, no-nonsense look at how to build and enjoy the
type of fi rehouse everyone wants: the fi rehouse that offers you
the most incredible experience of your life, the place where
skills are honed and techniques refi ned, one brimming with
camaraderie. This session presents a fi ve-component formula
for creating a fi rehouse environment that enables fi refi ghters to
thrive and fulfi ll their calling.
Dangers of Residential Modular Construction
Chief Kevin A. Gallagher, Acushnet (MA) Fire &
EMS Department
Two fi res in Massachusetts during 2008 raised questions
relative to the hazards posed by certain construction
techniques used in prefabricated (modular) residential
construction. The two-story colonial-style homes involved in
these fi res were destroyed in minutes even though the fi re’s
origin and cause were quickly determined. The hazards of
modular homes are identifi ed and explained. The revised
tactics needed when fi ghting fi res in modular buildings
are discussed. Students will also learn how the hazards to
fi refi ghters can be addressed through changes in regulations
and codes.
Fireground Situation Awareness
Chief (Ret.) Richard B. Gasaway, Roseville (MN)
Fire Department
How to develop and maintain situation awareness in dynamic,
high-stress, high-consequence environments is the focus. You
may be shocked and amazed at the many ways your situation
awareness can be impacted. Learn the signs that indicate that
you are losing your situation awareness.
The Firefi ghter’s Interior List
Chief (Ret.) William Godfrey, Deltona (FL) Fire Department
Learn the secrets of fi reground tactics and developing a sound
attack plan. There are many ways to attack a fi re, and every
department has different staffi ng and unit assignments. How
do tactics, strategy, and command fi t together? How does
staffi ng change your plan? These and other questions are
discussed, and you will be able to apply the information to
your department and teach the information back home.
Wildland Urban Interface for
Small Departments
Chief Richard W. Graeber, Upper Pine River (CO) Fire
Protection District
This program focuses on those agencies that by virtue of size
and area covered have minimal initial attack resources for
fi ghting wildland urban interface fi res and have serious time
lags in getting help but still have all the components for a fast-
moving serious incident. All issues are discussed in scale to
match the ability of smaller organizations. Planning and solid
incident command are emphasized.
Tricks of the Trade
Battalion Chief Stuart Grant, Dallas (TX) Fire-Rescue
Here are more than 50 “tricks” that can help fi refi ghters
accomplish their jobs in a safer, more expedient manner.
Students can take these ideas and concepts back to their
departments for immediate use.
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Fighting Exterior Fires: The Basics
Fire Engineer Sean Gray, Cobb County (GA) Fire and
Emergency Services
In the past few years, there have been multiple fi refi ghter
fatalities from fi res that originated on the exterior of the
structures (Prince William County, VA; Charleston, SC, for
example). Although there were multiple other contributing
factors to those deaths, would a different initial fi re attack
method have changed the outcome?
Interior Benchmarking
Assistant Chief William M. Greenwood, Fire Emergency
Training Consultation Services, Keene, NH
“Interior benchmarks” can help fi refi ghters when they
encounter a bad situation in an immediately dangerous to
life and health atmosphere. Learn how to recognize these
benchmarks and how to employ them so they can help you
maintain situational awareness should you become disoriented
on the fi reground. Interior benchmarking questions are
discussed in detail.
Tower Ladder Tactics
Lieutenant Mark D. Gregory, Fire Department of New York
Are tower ladders being used to their fullest potential? This
class will answer that question and many others. A variety of
uses of the tower ladder, placement options, set-up concerns,
offensive and defensive fi reground tactics, and the use of
the tower ladder at emergency operations such as technical
rescues and hazmat decons are among the topics.
Hoseline Operations for
Multiple-Family Occupancies
Captain Bill Gustin, Miami Dade (FL) Fire Rescue
Examine methods and techniques for rapidly positioning a
hoseline, with a minimum of personnel, on an upper fl oor
of an apartment building, a townhouse, a nursing home, an
assisted-living facility, or another building that is not high
enough to have a standpipe installed under the code. Learn
how to locate a fi re in a multiple dwelling, estimate the
amount of hose needed to reach the fi re, and determine the
number of personnel needed to advance a charged hoseline
in limited visibility. This class was developed for suburban
fi re departments that typically do not have the staffi ng for a
conventional hose stretch to a third, fourth, or fi fth fl oor.
Structure Fire Behavior for
Today’s Command
Division Chief Ed Hadfi eld, Coronado (CA) Fire Department
The scientifi c works of Gorbett & Hopkins in association with
the National Fire Protection Association and the National
Institute of Standards and Technology form the basis for
this session. The focus is the comprehensive approach
to understanding fi re behavior in today’s structure fi res.
Fireground support functions, rapidly changing fi reground
conditions, size-up from a command perspective, evaluation
of specifi c types of occupancies, and deploying adequate
resources for the primary assignment are among topics
addressed.
Hiring for the Future
Chief Craig A. Haigh, Hanover Park (IL) Fire Department
Departments that will excel 25 years from now must make the
right hiring decisions today. Current leaders must build leaders
for the future. Hiring and testing practices, strategic analysis
techniques, forecasting, and developing an organization
culture that includes coaching and mentoring are among
topics addressed.
Fire Offi cer and Leader Workshop
Frank H. Hammond Jr., Fire Training Program Manager, Maine
Fire Training & Education, Lincoln, ME
Has your department evolved into an EMS or a hazmat
department that responds to an occasional fi re? Are you
a fi re offi cer or planning to become one and looking for
information to solidify your knowledge base and basic offi cer
skills? Would you like to refresh your “foundation” to improve
your confi dence? If you answered “Maybe” to even one of
these questions, this session is for you. Developing positive
subordinate attitudes, individual training and enhanced
fi refi ghter confi dence and competency, subordinates’ learning
curves, meeting public education goals, and managing risk
during fi re operations are among the areas covered.
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Stress and Heart Disease in Firefi ghters
Michael Gerard Hamrock, M. D., Medical Examiner, Boston
(MA) Fire Department
Students will gain a fuller understanding of the precipitating
factors for acute coronary syndromes in fi refi ghters and how to
develop comprehensive heart disease prevention strategies for
reducing fi refi ghter heart attacks. The six major risk factors for
heart disease on the fi reground; the unique physical, chemical,
and mental stresses on the fi reground; lifestyle and prevention
strategies; case studies; and lessons learned are components
of this class.
Portable Firefi ghter Survival Maze
Lieutenant Tom Hancock, Cobb County (GA) Fire and
Emergency Services
A step-by-step plan for designing and building a portable
maze and then using it to teach fi refi ghter survival training
is provided. Training evolutions include reduced profi les,
entanglements, collapse simulation, hose evolution, and
spongy fl oor simulation.
The Hazards of Ventilating Controlled Fires
Chief Ed Hartin, Central Whidbey Island (WA) Fire & Rescue
How fuel and ventilation infl uence fi re development and the
extreme fi re behavior phenomena that occur when fi refi ghters
encounter a ventilation-controlled fi re are the focus. All
the factors that impact fi re development and increase the
potential for extreme fi re behavior are discussed. Presented in
conjunction with IFIW.
Tactical Consideration for the First-Arriving
Battalion Chief
Assistant Chief Todd Harms, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department
Fireground operations during the fi rst 30 minutes for the fi rst-
arriving battalion chief are analyzed. The roles of the eight
critical factors of size-up in developing an incident action plan
for the tactical priorities of rescue, fi re control, and loss control
are explored.
Where Science Meets the Fireground: UL’s Fire
Research Work
Chris Hasbrook, Vice President and General Manager,
Underwriters Laboratories Global Building Materials/Life Safety
& Security Industry Sector
The presentation explains how and why UL fi re safety
research, training, testing, and certifi cation of building
materials, suppression systems, life safety systems, fi re
equipment, and personal protective equipment increase
fi refi ghters’ safety and enable them to perform their jobs with
greater confi dence and effectiveness. Students will learn
of the research UL has conducted with DHS’ Assistance to
Firefi ghter Grant program, NIST, CPSC, and fi re departments
around the country and how the fi re service can affect future
UL fi re research projects.
Train As If Your Life Depends on It
Lieutenant Paul Hasenmeier, Huron (OH) Fire Department
How to achieve the best on the training ground so that you
can achieve the best on the fi reground is the theme. Explore
creative ways to maximize your training while motivating
your members. Tips for instilling “FUN” in training for “lazy”
fi refi ghters, rookies who think they know it all, and seasoned
veterans who have done it or have seen it all before.
CO Awareness and Indoor Odor Investigations
Engineer Richard J. Hasley, Franklin (TN) Fire Department
An up-close look at the technical and practical sides of
carbon monoxide/odor alarm responses for civilians and the
emergency responder. There is a need to educate emergency
service workers about the dangers inherent in these calls;
too many suffer CO poisoning frequently while on EMS calls.
Awareness, safety considerations, determining the source,
how CO and odors enter a structure, using thermal imagers
effectively, and the basic treatment of patients are among
areas covered.
Construction Concerns: Modern Materials
Deputy Chief (Ret.) Gregory E. Havel, Burlington (WI)
Fire Department
The focus is on making initial and ongoing size-ups at
incidents involving steel stud and manufactured lumber
construction. How construction affects prefi re planning,
code enforcement, fi re investigation, strategic and tactical
decisions, and long-range planning are among the areas
addressed.
Command and Control of Maydays for the
Incident Commander
Battalion Chief George K. Healy, Fire Department of
New York
Scenarios from fi res at which Maydays have been transmitted
are discussed from the perspective of the incident
commander’s role. Communications; resources; mutual aid,
police, EMS, hospital, and other supporting agencies; FAST;
and how to ensure that injured and trapped fi refi ghters have
the best chance for survival are among the topics discussed.
Extrication: Using Personnel to
Maximum Advantage
Captain Aaron J. Heller, Hamilton Township (NJ) Fire District #9
The roles of personnel at motor vehicle extrications involving
new vehicle technology are defi ned. Why it is dangerous
not to have adequate staffi ng levels at these incidents, how
to provide more dynamic supervision and training, and the
appropriate medical care for entrapped victims are also
discussed.
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Captain’s Corner
Battalion Chief (Ret.) Michael Hennigan, San Francisco (CA)
Fire Department
Management and leadership principles applicable to
motivating, inspiring, and leading a fi re company are the focus.
Offi cers will acquire a foundation and simple guidelines to help
them become outstanding offi cers. The “Captain’s Corner”
column appears regularly on www.fi reengineering.com.
Effective Training
Captain Jim Hester, Tinker (OK) Fire & Emergency Services
Training ideas, props, and techniques from all over the
country are explored to help students acquire street smarts.
Among the topics addressed are fi re attack, search, forcible
entry, ventilation, fi refi ghter safety and survival, RIT, liquefi ed
petroleum gas, and live fi re training in burn facilities and
acquired structures.
How to Determine the Stability of a
Burning Building
Assistant Chief (Ret.) Howard J. Hill, Fire Department of
New York
The warning signs of a fi re-induced building collapse, a
checklist for identifying a fi re’s effects on a building’s structure,
and guidelines for taking appropriate action are among the
topics discussed. An overview of the collapse potential of
construction materials will progress to cover the variety of
scientifi c, operational, and policy-driven factors to consider on
the fi reground.
Firefi ghter-Friendly Thermal Imaging
Lieutenant Samuel Hittle, Wichita (KS) Fire Department
The benefi ts of thermal imaging for common fi reground
functions are evaluated alongside the pitfalls that can
jeopardize operations and company members’ safety. How
to use the camera for optimal performance during common
fi reground functions, camera limitations, and common
misinterpretations are among topics covered. A camera will
be used to enable students to compare actual events and the
manner in which the camera interprets these events.
Managing Operations at an All-Hazard
Emergency in High-Rise Buildings
Deputy Chief James Hodgens, Fire Department of New York
A guide to how local fi re departments that have high-risk target
high-rise buildings, such as a government building, a stadium,
a mall, hotels, and institutions, in their jurisdictions can
address considerations unique to these targets in a terroristic
crisis. Among areas covered are successful response within
the National Response Framework, which depends on
advance preparation, particularly the development of an all-
hazard emergency action plan (EAP) that has been practiced,
and coordinating the EAP with the building’s life safety and
security features and staff and with the local fi re, police, and
emergency management departments.
A Firefi ghter’s Own Worst Enemy
Deputy Chief Jason Hoevelmann, Sullivan (MO) Fire
Protection District
A look at how your actions, behaviors, and attitudes can
contribute to your problems and those within your organization
if you don’t recognize them and control them, and how
supervisors’ human dynamics and interactions in the fi rehouse
can transfer to the fi reground. Students will be guided in how
to ensure that they and their departments can be a fl uid, clear,
dynamic moving stream as opposed to a stagnant pond sitting
in a farm fi eld.
Dealing with Negativity in
Volunteer Departments
Chief Tim Holman, German Township (OH) Fire & EMS
The causes of and solutions for negativity are explored.
Students will learn how to recognize negativity before it
gets out of control and to minimize negative attitudes by
changing the environment. Department profi les are presented;
interactive, fast-paced, problem-solving discussions.
Offi cer Development Programs:
Building for the Future
Deputy Chief Rudy Horist, McHenry Township (IL) Fire
Protection District
The answer to successful offi cer training lies beyond NFPA
1021 certifi cation programs. This session links certifi cation
training with realistic job requirement training. Content,
using benchmarks and professional development milestones
to track improvement and competency, and strategies for
implementing entry-level and continuing-education programs
for offi cers are among the areas covered.
Fire Service Marketing and the Strategic Plan
Captain/Training Offi cer Tim Hyden, East Manatee (FL)
Fire Rescue
The climate and challenges facing the fi re service today
make it imperative that the citizens of your jurisdiction
know who you are and what you do—what they are getting
for their tax dollars. The vehicle for doing this is to market
your department. Before developing the marketing plan,
however, the department should have a strategic plan in
place. Attendees will participate in a step-by-step process for
developing such plans and will work as groups to develop a
strategic and marketing plan for a fi ctitious department.
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Big Fire, Big Water
Battalion Chief Curt Isakson, Escambia County (FL)
Fire Rescue
All fi re departments, regardless of size, may have to deploy
large-scale attacks against fi res that are beyond their
resources. This class helps to ensure a successful attack
against these fi res no matter how infrequently they may occur.
Students will gain insight into how to maximize hydrant fl ows
and use rural water supply tactics in the urban setting and how
to use the available resources to get the desired amount of
water at the desired location.
30 Years of Vehicle Training:
What We Have Learned?
Dr. William F. Jenaway, Executive Vice President, VFIS
Tens of thousands of vehicle operators from every state have
been trained through the VFIS Emergency Driver Training
Program for more than 30 years. Hear from the experts what
was learned over that time relative to operator behavior,
vehicle design and construction impact, the infl uence of
accidents and regulations, and best practices.
Engine Company Options for an Initial
Action Plan
Captain Scott Joerger, Rochester (NY) Fire Department
First-due engine companies should have at least fi ve options
for beginning fi re attack. These options, their benefi ts, and
their potential hazards are presented. The focus is on fl exibility
in selecting options and the necessity of having the options
meet the needs the target hazards present. Options are
discussed from the perspective of a proper size-up.
Teaching Tactical Thinking
Battalion Chief Phillip A. Jose, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
Fire service leaders can take their instruction up a notch by
using methods that identify and discuss decision points when
using Recognition-Primed Decision Making. Learn about cue
identifi cation, patterns, anomalies, uncertainty, and methods
for teaching introspective thinking from the front of the room.
Construction-Based Fire Attack
Lieutenant Don Kaderabek, Niles (IL) Fire Department
The focus is on building construction-associated problems
and methods for making safety-oriented tactical decisions on
the fi reground. The behavior of construction features under
fi re conditions is illustrated through the use of photographs,
thermal imaging video, and other audiovisuals. Among other
topics discussed are the following: when the fi re is below,
wind-driven fi res, balloon frame options, and venting for life.
Mastering the Counseling Session:
High-Impact Role Plays
Battalion Chief Anthony Kastros, Sacramento (CA)
Metropolitan Fire District
This high-impact, role-play session develops skills that will
enhance confl ict resolution and management. The issues
covered include lawsuits, sexual misconduct, drinking on the
job, poor personnel relationships, new offi cer/crew situations,
cell phones, driving, and others.
Live to Train Another Day
Division Chief Brian Kazmierzak, Clay Fire Territory, South
Bend, IN
Students will examine topics that are directly related
to fi refi ghter safety and are infl uenced by safe training
operations. The focus is on a safer training ground and,
ultimately, a safer fi reground.
Fire Department Torch Operations
Lieutenant Thomas F. Kenney, Hyannis (MA)
Fire Department
The focus is on the “lost art” of using torches effi ciently
and safely. Included are cutting, oxygen-acetylene, oxygen-
gasoline, and exothermic torches. Uses for torches, how to set
them up, and how to operate them safely are covered.
Ventilating Today’s Residential Fires
Stephen Kerber, Research Engineer,
Underwriters Laboratories
The information presented will assist attendees in reviewing
and revising guidelines for the proper use of ventilation as a
safe and effective fi refi ghting tactic in residential structures.
The fi ndings of an Underwriters Laboratories’ research
study designed to improve fi refi ghter safety by providing an
enhanced understanding of naturally induced and fi refi ghting
tactical ventilation in residential structures are presented
and discussed. The infl uence of horizontal ventilation tactics
on fi re behavior in a two-story, modern residential structure
is contrasted with that in a single-story, legacy residential
structure. The study covers 15 experiments using various
horizontal ventilation practices. Presented in conjunction
with IFIW.
No-Nonsense Approach to Health and Fitness
Captain Erron Kinney, St. Andrews Fire Department,
Charleston, SC
This class examines the problem of fi refi ghter deaths from
cardiovascular causes from the perspective of job-specifi c
physical conditioning in which the fi re service is viewed as a
professional sport and conditioning programs are developed
to directly enhance job performance and skills. Attendees will
be empowered to implement job-specifi c physical conditioning
for greater safety and health.
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Company Drills for Acquired Structures
Lieutenant James Kirsch, Bergenfi eld (NJ) Fire Department
Students will explore ways to get the fullest drilling potential
from acquired buildings. In addition to live burns, these
structures can be used for training opportunities that include
utility emergencies, size-up, mask confi dence, building
construction, ventilation, overhaul, and RIT drills. Students will
learn how to apply NFPA 1403 to safely prepare the structure
for training.
101 Greatest Public Fire Safety Education Ideas
Lieutenant/Training Coordinator Tom Kiurski, Livonia (MI)
Fire & Rescue
Attendees will acquire a great wealth of fi re safety information/
ideas that can be taken home and used to educate the citizens
in their communities. The programs discussed have been
successfully presented in departments across the country.
Fireground Risk Management for the Volunteer
Fire Service
Chief Richard Kline, Plymouth (MN) Fire Department
The focus is on those elements of risk management that pose
barriers to the volunteer fi re service in developing a fi reground
risk management plan. This interactive class highlights ways to
identify and manage risks to make the fi reground safer. Case
studies will reinforce key concepts.
Different Isn’t Bad or Good
Chief Steve Kraft, Richmond Hill (Ont., Can.)
Fire Department
Predominant personality traits and behaviors are explored
from the perspective of improving relationships in the
fi rehouse and on the fi reground. The emphasis is on the roles
of trust, confl ict, and commitment as they pertain to team
players and teamwork.
Incident Scene Command Safety for
Today’s Fires
Executive Assistant Chief Steve Kreis, Phoenix (AZ)
Fire Department
The incident commander’s role in fi reground safety is analyzed
within the framework of the functions of command and critical
fi reground safety considerations. The reasons the fi rst fi ve
minutes on the fi reground are so critical are explored.
Technology: Implementation vs. Development
Chief Bryant Krizik, Orland (IL) Fire Protection District
How to introduce new technology—portable radios, new
software, a new CAFS fi re engine, for example—to your
department and gain buy-in and support from the personnel
who will be using it is the focus. The barriers to implementing
new technologies and overcoming those barriers, introducing
the technologies in a series of steps, and conducting post-
implementation evaluations are among the topics covered.
Fire Service Injuries and Line-of-Duty Deaths:
A Belgian Perspective
Battalion Chief Karel Lambert, Brussels (Belgium)
Fire Department
Several fi res involving fi refi ghter injuries or deaths are analyzed
from the angles of fi re behavior, tactics, and the chain of
events that led to the injury or death. In most cases, the
speakers had interviewed personnel on the incident scene.
Presented in conjunction with IFIW.
Fire Service Traditions and Ceremonies
Chief Rick Lasky, Lewisville (TX) Fire Department
This revisit of the ceremonies and celebrations that
have marked your experience in the fi re service will
help stoke the fl ames of tradition and pride in you and
your department.
Rigging/Winching Operations for Rescuers
Billy Leach Jr., Ash-Rand Rescue & EMS, Asheboro, NC
Learn how to calculate resistances and anchorability
encountered when moving loads to ensure the equipment
is within its working load limit, thus much safer. Real-world
rescue examples are presented, and students will calculate
resistance values.
Power Saw Operations and Maintenance Tips
Firefi ghter Kevin J. LeGacy, Fire Department of New York
Students will participate in proactive drills that will ensure
safety and promote profi ciency when operating saws. They
will learn how to troubleshoot minor problems that may
arise at the incident scene and that can make the difference
between a successful or a failed operation. All aspects of saw
maintenance are also addressed.
The Lost Art of the First Hoseline
Captain Bob Leonard, San Jose (CA) Fire Department
This program emphasizes basics in a presentation that
drives home the importance of training, standard operating
procedures, and attitude. Firefi ghters, company offi cers,
and command offi cers must ensure that safe, effective, and
coordinated engine company operations are practiced daily.
Without hoselines in their proper positions, other tasks on
the fi reground are subject to failure. The strategies, tactics,
and task-level information presented will enable attendees to
manage and coordinate a successful fi reground operation from
an engine company standpoint.
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The 4 “Rs” of Accountability: Radios, Rosters,
Roll Call, and Riding Lists
Lieutenant John J. Lewis, Passaic (NJ) Fire Department
Does your accountability system work effi ciently? How do you
really know where each fi refi ghter is on the fi reground? How
do you ensure strict accountability during the fi rst 20 minutes
on the fi reground when resources may be light and command
offi cers en route? These and other issues addressed give
attendees a broad look at the accountability systems in use
and their pros and cons. The roles of assigned riding positions,
designated tool assignments, command boards, rosters
formed at roll call, and other components are discussed in
relation to a system of company continuity.
Management of Small Departments Amid
Economic Crisis
Chief Scott Lewis, Pahrump Valley (NV) Fire Rescue Service
A small department need not undergo “management
paralysis” during adverse economic times and can maintain
safety levels for operational effectiveness. A framework for
identifying community risks and expectations, service delivery
requirements, continuity planning, and cost containment is
presented and explained. Attendees will learn how to adapt
their respective management roles in accordance with the
extent of “business” changes that occur in an
economic decline.
Garden Apartment Fire Challenges
Lieutenant Walter Lewis, Orlando (FL) Fire Department
By quickly recognizing the potential problems these buildings
pose in a fi re and employing common remedies, fi refi ghters
and fi re offi cers can help ensure a successful outcome.
Among the challenges discussed are the structure’s height,
multiple units, where it is situated on the lot, courtyards
between buildings, shape, and roof style; overcrowded
parking lots; gates and barriers; overcrowded apartments; fi re
extension; untested hydrants; and multiple exposures.
The Impact of Ventilation on
Line-of-Duty Deaths
Daniel Madrzykowski, Fire Protection Engineer, National
Institute of Standards and Technology
One of the key factors in many fi reground line-of-duty deaths
(LODDs) is a rapid change in the fi re environment within the
structure. A change in ventilation is typically one of the fi rst
actions of the fi re department after it arrives at a structure fi re.
In some cases, the changes are as simple as opening a door
to the structure or venting a window. Several LODDs and near
misses will be examined in terms of ventilation and compared
with experimental data and fi re model simulations. Methods
for recognizing the potential for fuel-rich conditions within
structures are discussed. Presented in conjunction with
IFIW.
Everyone Goes Home
Chief Richard A. Marinucci, Northville Township (MI)
Fire Department
Preventing line-of-duty deaths is the focus of this session,
which is based on the National Fallen Firefi ghters Foundation’s
Everyone Goes Home program and the 16 Life Safety
Initiatives. The roles of fi re department leaders and all
members in promoting safety are reviewed.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of
Problem Solving
Chief Richard A. Marinucci, Northville Township (MI)
Fire Department
Become more successful in your job by improving your
problem-solving skills. Strategies and tactics for acquiring the
skills to make better decisions more quickly in the fi re station
and on the emergency scene are presented and discussed
within the context of real-world situations.
Survivability Profi ling: Can They Be Saved?
Captain Stephen Marsar, Fire Department of New York
The focus is on the correlation between fi refi ghter and civilian
fatalities at the same structural fi res, making an informed
intelligent decision of whether to commit fi refi ghters to life-
saving or interior operations; and using size-up component
and situational awareness to calculate if civilians are savable
before committing fi refi ghters to an aggressive interior attack.
The “Duty to Die Syndrome” is analyzed, as is the limited
survival period for civilians in today’s fi res.
Strategies and Tactics in Residential
Subdivided Structures
Firefi ghter Aaron B. Martin Jr., Fire Department of New York
The rising cost of housing and expansive job cuts have forced
property owners to subsidize their income by subdividing
structures and creating single-room occupancies (SROs).
This session highlights the hazards for fi refi ghters associated
with these structural modifi cations, fl oor plan layouts, and
enhanced occupancies. Attendees will learn how to identify
structures that may have SROs and recognize alterations
and unique fl oor plans/layouts; to initiate the proper tasks
pertaining to fi re containment, search, and extinguishment;
and to maximize effi ciency when removing victims from limited
egress points.
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Effective Use of Tower Ladders in
Tactical Operations
Firefi ghter Nicholas A. Martin, District of Columbia
Fire Department
Proper use of tower ladders in various fi reground scenarios is
presented. Topics include proper placement and deployment
of aerial apparatus; integrating the aerial into the fi reground
effectively; and using the aerial in various scenarios such
as gaining access, rescues, using elevated master streams,
and performing technical rescue. Rear-mount and midmount
devices and “ladder tower” vs. “tower ladder” are also
discussed.
Counterterrorism for Fire and EMS
Fire Marshal Brett Martinez, Suffolk County (NY) Department of
Fire, Rescue & Emergency Services
This presentation focuses on what the fi re service can do
to counter terrorist operations within the United States.
Topics include the role of fi re and EMS in counterterrorism
activity, employing public safety efforts to deter suspected
terrorism activity, the role of the fi re service at every level of
the Department of Homeland Security color-coded threat
system, developing a counterterrorism information network,
and building a unifi ed and coordinated command system.
How the Ottawa Fire Services Implemented
Lessons Learned from Firefi ghters’ Injuries
Captain Peter J. McBride, Ottawa Fire Services, Canada
In the early afternoon of February 12, 2007, members of the
Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) were called for a report of fi re.
On arrival, crews were faced with heavy fi re in the building
of origin, a four-story occupied multiple dwelling. A male
occupant was at a third-fl oor window on side 1, and there was
a report of an additional trapped occupant. Fire was extending
at the rear toward three exposures—all four-story occupied
multiple dwellings—under wind-driven conditions. Within nine
minutes of their arrival on scene, fi ve OFS members were
fi ghting for their lives in the performance of their duties. The
presentation is dedicated to ensuring that the injuries and
suffering incurred by the fi ve members and the lessons learned
were not in vain. The event, response, recovery, and way
forward for the OFS are presented. Presented in conjunction
with IFIW.
How to Attack a House Fire
Lieutenant Ray McCormack, Fire Department of New York
A primer for extinguishing house fi res according to their
locations within the house and customizing the fi re attack.
Learn when, where, and how to apply your hose stream for
maximum effectiveness in single and multiroom fi res and
fi res involving stairways, hallways, attics, lofts, kitchens and
bathrooms, basements, and garages. Tips on how to stretch
up and down stairways, select the best location for the attack
line, and combat fi re extension.
Fires in Low-Rise Offi ce Buildings
Battalion Chief James McDermott, Fire Department of
New York
This class offers an in-depth analysis of the size-up
considerations, building systems, common hazards, and
fi refi ghting strategies and tactics for these “slider” buildings.
Engine company and truck company operations and
considerations of the incident commander are also addressed.
Designing a Successful Fire Behavior
Training Program
John McDonough, Inspector, New South Wales Fire Brigades,
Australia
The fundamentals of fi re behavior training are addressed within
the framework of the Brigades’ journey, begun in 2003, that
signifi cantly changed its approach to structural fi refi ghting.
The instructor shares the Brigades’ critical look at how
they operated for more than 130 years, including inherited
traditions and a culture extending back into the 1800s. Details
of the scientifi c, evidence-based appraisal of the modern fi re
environment, recognition of the signifi cant changes in fuel
composition and building construction, and what informs the
instruction design of the programs used in Australia are also
discussed. Presented in conjunction with IFIW.
When Is “Dead” Really Dead?
Mike McEvoy, EMS Coordinator, Saratoga County, NY;
Technical Editor, Fire Engineering
Incidents in which EMS mistakenly have presumed a patient
dead are not as rare as you might think. EMS providers rarely
are trained in how to make that critical death pronouncement.
This session provides the tools needed to make certain that
the patient declared to be dead is in fact dead. Warning:
graphic images!
High-Rise Firefi ghting Special Operations
District Chief David McGrail, Denver (CO) Fire Department
At a serious high-rise fi re, the basics of fi re suppression and
rescue fall on the engine and truck companies. During a
serious high-rise event, however, the incident commander
likely will encounter a number of complicated problems that
must be handled by a specialized team, such as elevator
rescues above the fi re fl oor and high-angle rope rescues.
Attendees will acquire a foundation on which to build plans for
special operations at their next high-rise fi re.
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Moving Forward with Incumbent Work
Performance Evaluations
Darrell Z Mendenhall, M.S., Fire Service Fitness/Wellness
Consultant, Fort Wayne (IN) Fire Department
A case study on how to proceed with incumbent performance
evaluations in a thoughtful, thorough, reasonable, and
transparent manner that maximizes fi refi ghter participation
in the process and ownership in the outcome. Strategies,
partnerships, and procedures for introducing, implementing,
and integrating the evaluation into the department’s overall
medical and fi tness program are covered. The physiological
analysis of the evaluation is compared with the physiological
demands of live fi reground operations identifi ed in a
recent study conducted by Indiana University involving the
Indianapolis (IN) Fire Department.
Lessons Learned from the NIOSH Fire Fighter
Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program
Tim Merinar, Safety Engineer, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)/Fire Fighter Fatality
Investigation and Prevention Program
Lessons learned will be summarized from presentations on
the following: (1) NIOSH investigations of fi refi ghter line-
of-duty deaths (LODDs) caused by cardiovascular disease,
(2) line-of-duty deaths involving motor vehicle incidents,
(3) an investigation involving a dumpster fi re that contained
combustible metals that exploded during fi re suppression
efforts and claimed the life of one fi refi ghter and injured eight
others, and (4) NIOSH investigations involving structure fi res
that have identifi ed concerns with the thermal resistivity of
SCBA face piece lens materials.
Training for Profi ciency
Captain Kevin Milan, South Metro (CO) Fire Rescue
Profi ciency in training and documenting skills through position
qualifi cation task books are the focus. Methods for analyzing
training programs are presented; students acquire a toolbox
for creating scenario-based training based on NFPA standards.
Job Performance Requirements are assembled into training
scenarios that allow the fi refi ghter and fi re offi ce to train side
by side while addressing their job requirements.
Breaching and Breaking in a Foreign Land
Randy Miller, Rescue Team Manager, FEMA USAR NY-TF1
Gain insight into the operations of NY-TF1 in Haiti during
the earthquake of 2010. Differences in operating in disaster
situations in the United States and Haiti are explained, as
are the challenges the team encountered. Equipment, victim
location, stabilization, extrication, and environmental issues
are discussed.
Truck Company Priorities 2011
Battalion Chief (Ret.) John Mittendorf, Los Angeles (CA) Fire
Department
An overview of a truck company from the career and volunteer
perspectives. Among topics addressed are how a truck
company should be staffed, staffi ng assignments, the most
widely used truck company operations on the fi reground, and
prioritizing tasks. Students will be challenged to apply the
information presented to various types of scenarios.
“Routine” Responses
Battalion Chief Frank Montagna, Fire Department of New York
Safety and strategies for natural gas responses, electricity
responses, and carbon monoxide responses are among
the calls discussed. Hazards, properties, size-up, litigation,
lessons learned from other incidents, and developing standard
operating procedures are also covered.
Report on Residential
Fireground Experiments
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Assistant to the General President,
International Association of Fire Fighters
Presentation of the NIST Report on Residential Fireground
Experiments is highlighted. The study covers the effects of
varied crew sizes, the time of arrival of the fi rst apparatus,
the relationship between response time and fi refi ghter safety,
overall task completion, and interior residential tenabibilty
using realistic residential fi res. Results and conclusions will be
provided to the NFPA 1710 Technical Committee.
It’s in the Basement
Chief Robert G. Moran, Brewster (MA) Fire & Rescue Department
Fires in below-grade areas of a structure are among the most
hazardous of responses. This class does not provide the
how’s and what’s of fi ghting a basement fi re. It alerts students
to the hazards these fi res present in relation to building
construction, fi re travel, and ultimately collapse. Among the
topics covered are incident priorities (life safety, incident
stabilization, property conservation), size-up and preplanning,
construction, safe search practices, and handline selection
and placement. Real-world case studies are presented.
Urban Tactics with Quint Fire Apparatus
Firefi ghter Nicholas Morgan, St. Louis (MO) Fire Department
The differences of applying standard engine and truck
company emergency scene tactics with traditional engine and
truck companies only, with all-quint companies only, or with a
combination of all three types of fi re apparatus are analyzed.
The session includes a basic discussion about quints and
their similarities and dissimilarities to traditional fi re apparatus,
the reasons some departments replace older apparatus with
quints, and the relative strengths and weaknesses of quint
apparatus for standard emergency scene operations.
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Fire Training Injuries:
Case Studies for Instructors
Walter A. Morris, Training Program Manager, Maine Fire
Training and Education
In this interactive class, students will review copies of
near-miss reports and investigative reports of the incidents
and identify the factors contributing to the fi refi ghter injury.
Participants will also identify who was responsible for
addressing the contributing factors, develop a list of lessons
learned from their review of each incident, and suggest ways
to incorporate these lessons in their training programs.
Training Offi cers’ Liabilities 2011
Deputy Chief (Ret.) John K. Murphy, Eastside Fire & Rescue,
Issaquah, WA; Attorney
This class evaluates the current NFPA training standards
relative to current litigation; reviews the fi ve current cases;
analyzes two case law studies; and provides for students a
risk analysis and best practices from the legal standpoint.
Is There a Connection Between Fire-Associated
Toxicants and Neurological Disorders?
Richard Nass, Ph.D., IU School of Medicine
Gary Coons, Indianapolis Chief of Homeland Security, and
Chief Thomas Carr, Charleston (SC) Fire Department, join
the presenter in exploring a “novel research approach” to
this topic. Heavy metals and other toxicants released by fi res
have shown positive correlations of similar environmental
compound exposure with cognitive and neurobehavioral
defi cits. Exposure to neurotoxicants has been implicated
as a signifi cant risk factor for developing diseases such
as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Particularly, the roles of
manganese, lead, and mercury; other heavy metals; and
organic compounds released in fi res will be examined in
relation to developing these disorders. How to evaluate
whether fi refi ghters may be particularly vulnerable to toxicant
exposures is also covered.
Construction and Use of Multipurpose Survival
and RIT Training Props 2011
Firefi ghter Joe Nedder, Uxbridge (MA) Fire Department
Students will learn how to create and train with multipurpose
props to enhance survival and rapid intervention skills. The
props are easy to build, use, and store. Students will have
access to measured drawings for the basic props discussed.
The props cover the following scenarios: wire entanglement,
basement window extractions, dry wall breaching, the Denver
drill, low profi le SCBA techniques, removing and redonning
SCBA for narrow openings or confi ned spaces, rapid egress
bailouts, the Nance drill (through the hole), and carrying
downed fi refi ghters down ladders.
Leadership and Strategy: Lessons from the
Art of War
Deputy Chief (Ret.) Ted Nee, Albuquerque (NM) Fire
Department; Sandia National Labs (Emergency Operations)
In this fast-paced, interactive presentation, students will learn
leadership and strategy lessons from the Art of War. Written
more than 2,000 years ago by a Chinese warrior philosopher,
these lessons can be applied to today’s fi re service. This
prestigious and infl uential book on strategy is eagerly studied
by military strategists, politicians, and business leaders.
Students will receive a detailed instructor guide and a copy of
the presentation.
Practical Engine Company Training
Battalion Chief Sid Newby, Wichita (KS) Fire Department
Setting up practical hands-on training in engine company
tactics and positions is the focus. You will be walked through
the steps of preparing inexpensive, practical, and effective
engine company drills for engine crew members. Among
topics covered are how to acquire structures for drills, the
legal responsibilities for conducting hands-on drills, planning
for realistic station rotation time lines, course preparation,
class size, and student/instructor ratio.
A “Typical” Taxpayer Fire: Boston’s Tia Ho
Restaurant Fire
Captain Emmet P. Nichols Jr., Boston (MA) Fire Department
This fi re resulted in the death of two experienced members of
the fi rst-alarm companies, who entered the occupied building
during an interior attack. Topics include overcoming staffi ng
issues, the importance of practicing basic essentials during
a taxpayer fi re, coordinating aggressive truck work with
hoseline advance, preparing for a line-of-duty death, and the
role of critical incident stress debriefi ng.
MRSA in the Fire Service
Deputy Chief Ed Nied, Tucson (AZ) Fire Department
The focus is on the recent study on MRSA involving the
Tucson (AZ) Fire Department conducted by the University
of Arizona College of Public Health. Explore ways to reduce
the risk of contracting MRSA and to apply fi ndings from the
study to reduce exposure to MRSA within the station living
environment. Attendees are given materials, SOGs, and
product information to bring home.
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Strategic Leadership: Preparing Your
Organization for Its Future
Deputy Assistant Chief (Ret.) John Norman, Fire Department of
New York
This class is intended for those in or preparing for senior
leadership roles in their organizations. It explores the role of
strategic leaders, techniques for achieving goals, as well as
the importance of mentoring and succession planning for the
long-term growth of an organization.
Ventilation Tactics for Residential Firefi ghting
Deputy Chief Training Offi cer Paul Norwood, East Haven (CT)
Fire Department
Real-life ventilation in private dwellings is the focus. Learn
how to make the building behave the way we need it to
behave. Students will be shown the difference in results when
ventilation is completed correctly and incorrectly.
How the Mighty Fall
Dr. Denis Onieal, Superintendent, National Fire Academy
Organizations and individuals display behaviors that are
remarkably similar leading up to and during their disastrous
public failures. Students will learn to identify those behaviors
and will gain insight into how to prevent them from developing.
The session concludes with a call for action on a code of
ethics for the fi re and emergency services. The presentation
is based on How the Mighty Fall: and Why Some Companies
Never Give In by Jim Collins.
Rehab: Beyond the Water Cooler
Karen C. Owens, Emergency Operations Assistant Manager,
Virginia Offi ce of Emergency Medical Services
A comprehensive look at a vital issue: how to establish
an effective rehab sector that allows for expansion and
contraction based on incident operations. Also, students
will compare effective and ineffective standard operating
procedures and explore methods for determining fi tness-
for-duty standards. The NFPA 1584 standard covering
rehabilitation and the relationship between incident
rehabilitation and ICS will also be discussed.
Long-Stretch Solutions
Master Firefi ghter Robert C. Owens Sr., Henrico County (VA)
Division of Fire
Several solutions to enable engine companies to effi ciently
stretch beyond their preconnected hoselines to reach the seat
of the fi re, regardless of the number of personnel available,
are presented. Proper apparatus positioning, occupancy
application, training, and communication are also discussed.
Solar Electric Safety for Firefi ghters
Captain Matthew Paiss, San Jose (CA) Fire Department
Students will gain a solid understanding of the principles
of solar electricity generation and of safely fi ghting fi res in
photovoltaic (PV)-equipped structures. Among the objectives
are to safely identify the presence of a PV system, become
familiar with its components, and confi dently operate around
it. Codes addressing solar electric are discussed.
AFG Grants: The Panelist Experience
Cathie Patterson, Acting Branch Chief, AFG Program
An up-close look at what happens during the AFG Fire Grants
Peer Review process. Attendees will engage in exercises that
reveal panelists’ experiences with the competitive narratives
of grant applicants—and the need to improve the narratives.
Evaluation criteria, peer review panelists’ score applications,
and areas within an application that affect success will also be
covered.
Tactical Considerations for
Manufacturing Operations
Firefi ghter Benjamin Peetz, Napoleon (IN) Volunteer
Fire Department
Investigations that follow industrial fi res and explosions often
point to areas that might never have been considered a real
threat by fi re personnel. This presentation reveals details on a
number of common manufacturing operations and a look at
tactical considerations—from prevention and preplanning to
response and mop-up.
The First 365 Days in a New Position
Chief Steve Pegram, Goshen Township (OH) Fire and EMS
A systematic approach to learning and assessing a
department is presented. The instructor will demonstrate how
using basic strategic planning principles can help a new chief
or company offi cer effect change while gaining acceptance.
Topics include actions for the fi rst 30, 60, and 90 days on a
new job and using the SWOT method (Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, Threats) to engage employees in effecting
change and developing plans.
Information and Communications Technology
Gerri Penney, Ph.D., Executive Fire Offi cer Graduate, Palm
Beach County (FL) Fire Rescue/Bureau of Safety Services
Based on her original research conducted as a National
Fire Academy Executive Fire Offi cer (EFO) student, the
instructor studies executive fi re offi cers in connection with
strategic thinking skills, profi ciency in using information,
and communication technology. The author surveyed 400
graduates of the EFO program.
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The Fire Within: Psychological Factors in the
Fire Service
Arthur Perlini, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Academic and
Research, Algoma University, Ontario, Canada
Become acquainted with how psychological factors can kindle
the spark needed for successful performance to foster the
leadership, sound problem solving, judgment, and decision
making that are among the highest prized qualities in the
fi re service. The focus is on the need to combine situational
assessment, cognitive biases, and emotional and social
competencies with the requisite tactical training. Presented in
conjunction with IFIW.
Preventing Aerial Ladder Accidents:
Two Case Studies
Battalion Chief (Ret.) William Peters, Jersey City (NJ)
Fire Department
An in-depth look at two fatal aerial apparatus accidents
the instructor investigated for the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health. The fi rst involved an
unsecured waterway that was launched, killing a deputy chief
on the ground. The second pertained to a training accident
in which two fi re department members were ejected from a
new aerial platform and fell 90 feet to their death. Students
will learn how such accidents can be prevented with suffi cient
training and the implementing of safety measures.
All Hell Breaks Loose … and Now You’re
Out of Air
Captain Casey Phillips, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
A video-driven, hard-hitting presentation that examines some
of the most common reasons well-intentioned fi refi ghters
make mistakes on the fi reground. Students’ experiences and
examples from across the country are used to show how
situational awareness can be improved on the fi reground.
This class is a real eye-opener; the instructor homes in on the
factors that cause bad decisions, delays in action, and injury/
death on the fi reground.
Operating and Surviving on
Today’s Fireground
Deputy Chief Jeffrey Pindelski, Downers Grove (IL)
Fire Department
Participants will be given tools with which to conduct a self-
examination on the philosophy, attributes, and skills necessary
to lead and keep fi refi ghters alive while operating on the
fi reground. Topics include generational differences, culture,
the effects of technological advancements, and the need to do
more with less. Students will address the following questions:
What are we doing wrong? What can be done right now, as
well as in the future, to make a difference in our department?
Discrimination Issues: Race, Gender, Sex,
and Drugs
Captain Bradley M. Pinsky, Manlius (NY) Fire Department;
Attorney, Scicchitano & Pinsky, PLLC
This lecture discusses the controversial topics of
discrimination and harassment in the fi re service, including
racial and gender discrimination, drug testing, and sexual
harassment. Reverse discrimination is also covered. Extensive
group participation is encouraged.
The Successful Attack Engine Company
Captain Anthony Piontek, Green Bay (WI) Fire Department
Although engine companies have a large workload in today’s
fi re service, they still need to be successful in our most
important job—fi re attack. This class reexamines the common
goals of the attack engine—stretching and deploying the line,
putting water on the fi re, and how to realistically examine and
create a district- and response-specifi c engine company.
Fast Food Restaurant Fires
Captain Joseph R. Polenzani, Franklin (TN) Fire Department
This class analyzes the dangers of the lightweight/high-speed/
low-cost construction techniques used in today’s chain
restaurants and discusses tactics for safely mitigating fi res in
the restaurant environment. The dangers of fi re offi cers using
residential fi refi ghting tactics in these buildings are explored:
the buildings’ hidden void spaces, where fi re can grow or
travel; their ultra-lightweight construction; heavyweight
equipment; and commercial fi re loads create an unfamiliar
and unexpectedly hazardous environment for fi refi ghters
accustomed to operating in single-family homes.
Responsibilities of the First-Due
Company Offi cer
Battalion Chief Steve Prziborowski, Santa Clara County (CA)
Fire Department
The fi rst-due company offi cer is responsible for making
the most important decisions on arrival at the fi reground—
decisions that can spell success or failure for the incident.
The offi cer (typically a chief offi cer) who arrives to assume
command expects to fi nd an emergency scene that is
organized and functioning under an effective leader.
Participants will review and discuss the 10 most common
responsibilities of the fi rst-due company offi cer as they pertain
to a variety of emergency scene scenarios.
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Reading the Fire: Learning the Language
Acting Inspector Shan Raffel, Queensland Fire and Rescue
Services, Australia
Learn how to “read the fi re” so you can make decisions based
on knowledge and skills, not guesswork or luck. Every fi re
sends out signals that can assist you in determining the stage
of fi re development and, most importantly, the changes that
are likely to occur so you can implement the correct fi refi ghting
strategies and tactics. Presented in conjunction with IFIW.
Why Simulation Needs to Be the Next Step in
Driver Training
Lieutenant (Ret.) Robert Raheb, Fire Department of
New York EMS
Departments that fail to profi ciently and routinely train their
members in vehicle operations that include driving simulation
training are leaving themselves exposed to litigation not only
from the community but also from the members. Learn the
aspects of simulator driving training and how successful it has
been for some fi re departments and business organizations.
Fire Smoke: Prevention through Air
Management and Medical Treatment
Firefi ghter Kevin Reilly, Cyanide Poisoning Treatment Coalition
The focus is on preventing acute and chronic smoke exposure
by using proper air management and, when prevention fails,
to have the knowledge to appropriately diagnose and treat
the exposure to save fi refi ghters’ lives. The Department of
Homeland Security awarded a grant to the Cyanide Poisoning
Treatment Coalition to create this program. The objective is to
investigate the long-term cumulative effects of the synergistic
effects of hydrogen cyanide and carbon monoxide, which
directly attack the heart and brain. Several fi refi ghters this year
have “literally dropped dead from cardiac arrest; all with one
common denominator before their deaths—smoke.”
Tactical Leadership
Lieutenant Frank Ricci, New Haven (CT) Fire Department
This interactive program covers leadership for the informal
leader, aspiring offi cers, and incumbent offi cers. Realistic
approaches to tough problems inside and outside of the
fi rehouse, common pitfalls, and tactical mistakes are
addressed as well as the roles and responsibilities of a strong
leader. The need to prevent tactical drift is emphasized. Topics
include shift life, paid and volunteer staffi ng, and becoming an
advocate for issues that affect your responsibility to market
our services to our elected offi cials.
Thermal Imaging for Hazmat Response
Captain/Training Offi cer Mike Richardson, St. Matthews (KY)
Fire Protection District
The eight primary uses of thermal imaging in hazmat response
are discussed. Attendees will review incidents in which thermal
imaging was successfully used. Also addressed are the
potential shortcomings of thermal imaging in hazmat response
and NFPA 1801, Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service.
Training Your Department on
Positive-Pressure Attack
Captain Jonathan A. Rigolo, Virginia Beach (VA)
Fire Department
This class reveals the bumps and bruises the instructional
staff of the fi re department experiences while training its
members on the positive pressure attack (PPA). The steps
used to take PPA from the discussion level to implementation
at the operations level are presented. Suggestions are offered
for overcoming the opposition of the typical fi re department
culture that resists change and that have made it possible to
convert skeptics and vocal opponents to PPA believers.
How a Positive Safety Culture Will Improve
Firefi ghter Tactical Safety
David Ross, Chief Health and Safety Offi cer, Toronto (Ont.,
Can.) Fire Services
This presentation explores how developing a positive “safety
culture” can address many of the root causes that prevent fi re
departments from realizing their safety goals. “Safety culture”
is defi ned; its characteristics are described, and elements to
promote a positive safety culture that will reduce fi refi ghter
deaths and injuries are introduced.
Someone Has to Do It:
The Role of the Public Information Offi cer
Captain II Stephen J. Ruda, Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department
Students will gain a new perspective of the person who has
been selected to serve as the department’s spokesperson.
Guidelines on the nuts and bolts of being a successful public
information offi cer are presented.
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Engine Company Operations at Standpipe-
Equipped Buildings
Lieutenant Mathew Rush, Austin (TX) Fire Department
Stretching the appropriate line with the proper fl ow is crucial
to the successful outcome of fi re attack in a high-rise
building. This session focuses on merging this attack with an
understanding of high-rise building components, including
standpipe types and appropriate code applications, FDC
connections, fi re pumps, and pressure-reducing valves. Learn
how these building systems interconnect and must be used
advantageously by responding engine companies, how the
building systems work, the maintenance (or lack thereof)
required by the current building code, and the equipment and
tactics necessary to complement and use the system to its
fullest potential.
SCBA Skills and Abilities
Battalion Chief John Salka, Fire Department of New York
This new program outlines and describes the many vital
features and tactical abilities fi refi ghters need to be familiar
with to operate safely while wearing an SCBA. Some
fi refi ghters give little thought to the skills and abilities needed
to use this important piece of equipment. Among the topics
discussed are how to connect and disconnect every strap and
buckle, how long the air supply will last, the reduced-profi le
and full-escape emergency procedures, buddy breathing, low-
air procedures, and use of the RIT pack.
Water for Fire Suppression
Stefan Sardqvist, Ph.D., Civil Contingencies Agency, Sweden
The class bridges the gap between real fi refi ghting and fi re
science. A more valid description of fi re tetrahedron is offered,
since the traditional understanding of the fi re tetrahedron does
not explain fi e suppression. Alternative suppression media for
structural fi refi ghting and the combination of suppression and
ventilation are addressed. The answers to questions such as
the following and additional ones are discussed: How much
water is needed to put out a fi re in the most effi cient way?
Which nozzle is best? Is a spray pattern more effi cient than
a solid stream? What spray pattern is optimum? What is the
best way to cool smoke gas? What are the interior fi refi ghting
limitations? Presented in conjunction with IFIW.
Understanding and Motivating
Today’s Firefi ghters
Deputy Fire Coordinator Tiger Schmittendorf, Erie County (NY)
Department of Emergency Services
Motivating today’s recruits is the focus. Gain insights that can
be applied to all types of departments. Learn how to combat
the challenges we face in the fi rehouse with solutions that are
readily apparent. Share in the input from X-Box generation
fi refi ghters. Tips for attracting and retaining quality fi refi ghters.
Fire Smoke: Perceptions, Myths, and
Misunderstandings
Assistant Chief Rob Schnepp, Alameda County (CA)
Fire Department
Gain an understanding of the unique health effects of
smoke exposures. The hazards of fi re smoke and the lethal
combination of carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide, the
critical need for prompt recognition and treatment of acute
cyanide poisoning, and the cyanide antidotes available and
their limitations are discussed. Current trends in overhaul
procedures related to respiratory protection and monitoring are
also explored.
Ladder Offi cer Operations and Responsibilities
Lieutenant Michael Scotto, Fire Department of New York
Students will gain a comprehensive view of the ladder
offi cer’s duties on the fi reground, including tactics for
terrorism. Among topics explored are tactical procedures
and positions of members for various structures and
emergency responses. Responses discussed include
electrical, transportation, and hazmat.
Are You in the Fire Service, Or Is the Fire
Service in You?
Chief Gary Seidel, Hillsboro (OR) Fire Department
What does it mean to lead from the front seat? How do
I ensure that my personnel know how to engage in an
incident smartly and are willing to walk the point? What is
the difference between “certifi ed” and “qualifi ed” to lead?
These are among the questions addressed. Also included are
discussions on “the cigars, whiskey, and winning leadership
approach,” the BP oil spill, and the use of ICS area command
in a public/private venture.
Modern Engine Company Essentials
Captain Dan Shaw, Fairfax County (VA) Fire & Rescue
This interactive program discusses the most vital unit on
the fi reground, the engine company. Learn how changes in
building construction, staffi ng levels, and new equipment have
affected the job of getting water to the fi re. Students will learn
sound tactics and techniques for preparing and operating the
modern-day engine company.
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Preplanning and Size-Up for Commercial and
Industrial Occupancies
Chief (Ret.) Craig H. Shelley, World Safe International, LLC
Students will learn how to apply the COAL TWAS WEALTHS
acronym to gather information for an effective preincident
response plan for commercial and industrial occupancies as
well as for conducting an effi cient size-up while responding
to and operating at the incident site. The information in the
preincident response plan can be used to develop the incident
action plan. The value of checklists, applying the 15-point
size-up to various occupancies, and hazards specifi c to
particular occupancies are also addressed.
Firefi ghting in Noncombustible Multiple
Dwellings
Battalion Chief Daniel Sheridan, Fire Department of New York
Building construction, fi re behavior, strategies, and engine and
truck company tactics are addressed. Critiques of fatal fi res
are presented.
Risk Assessment: the IMPACT Factor
Deputy Chief (Ret.) William Shouldis, Philadelphia (PA)
Fire Department
This challenging learning experience provides an analysis of
the roles and expectations of emergency responders in an
all-hazard/all-risk environment. Tactical actions are reviewed
in relationship to the frequency and severity of on-scene
occurrences. Among topics reviewed are hazard assessment,
unacceptable risk, and interagency coordination. Case
studies will reinforce solid strategic principles during a rapidly
escalating event.
Firefi ghting Tips and Tactics
Firefi ghter Jeff Shupe, Cleveland (OH) Fire Department
The focus is on the importance of getting “back to the basics.”
What defi nes the work of an engine company and a truck
company, basic operating points for these companies, and
operating tips for engine and truck companies are discussed.
Suburban Fire Tactics
Captain Jim Silvernail, Metro West Fire Protection District, St.
Louis County, MO
Strategic principles related to the suburban setting are
highlighted. Attendees are motivated to develop and establish
effective preferred operating methods for structural fi refi ghting.
Students will get a glimpse of “how the rest of the country” is
dealing with understaffi ng and adaptive strategic practices to
establish consistent operations.
Unique Incidents and Their
Successful Outcomes
Lieutenant Tom Sitz, Painesville Twp. (OH) Fire Department
Six unique incidents are presented and analyzed. These
incidents were “fi rst-time responses” for the presenter and his
department; he was the incident commander or operations
offi cer. Students will learn the unique set of problems, the need
for innovative thinking, and the techniques these responders
applied for the fi rst time—“through trial and error”—that
successfully mitigated these incidents.
Firefi ghter Safety Management:
Methods for Accountability
Battalion Chief (Ret.) Chuck Smeby, University of Florida Fire &
Emergency Services Program
The focus is on reliable management practices to improve
the organization’s ability to meet its safety goals. Discussions
include uncomplicated accountability methods, follow-up, and
effectively measuring the results of a fi refi ghter safety program.
Examples and case studies are used to illustrate techniques
for measuring valid outcomes.
Cardiac Events in the Fire Service
Professor Denise Smith, Skidmore College,
Saratoga Springs, NY
The physiological responses to fi refi ghting are described to
quantify the magnitude of cardiovascular and thermal strain
associated with fi refi ghting activity. Individual factors and job
stressors that increase the risk of a sudden cardiac event are
presented, along with strategies for decreasing the incidence
of cardiac events in the fi re service.
Company Quick Drills
Deputy Chief Drew Smith, Prospect Heights (IL) Fire District
Participants will observe a company (attendees) with offi cer
(instructor) perform six company quick drills they will be able
to conduct immediately on returning to their departments.
They will also be taught how to create their own company
quick drills.
What the Fire Protection Engineer Didn’t
Tell You
Lieutenant Kyle Smith, Cobb County (GA) Fire and
Emergency Services
An overview of the realities of operating in buildings protected
by automatic fi re sprinklers is presented. Participants will
discuss the capabilities and limitations of various systems
used in big box retail and other storage occupancies. Ways
to support the systems and deal with their consequences are
also discussed.
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Case Study: Holiday Inn Fire, Cobb County/
Marietta, GA
Captain Christopher Sobieski, Cobb County (GA) Fire &
Emergency Services
An analysis of the landmark events of a high-rise hotel fi re
that involved the safe evacuation of more than 160 people,
including more than 20 ground and aerial ladder rescues;
one civilian death; and two fi refi ghter injuries. One crew was
awarded the State of Georgia Governor’s Award for Valor for
performance at this incident. Students will review the actions
of command and the crews and the events of this incident.
An Offi cer’s Map to Excellence
Debbie Sobotka, Deputy Director, Center for Public Safety
Excellence, Inc.
An overview of the Chief Fire Offi cer and Chief Medical Offi cer
professional designation programs is provided. Attendees will
gain an understanding of the signifi cance of being credentialed
and achieving the designations.
Gasoline Construction: Lightweight
Construction Combined with Hydrocarbon
Foam Sheathing
Captain/Paramedic Todd Soong, Rock Community (MO) Fire
Protection District
Learn the dangers of “gasoline construction” used in a type
of class V structure. In this construction, polypropylene wall
sheathing is combined with metal diagonal wall bracing,
polyvinyl chloride siding, and a polyethylene vapor barrier.
These structures present highly volatile fi re conditions—in
essence, the initial fi re crews are met with a vertical class
B fi re with all of the volatility of gasoline. The principles
and components of Type V construction and the possible
substitutions builders/contractors can use are discussed, as
are the melting points, ignition temperatures, and order of
construction of these materials.
Green Building Construction and the
Fire Service
Assistant Chief Ronald Spadafora, Fire Department of
New York
An overview of the green building construction technology and
its impact on fi refi ghting operations is presented. Students
will gain a general understanding of the U.S. Green Building
Council’s LEED Rating System features from fi refi ghting and
fi re protection perspectives.
New York Task Force Response to
Haiti Earthquake
Captain Stephen T. Spall, Fire Department of New York;
Structural Specialist, NY-TF1
This presentation of the NF-TF1’s response to the Haiti
Earthquake in January 2010 highlights the structural
specialist’s duties and concerns when sending rescuers into
collapsed or otherwise compromised structures to search
for and remove live victims trapped in earthquake-damaged
buildings. The potential for concepts used in this operation to
be applied to everyday emergency operations is addressed
by providing case studies of buildings as they were found in
Haiti. Students are asked to project themselves into the role of
a rescuer and consider actions they may take or concerns they
may have in that role.
The PIO Reporter: Telling Your Story in a World
Where “Spin” Doesn’t Work
Dave Statter, Statter911 Communications, LLC
What you do before an image problem occurs may be more
important than what you do later. Building reputation equity in
your community could be the key to your survival when things
go bad. In this “post-media world,” where the public can
access news immediately on the Internet, the fi re department
can easily lose control of the message. Learn how to
communicate so that the public knows what you know, when
you know it instead of waiting until all the details are in. Learn
how to take control, put out the bad news, build trust with the
community, and repair your department’s reputation.
Practical and Effective Fire Station Leadership
Chief (Ret.) Paul Stein, Lakeside and Santa Monica (CA)
Fire Department
This program identifi es the fi re offi cer’s role and
responsibilities and the gray areas that are associated with
them. The basic “laws of the organization”—the mission,
goals, and objectives—are reviewed. Students will be shown
how to align fi re offi cers’ actions and decisions with the
organization’s mission.
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Planning a 21st Century Training Center
Assistant Chief Jens Stiegel, Frankfurt am Main Fire and
Rescue Services
In early 2011, following six years of research and planning,
Frankfurt am Main Fire and Rescue Services breaks ground for
its new Fire and Rescue Training Center, which will include a
new academy building, a 1,000m2 training hall with a propane-
powered burn building, a class A burn hall with an exhaust-
cleaning system, and a training facility for operations in the
Metro subway system. The initial situation in Frankfurt, the
basic research conducted in various countries in Europe and
North America during the planning phase, the overall training
concepts that have been developed for the fi re department,
and how new ideas for this state-of-the-art training facility
have been realized are discussed. Presented in conjunction
with IFIW.
Overcoming the Hazards of
Suspended Ceilings
Chief Les Stephens, San Marcos (TX) Fire Department
Suspended ceilings pose a serious risk in themselves and
in the obstacles hidden above them. Among the topics
addressed are identifi cation of the components of the ceiling
grid, how the grid is constructed, what may be above the
ceilings, what happens to the building once the ceiling
is removed, the tools that will and will not work on these
assemblies, and how to implement evacuation procedures
from these assemblies.
Developing an Effective Respiratory Protection
Program
Deputy Chief Hugh Stott, West Chicago (IL) Fire District
Students evaluate their department’s respiratory protection
program and consider improvements that should be made.
Consensus standards and regulations, suggested practices
for creating a comprehensive SCBA program, training,
maintenance, and recordkeeping practices are among the
topics discussed.
Interior Firefi ghting: Hazards and Precautions
Captain Daniel Stratton, Camden City (NJ) Fire Department
Students are presented with protective measures to ensure
safety for suppression personnel operating inside a structure
fi re. Among topics discussed are exposure to electricity,
blinding vision, high heat, hot melting plastics that stick to
gear and result in burns, and precautions for evading dangers.
The First 15 Minutes:
Survival Strategies for Roadway Incidents
Jack Sullivan, Director of Training, Emergency Responder
Safety Institute
Actions taken by emergency responders in the fi rst 15
minutes of a roadway incident can be crucial to the safety
of emergency personnel, victims, and motorists. Proactive
strategies and tactics for establishing safe work areas for
personnel are discussed. Attendees are guided in developing
procedures and training drills to improve protection for
emergency responders at traffi c crashes, vehicle fi res, and
other emergencies on roadways.
Safety in the Fire Service:
The Swedish Perspective
Stefan Svensson, Ph.D., Civil Contingencies Agency, Sweden
The focus is on an increased scientifi c understanding of
the problems on the fi reground. Participants are given a
background of the elements that affect fi refi ghter safety.
Firefi ghter safety from a Swedish perspective is compared
with that in other countries, including the United States.
Safety issues that should be revised or added are highlighted.
Presented in conjunction with IFIW.
Fighting Fires in Multiple Dwellings
Lieutenant Matt Szpindor, Fire Department of New York
Fires in multiple dwellings can tax even large and well-staffed
fi re departments. The focus is on adjusting your strategies
and tactics to meet the challenges these buildings present.
The basic types of multiple dwellings are reviewed. How
building construction affects the fi refi ght and engine and truck
operations specifi c to these buildings are addressed. Case
studies will enable students to see some of these procedures
in action and develop a template for fi ghting fi res in an
apartment building in their response area.
Health and Wellness Resources for
Your Department
Amy Tarte, Director, National Volunteer Fire Council
The presentation touches on national programs such as the
National Volunteer Fire Council’s Heart-Healthy Firefi ghter
program and its components, the Put It Out smoking-
cessation program, and the BEST initiative, as well as potential
funding opportunities for departments. An overview of fi tness,
nutrition, and weight management are presented. Participants
will receive a Fit Kit with a folder of materials.
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Ready Or Not, It’s Time to Train
Chief Scott Thompson, The Colony (TX) Fire Department
A back-to-basics training philosophy that expands to
incorporate professional development, hands-on training,
and mentoring is the focus. The effectiveness of informal and
formal training in the overall learning process is discussed.
Methods of delivering training are offered. Students are shown
how to implement and sell various methods as effective tools
in an overall training program.
Taming the Dragon
Battalion Chief Jerry Tracy, Fire Department of New York
Two case studies on wind-driven fi res involving fi refi ghter
deaths and injuries are analyzed. Successful and unsuccessful
strategies and tactics are reviewed. Students will learn
how the results of scientifi c research conducted with other
agencies have prompted the Fire Department of New York
to incorporate the information on wind-driven fi res within its
training and operations to effect profound changes.
Learning from Others’ Experiences
Firefi ghter David Traiforos, Berkeley (IL) Fire Department
Students will observe photos and videos depicting a moment
on the fi reground that illustrate how aggressive actions taken
by fi refi ghters can lead to danger or interfere with the task at
hand, leaving fi refi ghters at risk to injury or death. On the other
hand, positive actions and behavior reinforce lessons learned.
Fire scene accountability, vehicle placement and operations,
hoseline placement, the use of portable ladders, company
offi cer development, building construction, water supply,
search and rescue, and strategy and tactics are among the
topics addressed.
Elevator Emergencies
Captain (Ret.) Tony Tricarico, Fire Department of New York
All you should know about elevators and their operation in
emergencies is presented. Types of elevators, the basics of
elevator emergencies, terminology, mitigating an emergency,
the tools needed, construction, and site safety hazards are
among the topics discussed. The hoist and pneumatic types of
elevators are compared and contrasted. Students are shown
how to “capture” an elevator in the shaft and the safest way to
work inside a shaft way.
The Hottest Legal Topics: Digital Imagery, Social
Media, and Firefi ghter Training
Deputy Chief (Ret.) Curt Varone, Providence (RI) Fire
Department; Attorney
Learn how to avoid digital media traps and develop sound
and defensible digital media polices. The problems and legal
concerns associated with fi refi ghters’ on-duty use of cameras
at incidents are examined Attendees learn how to develop
a policy covering the taking and handling of digital imagery
and that sets clear boundaries related to the public posting of
that imagery on the Internet. Real-life cases of the past three
years are analyzed from the perspective of consequences to
fi refi ghters and departments arising from posting photos and
videos on the Internet.
Leadership from the Little Guy: What It Takes to
Be the Informal Leader
Firefi ghter/Acting Offi cer Brian Ward, Gwinnett County (GA)
Fire and Emergency Services
A four-step approach for motivating fi refi ghters to become
informal leaders in their departments or regions is presented.
A two-sided mentoring approach is discussed. Scenarios are
used to demonstrate situations and the proposed actions a
leader might take to resolve them.
Gauges Don’t Lie
Captain Douglas B. Watson, Palm Beach County (FL)
Fire Rescue
A journey to the “technological” side of fi refi ghting where you
look at equipment through the eyes of gauges and meters.
Students observe the effects of force, pressure, and fl ow in
some of the common tools of the trade. They also witness the
unseen effects of nozzle reaction and learn how to determine
the strongest way to butt a ladder and maximize torque with
proper hand placement on tools.
Why Firefi ghters Need to Lobby Their Members
of Congress
Bill Webb, Executive Director, Congressional Fire
Services Institute
Learn how fi refi ghters can become more engaged in the
legislative process, specifi cally how it relates to federal funding
for local fi re departments. The audience will be engaged in a
lively discussion about our legislative process.
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Building Effective Teamwork
Battalion Chief Jerry Wells, Lewisville (TX) Fire Department
The fi re service has been described as the “ultimate team
sport.” The instructor uses the philosophy of a successful
college football program as a mechanism for building a
successful fi re department. (Be prepared to watch some
football video.) Learn creative ways to get your crew to
“buy in” and create training programs that are more than
just repetitive drills and competency tests. Nontraditional
approaches to positive team building and training are
presented.
Emergency Vehicle Operations: What We Can
Learn from Recent Wrecks
Lieutenant Michael Wilbur, Fire Department of New York
A pictorial review of recent vehicle accidents and their
contributing factors. Students observe the anatomy of an
accident as video shows the rollover accident of a pumper-
tanker from beginning to end and tactics for successfully
recovering when the apparatus leaves the roadway on a curve.
Among topics addressed are DWI, railroad safety, response
policies, intersection safety, driving rural apparatus, leadership,
and maintenance.
Flashover Life-and-Death Decisions on
the Fireground
Firefi ghter Bryan Winzer, Fire Department of New York
Two case studies involving fl ashover are analyzed from
the perspectives of fi refi ghting operations and outcomes.
The 13 points of size-up, fi reground communications, the
warning signs of fl ashover and ways to prevent it, building
construction, rapid intervention team operations, mutual-aid
response, and supporting injured fi refi ghters and their families
are among the topics covered.
Fire Department Hurricane Preparation
Division Chief Mike Wisko, Galveston (TX) Fire Department
This session addresses ways for fi re departments in hurricane-
prone regions to prepare for the landfall of a tropical storm
or hurricane. Among the topics addressed are resource
preservation, community evacuations, mass destruction, long-
term recovery needs, the health and welfare of fi refi ghters and
their families, emergency center staffi ng, and critical incident
stress management.
Principles and Practices of Command:
Beyond NIMS
Battalion Chief Steven Woodworth, Atlanta (GA)
Fire Department
This course was designed to fi ll the gaps left by standard
National Incident Management System (NIMS) training. The
need to train on command presence prior to an incident;
decision-making principles for emergency scenes; and the
importance for all personnel, regardless of rank, to understand
these practices are discussed. Students will gain insights into
how to make effective and timely decisions regarding whether
to operate in an offensive, a defensive, or a marginal mode.
Strategies and Tactics for Interface Fires
Lieutenant Edward A. Wright, Kitsap Wildland Team, Poulsbo
(WA) Fire Department
This course explores Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) risk
management and incorporates the new Incident Response
Pocket Guide’s expanded strategic and tactical guidelines
in a multimedia format with a student guide. Identifying
WUI Watch Out situations, formulating safe strategies and
tactics, prioritizing response objectives, identifying barriers to
situational awareness, and formulating strategies for use in
public interface are among the topics discussed. Attendees
will receive a printed outline of the course.
Small Boat and Personal Watercraft Surface
Rescue Operations
Andrea Zaferes, Vice President, Lifeguard Systems,
Shokan, NY
Do you have the right vessel and equipment? What training is
needed for operations and technician personnel? What does
it mean to have a vessel in a ready-rescue mode? These are
among the questions addressed in the session. Students will
also learn about personal watercraft and small boat state-of-
the-art rescue procedures and how to avoid common pitfalls.
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1401 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER . . . . . 5341
1-800-BOARDUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5447
3M PROTECTIVE APPAREL AND
FOOTWEAR MARKET CENTER . . . . . 214
5.11 TACTICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5540
911 CLOTHING & COLLECTIBLES . . . . 3151
911 SAFETY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
911 SEATS INCORPORATED . . . . . . . . 3928
A&A MANUFACTURING CO. INC . . . . . 4529
ACC CLIMATE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . 9113
ACOUSTICOM CORPORATION . . . . . . 9923
ACTION COUPLING & EQUIPMENT . . . . 328
ACTION TRAINING SYSTEMS INC . . . . 8908
ACURA EMBEDDED SYSTEMS . . . . . . 5625
ADASHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13104
ADVANCED LIGHTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
AERIAL MACHINE AND TOOL
COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4957
AHURA SCIENTIFIC, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . 5751
AIR CRUISERS COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . 5773
AIR VACUUM CORPORATION . . . . . . . 5720
AIRBOSS-DEFENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9212
AIRHAWK/MAGNEGRIP . . . . . . . . . . . . 4843
AJAX TOOL WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9518
AKRON BRASS COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . 4200
ALERT-ALL CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . 4949
ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT CO . . . . . . . 9741
ALL A BOARD INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3021
ALLIANCE FIRE AND RESCUE INC . . . . 539
ALLISON TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . 2300
ALPINE SOFTWARE CORP . . . . . . . . . . 5552
ALUMINUM LADDER COMPANY . . . . . 4816
AMDOR INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5643
AMDOR INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006
AMERICAN EMERGENCY VEHICLES . . 5940
AMERICAN FIRE TRAINING SYSTEMS,
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3469
AMERICAN FIRE TRAINING SYSTEMS,
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9630
AMERICAN LA FRANCE COMPANIES . 9940
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY . . . 1901
AMERICAN RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9853
AMERICAN SIGNAL CORPORATION . . 5056
AMERICAN TRADE MARK CO. . . . . . . . 3510
AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . 3401
APR PLASTIC FABRICATING . . . . . . . . 5327
ARA SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9616
ARCAIR- A THERMADYNE CO . . . . . . . 9008
ARGUS THERMAL IMAGING . . . . . . . . 3475
ARMORED TEXTILES, INC. . . . . . . . . . . 4751
ARMSTRONG MEDICAL INDUSTRIES
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1139
ASAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5446
ASI FIRE RESCUE APPAREL . . . . . . . . . 5856
ASTRA RADIO COMMUNICATIONS . . . 4840
A-T SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4441
AUTO METER PRODUCTS INC . . . . . . 9348
AWG FITTINGS, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5356
B K A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
BACKSTOP USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4739
BATTERY TECH CENTRAL LLC . . . . . . 3410
BATTERY ZONE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4034
BAUER COMPRESSORS INC . . . . . . . . 1233
BELLEVUE UNIVERISTY . . . . . . . . . . . . 5748
BEN MEADOWS COMPANY . . . . . . . . . 5646
BENCHMADE KNIFE CO. . . . . . . . . . . . 2441
BIGWIG RESCUE PRODUCTS LLC . . . 4742
BILL FOX CO., LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5653
BIOMEDIX, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4727
BLACK DIAMOND GROUP . . . . . . . . . . 1000
BLACK HELMET APPAREL . . . . . . . . . . 1903
BLACKHAWK! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4648
BLACKINTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
BLACKJACK FLASHLIGHT HOLDER . . 1610
BLANCHAT MFG INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5560
BLAUER MFG CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1227
BLUEGRASS FIRE APPARATUS . . . . . . 3059
BLUEWATER ROPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4741
BOSTON LEATHER INC . . . . . . . . . . . . 5835
BOSTROM COMPANY INC. H.O. . . . . . 3444
BOYER TECHNOLOGIES INC . . . . . . . . 9411
BRADY PEARSON EDUCATION . . . . . . 3241
BRAUN INDUSTRIES, INC . . . . . . . . . . 3238
BREATHING AIR SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . 8901
BRIGHT STAR LIGHTING PRODUCTS . 1340
BRIGHTHEADLIGHTS.COM . . . . . . . . . 5428
BRINDLEE MOUNTAIN FIRE
APPARATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5434
BRISTOL FIRE APPAREL, INC. . . . . . . . . 604
BRUNSWICK COMMERCIAL GOVT
PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3810
BUDDY COVERS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3674
BULLARD CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
BULLEX DIGITAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . 3257
BULLEX DIGITAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . 9030
BW TECHNOLOGIES
BY HONEYWELL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
C & S SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3571
C.E. NIEHOFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9351
CALIFORNIA CASUALTY AUTO
AND HOME INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . 5565
CANSEW INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
CAPTURED MOMENT IN STONE . . . . . 3221
CARD IMAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9906
CARDIAC SCIENCE CORPORATION . . . 538
CARSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY
INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5756
CAST PRODUCTS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5753
CE SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4841
CENTER FOR DOMESTIC
PREPAREDNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5833
CENTER FOR EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS AT OWENS
STATE COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4641
CERTIFIED AMBULANCE GROUP . . . . 3371
CET FIRE PUMPS MANUFACTURING . 3000
CHAMPION RESCUE TOOLS . . . . . . . . 1741
CHANNELLOCK, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9109
CHELSEA PRODUCTS DIVISION OF
PARKER HANNIFIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9819
CHEMGUARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5664
CHIEF’S SHIELD PRODUCTS ,LLC . . . 4940
CHOICE MARKETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057
CITY COLLEGE FIRE PROGRAMS . . . . . 644
CLAYTON I.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1542
CMC RESCUE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1134
CMJ MANUFACTURING INC . . . . . . . . 3568
COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS,
INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4238
COATS NORTH AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
COBALT AV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
CODE 3, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1201
COINFORCE.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9717
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY . 4526
COMMAND LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2335
COMMANDSCOPE MOBILE PRE PLANS
(REALVIEW LLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4539
COMMANDSIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3621
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECT INC . . . . . 5049
COMTECH COMMUNICATIONS . . . . . . 5051
CON-SPACE COMMUNICATIONS,
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3512
CONTERRA INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5151
CONTINENTAL GIRBAU INC . . . . . . . . . 9349
COSMAS USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
COUNCIL TOOL COMPANY . . . . . . . . . 9413
COUNTER-FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1109
COXREELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4241
CR ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN . . . . . . 4626
CRASH RESCUE EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . 4622
CRESTAR FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT
LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3662
CRESTLINE COACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4231
CRIMSON FIRE INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2207
CTECH MANUFACTURING . . . . . . . . . . 4240
CUMMINS/CUMMINS ONAN . . . . . . . . 4311
Company Name Booth Company Name Booth Company Name Booth
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CUSTOM COMPOSITES LLC . . . . . . . . 4730
CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS, INC . . . . . 5346
CUTTERS EDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3945
CYANIDE POISONING TREATMENT
COALITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800
CYBEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5570
D E WILLIAMS SHIELDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
DANA HOLDING CORPORATION . . . . . 9907
DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT . . . 3821
DARLEY, W.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2223
DARLEY, W.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2323
DAVID CLARK CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1544
DBA C/O MILLER PIERCE AGENCY . . . 3665
DE BOURGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
DELCO REMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9922
DELMAR CENAGE LEARNING . . . . . . . 4615
DEMERS AMBULANCES. . . . . . . . . . . . 4100
DEUS RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3726
DHS ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS
GRANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5662
DICKE SAFETY PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . 5150
DIFCO PERFORMANCE FABRICS . . . . . 700
DIGITAL COMBUSTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3932
DIGITAL PAGING COMPANY . . . . . . . . . 3448
DIVE RESCUE INTERNATIONAL . . . . . . 3829
DIVING UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL . . 3832
DIXIE ELECTRIC LTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9924
DORON PRECISION SYSTEMS INC . . . 8911
DOVE DESIGNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
DQE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200
DRAEGER SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1021
DRAEGER SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9210
DREAMSEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5549
DUO-SAFETY LADDER
CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3557
DUPONT COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1645
DURABLE CORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3521
E.J. METALS, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5229
E.S. SAFETY SYSTEMS INC. . . . . . . . . . 342
EAGLE COMPRESSORS, INC . . . . . . . . 1303
EARTH CLEAN CORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5430
EDISPATCHES.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4143
EDWARDS & CROMWELL SPILL
CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3460
EF JOHNSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4139
EF RECOVERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8913
EISEMAN-LUDMAR CO, INC. . . . . . . . . 1241
ELBECO INCORPORATED . . . . . . . . . . 3739
ELKHART BRASS MFG CO INC . . . . . . 9225
ELLIOTT, LEBOEUF & MCELWAIN . . . . 4639
EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS,
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4541
EMERGENCY REPORTING . . . . . . . . . . 3250
EMERGENCY RESPONSE DIVING
INTERNATIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800
EMERGENCY RESPONSE MAPS . . . . . 3841
EMERGENCY SERVICES INSURANCE
PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3727
EMERGENCY SVCS BILLING CORP
(ESBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4965
EMS INNOVATIONS INC . . . . . . . . . . . . 4030
END OF THE ROAD, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . 4733
ENVIRONICS USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH
INSTITUTE, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801
E-ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14032
E-ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5501
ESS EYE PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1208
ESSEX PB & R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2201
EURAMCO SAFETY, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . 3845
EVAC SYSTEMS FIRE & RESCUE
EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3933
EVO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4531
EVS LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5647
EVT CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5048
EXCELLANCE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4331
EXTENDO BED COMPANY INC . . . . . . . 735
FAAC INCORPORATED . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5157
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FALCON INNOVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 5045
FAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5066
FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES/
CUSTOM COACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9530
FCX PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9415
FDM SOFTWARE LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3320
FECHHEIMER BROTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . 405
FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION . . . . 5521
FEMSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5064
FERNO WASHINGTON INC. . . . . . . . . . 1701
FERNO WASHINGTON INC. . . . . . . . . . 3600
FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS . . . . . . . . 1837
FIBROBEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9745
FIRE APPARATUS MAGAZINE . . . . . . . 9000
FIRE ENGINEERING MAGAZINE . . . . . 9000
FIRE ENGINEERING INDIA . . . . . . . . . . 9000
FIRE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY . . . . 9000
FIRE CHIEF MAGAZINE . . . . . . . . . . . . 5462
FIRE FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1005
FIRE GROUND TECHNOLOGIES . . . . . . 136
FIRE INNOVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1225
FIRE RESCUE GPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3728
FIRE RESEARCH CORPORATION . . . . . 3210
FIRE RESEARCH CORPORATION . . . . . 9910
FIRE SAFETY & INSPECTION SERVICES
LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1441
FIRE SERVICE MANAGEMENT, LTD . . . 1900
FIRE SHOPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9529
FIRE SUPPRESSION PRODUCTS INC. 5553
FIREBLAST 451 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3124
FIREBLAST 451 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9100
FIREBLAST 451 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9200
FIRECOM CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . 423
FIRE-DEX INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
FIREFIGHTER FITNESS INITIATIVE . . . . 5563
FIREFIGHTERS BOOKSTORE . . . . . . . . 4632
FIREFIGHTERS FOR CHRIST INTL . . . . 4041
FIREHOUSE SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . 3721
FIREHOUSE TREASURES . . . . . . . . . . . 9410
FIREHOUSEDECALSANDMORE.COM . 3917
FIREMAN’S FRIEND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9901
FIREMAN’S FUND INSURANCE
COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13100
FIREMAN’S SHIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703
FIREMATIC SUPPLY COMPANY . . . . . . 9749
FIREPRINTS.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
FIREPROGRAMS SOFTWARE . . . . . . . 4826
FIRETEC USED APPARATUS SALES . . 4527
FIRETOOLS SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . 5338
FIROVAC BY REBERLAND . . . . . . . . . . 3710
FIRST STRIKE TECHNOLOGIES, INC . . . 704
FIRST-IN BY WESTNET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4757
FISHER PRINTED SPORTSWEAR . . . . . . 122
FISHER PRINTED SPORTSWEAR . . . . 13148
FLAME FIGHTER CORP . . . . . . . . . . . . 4515
FLAME-SIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5145
FLITZ INTERNATIONAL LTD. . . . . . . . . . 5039
FM GLOBAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1443
FOAMPRO - PENTAIR WATER . . . . . . . 3537
FOL-DA-TANK CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5140
FORD COMMERCIAL TRUCK . . . . . . . . 5221
FORESTRY SUPPLIERS INC . . . . . . . . . 5735
FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS . . . . . . . . 9353
FOUTS BROS. FIRE EQUIPMENT . . . . . 5349
FOXFURY PERSONAL LIGHTING
SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5750
FRATERNAL RED LINE CO.. . . . . . . . . . . 806
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4120
FRICTION FORCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
FRICTION FORCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9420
FSI NORTH AMERICA TM . . . . . . . . . . . 4415
FYREPEL PRODUCTS
(DIV. OF LAKELAND IND) . . . . . . . . . 1040
G & L FIRE GIFTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5340
GAME SPORTSWEAR LTD . . . . . . . . . . . 309
GARTAN TECHNOLOGIES LTD. . . . . . . 1245
GEARGRID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608
GERBER OUTERWEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4230
GFG INSTRUMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . 3466
GIRARD SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5456
GLAS-MASTER WEHR ENGINEERING . 9519
GLOBE MANUFACTURING . . . . . . . . . . 2513
GM FLEET AND COMMERCIAL . . . . . . 1401
GOLFIRE, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4838
GOLIGHT INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9249
GORDON BERNARD COMPANY . . . . . 9207
GRACE INDUSTRIES INC . . . . . . . . . . . 1445
GRAHAM MEDICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5749
GRAINGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4914
GROUP 1 SOLUTIONS INC. . . . . . . . . . . 401
GROVES INCORPORATED READY RACK /
SLING LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1143
HACKNEY EMERGENCY VEHICLES . . . 3336
HACKNEY EMERGENCY VEHICLES . . . 3337
HAIX NORTH AMERICA INC . . . . . . . . . . 737
HALE PRODUCTS / CLASS 1 . . . . . . . . 1823
HALE PRODUCTS / CLASS 1 . . . . . . . . 9400
HAMMERHEAD IND./GEAR KEEPER . . 3457
HANNAY REELS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3411
HANSEN FIRE AND SAFETY . . . . . . . . . 4427
HANSEN INTERNATIONAL . . . . . . . . . . 9719
HAPPY FEET BY RVJ INTERNATIONAL
LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3119
HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTOR
COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13072
HARRINGTON INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3024
HARRIS CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 3667
HARRISON HYDRA-GEN . . . . . . . . . . . 9551
HARTWELL MEDICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
HAVIS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5321
HAWILL’S LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3730
HEALTH & SAFETY INSTITUTE . . . . . . . 5564
HENDRICKSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5724
HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE . . . . 5728
HERO SYSTEMS, INC.
THE HERO PIPE APPARATUS . . . . . 9549
HIGH ANGLE ASSOCIATES . . . . . . . . . 1041
HIGH TEMPERATURE LININGS . . . . . . 3160
HIGHWATER HOSE CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5061
HI-LIFT JACK COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . 5347
HK CARR & ASSOCIATES . . . . . . . . . . . 5770
HMA FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4939
HME INC AHRENS FOX
FIRE APPARATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9725
HME INC CHASSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3637
HOLLIS COMMERCIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
HOLMATRO INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1323
HONEYWELL TOTAL FIRE . . . . . . . . . . 1022
HORACE SMALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5755
HORTON EMERGENCY VEHICLES . . . 4121
HOSELINE, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9525
HOWELL RESCUE SYSTEMS INC . . . . 9905
HUB DATA911 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5658
HURRICANE FANS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9948
HUSKY PORTABLE CONTAINMENT . . . 5239
HYDRAULICS INTERNATIONAL, INC . . 3839
HYDRO FLOW PRODUCTS INC . . . . . . 1045
HYPRES EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4827
IAFC-SERVICES/ESCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400
IAMRESPONDING.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . 4038
ICOM AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4032
IFSTA/FPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200
ILLINOIS FIRE SERVICE INSTITUTE . . . 5547
IMMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4339
IMS ALLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4051
INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORP . . . . . . . 524
INFINITY GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701
INFLATABLE IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8906
INNOTEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 711
INNOVATIVE CONTROLS INC . . . . . . . . 5861
INPOWER LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3452
INSTA-CHAIN, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5621
INTEC VIDEO SYSTEMS, INC. . . . . . . . 4714
INTELLITEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5856
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INTERMOTIVE VEHICLE CONTROLS . . 5630
INTERSPIRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
ISG/INFRASYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1217
ISI / AN AVON PROTECTION SYSTEMS
COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715
JB CARR COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8902
JL2 INC. PAC MULE BELTS . . . . . . . . . 9209
JONES & BARTLETT PUBLISHERS . . . 3126
JUNKIN SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5832
JUNKYARD DOG INDUSTRIES . . . . . . . 4638
KAPPLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
KELDERMAN MFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3248
KENWOOD USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4349
KEY FIRE HOSE CORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 647
KIDDE FIRE FIGHTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1523
KIDDE FIRE TRAINERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1733
KIDDE FIRE TRAINERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9510
KINEQUIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4451
KME FIRE APPARATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4401
KNOX COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1234
KOCHEK COMPANY, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . 1433
KOVENEX/WAUBRIDGE SPECIALTY
FABRICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
KUSSMAUL ELECTRONICS COMPANY
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9919
KZCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5138
L.N. CURTIS AND SONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 4249
LAB SAFETY SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
LADD INDUSTRIES DEUTSCH
INDUSTRIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5243
LAFAYETTE INSTRUMENT CO . . . . . . . 3471
LAKE ASSAULT CUSTOM BOATS . . . . 9649
LANCIER HYDRAULIK USA, INC. . . . . . 4921
LEATHERHEAD TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
LEDLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3020
LENZING AG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100
LIBERTY ART WORKS INC . . . . . . . . . . 4239
LIBERTY MOUNTAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3147
LIFE LINE EMERGENCY VEHICLES . . . 4443
LIGHTHOUSE UNIFORM COMPANY . . 1538
LIGHTNING X PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . 5665
LION APPAREL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1533
LOCUTION SYSTEMS INC . . . . . . . . . . 4144
LOSBERGER US LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9015
LUMIFLEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5848
LUXFER GAS CYLINDERS . . . . . . . . . . 1101
MAINTAINER CUSTOM BODIES, INC . . 3675
MAJESTIC FIRE APPAREL INC. . . . . . . . 445
MAKO COMPRESSORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
MARION BODY WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3120
MARYLAND FIRE & RESCUE INST . . . . 5635
MASIMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3367
MATJACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841
MC PRODUCTS/DIV OF EMERG SERV
HOLDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4951
MCCOY MILLER CORP/MARQUE . . . . 3801
MDG FOG GENERATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . 646
MDI TRAFFIC CONTROL PRODUCTS/
STARTGROUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1135
MERCEDES TEXTILES LTD . . . . . . . . . . 5057
MERMAID MANUFACTURING OF
S.W. FLORIDA, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5634
METAL CRAFT MARINE INC. . . . . . . . . 5733
MICHIGAN RESCUE CONCEPTS . . . . . 3579
MICRO-BLAZE PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . 9931
MIDWEST FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4929
MILLER BY SPERIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1012
MILNOR LAUNDRY SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . 544
MINERVA BUNKER GEAR CLEANERS . 5871
MISTRAS SERVICES/CONAM . . . . . . . . 5627
MITI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 606
MOBILE CONCEPTS BY SCOTTY . . . . 4761
MOBILE EYES INSPECTION
SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4731
MOBILE FLEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
MODELTECH INT’L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3267
MOORE INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE . . . . 3056
MOTOROLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3412
MOUNTAIN UNIFORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . 4635
MP ANTENNA LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9106
MPRI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5531
MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1709
MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES,
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3036
MUNICIPAL MARKETING SERVICES . . 5453
MUSTANG SURVIVAL, INC.. . . . . . . . . . 1326
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON FIREWORKS
SAFETY, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5771
NATIONAL FIRE FIGHTER
NEAR-MISS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4630
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13080
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4138
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY
INFORMATION BUREAU . . . . . . . . . 3375
NAVISTAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5920
NCBRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3940
NEDERMAN USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4647
NEWMAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9927
NIEDNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2245
NORFAB CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
NORTH AMERICAN FIRE HOSE . . . . . . 3657
NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL FLOORING,
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3368
NORTHLINE COUPLING SYSTEMS
LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5529
NORTHWEST TERRITORIAL MINT . . . . 3220
NRS RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4656
NSTEC NEVADA TEST SITE . . . . . . . . . 5465
NUPLA CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 5041
OAK POINTE MEDICAL PRODUCTS . . 5657
OCEANSIDE PROD/FIRE RESCUE
UNLIMITED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1301
OCEANSIDE PROD/
FIRE RESCUE UNLIMITED . . . . . . . 13084
OCEANSIDE PROD/
FIRE RESCUE UNLIMITED . . . . . . . . 8900
OCTANE FITNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9527
ODYSSEY AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTY . . 5139
OGURA & CO LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
OHD - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
DYNAMICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1609
OK-1 MANUFACTURING CO. . . . . . . . . 4732
ON SCENE SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 4629
ONE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9807
ONSPOT OF NORTH AMERICA . . . . . . 9448
OSAGE AMBULANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5539
OTB BOOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5744
PARATECH INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1413
PAUL CONWAY SHIELDS . . . . . . . . . . . 1620
PAULSON MANUFACTURING. . . . . . . . 5058
PBI PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS INC . 1115
PELICAN PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3100
PENNWELL CORPORATION . . . . . . . . 9000
PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE CO . . . . 4821
PERFORMANCE TRAINING SYSTEMS . . 101
PETROGEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3647
PETZL AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
PGI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1802
PHENIX TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . 3311
PHOENIX RESCUE EQUIPMENT . . . . . 4621
PHOENIX USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5645
PHOS-CHEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3106
PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
(A DIVISION OF MEDTRONICS) . . . . 4850
PIERCE MANUFACTURING . . . . . . . . . 9902
PIERCE/MEDTEC/OSHKOSH . . . . . . . . 8805
PIGEON MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES, INC . 219
PLASTISOL COMPOSITES LLC . . . . . . 5857
PLASTISOL COMPOSITES LLC . . . . . . 9607
PLYMOVENT CORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3026
POK OF NORTH AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . 241
POLARTEC LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4967
POWER HAWK TECHNOLOGIES, INC . 2645
POWERARC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4614
POWERMOON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9627
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PRO POLY OF NORTH AMERICA . . . . . 2227
PROBOTICS AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5364
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5357
PRO-SAFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9108
PRO-TECH INDUSTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . 5571
PRO-TUFF UNIFORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605
PROVIDENT AGENCY INC . . . . . . . . . . 5559
PRO-VISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8907
PYROLANCE NORTH AMERICA . . . . . . 9010
QUAKER SAFETY PRODUCTS CORP . . 601
QUEST FIRE APPAREL, INC.. . . . . . . . . . 545
QUIROGA TRUCKS, S.A. DE C.V . . . . . 9325
R & B FABRICATIONS INC . . . . . . . . . . 4147
R HEROES INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4039
R. C. TRONICS INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5758
RADIO TECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5872
RAE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1209
RAM MOUNTING SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . 5623
RAM’D AIR GEAR DRYER LTD . . . . . . . 9917
RAVEN TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9406
REACH AND RESCUE LTD . . . . . . . . . . 9816
REALWHEELS COVER CO . . . . . . . . . . 8903
RED HEAD BRASS INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3237
REEVES EMS (DHS SYSTEMS LLC) . . . 3461
REFLEXITE AMERICAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3319
RESCOM SALES INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9309
RESCUE 1/ PL CUSTOM . . . . . . . . . . . . 4110
RESCUE 1/ PL CUSTOM . . . . . . . . . . . . 4211
RESCUE 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5671
RESCUE CADDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3165
RESCUE SOURCE/
RESCUE 3 INTERNATIONAL. . . . . . . 8904
RESCUE SYSTEMS INC . . . . . . . . . . . . 2545
RESCUE TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . 3049
RESCUE VAC SYSTEMS, INC . . . . . . . . 4439
RESQTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3447
REYCO GRANNING SUSPENSIONS. . . 4340
RICOCHET MANUFACTURING CO
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1739
RIT BAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
RIT RESCUE & ESCAPE SYSTEMS . . . . 425
RITE RESCUE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . 4640
ROAD RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5753
ROBOTRONICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5648
ROBWEN INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4131
ROCK N RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3256
ROCKETFIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9849
ROCO RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5639
ROLLNRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4839
R-O-M CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4721
ROSENBAUER AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . 14011
ROSENBAUER AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . 4900
RP HUGHES ARCHITECTS, INC. . . . . . 4628
RUD CHAIN INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9921
S.E.INTERNATIONAL, INC. . . . . . . . . . . 5053
SAFESCENE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8914
SAFETY COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535
SAFETY CORPORATION OF AMERICA 5738
SAFETY EFFECTS, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
SAFETY EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE . . . . . . 338
SAFETY LAMP OF HOUSTON INC . . . . 4740
SAFETY SOLUTIONS INC. . . . . . . . . . . 4631
SAFETY VISION INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
SAINT GOBAIN PERFORMANCE
PLASTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1324
SALAMANDER TECHNOLOGIES . . . . . 3745
SAVATECH CORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3547
SCBAS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9904
SCOTT HEALTH SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . 2523
SCOTTY FIREFIGHTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9312
SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS . . . . . . . 9241
SEALEGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9507
SENSIBLE PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9909
SENSIT TECHNOLOGIES . . . . . . . . . . . 3559
SETCOM CORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1540
SHAFER ENTERPRISES/COOL SHIRT . 4817
SHANGHAI ZANRAY INDUSTRIAL
CO LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
SHELBY SPECIALTY GLOVES . . . . . . . . 638
SIGNAL VEHICLE PRODUCTS . . . . . . . 5120
SIGNS & SHAPES INT’L, INC . . . . . . . . 9935
SIGTRONICS CORPORATION . . . . . . . . 3575
SILVER TOWNE MINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1144
SIMULAIDS INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4726
SIREN OPERATING SYSTEMS . . . . . . . 5660
SKEDCO INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3456
SLIDEMASTER/INNOVATIVE
INDUSTRIES INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3158
SMART POWER SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . 5339
SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS CO. . . . . . . . 4000
SMITH & WARREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
SMITHS DETECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5458
SNAP-TITE HOSE /
ALL-AMERICAN HOSE . . . . . . . . . . . 5851
SOG KNIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1111
SOUNDOFF SIGNAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4815
SOUTH PARK CORPORATION . . . . . . . 9908
SOUTHCOMBE BROTHERS LTD . . . . . 2342
SPARTAN CHASSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1806
SPIEWAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4533
SPORTSART FITNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5548
SPRUNG INSTANT STRUCTURES,
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5369
SSCOR INCORPORATED . . . . . . . . . . . 9619
STANFIELDS LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1142
STANG INDUSTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3931
STEDFAST, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1001
STERLING ROPE CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546
STREAMLIGHT? INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1545
STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES
INDUSTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1223
STRYKER EMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
SUMMIT FIRE APPARATUS . . . . . . . . . . 3010
SUPER VACUUM MFG CO . . . . . . . . . . 2435
SUPERIOR SIGNAL CO LLC . . . . . . . . . 5148
SUREFIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3317
SURREY FIRE SAFETY & COMMAND
A DIVISION OF WALKTERS GROUP
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3068
SUTPHEN CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . 14062
SUTPHEN CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . 3321
SUTPHEN CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . 3417
SVI TRUCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2535
T.R. DESIGNS,INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4661
TACTRON INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5932
TAK-RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9000
TARGET SAFETY/PREVENTION LINK . 13120
TASK FORCE TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3509
TEAM/HUSQV ARNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1006
TECHTRADE LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4433
TECNIQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9925
TEEX/ESTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001
TEIJIN ARAMID USA, INC . . . . . . . . . . . 9547
TELE-LITE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3553
TELESTAFF BY PDSI SOFTWARE . . . . . . 547
TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . 3211
TEMPO GLOVE MANUFACTURING . . . 3315
TENCATE PROTECTIVE FABRIC . . . . . . 1332
TERRY FARRELL FIREFIGHTERS
FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5870
THALES COMMUNICATIONS INC . . . . 3733
THE CAD ZONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4738
THE COLEMAN COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . 9515
THE EMBLEM AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . 3246
THE FIRESTORE.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
THE GLOVE CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . 202
THE INFORCER LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5440
THOROGOOD DIVISION/
WEINBRENNER SHOE CO. . . . . . . . 1612
THUEMLING INSTRUMENT GROUP . . 3157
TIMONEY TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . 9211
TMS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES . . . . . 9817
TNT RESCUE SYSTEMS INC . . . . . . . . 5520
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TNT RESCUE SYSTEMS INC . . . . . . . . 9625
TOMAR ELECTRONICS, INC . . . . . . . . 9314
TOPPS SAFETY APPAREL, INC . . . . . . . 600
TOYNE FIRE APPARATUS . . . . . . . . . . . 3245
TRACE ANALYTICS INC . . . . . . . . . . . . 5546
TRACER LINE @ WWW.
RESCUEPRODUCTSINC.COM . . . . 13144
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
TECHNOLOGIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9214
TRI AIR TESTING INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
TRUE NORTH GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4833
TRUSPEC BY ATLANCO . . . . . . . . . . . . 5468
TSI INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4540
TURBODRAFT BY SCHUTTE &
KOERTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9110
TURTLE PLASTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3474
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY S&T FIRST RESPONDER
TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM
(R-TECH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5557
UNCOMMON USA, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . 5535
UNDERWATER KINETICS . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC 9541
UNIFIRE POWER BLOWERS INC . . . . . 4130
UNIMAC CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2401
UNITED COMMUNICATIONS CORP . . . 3421
UNITED PLASTICS FABRICATING . . . . 4716
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . 5633
UNLIMITED SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4344
UNRUH FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5063
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . 5257
URETEK ARCHER, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4851
URBAN FIREFIGHTER MAGAZINE . . . 9000
US ALERT LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4345
US DIGITAL DESIGNS, INC. . . . . . . . . . 5732
US TANKER FIRE APPARATUS INC . . . 5528
VANNER INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3658
VAN’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . 343
VAN’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS . . . . . . . 9718
VENTRY SOLUTIONS INC . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
VERIDIAN LIMITED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637
VERTEX STANDARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5632
VFIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1343
VIGIL SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5551
VIKING LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT
(AMERICA) AND QUEST ENTERPRISES
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VINATRONICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804
VISTA MANUFACTURING INC. . . . . . . . 4150
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WARD DIESEL FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2235
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WARNER BODIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4153
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WATERWAY INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802
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WEH TECHNOLOGIES INC . . . . . . . . . . 4245
WEIS FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT . . . . . 5130
WELLS CARGO INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9929
WHALING DISTRIBUTORS/
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WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES INC . . 5400
WHELEN ENGINEERING CO., INC.. . . . . 723
WHITES MANUFACTURING LTD . . . . . 3668
WHP TRAINING TOWERS . . . . . . . . . . . 1034
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION SHEET
www.fdic.com
1FDIC 2011
EVENT REGISTRATION
Attendee Name:
Phone:
Badge ID:
REGISTRATION
■ Fully complete the registration form. Incomplete
registration forms will be returned for complete
information.
■ Placement in Hands-On Training (H.O.T.) classes is not
reserved until registration form is properly completed and
payment is received.
■ Pre-registration cut-off is March 17, 2011. Attendees
must register on-site after March 17, 2011.
■ Payment for all Early Bird registrants must be received by
February 9, 2011. Registration and payment received
after February 9, 2011 is subject to full registration fees.
■ Each attendee must be individually registered. Single
registrations may not be separated or shared among
multiple attendees.
IF PAYING WITH PURCHASE ORDER (PO) - Purchase
order must have a credit card guarantee or the
registration will be forfeited. Payment must be received
by 2/9/11 in order to receive the Early Bird rate. A PO is
not considered a payment. Payments must be received
prior to the event or upon arrival to receive your badge.
H.O.T. INFORMATION
■ Register early. H.O.T. class sizes are limited.
■ H.O.T. Evolution participants must register and report to
Staging by 6:30 a.m.
■ Full-day Workshops begin promptly at 8 a.m.
■ 4-hour Evolutions & Workshops begin promptly at 8 a.m.
and 1 p.m.
■ Lunch is provided for all H.O.T. & Workshop attendees.
■ There is no refund for partial-day attendance.
—Evolution Requirements
■ Signed liability waivers are required for all Evolutions.
Visit www.fdic.com to print a liability waiver.
■ Full turnout gear and/or technical rescue gear is required
for certain Evolutions. (See “Important Notes for H.O.T.
Attendees” at www.fdic.com.)
■ SCBA will be provided when necessary.
H.O.T. REGISTRATION: STEP-BY-STEP
1. Select the H.O.T. Evolutions and/or Workshops you’d like to attend
2. Total the cost of your chosen H.O.T. classes and any additional conference options at the bottom of
Registration Page 5
March 21-26, 2011Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, Indiana
Registration Sponsor:
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ATTENDEE INFORMATION (Enter this information as you would like it to appear on your badge)
www.fdic.com
2FDIC 2011
EVENT REGISTRATION
Attendee Name:
Phone:
Badge ID:
First Name Last Name Title
Department/Company (Maximum 30 Characters)
Address (To mail badge and conference information)
Address 2 (Suite #, etc.) Country
City State Zip
( ) ( )
Phone Fax E-mail (Confi rmations will be sent via e-mail, if a unique e-mail address is given.)
Rank/Title
(01) Chief of Depart. (07) Firefi ghter/Paramedic
(02) Staff Chief (08) Firefi ghter/EMT
(03) Other Offi cer (06) Other
(04) Firefi ghter (please specify)
(05) Training Offi cer
Job Function (Check all that apply)
(01) Management (08) Public Education
(02) Training (09) EMS
(03) Prevention (10) Haz Mat
(04) Suppression (11) Rescue
(05) Investigation (13) Wildfi re
(06) Maintenance (12) Other
(07) Communication (please specify)
Purchasing Responsibility
(04) Approve (02) Recommend
(01) Purchase (03) Specify
Are you a member of a purchasing committee?
(1) Yes (0) No
Type of Department
(01) Volunteer (04) Industrial
(02) Career (05) Military
(03) Combination (06) Other
Career/Vol (please specify)
Population Served by Department
(01) Under 2,500 (04) 25,001 – 75,000
(02) 2,501 – 10,000 (05) 75,001 – 150,000
(03) 10,001 – 25,000 (06) Over 150,000
Do you read Fire Engineering?
(01) Yes (02) No
If yes, whose copy do you read?
(01) I subscribe (02) My department’s copy
(03) I read a co-worker’s copy
How many years have you attended FDIC?
I am visiting the FDIC 2011 exhibitsto obtain information on: (Check all that apply)
(01) Ambulances
(02) Apparatus & Apparatus
Accessories
(03) Badges, Emblems
& Accessories
(04) Breathing Apparatus/Air
Systems / SCBA & Supplies
(05) Communications/Radios /
Dispatch Equipment
(06) Computer Services/Software
(07) Water, Diving & Ice Rescue
Equip. & Accessories
(08) Educational Materials /
Colleges / Training Services
& Equipment
(09) EMS Equipment & Supplies
(10) FOAM, Environmental Products,
CAF Units
(11) Fans / Portable Generators
& Accessories
(12) Hand Tools & Forcible Entry
(13) HazMat Products
(14) Incident Management /
Accountability Systems
(15) Insurance / Financial Institutions
/Consulting Services
(16) Miscellaneous/Other
(17) Monitors & Detectors
(18) Nozzles, Hoses, Reels
& Couplings
(19) Protective Clothing (PPE) /
Apparel
(20) Pumps/Gauges
(21) Rescue Tools & Equipment
(22) Ropes, Chains, Safety Belts
& Accessories
(23) Sirens, Alarms &
Signaling Devices
(24) Thermal Imaging Cameras
(25) Wildfi re Rescue Equip. &
Access.
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HANDS-ON TRAINING EVOLUTION & WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION FORM
www.fdic.com
FDIC 2011
EVENT REGISTRATION
Attendee Name:
Phone:
Badge ID:
4-Hour Evolutions: Monday, March 21, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Advanced Car and SUV Vehicle Extrication
Essentials of Search and Rescue NEW!
Fire Department Rescue Operations NEW!
Flashover
Heavy Vehicle Extrication NEW!
Thermal Imaging Techniques
Truck Company: Forcible Entry
Truck Company: Ventilation
4-Hour Evolutions: Monday, March 21, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Advanced Car and SUV Vehicle Extrication
Essentials of Search and Rescue NEW!
Fire Department Rescue Operations NEW!
Flashover
Heavy Vehicle Extrication NEW!
Thermal Imaging Techniques
Truck Company: Forcible Entry
Truck Company: Ventilation
4-Hour Workshops: Monday, March 21, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Basement Fires
Emergency Response to Large Events
Fireground Air Management
Fireground Tactics Take-Home Model
Offi cer Development Hands-On Skills and Drills
Pride and Ownership: The Love for the Job
Responding to Incidents Involving Hybrid and
Electric Vehicles
Right Seat Responsibilities
Roof Operations
Think Like an Incident Commander
Using Mandates to Improve Your Training Program
4-Hour Workshops: Monday, March 21, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
EMS and ICS: Where Do I Fit In?
Fireground Commander
Hybrid Safety for First Responders
Leadership Excellence
Situational Awareness
Strategy and Tactics at Commercial Fires
To Hell and Back Train the Trainer
Training Plan for Success
Training Program Management for Small Departments
Understanding Extreme Fire Behavior
Vent-Enter-Search of Today’s Fire Buildings
8-Hour Evolutions: Monday, March 21, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Aircraft Rescue and Firefi ghting NEW!
Conducting NFPA 1403 Live Burn Training
Engine Company: Essentials
IAFF/IAFC Fire Ground Survival Program
Live Fire First-Due Tactics NEW!
RIT Combat Drills
Structural Collapse
Truck Company: Aerial Operations
Truck Company: Essentials
Urban Essentials NEW!
8-Hour Workshops: Monday, March 21, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
25 to Survive: Residential Building Fires
Art of “Reading Smoke”
Firefi ghter and Fire Offi cer Survival:
Why Things Go Right and Why Things Go Wrong
Frontline Safety
Intelligent Fire Operations
International Fire Instructors Workshop (IFIW)
ISFSI Credentialed Live Fire Trainer – Module 1
It’s Game Day; Are You Ready?
Leadership for the First Line Supervisor
Leading Learning
Mastering Fireground Command: Calming the Chaos
Positive Pressure Attack
Rescue University 2011
Training Tricks of the Trade:
Make Every Class/Drill a Home Run
Truck Placement and Operations
MONDAY
March 21, 2011
HANDS-ON TRAINING CLASS PRICES Each 4-Hr H.O.T. Class Each 8-Hr H.O.T. Class
Evolutions $115 $210
Workshops $100 $180
PLEASE NOTE: If you select a H.O.T. Evolution in the morning, should you choose to take a course in the afternoon, it must be a H.O.T. Evolution.
PLEASE NOTE: If you select a Workshop in the morning, should you choose to take a course in the afternoon, it must be a Workshop.
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HANDS-ON TRAINING EVOLUTION & WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION FORM
www.fdic.com
FDIC 2011
EVENT REGISTRATION
Attendee Name:
Phone:
Badge ID:
4-Hour Evolutions: Tuesday, March 22, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Advanced Car and SUV Vehicle Extrication
Essentials of Search and Rescue NEW!
Fire Department Rescue Operations NEW!
Flashover
Heavy Vehicle Extrication NEW!
Thermal Imaging Techniques
Truck Company: Forcible Entry
Truck Company: Ventilation
4-Hour Evolutions:Tuesday, March 22, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Advanced Car and SUV Vehicle Extrication
Essentials of Search and Rescue NEW!
Fire Department Rescue Operations NEW!
Flashover
Heavy Vehicle Extrication NEW!
Thermal Imaging Techniques
Truck Company: Forcible Entry
Truck Company: Ventilation
4-Hour Workshops: Tuesday, March 22, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Building Construction Principles for Incident Commanders
Does Your Department LACK the “Right Stuff”?
Effective Time Management for the Executive Fire Offi cer
Fireground Strategies:
Control the Fireground to Control the Fire
Firehouse Excellence
High-Rise Operations: Is Your Department Prepared?
Mission-Focused Command
PPV in Wind-Driven Fires
Street-Smart Habits for Effective Fire Training
Tactical Considerations and Size-Up
Value-Added Leadership
4-Hour Workshops:Tuesday, March 22, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Command Training Center Development and Management
Fire Department Cornerstone Leadership
Fireground Scenario Workshop
Hazmat: Initial Approach and Actions
High-Rise Operations
Identifying and Developing the Complete Company Offi cer
Incident Rehab
Managing a Fire
New Firefi ght: Interior Attack in Lightweight Construction
Not Everyone Goes Home
Training Offi cer and Instructor Boot Camp
Truck Company Essentials
8-Hour Evolutions: Tuesday, March 22, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Aircraft Rescue and Firefi ghting NEW!
Conducting NFPA 1403 Live Burn Training
Engine Company: Essentials
IAFF/IAFC Fire Ground Survival Program
Live Fire First-Due Tactics NEW!
RIT Combat Drills
Structural Collapse
Truck Company: Aerial Operations
Truck Company: Essentials
Urban Essentials NEW!
8-Hour Workshops: Tuesday, March 22, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Developing a Fire Department Training Program
Developing Leadership in Fire Offi cers
Fire Dynamics for the Fire Service
Fireground Decision Making
Fireground Tactics: House Fires and Store Fires
Growing Leaders Using Empowerment (G.L.U.E.)
IAFF Health and Safety Initiatives:
Preparing You for Survival
Improving Incident Safety Offi cer Effectiveness
International Fire Instructors Workshop (IFIW)
Managing Rescue Operations
Obtaining Funding for Operational Needs
Professional Development and Credentialing for
Tomorrow’s Leaders
Smoke Symposium
Specifying Fire Apparatus
Station Fire: An Incident Commander’s Perspective
TUESDAY
March 22, 2011
HANDS-ON TRAINING CLASS PRICES Each 4-Hr H.O.T. Class Each 8-Hr H.O.T. Class
Evolutions $115 $210
Workshops $100 $180
PLEASE NOTE: If you select a H.O.T. Evolution in the morning, should you choose to take a course in the afternoon, it must be a H.O.T. Evolution.
PLEASE NOTE: If you select a Workshop in the morning, should you choose to take a course in the afternoon, it must be a Workshop.
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CONFERENCES & EXHIBITS
www.fdic.com
FDIC 2011
EVENT REGISTRATION
Attendee Name:
Phone:
Badge ID: 5
Hands-On Training Evolutions & Workshops are reserved when payment is received. Class sizes are limited – register early! If you are
registering for H.O.T. Evolutions or Workshops, complete the entire form on the opposite page and send with your registration.
Pricing from Registration Pages 3 & 4 should be added to any additional conference fees and totals at the bottom of this form.
PROMOTIONAL CODE:
CONFERENCE FEES (Please select only one of the following)
Fully paid Fully paid
on or before after
2/9/11 2/9/11
Hands-On Training Full Package $500* $625*
Includes general sessions, classrooms & exhibits.
Allows up to 16 hours of H.O.T. Evolutions and/or Workshops
at additional costs listed on Registration pp 3 & 4.
Two-Day Hands-On Training Only $175* $200*
Includes general sessions and exhibits.
Allows up to 16 hours of H.O.T. Evolutions and/or Workshops
at additional costs listed on Registration pp 3 & 4.
Full Conference $500 $625
Includes general sessions, classrooms & exhibits
One-Day Conference $275 $325
Includes general session, classrooms & all three days of exhibits
Wed., March 23 Thurs., March 24 OR Fri., March 25
Exhibit Package $75 $75
Includes all exhibit days, Thurs. – Sat., March 24 – 26
One-Day Exhibits Only $35 $45
Includes exhibits on selected day only.
Thurs., March 24 Fri., March 25 OR Sat., March 26
Spouse Exhibits Only $15 $15
Includes all exhibit days, Thurs. – Sat., March 24 – 26
Name for Badge:
* PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF
INDIVIDUAL H.O.T. EVOLUTIONS/WORKSHOPS.
Conference Fee $
Hands-On Training Class Price from
Registration Pages 3 & 4 $
Total Due $
PAYMENT
All reservations must be paid in full prior to conference for
admittance.
Enclosed is a check payable to Pennwell/FDIC11.
Enclosed is a signed purchase order with credit card guarantee.
Please include credit card number below.
Charge my credit card: MasterCard Visa
American Express Discover
Card number
Exp. date
Name on card
Signature
2 Ways to Register
Mail to:
PennWell/FDIC11
Registration Department
P.O. Box 973059, Dallas, TX 75397-3059
Fax to:
+1-888-299-8057 or +1-918-831-9161
Questions? Please call:
+1-888-299-8016 or +1-918-831-9160
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing before February 13,
2011, in order to receive a refund, minus a $100 administrative
charge. After February 13, 2011, refunds are not available.
Substitutions may be made at any time by notifying the
registration offi ce in writing.
Fire Engineering Subscription
Your registration fee includes a 1-year, $10.00 print
subscription to Fire Engineering magazine. Check here if you
DO NOT wish to receive the subscription.
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FDIC 2011
HOTEL REGISTRATION 1
Why reserve a room at an offi cial conference hotel?
Special rates have been negotiated at a number of hotels in Indianapolis to accommodate the variety of needs for all of our exhibitors and
attendees. By booking your rooms through Preferred Convention Services, the offi cial FDIC Housing Company, you are supporting the
Event and gaining access to many benefi ts, which include:
· Discounted hotel rates.
· Protection of your reservation if hotels oversell their rooms.
· Experienced reservation agents available for all of your housing needs from the time you make your reservation until the completion of
the conference.
· 24-hour on-site assistance provided during the conference.
· Shuttle service from hotels not within walking distance of the convention center.
· Assistance in setting up hospitality functions at conference hotels at contracted discounted suite rates.
DOWNTOWN HOTELS
Sgl/Dbl Sgl/Dbl2 Dist to CC Shuttle
Canterbury Hotel $203/$203 N/A 1 block No
Columbia Club $166/$176 N/A 4 blocks Yes
Comfort Suites Downtown $187/$197 N/A 2 blocks No
- 4 nt min. required
Conrad Indianapolis $309/$309 N/A 2 blocks No
Courtyard at the Capitol $175/$185 N/A 5 blocks Yes
Courtyard Indianapolis DT $194/$204 N/A 2 blocks No
Crowne Plaza Union Station SOLD OUT N/A Adjacent No
Embassy Suites Downtown $215/$226 N/A 2 blocks No
Fairfi eld Inn & Suites DT $174/$184 N/A 2 blocks No
Hampton Inn Downtown $170/$178 N/A 3 blocks No
Hilton Garden Inn $170/$188 N/A 4 blocks Yes
Hilton Indianapolis 3 blocks No
Traditional King $187/$202 N/A
Traditional Queen/Queen $187/$202 N/A
Deluxe King $187/$187 N/A
Deluxe Queen/Queen Suite $227/$242 N/A
King Suite $227/$242 N/A
State Suite - 3 nt min. req. $327/$342 N/A
Holiday Inn Express Suites $169/$169 N/A 2 blocks No
Homewood Suites by Hilton SOLD OUT N/A 4 blocks No
- 4 nt min. required
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis $190/$210 $297/$297 Adjacent No
Indianapolis Marriott DT SOLD OUT $299/$299 Adjacent No
JW Marriott *NEW HOTEL* $219/$229 N/A 1 block No
Omni Severin Hotel SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 1 block No
1 Bedroom Suites N/A $319/$319
Residence Inn Canal $198/$198 N/A 1 mile No
- 3 nt min. required
Sheraton City Centre $139/$159 N/A 4.5 blocks Yes
SpringHill Suites DT $184/$194 N/A 2 blocks No
Staybridge Suites Downtown $191/$191 N/A 3 blocks No
- 4 nt min. required
University Place Hotel $187/$207 N/A 10 blocks Yes
- 3 nt min. required
Westin Indianapolis SOLD OUT $228/$248 Adjacent No
AIRPORT AREA HOTELS
Sgl/Dbl Dist to CC
Courtyard Indianapolis Airport $142/$142 9 miles
Crowne Plaza Airport $171/$171 10 miles
Fairfi eld Inn Airport $157/$157 12 miles
Hyatt Place Airport $190/$190 9 miles
Quality Inn Airport $120/$120 10 miles
Radisson Indianapolis Airport $148/$148 10 miles
Ramada Airport Indianapolis $138/$138 7 miles
Wyndham Indianapolis West $133/$153 10 miles
All hotels listed above will have shuttle service to
and from the convention center.
DON’T SEE WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR?
PCS can book a room for you at ANY hotel in
the Indianapolis area. We are here to book
what you need. Any hotel, anywhere!
Call us for more details........
Current tax rate in Indianapolis is 17%
PCS has arranged discounts with Enterprise
Rent-A-Car. Visit our website at
www.preferred1.com/reservations
for rates and availability.
It has been brought to our attention that unknown housing and travel companies have been contacting FDIC exhibitors and attendees
falsely claiming to represent FDIC as the offi cial hotel/housing company for FDIC 2011 in Indianapolis. These rogue companies (commonly
referred to as “pirates” or “housing bandits”) will charge your credit card for the full stay and hotel rooms will not be available when you
arrive in Indianapolis. Please remember, Preferrred Convention Services is the ONLY offi cial housing company for FDIC.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
FDIC 2011 c/o PREFERRED CONVENTION SERVICES
1990 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 150 * El Segundo, CA 90245
On-line: www.preferred1.com * email: [email protected] * Fax: 310.235.2648 * Toll Free: 888.472.7462 * Phone: 310.235.2647
Hotel availability is based on a fi rst
come, fi rst served basis. For up to date
availability please visit our web-site at
www.preferred1.com.
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FDIC 2011
HOTEL REGISTRATION2
2011 FIRE DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTORS CONFERENCE
Downtown Conference Hotels:
Canterbury Hotel
$203 Single; $203 Double
Elegant European-style hotel
• Convention center: 1 block
• Restaurant & Cocktail lounge
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Parking: $25.00/valet
Columbia Club*
$166 Single; $176 Double
Historic private club/hotel
• Convention center: 4 blocks
• 2 Dining rooms, Lounge, Bar & Grill
• Indoor pool & Fitness center
• Parking: $12.00/self
Comfort Suites Downtown
(4 night minimum stay required)
$187 Single; $197 Double
Downtown all-suite hotel
• Convention center: 2 blocks
• Restaurant for light meals,
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Fitness center, Indoor pool
• Parking: $10.00/self
Conrad Indianapolis
$309 Single; $309 Double
Hilton brand luxury hotel
• Convention center: 2 blocks
• Restaurant & Lounge
• Complimentary high speed/wireless internet
• Spa and fi tness center
• Daily newspaper
• Parking: $32.00/valet
Courtyard at the Capitol*
$175 Single; $185 Double
Non-smoking business/family hotel
• Convention center: 5 blocks
• Restaurant & Lounge
• Indoor pool & Exercise room
• Parking: $17.00/self
Courtyard Indianapolis Downtown
$194 Single; $204 Double
Non-smoking business/family hotel
• Convention center: 2 blocks
• Restaurants nearby
• Fitness center
• Parking: $20.00/self; $25.00/valet
Crowne Plaza Union Station
$179 Single; $199Double
Historic hotel with unique rooms
• Convention center: Adjacent
• Restaurant & Lounge
• Indoor pool, Jacuzzi & Fitness center
• Parking: $25.00/valet; $20.00/self
Embassy Suites Downtown
$215 Single; $226 Double
Downtown all-suite property
• Convention center: 2 blocks
• Restaurant & Lounge
• Complimentary breakfast & cocktails
• Indoor pool, Jacuzzi & Sauna
• Parking: $20.00/self
Fairfi eld Inn & Suites Downtown
$174 Single; $184 Double
Non-smoking business/family hotel
• Convention center: 2 blocks
• Restaurants nearby
• Fitness center
• Parking: $14.00/self
Hampton Inn Downtown
$170 Single; $178 Double
Downtown value priced hotel
• Convention center: 3 blocks
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Wings Restaurant & Bar adjoining
• Exercise room
• Parking: $14.00/valet
Hilton Garden Inn*
$170 Single; $188 Double
Downtown low-rise hotel
• Convention center: 4 blocks
• Restaurant & Lounge
• Indoor pool and spa
• Parking: $22.00/valet; $14.00/self
Hilton Indianapolis
Traditional King: $187 Single; $202 Double
Traditional Q/Q: $187 Single; $202 Double
Deluxe King: $187 Single; $187 Double
Deluxe Q/Q Suite: $225 Single; $242 Double
King Suite: $227 Single; $242 Double
State Suite (3nt min): $327 Single; $342Double
Contemporary high-rise hotel
• Convention center: 3 blocks
• Restaurant, Lounge & Sports bar
• Indoor pool, Whirlpool & Health club
• Parking: $28.00/valet; $22.00/self
Holiday Inn Express Suites
$169 Single; $169 Double
Modern mid-priced hotel
• Convention center: 2 blocks
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Indoor heated pool & Fitness room
• Parking: $10.00/self
Homewood Suites by Hilton
(4 night minimum stay required)
$201 Single; $221Double
Downtown all-suite hotel
• Convention center: 4 blocks
• Complimentary Breakfast & Lite Evening Meal
(Sunday thru Thursday)
• Indoor pool & Fitness center
• Parking: $24.00/valet; $20.00/self
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
$190 Single; $210 Double
Standard Rate: $297 Single; $297 Double
Modern high-rise hotel
• Convention center: Adjacent
• 7 Restaurants & 3 Lounges
• Indoor pool, Health club & Jacuzzi
• Parking: $28.00/valet; $22.00/self
• Exhibit Halls - 566,600 square feet of contiguous space, 11 Exhibit Halls ranging from
36,300 square feet to 88,900 square feet
• Meeting Rooms – 71 totaling 113,302 square feet
• Ballrooms – 3 various sized totaling 62,173 square feet; largest is 33,335 square feel
• Docks – 48
• Hotel Rooms – physically connected via skywalks to 12 hotels – 4,700 hotel rooms
• Airport – 15-minutes drive to Indianapolis International Airport
Shuttle service to and from the convention center
provided at all hotels marked with an (*). Parking
charges at all hotels are based on 2010 rates and
are subject to change without notice.
Introducing the NEW Indianapolis Convention Center!
The expansion is anticipated to be completed by late December 2010. Once completed, the Indiana Convention Center will offer:
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HOTEL REGISTRATION 3
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
Only Standard Rate Available
Standard Rate: $299 Single; $299 Double
Non-smoking fi rst-class hotel
• Convention center: Adjacent
• Restaurant, Lounge & Sports Bar
• Indoor pool, Jacuzzi & Fitness center
• Parking: $32.00/valet; $28.00/self
JW Marriott Downtown *NEW HOTEL*
$219 Single; $229 Double
Non-smoking fi rst-class hotel
• Convention center: 1 block
• Tuscan Bistro, Sports Bar, Coffee Bar, 24-Hour
Room Service
• Pool, Fitness center & Day spa
• Parking: $32.00/valet; $28.00/self
Omni Severin Hotel
Only Suite Rates Available
Suite Rate: $319 Single, $319 Double
Downtown historic high-rise hotel
• Convention center: 1 block
• Restaurant, Coffee shop & Lounge
• Indoor pool & Fitness center
• Parking: $25.00/valet
Residence Inn Canal
(3 night minimum stay required)
$198 Single; $198 Double
Downtown extended stay hotel
• Convention center: 1 mile
• Restaurants nearby
• Fitness center & Indoor pool
• Parking: $17.00/self
Sheraton City Centre*
$139 Single; $159 Double
Multi-story convention hotel
• Convention center: 4.5 blocks
• Restaurant, Coffee shop & Lounge
• Outdoor rooftop pool & Exercise room
• Parking: $25.00/valet; $23.00/self
SpringHill Suites Downtown
$184 Single; $194 Double
Non-smoking business/family hotel
• Convention center: 2 blocks
• Restaurants nearby
• Fitness center
• Parking: $25.00/valet; $20.00/self
Staybridge Suites Downtown
(4 night minimum stay required)
$191 Single; $191 Double
New downtown all-suite hotel
• Convention center: 3 blocks
• Complimentary hot breakfast
• Fitness center, Indoor pool
• Parking: $10.00/self
University Place Hotel*
(3 night minimum stay required)
$187 Single; $207 Double
Downtown conference center hotel
• Convention center: 10 blocks
• Restaurant, Sports Bar & Food court
• Connecting sports center, Pools & Tennis
• Parking: $20.00/valet; $14.00/self
Westin Indianapolis
Only Standard Rate Available
Standard Rate: $228 Single; $248 Double
Full-service convention hotel
• Convention center: Adjacent
• Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
• Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi & Exercise room
• Parking: $23.00/valet
Courtyard Indianapolis Airport
$142 Single; $142 Double
Non-smoking business/family hotel
• Convention center: 9 miles
• Restaurant
• Indoor pool, Whirlpool & Exercise room
• Parking: Complimentary
Crowne Plaza Airport
$171 Single; $171 Double
Standard Rate: $202 Single; $202 Double
Mid-priced business hotel
• Convention center: 10 miles
• Restaurant, Cafe, Piano bar & Lounge
• Indoor pool, Exercise room & Sauna
• Parking: Complimentary
Fairfi eld Inn Airport
$157 Single; $157 Double
Non-smoking budget hotel
• Convention center: 12 miles
• Restaurants nearby
• Indoor pool & Exercise room
• Parking: Complimentary
Hyatt Place Airport
$190 Single; $190 Double
Modern fi rst class hotel
• Convention center: 9 miles
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Coffee/Wine Cafe, 24 Hour Rm Service
• Parking: Complimentary
Quality Inn Airport
$120 Single; $120 Double
Budget/economy hotel
• Convention center: 10 miles
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Indoor pool, Whirlpool & Exercise room
• Parking: Complimentary
Radisson Indianapolis Airport
$148 Single; $148 Double
Multi-story business hotel
• Convention center: 10 miles
• Upscale restaurant, Bar & Grill
• Indoor pool, Health club nearby
• Parking: Complimentary
Ramada Airport Indianapolis
$138 Single; $138 Double
Budget airport property
• Convention center: 7 miles
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Exercise room
• Parking: $5.00/self
Wyndham Indianapolis West
$133 Single; $153 Double
Modern mid-range hotel
• Convention center: 10 miles
• Restaurant, Coffee shop & 2 nightclubs
• Indoor Pool, Exercise room & Track
• Parking: Complimentary
2011 FIRE DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTORS CONFERENCE
Downtown Conference Hotels continued
Airport Area Hotels
Please Note: Shuttle service to and from the convention
center is provided for all airport area hotels listed above.
The following hotels
are NOT part of the
FDIC Conference block:
Days Inn Airport
La Quinta Inn Airport
La Quinta Inn Executive Drive
There is NO shuttle service
from these hotels
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H Embassy Suites Downtown
J Fairfi eld Inn & Suites
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FDIC 2011
HOTEL REGISTRATION 5
To make your hotel reservation, contact Preferred Convention Services (PCS), the offi cial FDIC 2011 housing company. Please do not contact
the hotels directly. Discounted rates are available only through our offi ce. Suites and hospitality space are also available at discounted rates
when booked through PCS. Conference rates are not guaranteed after February 22, 2011.
Name
Company
Address
City State Zip
Phone Fax
Please list 6 hotel choices in order of preference. Your hotel will be
confi rmed based on availability.
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Only 1 room per form. If multiple rooms are required, please make
copies of this form. Room type and special requests are based on
availability at the time of check-in.
ROOM TYPE DESCRIPTIONS
S= Single (1 person/1bed) D = Double (2 people/1 bed)
D/D = Double/Double (2 people/2 beds) H = Hospitality Suite
Room Type
Arrival Date Departure Date
Guest Name
Sharing With
Special Requests:
Non-Smoking Low Floor Early Arrival
Smoking High Floor Late Departure
Other:
Reservations will be guaranteed with the credit card information
provided. Advanced deposits are not required.
Credit Card Type: AMEX Visa MasterCard Discover
Credit Card #: Exp:
Cardholder:
Signature:
Cancellation Information: The credit card provided will be charged 1
nights room and tax if the reservation is cancelled 7 days or less from
the arrival date. In addition, a $40 processing fee will be assessed by
PCS for all reservations cancelled on or after February 4, 2011.
Phone: 888.472.7462 or 310.235.2647
Fax: 310.235.2648
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.preferred1.com/reservations
Mail: FDIC 2011
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Call us for more details....
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SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
Route “1” Route “2” Route “4”
(Airport-West) (Airport-East) (Downtown)
Wyndham Hotel Fairfi eld Inn Columbia Club
Courtyard Marriott Hyatt Place Courtyard/Residence Capital
Crowne Plaza Quality Inn Hilton Garden
Radisson Hotel Ramada University Place
Sheraton City Ctr
Monday, March 21
5:00a – 8:30a Every 30 minutes Every 30 minutes Every 15 minutes
8:30a – 4:00p Every 60 Minutes Every 60 Minutes Every 30 minutes
4:00p – 7:00p Every 30 minutes Every 30 Minutes Every 15 Minutes
Tuesday, March 22
5:00a – 8:30a Every 30 minutes Every 30 minutes Every 15 minutes
8:30a – 4:00p Every 60 Minutes Every 60 Minutes Every 30 minutes
4:00p – 7:00p Every 30 minutes Every 30 Minutes Every 15 minutes
Wednesday, March 23
6:30a – 10:30a Every 15 minutes Every 30 minutes Every 15 minutes
10:30a – 4:00p Every 60 Minutes Every 60 Minutes Every 30 minutes
4:00p – 7:00p Every 15 minutes Every 30 Minutes Every 15 minutes
7:00p – 10:00p Every 60 minutes Every 60 Minutes No Service
Thursday, March 24
6:30a – 10:30a Every 15 minutes Every 30 minutes Every 15 minutes
10:30a – 1:00p Every 60 Minutes Every 60 Minutes Every 30 minutes
1:00p – 7:30p Every 15 minutes Every 30 Minutes Every 15 minutes
7:30p – 10:00p Every 60 minutes Every 60 Minutes No Service
Friday, March 25
7:00a – 10:00a Every 15 minutes Every 15 minutes Every 15 minutes
10:00a – 4:00p Every 60 Minutes Every 60 Minutes Every 30 minutes
4:00p – 7:30p Every 15 minutes Every 15 Minutes Every 15 minutes
7:30p – 10:00p Every 30 minutes Every 60 Minutes No Service
Saturday, March 26
7:00a – 10:00a Every 15 minutes Every 30 minutes Every 15 minutes
10:00a – 1:00p Every 60 Minutes Every 60 Minutes Every 30 minutes
1:00p – 4:00p Every 15 minutes Every 30 Minutes Every 15 minutes
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March 21-26, 2011 Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN ■ www.fdic.com
Three Ways To Register Today
Mail to: PennWell/FDIC11
Registration Department
P.O. Box 973059, Dallas, TX 75397-3059
Fax to: +1-888-299-8057 or +1-918-831-9161
Online: www.fdic.com
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