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PENNWELL CORP.
21-00 Route 208 South
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-2602
Tel.: (973) 251-5040
DECEMBER 2010
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VOLUME 163
NUMBER 12 P.O. Box 1260
TRAINING THE FIRE SERVICE FOR 133 YEARS Tulsa, OK 74101
(918) 835-3161
Features
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. BROWNSTONE FIRES
FIRES, P.
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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.
FORCING SECURITY SYSTEMS
SYSTEMS, P.
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PENNWELL CORP.
21-00 Route 208 South
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-2602
Tel.: (973) 251-5040
DECEMBER 2010
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VOLUME 163
NUMBER 12 P.O. Box 1260
TRAINING THE FIRE SERVICE FOR 133 YEARS Tulsa, OK 74101
(918) 835-3161
Departments
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 DOOR MARKING DEVICE, P. 97
24 EXTRICATION TACTICS
“HID Lighting: A Bright Idea?”
91 SPEAKING OF SAFETY
26 FIRE SERVICE EMS “Air Monitoring at Structure Fires”
“The Quality Assurance Process”
95 FIRE COMMENTARY
32 NEWS IN BRIEF “Don’t Risk Your Life Every Day”
36 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 97 TECHNOLOGY TODAY
38 BRUNO “UNPLUGGED” “The Bigwig Tool”
“Safety in Numbers” 141 APPARATUS DELIVERIES
142 PRODUCTS/SERVICES/MEDIA
144 COMING EVENTS
146 COMPANY/ASSOCIATION NEWS
146 NAMES IN THE NEWS
147 CLASSIFIEDS
152 ON FIRE
“What’d You Do Up There?”
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EDITOR’S OPINION
Always Remembered,
Always Revered
BY BOBBY HALTON
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MERICANS ARE SAID TO HAVE partment Peter Ganci, Father Mychal Judge, 2,749 affected families were never consulted
short memories. Tragically, very or Deputy Chief Ray Downey; no, it was about and never consented to this plan.
few remember some horrific decided that this would create a “hierarchy The nation expects and deserves a dignified
events in our history. For example, May 18, of death.” This is the epitome of political tomb at ground level, accessible to all so that
1927, was a day of unspeakable terrorism correctness run wildly amuck. Meritorious we can forever pay our respects. It should
when Andrew Kehoe killed 46 people, attainment of a designation such as Dr., be a stand-alone monument similar to the
including 38 schoolchildren, in Bath, CEO, Chief, or Reverend does not create tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It should be
Michigan, because he opposed school a hierarchy of death but rather recognizes staffed by an honor guard as we do for our
taxes. However, we can never forget the achievements in lives well lived. unknown soldier, as a national symbol of
chilling words of Timothy McVeigh that In addition, the 9/11 museum—primarily our loss that day and of the sacrifices and
the innocent children killed in The Murrah underground—plans to present “a river of the honor shown by our fallen. The uniden-
Building were “collateral damage.” Some faces” in a “memorial exhibition.” Unbeliev- tified remains of those lost on 9/11 must
may have forgotten the innocents slaugh- ably, this consists of small photographs not be a “programmatic element” of the
tered by Kehoe, but thanks to the beautiful, of the victims, stacked one on the other, museum, making the sacred human remains
reverent, and inspiring memorial built in the top row of photos 12 feet above floor one of the “exhibits” in the museum.
Oklahoma City, we will never forget the in- level, in a giant mosaic. To get information The final flaw in these deeply flawed
nocent children and our fellow Americans on one of the victims, you need to go to a plans is that one solitary American flag is
murdered on April 19, 1995. computer in one of three kiosks. These sto- to be flown at the site. We must insist that a
Looking at the empty chairs that face the len lives are not a “river of faces”; they are flag be flown for every individual who fell
reflecting pool in Oklahoma City, each one individuals who are entitled to have their that day, representing every nation that suf-
representing a life taken (large chairs for photos and their lives recognized individu- fered a loss. One flag for each of the fallen—
the adults and small chairs for the chil- ally and respectfully, not catalogued in a that is the least we can do. We should ring
dren), we instantly recognize the enormity kiosk that will be difficult to access at best. this hollowed ground with a wall of flags.
of that horrific day. As we journey through Ironically, the terrorists are going to be Each of us must e-mail a letter immedi-
that beautiful memorial, we can see each given their own corridor, their photos to be ately to Mr. Joe Daniels at JDaniels@Sep-
one of their faces presented respectfully, at eye level with their martyrdom quotes, and tember11MM.org and Ms. Alice Greenwald
giving us a glimpse into their lives and artifacts such as one of the terrorists’ visas, at agreenwald@September11MM.org. We
crystallizing the tragedy of their murders. for all to see. This cannot be allowed to hap- must demand that all uniformed personnel
Today, the details of the 9/11 WTC Me- pen while the innocent victims are treated have their rank appear with their name.
morial and Museum are starting to emerge. as some nameless group in “a river of faces.” We must demand that everyone be treated
These details command that firefighters Nowhere in this museum’s plans will you as an individual with their biography and
stand up and be the voice for this entire find the individual victims’ artifacts of life on personal artifacts displayed, that their hu-
nation in demanding that America’s 9/11 display, such as a pair of running shoes or a manity be respected. We must demand that
Memorial be done correctly, reverently, and child’s favorite storybook (photos of these ar- an aboveground tomb, a national monu-
respectfully. tifacts are also relegated to the three kiosks). ment, be erected to house the humanity
In the memorial plans are tragic mistakes Decency mandates we put the murderers’ that remains unidentified. We must have
that must be corrected. For example, information on a kiosk so that this offensive the terrorists’ information moved to a loca-
although each one of those lives lost on garbage does not have to be viewed by those tion away from those we honor. We must
9/11 at the Pentagon, at Shanksville, and of us who would rather never have to look demand that our flag and the flag of every
in New York will be inscribed on parapets at their horrible images again or be disgusted nation who lost a citizen that day fly over
surrounding two waterfalls and pools rep- by their vile comments. the site so that we always remember rever-
resenting the footprints of the Twin Towers, There are also plans to place nearly ently the individuals murdered on 9/11. To
the victims’ ages will not be provided. 10,000 unidentified human remains behind do any less is immoral, cowardly, and disre-
Also, the names will be randomly placed, a memorial wall inside the lowest level spectful. Simply, any less is un-American.
making it very difficult to find individual of the museum with a plaque identifying
names. Disturbingly, uniformed person- the location of the remains. This plan is
nel, including the 343 members of the Fire considered by international protocols and
Department of New York, will not be listed museum professionals to be highly unethi-
with their rank. It will not say Chief of De- cal, unorthodox, and improper since the
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Bill Gustin, Leigh T. Hollins, Arthur L. Jackson, Steve Kreis, Rick Lasky,
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Rob Schnepp, William J. Shouldis, Michael A. Terpak, Jerry Tracy,
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NE OF 2009’S MOST NOTABLE vehicle’s general mechanical safety and reasonable, based on the emergency at
line-of-duty deaths was the road readiness. hand, that he complete a five- to 10-min-
January 9 death of Boston I do not expect fire apparatus drivers ute vehicle safety check, possibly delay-
Fire Department (BFD) Lieutenant Kevin to be mechanics, but there is often a fine ing vital community services.
Kelley, a 30-year BFD veteran who was line between knowing and not knowing Put a system in place where truck
killed when the ladder truck (Ladder 26) the basic mechanics and systems of the house officers check apparatus weekly.
he was riding in careened down a steep vehicle you are charged with operating However, this does not absolve the driver
street, crashed into two parked cars, safely. In most fire departments, drivers from having some responsibility for the
broke through a fence/barrier wall, and have a tremendous amount of experience basic knowledge of the vehicle’s critical
struck a building. This incident created a with operating large commercial vehicles systems and their condition prior to driv-
firestorm of finger pointing by the media, and their mechanics. Many firefight- ing the rig. In many volunteer systems,
the union, and the politicians regarding ers have served in the military and may firefighters respond from home; the rig
who was responsible. No fire apparatus have had experience with these types of often sits on the ramp awaiting a mini-
accident in recent memory has shed so vehicles prior to their fire department mum crew to show up before it can roll.
much light on the issue of fire apparatus service. Also, many volunteer members This wait time can provide a reasonably
and emergency vehicle preventive main- make their living as truck drivers or short window for a driver to complete
tenance and repair as this one. mechanics, or they work for local public a critical systems check, even if he is
I have been to many departments schools, highway departments, and water pressed for time, because of the nature
where the apparatus floor is covered or sewer departments and have some ex- of the business. So where does the line
with shiny, modern, well-maintained ve- posure to dump trucks, tractor backhoes, between driver and mechanic end?
hicles. I have also been to departments or school buses. Most career firefighters
where a rusted rig with missing parts had civilian jobs prior to joining the fire THE “EYEBALL”
and equipment sits in the bay atop pud- department driving trucks or twisting One of the most basic and important
dles of vital fluids in sheet metal pans wrenches, but what about the apparatus tasks the driver can complete is a general
with a garden hose continuously flowing drivers who have never had this big rig, “eyeball” of the rig’s overall general con-
water into its leaking water tank to keep mechanical exposure? What should they dition. Now, some readers may be think-
the tank full in anticipation of the next know when they climb behind the wheel ing, “When I walk up to my rig, I look
run. When I see uncared for apparatus, I of their department’s pumper, tanker, or it over and say to myself, ‘What a piece
put most of the blame on the politicians aerial device? of junk.’” But even in departments with
and the government for the condition of poor maintenance or low apparatus re-
the apparatus that serves and protects CAREER AND VOLUNTEER placement budgets, drivers must “eyeball”
the citizens and firefighters. However, In most cases, the items that you the rig prior to driving it. You must recog-
sometimes I also fault fire department should check prior to driving a rig can nize glaring safety defects or mechanical
internal politics and weak leadership for be reviewed in five to 10 minutes. When issues that stand out at first glance and
this predicament. After all, when was examining apparatus, the only differ- which may result in an accident or in-
the last time you saw 15-year-old police ence between being a career or volunteer complete response because of mechanical
vehicles or school buses driving around firefighter is when to check these safety/ breakdown. The “eyeball” can recognize
your neighborhood? Probably not as mechanical items. In a career depart- a flat or very soft tire, open or partially
often as you see 15-plus-year-old fire ment, where firefighters work in house open compartment doors, broken glass,
apparatus. for shifts, the most logical time for the or vital fluids pooling under the rig. A
Boston media sources have reported driver to examine the rig is when the driver should be able to recognize if a
many key points about the BFD accident, shift changes. This way, the night driver fluid under a rig is coolant, hose water,
but they also have printed reports alleg- and the day driver can compare notes. diesel fuel, or window washer fluid.
ing possible lack of driver knowledge The volunteer system poses a bit more Also, make sure that equipment
about the vehicle’s mechanical safety and of a challenge for this routine because mounted on the rig’s exterior and the
possible lack of departmentwide driver often people are not regularly scheduled hose in the hosebeds or crosslays are
training for handling critical vehicle com- to be in the firehouse. If they are, then do properly secured and stowed. In the State
ponent or system failures. This article will the same as the career members. When a of Pennsylvania in April 2004, a hose and
focus on a recommended basic knowl- volunteer enters the firehouse for a call nozzle hanging from a rig fatally struck a
edge for a fire apparatus driver of his and gets into the driver’s seat, it is not 10-year-old girl as the truck passed her.
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Although the quick “eyeball” prior to or ing, loss of apparatus control, and a cal knowledge, experience, and tools to
after a response may not always catch potential rollover. Also, periodically check maintain properly. However, a driver who
all the issues, drivers should get into the tread to ensure safety. Front steer tires, in has limited mechanical knowledge can
habit of checking the rig to prevent ac- most cases, should have no less than 1⁄8 still recognize potential brake problems.
cidents and incidents. inch of tread depth, and the rear “duals” The driver should never just roll the
should have no less than 1⁄16-inch depth. apparatus out of the firehouse and onto
LIGHTING, SIRENS, AND HORNS Check for nails, screws, and other items the roadway without testing the brakes.
I cannot stress enough how important that may be stuck in the tire and for side- Make sure the brakes have a minimum
it is for emergency vehicle drivers to com- wall damage or bulges that could flatten of 90 pounds or more of building air, let
municate their presence and intended a tire under stress of operation. the rig roll a few feet, and firmly depress
actions to other motorists. The only way Another key point to remember about the brake pedal. The rig should come to a
to do this is visually through lighting or fire apparatus tires is that quite often complete stop and should not pull to one
hand signals or audibly by horn or siren. departments that do not log many runs side, have leaking tires, or have grinding
To take your rig out on the road, you are housing 15-year-old rigs with only brake components. During downtime,
MUST have working headlamps, turn 10,000 miles and the original set of tires routinely crank the wheels to both the
signals, four-way hazards, backup lights, on them. Tires can begin to break down left and right, inspect the wheel well with
and tail/stop/turn lights. These basic around their fifth or sixth year of service, a flashlight, and check critical suspension
lights are required on most vehicles by so even if you have great tread depth and and steering and braking components.
most states’ Department of Motor Ve- low miles, the tires are aging and may Shocks should be free from leaks and
hicles and Department of Transportation. need to be replaced even though they connected to the vehicle on each end;
If these items are not operational, repair do not meet the normal criteria of being springs should be in place and held
them prior to driving the rig. Motorists, worn. together with properly bolted shackles
who may not use the lights themselves Also, drivers need to check all of the (bolts should have nuts on the other
when they drive, will say that they didn’t rig’s lug nuts to make sure they are all ends); and vehicles with air bag suspen-
see your brake lights or turn signals—if, present and show no signs of rust or sion should have bags that are not torn,
in fact, they were not operational—and paint chafe underneath them; that is a punctured, or cracked. For air brakes,
these nonworking lights contributed to clear sign that the lug nuts may be com- the air feed hose should be connected
an accident. ing loose. Every now and then, tighten on both ends, and the push rod should
Obviously, it is important for an emer- the lug nuts to make sure they are tight be connected to the slack adjuster with
gency response vehicle to have working and seated correctly. a pin and cotter key. A qualified techni-
National Fire Protection Association-compli- cian should complete any adjustments or
ant sirens, emergency lighting, and horns. INSIDE THE RIG service on brakes or slack adjusters.
However, if one bulb is out on a light bar, Every seating surface should have an Although this may seem like a great
your vehicle is probably not going to be operational seat belt; some rigs are so deal of knowledge to have or too much
rendered out of service or at critical risk for old they may not have seat belts. Again, for a driver to check prior to a response,
an accident, but you must repair it as soon budgets may hamper you from obtain- once you become familiar with these
as possible. Lighting and audible devices ing a shiny new rig, so make do with items, you will only need a few minutes
on the rigs should always work. what you have, but if your rig’s seat belts to check your rig. The most important
do not work, it is because of a lack of parts of an apparatus maintenance pro-
MIRRORS maintenance and derelict behavior, not gram are regular preventive maintenance
Large fire apparatus and other emergen- budget. Get working belts in older rigs by and timely repairs from QUALIFIED tech-
cy vehicles have many more blind spots replacing or retrofitting them. If people nicians and regularly replacing old rigs. If
than do cars, trucks, and SUVs. For that are not properly belted, the rig should your rig is poorly maintained and there is
reason, mirrors mounted on the rig are not be rolling. Also make sure that an accident involving significant property
not optional. The mirrors should be intact; heaters, defrosters, wipers, and interior damage, injury, or death, the buck is go-
mounted properly so they do not change lighting are operational. Even if it is not ing to stop with somebody. ●
position while driving; and clean, free raining when you respond to a call, the
from cracks and cloudiness, and properly weather can change or another vehicle ● MICHAEL P. DALLESSANDRO is
adjusted. Mirrors are not one-size-fits-all can hit a puddle and unexpectedly kick a 25-year volunteer firefighter and
when it comes to their adjustment. Differ- up all kinds of mud or slush onto your chairman of the Grand Island (NY)
ent drivers may have to adjust the mirrors windshield. Fire Company board of directors.
to their visibility needs to ensure a good He has instructed at FDIC and is a
field of view and the rig’s overall safety. HIT THE BRAKES trainer for the fire service, the public
The braking system is the most im- transportation industry, and certified
TIRES AND WHEELS portant system that needs to be free of commercial vehicle drivers. Dalles-
sandro also operates the Web site
The tires MUST be properly inflated. defects and deficiencies; it is also the
www.respondsmart.com.
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Poor tire inflation can lead to hydroplan- system that requires actual mechani-
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TRAINING NOTEBOOK
BY MICHAEL M. DUGAN
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CENARIO: ON YOUR ARRIVAL, A
large volume of fire is showing 1
on the second floor 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 officer to call the en-
gine company chauffeur for tank water,
which would allow for a quick knock-
down of the visible fire. It may take
longer to hook up to a hydrant than to
stretch a line and have it ready to flow
water. Most officers would call for the
chauffeur to “drop the tank.”
All fireground members should be
aware of the water supply’s status. The
engine company’s chauffeur or pump
operator announcing “We have hydrant Photos by Rich Doucet.
water” over the fireground radio once
a positive water supply is established
is one of the most important messages 2
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 floor to back up the first
handline. Once the first hoseline is in
position and operating on the fire, the
backup line will be advanced to the
floor above the fire. Members will then
be in position to operate on fire that
extended to the floor 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 flake it out for a
quick advancement on the fire. The
search team’s officer or team leader
going to the floor above the fire must
know the status of the water supply
and must communicate with the units ensures the safety of the team on the to the floor below the fire and other
operating on the fire floor to ensure floor above. If a problem arises, the fire utilities to ensure that the fire does not
they know which teams are moving floor officers should make contact with start below operating forces.
above. Working physically close with the unit above and advise them of the One truck company or vent-enter-
an officer or a member on the fire floor situation. Someone has to be assigned search member should go to the rear of
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the building to check for fire, smoke, volume of fire indicated that it may be any indication of arson and advise the
and victims. If he does not encounter arson. All members should be aware of IC if it is found. ●
problems, make entry from the rear.
Members are still mandated to radio ● MICHAEL M. DUGAN is a 36-year fire service veteran and a 25-year
to Command and their officer, “The 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
rear is clear and making entry from
Gordon Bennett medal in 1992 and the Harry M. Archer Medal in 1993, the
the exterior to the second floor rear.”
FDNY’s highest award for bravery. He was also a volunteer firefighter for
This tells the incident commander (IC) the Halesite (NY) Fire Department. He is a nationally recognized instructor
and the officer the searching mem- and FDIC lecturer on truck company operations, building construction, and
ber’s location and which task he is size-up.
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
[EXTINGUISHER
immediately to relieve the building of TRAINING
smoke and products of combustion.
The aerial in photo 2 is positioned WITHOUT THE MESS]
away from the fire and smoke, allowing
members on the roof a safer egress if
needed.
This fire indicated the need for a coor-
dinated, controlled fire attack. Members
should be aware of what is happening
and how the overall fire 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 confident
as you search.
Members must communicate vital
information consistently and with the
correct terminology to the officers
and the IC. This means that you must
know how to identify the floors in the
building. In this scenario, the parlor
floor—or second floor—is the fire
floor. If a member on the third floor
radios the IC that fire is visible on the
second floor, the IC and operating
officers might not worry about that.
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S WE ARE ALL AWARE, IT TAKES you volunteer, it’s about the time when you Paul Shapiro writes
a certain kind of individual to are not at the station or on a run. on dual pumping
become a firefighter. The factors In the video column “Off Duty with for fires that require
that make someone a good or great fire- Kevin Shea,” you can go along with retired more than one
fighter are even more complex. If you have FDNY Captain Kevin Shea on hunting pumper to extin-
a few years under your belt, I’m sure you and fishing trips. Videos guish and the meth-
can think of firefighters who are quintes- include a recent bear ods used to supply Send us your fire photos
sential firefighters, and I am equally sure hunt and fly fishing. Shea these pumpers, such for use on the Web. E-
mail them in jpeg format
you can think of individuals on the job is also organizing a pig as the use of mul- to peterp@pennwell.com.
who beg the question, “How did they ever hunt in Texas in February 2011 for 15 tiple supply lines or (Photo by Jason Frattini.)
get on the job?” lucky firefighter-hunters. having one pumper
How firefighters are hired—the actual In “What Every Firefighter’s Spouse bring in the supply and pumping smaller
selection process—has changed, at least Should Know,” Anne Gagliano, who has supply lines to additional units.
in the Toledo (OH) Department of Fire been married to Captain Mike Gagliano Kevin Roy Nunn, a structural firefighter
& Rescue, since the time I came on the of the Seattle (WA) Fire Department for for the Pigeon Forge (TN) Fire Depart-
job in 1975. The testing process and the 24 years, writes about topics of interest to ment, writes on how to present a wild-
physical requirements have certainly firefighters’ spouses/significant others. She land interface training program for your
evolved. When I came on, it was a ques- provides thoughtful insight into what it takes department using a National Fire Academy
tion of how many sit-ups and chin-ups to “successfully” live with a firefighter. In her online course.
you could do. Today, Toledo has a certi- column “Re-Entry Time,” she discusses how David DeStefano, a lieutenant in the
fied job-based physical agility test that to help a firefighter who has come home North Providence (RI) Fire Department,
all new hires must successfully complete. after one of those “ugly” days on the job. writes on responding to outside fires such
Written tests are also job-related and One of my first tastes of cooking was as a as trash, vehicle, and dumpster fires. He
validated by a panel of experts, but to firefighter. Great recipes at the station were cautions firefighters about developing a
my knowledge Toledo does not give any copied and taken home for the family to laid-back attitude toward these types of
psychological screening to candidates. enjoy. This is the flavor of the column “Fire incidents and discusses how to apply size-
This month’s Roundtable question is, Station Cooking.” Most firefighters have a up skills to seemingly routine incidents to
Does your department conduct psycho- “specialty” they cook when the regular station ensure safe outcomes.
logical screening for new candidates? Go cook is off. Expand your menu with these
to http://www.fireengineering.com/index/ recipes from fire stations around the country. COMMUNITY MEMBER
roundtable.html and click on this month’s OF THE MONTH
question to add your comments. FEATURED ARTICLES Name: Fred McKay.
In “Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) in Residence: Horseshoe Val-
FIRE LIFE LAUNCHES Firefighters,” Michael G. Hamrock, M.D., a ley, Ontario, Canada.
Firefighting entails a complicated life marathoner and former Boston firefighter, Department: Toronto Fire
choice. We pride ourselves on our humility. reviews recent injuries in the Boston Fire Services.
We do heroic, selfless acts and then usually Department. He finds that a Boston fire- Title/rank: Captain.
go great lengths to avoid the spotlight. We fighter suffers an ACS every three weeks Years of public service: 23.
see the ugliest sides of life (and death) and and that, if trends persist, in eight years Agency structure: Paid fire department.
then hurry home to hug the family and do nearly 10 percent of active firefighters Top issues in your department: Seniority-
whatever is mentally possible to shield the will experience an acute coronary event. based promotional system, complacency.
family from “the job.” Hamrock discusses athletic response to this Professional qualifications: Graduate of
Fire Life (www.firelife.com) is a new preventable situation. Ontario Fire College; lead instructor of the
Web site designed for the whole family that Ever have the chief or mayor call you Ontario Fire College high-rise program.
provides a holistic look at what it means into the office and tell you that you are Topics you provide training for: High-
to be a firefighter and a family member of now in charge of a special event in your rise, IMS, RIT.
a firefighter. It looks at the other side of department? Brian Stoothoff, a 28-year Bio: fire officer in a large urban depart-
being a firefighter—the off duty, physical veteran of Ocala (FL) Fire Rescue, tells ment; dedicated to enabling firefighters
“self” and family side. If you are a 24/48 you what you need to do, using fire de- to achieve safe and efficient fireground
shift firefighter, this site is geared to the partment anniversaries as an example of operations through training, commit-
“48” of the equation, including the family. If a special event. ment, and attention to detail.
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B Y M AT T S T R O U D A N D PA U L B I N D O N
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S YOU ARE DRIVING ONE
evening, you round a corner, Figure 1. Operation of an HID System
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 finest.
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- salts with tungsten metal electrodes at ken. What about that nice bluish-white,
cles. You might even have it installed on each end. A high-voltage current pro- light-emitting, 25,000-volt headlight
your fire apparatus as floodlights. duced by the HID control unit in each system?
headlight assembly forms an arc in the The HID system does not care that
HOW HID LIGHTING WORKS capsule. This control unit draws 12 volts the car has been damaged; the system
The use of HID lighting began in the from the vehicle and steps it up to as is still trying to function. The controlled
early 1990s in higher-end European car much as 25,000 volts. lightning strike we mentioned still needs
models. The U.S. and Japanese car man- Think of it as a controlled lightning a place to go. This can create a serious
ufacturers adopted the HID system in strike in a small bottle. The light emit- hazard for first responders who could
the mid-1990s. Lincoln, Acura, and Lexus ted from this process is rated about come in contact with this extremely high
were just a few of the companies using 4,000 Kelvin (K). A Kelvin rating is a voltage. To put this in context, if you
this technology. Since then, almost all method used to describe theoretical have ever been shocked by a spark plug
manufacturers have offered models with temperature of color. To put this in wire on a lawnmower or vehicle, you
the HID headlight system as standard or perspective, a conventional headlight probably remember how that felt. The
optional equipment. bulb is rated about 2,800 K, which HID system voltage is a constant 25,000
How do the HID systems work? To produces a yellow- or amber-colored volts and works more like a Taser® or
better understand this new technology, light. A halogen headlight bulb is rated stun gun. It has a higher refresh rate and
you must first have a good idea of how about 3,200 K. These bulbs produce a therefore a much higher shock danger
conventional headlight systems func- much whiter color of light. HID bulbs and can also pose a greater risk of ignit-
tion. Conventional systems use a bulb produce a bluish-white color of light, ing a fire.
containing a filament that produces rated about 5,000 K, which is closest When responding to a motor vehicle
light when voltage is applied; just like to natural sunlight at midday. Emitting accident, you commonly need access to
a standard lightbulb you use in your this color of light from the front of a ve- the engine compartment for fire sup-
home, these bulbs have a short life span hicle at night allows the operator to see pression or to disable the 12-volt battery.
and are fragile. The light produced has and react faster and more accurately to When you attempt to open the hood, if
a yellowish hue and is rated in watts. obstacles in the road. your hands (or other body parts) come
Most conventional headlight systems in contact with the rogue high-voltage
are Department of Transportation-rated CRASH HAZARDS arc, involuntary convulsive reactions can
at 55 watts, and the voltage they use to This is normal operation in a vehicle cause personal injury, and you will likely
produce their light is 12 volts. driving down the road. What happens be thrown from the vehicle. However, if
HID headlight systems work different- when the vehicle crashes? As emergency the HID system has been damaged, the
ly. Rather than using a filament, the HID first responders, you know that nearly vehicle body itself will not be charged
bulb is comprised of a quartz capsule 99 percent of vehicles in accidents with high voltage—your body must
that contains xenon gas, mercury (2004 sustain some sort of damage to the front come in contact with the arc. Since the
and earlier HID bulbs), and metal halide end. The headlights are probably bro- HID output is a low-amperage system,
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the risk of death by electrocution from under the vehicle hood. Alternate loca-
this system is very low. tions for battery placement are becom-
Now that you know the facts, you ing more common, especially on hybrid
must take care when approaching the vehicles.
front of any vehicle with an HID light- As you can see, vehicle technology
ing system. It is important to know that has advanced to the point where first
simply turning the ignition off will not responders’ jobs have become more
turn off the headlights on most vehicles. complicated and potentially hazardous.
They will remain operational until you Hybrids, alternative fuel vehicles, SRS air
turn them off at the switch or disconnect bags, and complex body structures are
the 12-volt battery. You must discon- just some of the technologies that can
nect the 12-volt battery to disable the present complications and hazards when
supplemental restraint system (SRS) air you are performing a rescue or an extri-
bags, and this will also disable the HID cation. Up-to-date training has become
system. one of the most critical tools when deal-
Note: The 12-volt battery may not be ing with all of these technologies. ●
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BY MICHAEL D. SMITH
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CENARIO: AT ROLL CALL, THE DOCUMENTATION reports. Handwritten reports have been
captain asks you to review the Multiple methods are used to docu- the mainstay of EMS documentation
quality assurance (QA) process ment patient contacts including electron- since its inception. As EMS evolved,
with a new EMT/firefighter with limited ic patient care records (ePCRs); hand- patient documentation developed from
EMS experience. Sitting at the train- written, scanned forms; and dictated handwritten to ePCRs to, in some cases,
ing computer, you explain dictated run reports. ePCRs
to him the QA process for Figure 1. Performance Improvement have many advantages over
a peer review of EMS runs. Review, Chest Pain handwritten reports. They can
Each shift reviews the previ- auto-fill patient demographic
ous shift’s runs for adherence information from frequently
to protocols, standard operat- encountered patients, auto-
ing procedures, and quality of matically acquire dispatch
documentation. information from interfaces
He asks how it is possible with computer-aided dispatch
to second-guess what hap- systems, remind users of pro-
pened on a run without hav- tocols and pertinent assess-
ing been there. You recognize ments, and spell-check free
that this is a common QA text to provide a more profes-
process question that focuses sional appearance. ePCRs also
on the first step in any good make every report legible,
QA process—quality documen- whereas handwritten reports
tation. tend to be at the mercy of the
As quality EMS providers, author’s spelling and penman-
we all strive to produce the ship abilities.
best documentation of our ePCRs are expensive and
patient care. Patient care re- can be cost prohibitive to
ports (PCRs) (Figures 1-3) are some departments. Start-up
not only permanent medical costs tend to be the biggest
records but also legal docu- capital expense, which can
ments that form the basis of include computers, ePCRs,
legal proceedings. Depending security software, printers,
on your department policies modems, and infrastructure
and procedures, a PCR may to back up or maintain secure
serve as the sole accounting of patient records. Require-
the entire patient contact. ments of the Health Insurance
With decent documentation, Portability and Privacy Act
a person not present on the increase substantially with
run should be able to con- ePCR systems, requiring care-
struct a complete picture of ful security oversight. Depend-
exactly what happened during ing on your department’s
the patient contact, includ- size and the ePCR system
ing the dispatch, response, you select, training costs can
patient condition, assessments, also constitute a significant
treatments, and responses to start-up expense. Once the
those treatments. Well-written system start-up and provider
documentation often prevents education costs are taken care
the department from having of, ePCR costs drop dramati-
to defend its care in a court cally. Some departments have
of law. implemented dictated run
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reports much like the system’s physi- others all have their
cians and other health care providers pros and cons.
used to document patient visits. The SOAP stands for the following: sounds, skin conditions, and shock
EMS provider speaks his run report into • Subjective. Includes information status.
a recording device, which uses speech gained from the patient, chief com- • Plan. Your treatment plan—IVs, O2,
recognition software to immediately plaint, or signs and symptoms. This medications, and treatment facility.
display, transcribe, or transmit the report is a very popular documentation The CHART method is preferred in
to a transcriptionist for conversion to method. many areas of the country and stands for
a document that the provider can later • Objective. Represents observations the following:
proofread and transmit to the receiving and other data collected such as • Complaint or chief complaint. Why
facility and department server. saturation of peripheral oxygen did the patient call EMS?
Like documentation systems, there (SpO2), blood glucose, and electro- • History. Patient’s past medical histo-
are multiple documentation methods cardiogram (ECG). ry and history of the present illness.
including SOAP, CHART (Figure 2), and • Assessment. Clinical assessment in- Includes using SAMPLE as a guide.
the story narrative. These methods and formation such as vital signs, breath • Assessment. Your assessment find-
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ings—vital signs, breath sounds, format involves writing the entire patient and treatment details that the writer may
SpO2, ECG, and any other pertinent contact in paragraphs and follows the inadvertently leave off his narrative.
clinical findings. subjective, objective, treatment, and
• Rx. The treatment. What have you outcomes format. Many EMS provid- QUALITY ASSURANCE
done for the patient and the out- ers prefer the story narrative; they feel Most state EMS rules or regulations
comes? they can quote patient statements and require departments to implement a
• Transport. Where did you transport describe more freely what transpired comprehensive QA. Actual implementa-
the patient; were there any changes on a run rather than use other formats. tion is often left up to the individual EMS
to patient status or condition; and The counter argument against this is service. The National Highway Transporta-
what, if any, were Medical Control’s that story narrative reports may end up tion Safety Administration has produced a
orders? being incomplete; they fail to prompt document, “A Leadership Guide to Quality
The story narrative documentation the writer to include important findings Improvement for Emergency Medical Ser-
vices,” that serves as a template for design-
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REPORTING
Well-written documentation As your new EMT/firefighter begins to
understand the QA program, he tells you, “I
often prevents the department was concerned that reviewing other mem-
bers’ runs would be tantamount to tattling
from having to defend on them if they did something wrong. I
understand now that QA is for the patients’
its care in a court of law. well being in the long run.” Ultimately,
this “It is not about you! It is about the
tity of information to be collected and coming resistance to change. Long-term patients” mindset must prevail in all EMS
what will be done with the data. Often, goals should address how the QA program providers. None of us are perfect; there is
administrations will be challenged to will test the effectiveness of changes. always room for improvement. A good QA
maintain an open mind when interpret- Process management. No provider or program facilitates quality care to the citi-
ing data. Previously held perceptions department should operate in a vacuum. zens we protect. Many states require EMS
may be challenged because of incom- Benchmarking is a hallmark of a good services to report QA findings, so design
plete information, incorrect analysis, or QA program. Members and their depart- your program accordingly. ●
close examination revealing previously ments should know how they compare
unseen opportunities for improvement. with others. Any new procedures or ● MICHAEL D. SMITH, NREMT-P,
Recognize that information generated protocols should be widely dissemi- CCEMT-P, is a firefighter/paramedic
from a good QA program frequently nated, compared with other services, with the Grandview Heights (OH)
calls for changes. and closely monitored during and after Division of Fire, a flight paramedic for
Long-term goals/objectives. The implementation. It may be useful to MedFlight of Ohio, and a coordinator
administration should set short- and long- conduct trials in a single station or bat- for the EMS Education Program at
term QA goals. A well-run QA process is talion before launching departmentwide. Ohio University—Lancaster. He has
cyclical; changes made need to be evalu- Best practices evolve from deliberate been involved in EMS since 1986 and
ated and tweaked, often repeatedly. Buy-in and thorough consideration involving is an outreach critical care educator
for Grant Medical Center’s LifeLink.
from administration is important for over- management and field providers.
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USFA: 90 firefighter
LODDs in 2009 Line-of-Duty Deaths
T he United States Fire Administra-
tion’s (USFA) Firefighter Fatalities
in the United States in 2009 reports that
September 16. Firefighter/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.
there were 90 firefighter line-of-duty September 24. Firefighter William Harold “Hal” Clark, 54, Atlantic (VA) Volunteer Fire & Res-
deaths (LODDs) from 33 states in 2009. cue Company: possible heat-related injuries incurred while fighting a fast-moving wildfire.
The following states suffered the highest September 24. Firefighter Ryan Neil Seitz, 26, McArthur (OH) Fire Department: injuries
number of casualties: Pennsylvania (8), sustained when a pressurized water tank exploded while he was fighting an outdoor fire.
September 25. Firefighter Ronald W. Stephan, 61, Lynn (IN) Volunteer Fire Department:
New York (7), North Carolina (6), Louisi-
apparent heart attack.
ana (5), and Texas (5). September 26. Firefighter Edward Mosely, 65, Steele Creek Acres (TX) Volunteer Fire De-
Following is a breakdown of the 2009 partment: injuries sustained on September 14 when he fell from the roof of a fire station
firefighter LODDs: while assisting with repairs.
• There were 47 volunteer, 36 career, and September 27. Firefighter Robert Hall, 57, Lynchburg Area (OH) Joint Fire & Ambulance
District: cardiac arrest.
seven wildland agency firefighter deaths.
October 3. Assistant Chief Thomas Innes, 61, Hindsboro Community (IL) Fire Protection
• Six incidents had two or more fatali- District: cause under investigation.
ties, for a total of 13 lives. October 7. Firefighter Jim Saunders, 52, Sacramento (CA) Metropolitan Fire District:
• Thirty-nine deaths were caused by cardiac arrest suffered on October 3 while operating at a structure fire.
heart attacks. October 19. Fire Police Captain William Akin Jr., 52, Ghent (NY) Volunteer Fire Company:
cause under investigation.
• Wildland fire duties claimed the lives
October 23. Firefighter Daniel C. Wilson, 58, Jerusalem Township (OH) Fire Department:
of 16 firefighters, compared with 26 heart attack.
fatalities in 2008. October 24. Firefighter Randall Scott Davenport, 37, Marshall (MO) Fire Department:
• Emergency incident activities were cause to be determined.
related to 57 deaths. Source: USFA Firefighters Memorial Database
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ers, Second Edition,” is available at dent Reporting System (NFIRS). 11 percent rarely or never check them.
www.nvfc.org/lodd/. According to the report, smoking- Almost half of the respondents said they
• The “Fire and Emergency Services Grant- related fires account for two percent of have one alarm in each bedroom.
Writing Guide” and other grant-writing all residential building fires but cause 17 The NFPA recommends at least one
resources are at www.nvfc.org/grants. percent of fire deaths in residential build- smoke alarm on every level of the home,
• The “Guide for Going Green in the ings. Cigarettes are involved in 87 percent including the basement, and one outside
Fire Service” looks at a range of earth- of these fires. The complete report is at each sleeping area and inside each bed-
friendly steps departments can take, www.usfa.fema.gov/statistics/reports/. ● room. Larger homes may need additional
from recycling and energy conserva- smoke alarms.
tion to green construction. Profiles of NFA testing delivery of student “Over the past 30-plus years, we have
several green departments from across manuals on compact disk seen a significant increase in the number
the country are spotlighted. This and
other resources are at www.nvfc.org/
page/1187/Going_Green.htm/.
S tudents attending the National Fire
Academy (NFA) in November will be
the first students to have the opportunity to
of homes that have at least one smoke
alarm, which represents a big step toward
increased home fire safety,” says Lorraine
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• The “Guide to Communicating with obtain their student manuals on compact Carli, NFPA’s vice president of communi-
Elected Officials” provides information disk. The NFA initiated a pilot program to cations. “But with those gains, this survey
and advice on how to engage public evaluate the change. demonstrates that confusion about smoke
policy makers to acquaint them with NFA Superintendent Dr. Denis Onieal alarm placement, maintenance, and test-
the needs of the volunteer fire and explains that after the pilot program ing persists, which ultimately put the
emergency services. The guide contains has been assessed, more presentation public at continued risk to home fires.” ●
tips and tools for making advocacy less information may become available on
daunting. It is available in the Volunteer line. The change, he adds, “has the NFPA: 2008 fire deaths from
Fire Service Advocacy Center at www.
___ potential to reduce paper usage and smoking materials
nvfc.org/page/650/Capitol_Hill_Con-
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save the NFA up to $128,000 per year
in production costs.” Onieal noted also
that added advantages to this “Green
“
A total of 114,800 smoking-material
fires resulted in an estimated 680
deaths, 1,520 injuries, and $737 billion in
NIOSH releases Fire Fighter Initiative” are that students will not direct property damage in 2008,” according
Fatality Investigation report have to pay excess baggage fees to to a report by the National Fire Protection
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LETTERS
VOLUNTEERS
TO THE
CORNER
EDITOR
(December 2010)
“Flyboys and Fire Trucks” aviation industry, I have had a similar small measure by our industrial sector. It
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Safety in Numbers
BY ALAN BRUNACINI
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AST MONTH, WE INTRODUCED the safety side or must order the troops arriving within a four- to five-minute
a very simple risk management out of the hazard zone. response time because your washer just
model that connected the typical Let’s look at what is on the safety side became your gusher. No other public/
hazards we encounter on the fireground of the teeter-totter. We start describing private organization can do the amount
with the pieces and parts of the basic the safety list with the first item: an of highly skillful and very coordinated
safety system we use to protect firefight- adequate number of capable firefight- work we do as quickly as we do it.
ers from those hazards. Along with the ers. This is the most critical part of both Virtually everything we do on the
model, we also discussed how in a battle our operational and our safety systems fireground is done “by hand.” The only
between two opposing forces the most because we solve or don’t solve the inci- thing automated is the transmissions
powerful force would win. This “law of dent problems to a major extent unless in the fire trucks. Our staffing level
opposing superiority” really describes we can produce enough workers (i.e., becomes the most important part of how
in very practical terms how we we play our part in the gallons-
attempt to use more forceful Figure 1. Safety/Hazard Model per-minute (gpm) vs. British-ther-
firefighting operations (water/sup- mal-units (Btus) battle of opposing
port) to control/remove the dan- Incident Risks Safety System superiority. Our basic overpower-
gerous, damaging force created by • Collapse • Adequate number ing operational approach to that
• Collision of capable firefighters
deadly (products of combustion) law is to do “mob firefighting.”
• Getting lost • Hardware
fire conditions. • Getting trapped • Safety SOPs This involves our ganging up on
The two sides of the safety/ • Thermal insult • PPE the red devil by automatically
hazard model are located on • Toxic insult • Incident command assembling an adequate number
either end of a balance bar above of teams of firefighters who are
the incident commander (IC). faster, more powerful, and better
The IC must maintain a continual
IC placed than the force of the fire.
situational awareness of what The very savvy Battalion Chief
is and what will be going on in each concentration of force) to physically do John Salka of the Fire Department
box. The items listed in each box have the manual labor that is delivered within of New York says it best: “Everything
their own special set of capabilities and an effective operational period “window gets better when the fire goes out.”
limitations—as an example, the fire can of opportunity.” Overwhelming force is the best way to
tolerate the application of only so much Our organizational capability and achieve the substance of his comment.
water before it goes out; the firefighters strength are really very special and Sending teams of firefighters into the
can tolerate only so much thermal and straightforward. We are uniquely struc- hazard zone to save Mrs. Smith and her
toxic insult before they “go out.” There- tured and managed to deliver teams of stuff is our greatest community capabili-
fore, the status of the capabilities and firefighters, located in decentralized fire ty, but it also creates the critical need for
limitations of the two boxes becomes the stations, throughout the community. us to effectively protect those firefight-
basis of the initial and ongoing size-up These firefighters are equipped, trained, ers. If we really study that safety focus
that must continually go on within the and highly persuaded to quickly go into (the items in the safety box), we must
task/tactical/strategic levels of the com- a hazard zone and do highly skilled, realize that we do the most important
mand and operational team. very coordinated task-level labor. This part of our job by going into a hazard
The IC uses this very dynamic “teeter- labor is directed toward converting zone where the hazards intend to kill us.
totter” approach as the basic foundation conditions that are out of control to These deadly conditions are listed within
for developing and revising the overall conditions that are under control (order the hazard side of the model, operat-
incident strategy. Simply, whichever side out of chaos). ing up close to those conditions is not a
has the most force wins. If the safety These teams are connected to the cus- game of tiddleywinks.
system is heavier than the hazards, the tomer by three pushes on their phone The playing field for the opposing
firefighters are adequately protected, so and are connected to each other by a force game is a fire area where the score
the strategy can be offensive. If the haz- well-practiced, very refined command, is very unforgiving—either we win or
ards outperform the safety system, the control, and communications system. It’s the fire wins. We must get away from
strategy is defensive. If the bar is level pretty tough to imagine highly integrated anyplace where the fire is or is about
(when conditions are active and dynam- teams of plumbers or washing machine to win (more thermal force than water
ic, this stage can be very dangerous), the repairmen coming down the street force), or the fire will murder us. Having
IC must either quickly add more force to with lights blinking and sirens blaring, the IC and the operational team continu-
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in the opposing force model becomes pression Operations, Emergency Medical
a major part of the initial and ongoing Operations, and Special Operations to the
size-up process. Public by Career Fire Departments, since
A major part of the IC’s situation eval- its inception. A major objective of the stan-
uation function is to continually evaluate dard is to assist local government bosses
and balance the connection between in making smart/safe decisions regarding
the workers and the work. We can do local fire company staffing levels. The
only what we can do, and the “dynamics development and implementation of this
of doing” are directly connected to the standard (because staffing is so expensive)
number and response time of the work- has been a very painful and controversial SCARAB®
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assignments must be prioritized in their level for every fire company. • Incredibly strong
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Being able to safely and realisti- ny level as the national standard. The cur- • Super easy lock off
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requires a great deal of organizational firefighters per company very difficult • Single and double rope capable
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and critical operational component, and would rather “brownout” companies on a • UL Certified to meet NFPA “G”
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Trapped by Flashover:
A Survivor’s Journey
BY MARK VONAPPEN the nozzle firefighter, and a backup firefighter—stretched a
1¾-inch hoseline through the front door and proceeded to the
T
HE HARROWING STORY OF FOUR SACRAMENTO, second floor to search for fire.
California, firefighters who were trapped by flashover E18 arrived 35 seconds after E15 with only three crew
in a two-story residential structure is one in which a members—a firefighter who was working for a few hours
number of seemingly trivial events added up and almost cost as an acting captain while his captain was at a meeting, the
the lives of a captain and three firefighters. The accounts of nozzle firefighter, and the engineer. E18’s acting captain estab-
this fire and the circumstances surrounding it have been well lished “Stilt Command” and directed his nozzle firefighter to
documented. To the credit of all involved, the story of Stilt pull a backup hoseline. It should be noted that SFD typically
Court was an open book as soon as all the facts were as- staffs equipment with four firefighters and at the time of this
sembled. The Sacramento City (CA) Fire Department (SFD) has incident did not have standard operating procedures (SOPs)
approached the incident from the standpoint of sharing the for emergency responses when companies are at decreased
lessons learned so that others may live. Moreover, this incident strength.
shows that the present fire survival training of our firefighters Command (E18’s acting captain) was able to perform a 360°
needs to be supplemented with training in how to overcome lap of the building to get a look at all four sides of the house.
and manage emotions when in circumstances that pose seri- During the walk-around, he opened a sliding glass door on
ous injury or death. In this article, the behavior and actions the Bravo side [Alpha (A) = address side, Bravo (B) = left side,
of Captain Jeff Helvin, who was caught in a flashover, are Charlie (C) = back side, Delta (D) = right side] and noticed
analyzed from the perspective of how he overcame his emo- two windows opened on the B side on the second floor. Com-
tions and saved his life, using a process that is similar to that mand went back to the A side of the building and noticed
of working through grief. [For a personal account, see “Sacra- the E18 nozzle firefighter assisting with the advance of the
mento Near Miss of Four Firefighters” by Jeff Helvin (What We initial hoseline from E15 through the front door. Command
Learned, April 2010, 199-202).] ordered E18’s nozzle firefighter to assist E15 with advancing
the hoseline upstairs. Command did not advise E15’s captain
THE OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION that an additional firefighter had been assigned to E15. Com-
The following information is taken from the official inves- mand then advised the third-arriving engine (E30) to staff the
tigation of the Stilt Court residential fire. Some language has hoseline that had been pulled to the front door to back up fire
been added for clarity. attack. A water supply was established; E18 was connected to
On October 7, 2008, Sacramento Regional Fire Emergency the hydrant feeding water to E15.
Communications Center (SRFECC) received multiple 911 calls E15’s captain advised Command that they were not able
for a building fire at 17 Stilt Court. The callers stated smoke to locate the fire on the second floor and that they needed
was coming from the second floor of the house. positive-pressure ventilation (PPV). (PPV is performed by
At 0929 hours, SRFECC dispatched a residential structure placing a gas-powered fan at the front door to remove smoke
fire assignment. The SFD dispatched three engines, two ladder and fire gases through an exhaust opening in a building. The
trucks, two battalion chiefs, and one paramedic unit (Engines exhaust point is created by breaking windows or by cutting a
15, 18, and 30; Trucks 2 and 5; Battalion Chiefs 3 and 4; and hole in the roof. PPV is typically assigned to truck companies.)
Medic 30). Command advised the E15 captain that there was no truck
Engine 15 (E15) arrived first on scene, within 6 minutes company at the scene to perform PPV. Command advised
and 7 seconds of the initial dispatch, and reported heavy dark E15’s captain that a sliding door had been opened on the first
smoke from the second floor. E15 was to initiate fire attack floor to try to clear out some of the smoke. At about the same
and requested the second-due engine (E18) take command, time, E15 captain had opened three windows on the second
establish a water supply, and pull a backup hoseline to assist floor—one window at the top of the stairs and two windows
E15 with fire attack. The E15 crew—consisting of the captain, in the master bedroom.
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E30 and Medic 30 (M30) arrived on scene 3 minutes and 42 attempted to account for all members from E15. Command
seconds after E15. E30’s nozzle and backup firefighters began assigned medic units to prepare to treat and transport injured
donning their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) on firefighters from the scene. He then conducted a personnel
the front lawn, preparing to staff the backup hoseline. E30’s accountability report (PAR) to gain control of the resources at
engineer placed a 24-foot extension ladder to the B/A corner the scene. T2’s captain, advising Command that a medic unit
of the building, and M30’s firefighter placed a 14-foot roof lad- was also needed at the C side of the building for an injured
der to the A side of the building. firefighter, broadcast “Emergency traffic.”
The M30 firefighter went to the D side of the building and BC3 proceeded to the C side of the building and was as-
noticed fire coming out of a window. He used a 2 × 4 to clear signed as the safety officer. Safety assisted Command with a
the window of glass in an effort to remove smoke from the PAR of crews operating on scene. All members from E15 and
building. Prior to breaking the window glass, he noted that E18 were accounted for and were placed into paramedic units.
the window was cracked; he then broke out the sliding glass M30 transported the captain from E15, who was the most
door and removed the screen on the C side. He did not an- severely burned, to University of California—Davis (UCD)
nounce his intent to break out windows on the first floor prior Medical Center. The three firefighters were moved into M17
to taking action. and also were transported to UCD.
After the M30 firefighter evaluated the B side of the build-
ing, he went back to the A side and advised the E30 captain INJURIES/DAMAGES
that the fire was on the first floor in the C/D corner. The dis- E15’s captain suffered serious second-degree burns on the
covery of fire on the first floor was not communicated to the hands, neck, and left ear. E15’s nozzle firefighter and backup
E15 captain, who was searching for fire with his crew on the firefighter suffered moderate second-degree burns to the ears
second floor. The E30 engineer had opened up the main door and hands. E18’s nozzle firefighter suffered second-degree
on the D side and the roll-up garage door on the A side. When burns to the ears, neck, hands, and leg.
the E30 engineer opened the interior door to the kitchen and
discovered heavy fire conditions, the E30 engineer closed the SAFETY ISSUES
door. The E30 engineer immediately advised the E30 captain The following safety issues were reviewed in connection
that the first floor was fully involved with fire. The detection with this incident:
of fire in the kitchen by E30’s engineer was not communicated • There is a need for secondary hoselines to protect the stair-
to Command or E15’s captain. It is at this point that flashover well and floors in multiple-story buildings.
occurred on the first floor. • Incoming companies must have appropriate staffing levels
Conditions quickly deteriorated on the second floor, fol- to perform the necessary fire operations. Prioritize needs for
lowed by the hoseline’s going flat. All crew members immedi- the fire scene.
ately realized that they needed to exit the building. The E18 • Ventilation techniques must be performed in coordination
nozzle firefighter and E15 backup firefighter escaped down with fire attack.
the stairway, exiting through the A side by the front door. The • Specific actions or conditions (the location of the fire, ven-
E15 nozzle firefighter descended the stairs halfway and then tilation activities performed, and so on) must be radioed to
exited a window at the top of the stairs and onto the roof of crews.
the garage. E15’s captain retreated to the master bedroom, • All members operating on the fire scene must wear proper
searching for the windows he had opened earlier. Unable to personal protective equipment.
locate the windows, the captain decided to follow the hoseline • All members must comply with the SFD firefighter account-
down the staircase. ability tracking system.
As firefighters from E15 and E18 were exiting the building,
Stilt Command discovered that the E15 captain was unaccounted SKILL TRAINING NOT ENOUGH
for and initiated a Mayday. Shortly after the Mayday, the E15 There is much more to the story of Stilt Court than can
captain was in the backyard on the C side of the building. By be explained in an official investigative document. The stark
his own account, he came down the stairs, dived over the rail- account of what transpired contained within the SFD report
ing, and crawled out a sliding glass door on the B side. does not reveal the personal struggle of a man who nearly
Truck 2 (T2), with four firefighters, and Truck 5 (T5), with died while attempting to protect life and property. Official re-
four firefighters, arrived simultaneously approximately 4 ports are not intended to convey emotion but to simply report
minutes and 23 seconds after E15. T2 began exterior opera- the facts. The report is accurate and detailed; more than 300
tions by setting up the truck-mounted 100-foot aerial ladder hours went into researching the sequence of events.
and ground ladders on the A side as T5 prepared to enter the Many attempts have been made over the years to engrain
building for a search of the house’s interior. procedure into the consciousness of firefighters in an effort to
Battalion Chief (BC) 4 arrived 9 minutes and 18 seconds af- improve performance in survival situations. The National Fire
ter E15. He requested a transfer of Command and asked for a Academy (NFA) program “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday” is based
report on conditions, including the status of the Mayday. BC4 on military fighter jet training and is heavily reliant on recog-
assumed Command and acknowledged the priority radio traf- nition prime decision making (RPD). Much research went into
fic. Command ordered all personnel to vacate the building and creating the NFA Mayday program; it is the underpinning of
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many firefighter survival programs nationwide. Mayday train- specific order, and some may not occur at all. When Helvin
ing gives firefighters a process for calling for help when they presents his account of what transpired on that day, he
encounter immediately life-threatening situations. So, why do talks about denying his situation, fear, accepting that he
our training practices in the fire service sometimes fall short? was about to meet his fate, thoughts of his family, and fi-
The answer lies in our subconscious. Frequently overlooked in nally anger. All of these emotional responses were happen-
the fire service is the power of emotion and how it can influ- ing within just a few minutes. Anger compelled him to take
ence our actions when our lives are in jeopardy. action, ultimately leading him to safety outside the burning
structure. Although burned, he survived, as did the other
THE POWER OF EMOTIONS two members of his crew and a third firefighter who had
The flashover at Stilt Court is a harbinger of what can hap- been assigned to Helvin’s crew without Helvin’s knowledge.
pen if our culture and training practices do not evolve with Gonzales notes that survivors are not immune to fear: “Sur-
the changing fires we face in this modern era. E15’s captain vivors know exactly what is going on around them, and it
is not a nameless, faceless character in a close-call report. scares the (hell) out of them,” he explains. “It is all a ques-
He has had more than two decades of experience in the fire tion of what they do next.”
service and 18 months of experience as a captain. He has seen During the search for fire on the second floor, things simply
his share of fire over the years. His name is Jeff Helvin, and were not adding up. E15’s crew was searching calmly for the
he has a wife and two children. His story is not just one of an seat of the fire in zero visibility, without success. The second
officer trapped inside a fire structure, facing what he was sure floor was being searched systematically, room by room, but
would be his own death and the deaths of three others in his the fire was nowhere to be found. There was no discernable
charge. His is a tale of survival when faced with truly over- increase in heat as E15 moved between rooms, and the ther-
whelming circumstances. mal imaging camera (TIC) was of little assistance in locating
Helvin’s experience while trapped above a fire and the a source of heat. The first floor had appeared clear; Helvin
torment he endured, physically and emotionally, produced a had perfect visibility from the front door, through the house,
range of emotional responses that almost all who survive ex- to the backyard. He recalls being able to see patio furniture
traordinary circumstances say they experienced. Emotions can in the backyard; there was nothing to indicate there was any
produce overwhelming physical reactions. Those who survive threat to the crew’s safety on the first floor. He had seen heavy
make the correct decisions by overcoming their emotional smoke from three windows on the second floor and reported
response to their environment. 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
SURVIVOR RESPONSES SIMILAR on a course of action based on his prior experiences and his
TO STAGES OF GRIEF observations.
The range of emotional responses Helvin and other The fire had to be upstairs—22 years of firefighting experi-
survivors experienced can be likened to the stages of grief ence made Helvin sure of it. In his mind, he had been to this
described by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. The stages of grief are as fire before. His RPD experience had led him to the quick
follows: decision that the fire was in a bedroom on the second floor.
1. Denial: This is not happening to me. “I’ve got this,” Helvin thought confidently. His experience
2. Anger: How can this happen to me? of successful fire operations throughout his career that had
3. Bargaining: Just let me live to see my children again. presented in a manner similar to this fire all but set him up.
4. Depression: I’m going to die. What’s the point? A major problem with RPD training is that it is prone to seri-
5. Acceptance: It’s going to happen; I might as well not fight it. ous and often devastating failure in unusual or misidentified
In his book Deep Survival, Laurence Gonzales describes a circumstances. Gonzales writes, “Successful training practices
survivor’s journey as he works through the survival process. can work against us, giving us an emotional certainty that it
Survivors, he explains, undergo the following stages: will work. We’ve felt it work before, the body knows. Uncon-
1. Look, see, believe. sciously, we ask ourselves, ‘How have I done this before?’ The
2. Stay calm; use fear to focus. model under which we operate, unlike the real environment,
3. Think, analyze, and plan. is stable.”
4. Take correct, decisive action. Helvin had established an emotional bookmark based on
5. Celebrate successes. successful actions under similar circumstances. For a bedroom
6. Count my blessings (survivors often think of families fire on the second floor of a single-family residence, the plan
when finding strength). was straightforward. One hoseline would be sufficient—a
7. Play (keep your mind active). simple hose stretch up the stairway to the fire room, a quick
8. See the beauty; survival is a vision quest. and easy knockdown, no problem. He had taken comparable
9. Believe. Convince yourself that you will survive. action at fires just like this one, and everything had gone ac-
10. Surrender. Give up the fear of dying. Put away the pain. cording to plan. The fire was extinguished, no one got hurt,
11. Do whatever is necessary. and they were back in quarters by lunchtime. “The annoying
12. Never give up. thing about plans is how rare it is for everything to go just
The stages of grief or survival do not always occur in a right,” Gonzales says. Problems arise when reality does not
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match the plan. The picture of this fire was incomplete; Helvin experienced environments that seem much more intimidating
had seen only three sides of the house as he approached, than a fire contained to a suburban dwelling. Homes are as-
a misstep that almost cost him dearly. The fire was actually sociated with family, shelter, and security. To the firefighter’s
beneath them, in the kitchen, and was smoldering angrily, subconscious, the residential fire is a benign event. House
waiting for a breath of air. fires are supposedly bread-and-butter operations—easy fires.
In an attempt to create better visibility upstairs, Helvin “This is it. I am going to die in a residential fire. This can’t be
opened windows on the second floor. As E15 made it to the happening.” The fact of the matter is that more firefighters are
master bedroom, at the rear of the house (C side), the search killed in residential structure fires than any other type of fire.
for fire and life continued with no indication that there was It makes sense; residential fires are the most common type of
anything out of the routine. Soon after, a firefighter walking fire firefighters encounter in the United States.
the perimeter of the house opened an unlocked sliding door His mind began to sort through the possibilities: Escape
on the first floor, B side. Another firefighter began breaking by the hallway to the stairs? It’s too hot, not an option. Find
windows and a sliding door with a 2 × 4 as he walked around a window and jump out. He had, after all, opened windows
the outside of the house on the D and C sides. The smolder- in that very room. Can’t find the windows. Now what? The
ing kitchen fire on the first floor exploded back to life as it fear and painful stimulus began to eat into Helvin’s ability
received the oxygen it needed. Flashover occurred, sending to think clearly. Fear can lead us to do things we know are
a violent flame front throughout the entire first floor, causing wrong. Helvin’s nozzle firefighter dived head first out of a
the firefighters’ hoseline to burn through. second-story window. Helvin was prepared to do the same.
The first indication that something was wrong was the “I was prepared to be a quadriplegic. I didn’t care what
hoseline’s going flat. Helvin was met with a tidal wave of heat happened at that point. I was getting out. It was that bad in
at the entrance to the master bedroom, then chaos. The fire there,” he said of his experience. Helvin’s thoughts went from
crew upstairs was caught in a chimney without the protection articles he had read the previous morning on firefighters dy-
of water or an immediately available safe exit. Helvin heard ing under these same circumstances and then to his family—
shouting, as the other firefighters were scrambling down the his wife, their young son and daughter. Helvin knew what he
hallway toward him in an attempt to escape the instantaneous was supposed to do: call a Mayday, turn on his personal alert
onslaught of heat. Helvin did as he was trained to do when safety system (PASS) device and flashlight, seek safe egress,
he perceived that he and his crew were in a situation that was or seek refuge and await rescue. He was intelligent and was
rapidly turning lethal: He immediately gathered and pointed well-trained. He had received training on Mayday procedures.
them toward the direction of the staircase, their only known Why had the training not provided the correct response im-
means of escape. mediately?
All four firefighters were stacked one on top of the other The problem is that our training practices cannot simulate
at the crest of the stairs as they attempted to make their the high energy levels that exist on the fireground when the
way out. E15’s backup firefighter and E18’s nozzle firefighter environment is extremely hostile and dynamic. Training sce-
fumbled blindly down the stairs and into the teeth of the narios are safe and predictable, not chaotic. Our experiences
fire, eventually escaping through the front door. E15’s nozzle in training are at low-energy levels, and there are no con-
firefighter was driven back up the stairs by extreme heat sequences for making the wrong move. “Fire destroys that
and was forced to dive out of a window at the top of the which feeds it.” (Simone Weil). The environment in which
stairs. When it came time for Helvin, who was last in line, we must operate, and survive, is a high-energy environment
to descend the staircase, the heat was so intense, the insult that is unyielding and indifferent to our plight. When you
to his senses so severe, that he was forced to retreat deeper add to the equation emotion, which has priority over rational
into the structure. Confusion and fear began to overwhelm thought, it is almost impossible to sort through it all. Our
him. He was unsure of what had become of his crew, and the emotional response will overrule our ability to think in a ra-
shape of his environment had become intolerable. tional manner. Cognition, the ability to think things through,
is at once cast aside in favor of an emotional response.
Denial Knowing what we are supposed to do is no match for the
Helvin thought he had failed his crew by placing them in power of our emotions.
danger and then sending them down the stairs into the fiery
tempest beneath them, possibly to their deaths. Early in his Count Your Blessings
entrapment, Helvin tells of being incredulous that he was Survivors often report finding the resolve to carry on by
unable to find his way out of a bedroom in a single-family making their survival about someone else. Thoughts of loved
residence. He also recalls being angry at his own arrogance. ones give the mind a place to go that is separate from the
He was confident as he read articles about firefighters being pain being encountered at the time. In Helvin’s case, many
trapped and killed in residential fires that it could never hap- thoughts flashed through his mind during his fight for sur-
pen to him. Yet, there he was, staring death in the face in a vival, but he ultimately settled on thoughts of his family. Even
seemingly nonthreatening structure. as he felt as though the skin on his neck, ears, and hands was
Firefighters have trouble perceiving that a fire in a single- melting from his body, his mind for the moment had taken
family home is a threat to their safety. As firefighters, we have 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- can perceive their situation clearly. They can plan and take
ing his daughter down the aisle some day. The thought of not correct action, which are key elements of survival. Confronted
being present for these events began to stir another powerful with a changing environment, they rapidly adapt.” Helvin
emotional response. Helvin’s fear turned to anger, anger at his was scared to death; he will freely admit to that, but he
predicament and how it was going to affect his ability to be channeled that fear into anger. As Helvin sorted through his
with those most important to him. Helvin took this anger and emotions—fear; denial; bargaining; acceptance; and, finally,
used it to bring the correct action into focus. anger—he, like other survivors, was able to take his fear and
harness it.
Acceptance He used anger to find the strength within himself to take
Acceptance is one of the pivotal stages of the survival action and formulate a plan. Helvin summoned the fortitude to
process. At one point, Helvin was in so much pain, and his pick himself up and fight his way down the hallway—now an
situation was so dire, that he considered what his options uncontrolled inferno—to the stairs, tumbling down the stairs
would be if his air ran out. Acceptance is the point at which and over the banister and finally landing in a heap on the first
survivors begin to turn the corner. No longer victims, they floor. A flash of daylight through the vortex of flame helped
accept their environment and their circumstances and begin filter his disorientation. The plan was immediately clear: Move
to formulate a plan. He made up his mind that when his air quickly toward daylight and safety.
ran out, he would remove his mask and take a deep breath of Helvin experienced many of the critical steps in the survival
superheated gases. Doing so would surely kill him instantly, process. He was conscious of his environment, accepting of
as the superheated air would sear his lungs, causing sudden it, and turned fear into anger and focus. He formulated a plan
pulmonary edema; at that hopeless moment, this seemed a and acted on it, taking correct action. He did what was neces-
better alternative to him than being burned alive. “If I was still sary and never gave up. Helvin crawled through the flames
trapped and my air ran out, I was going to take my mask off and out the B side of the structure, turned, and ran along the
and take a deep breath. I wasn’t going to hang around and B side to the C side, not stopping until he crashed through the
burn to death. Taking my mask off would be the last option,” neighbor’s fence, where crews operating in the backyard dis-
Helvin said. Norman Maclean, author of Young Men in Fire, covered him. Jeff Helvin is a survivor in the truest sense. He
describes dying in a fire as dying multiple deaths: “First the was able to rein in his emotions, remain calm, think clearly,
failure of your legs as you run, then the searing of your lungs, and act decisively.
and finally the burning of your body.”
Helvin had accepted his situation, given up his fear of dy- FOCUS
ing, and faced the reality that his fate might be to die in a We can learn many things from Helvin’s and other survivors’
structure fire. This illustrates the power of emotion. He knew experiences. First, we must always gather as much information
that the only things keeping him alive were his SCBA and his as possible about the situation into which we are stepping.
bunker gear (structural firefighting clothing), yet he had to The importance of the 360° lap cannot be overemphasized.
struggle with the unreasonable impulse to remove the one “Every time you step into the river, it is a different river,” Gon-
thing that was protecting his airway. He was beginning to take zales notes. There is no such thing as a routine structure fire;
control by choosing to go out on his own terms; he was going every incident to which we respond has its own exclusive and
to choose how to die that day. The environment would not vexing set of circumstances. Complacency is the foundation
dictate the conditions of his demise. of disaster. Time is certainly of the essence on the fireground,
Others, when placed in similar situations, were later found but not at the expense of safety. Critical elements of size-up
dead with their masks removed. SCUBA divers have removed were not carried out at Stilt Court, and the results were nearly
their regulators while underwater because of claustrophobia. catastrophic. Prior positive experiences, and even our own
Even though the SCUBA divers knew it was the wrong thing eyes, can deceive us, giving us a false sense of confidence
to do, their emotional response sealed their fate. Helvin was that our actions will be correct, that everything will work out
able to seize control of his emotions and use his ability to according to plan. Fire departments must begin the process of
reason and get him past his illogical urge. The worst-case slowing down the culture in an effort to achieve safer opera-
scenario had been addressed. Next, he made the decision to tions by forcing crews to perform better fire reconnaissance
make another attempt at escaping by the hallway, the only prior to committing to a course of action.
true way he knew to get out. Helvin said, “I knew I was go- We should understand that we will respond emotionally,
ing to take a hit.” At best, he would get burned; at worst, he powerfully so, when our lives are threatened. Emotions will
would die. Regardless of the outcome, Helvin was determined drive us toward action, sometimes seemingly irrational action.
to take action. Knowing this, we must be able to sort though our emotional
responses and find the ability to think clearly and stay calm.
Anger “Sometimes (bad things) just happen,” cautions Gonzales.
“Survivors aren’t fearless. They use fear. They turn it into “There are things that happen that are simply out of your
anger and focus,” Gonzales points out. He explains: “Only control; so you had better know how you are going to react
10 percent to 20 percent of people can stay calm and think to them. If we have had the right experiences, it will instantly
in the midst of a survival emergency. They are the ones who 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 well-being must end. Once again, refer to the Standard Fire
correct choice. The approach Gonzales recommends is as fol- Orders, Fire Order 10: “Fight fire aggressively, having provided
lows: “Recognize that an emotional response is taking place. for safety first.” A better way to make that statement would
Read reality and perceive circumstances correctly. Override or be, “Provide for safety first, then fight fire aggressively.” Safety
modulate the automatic reaction if it is an inappropriate one. should never be an afterthought; call for help as soon as it is
Select the correct course of action.” necessary.
The fire service should commit to continuing realistic
scenario-based training. The military has known for years that WISDOM
survival has its roots in sound policy and training procedures. Today, Jeff Helvin makes the rounds to some of the major
That is the reason the military trains in basic skills to the point and not so major fire conventions across the country, tell-
of exhaustion. In military aviation, when presented with an ing his story in the hope that sharing his terrible experience
in-flight emergency, pilots are instructed to maintain control, might make a difference in someone’s life. Since that day in
analyze the situation, take proper action, and land as soon as the Natomas neighborhood of north Sacramento, a few things
conditions permit. When trainees are pushed to the limits of have changed for Helvin. He has recovered from his physical
their abilities, they can sort through the stresses to which they injuries and is back answering the call at one of the busier
are exposed and act in a manner that helps them to complete houses in the SFD. Though the injuries he sustained to his
their assignment safely and to survive the perils of the system body have healed, the emotional scars that he bears persist,
in which they are expected to function. Intense training although they are not readily apparent.
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- At the time I met Jeff Helvin, it had been 18 months since
tional responses attached to an event or developed through Stilt Court. The power of the emotional experience lingered.
experience. Secondary emotional attachments, once they are He was still visibly moved as he recounted the incident. “It
established, can be just as powerful in influencing behavior as only takes one fire to change your life forever,” Helvin said.
primary emotions. The audience was apprehensive, wondering collectively, “Do I
We must be able to adapt. Procedure, training, and plan- have what it takes to survive?”
ning are certainly important, but a rigid adherence to a plan Helvin choked back emotion as he spoke about his ar-
that is not befitting the changing conditions can be suicidal. rival at UC Davis Medical Center, his first conversation with
Those who survive in high-octane environments are those his wife, the sea of blue uniforms at the emergency room as
who can anticipate changes in the environment and adapt his brother firefighters flocked to the hospital to hold vigil,
accordingly. Controlling our emotions, staying calm, and and seeing his crew members as they were treated for their
being able to plan and adapt are extremely important in the injuries. He still carries the burden of their suffering with
survival process. Equally important is believing that you are him, even now. He feels that he let his crew down by placing
going to get out alive and have the courage to never give up. them in the precarious position from which they so narrowly
Fire Order 6 of the Standard Fire Orders states: “Be alert, stay escaped. Helvin accepts full responsibility for what happened
calm, think clearly, act decisively.” That sums up the survival that day and thinks about how different things might have
process succinctly. been if he had just slowed down a little. Helvin noted: “When
Finally, we ought to recognize the need for a shift in our I was in my interview with the chief before I was promoted to
approach to safety and the haste and audacity with which the captain, the chief told me, ‘Your most important job is to keep
fire service often launches its members into action. Many posi- your crew safe.’ I didn’t do that.”
tive parallels can be drawn between military and fire service Helvin says he views his SCBA and radio differently today.
traditions, but there is a dark side to some of our training He practices calling a Mayday every time he does a daily
practices and traditional values, an attitude that has infected safety check on his SCBA. He stresses the importance of a
the cultures of the military and the fire service. These senti- 360° lap to incident safety. Historically, safety advances in the
ments are those that convey that somehow it is acceptable, fire service have been paid for with firefighters’ lives. Theo-
even glorious, to die in the service of others and that a call dore Lee Jarboe, a former chief and author, notes: “There is
for help is a sign of weakness. “Emotional bookmarks that no greater influence for change in the Fire Service than the
have been established label rescue as bad and self-sufficiency, line-of-duty death of a firefighter. Yet, there is no greater trag-
and even pain, as good,” Gonzales observes. “No matter how edy than that of a fallen firefighter whose death prompted the
threatening the environment, soldiers are taught that it is passage of a safety policy that may have prevented his or her
better to die than to fail, death before dishonor. The training death.”
works.”
Like the military, the culture that has been created in the PLAN
fire service works also. Every year, we lay to rest an average of In 2009, another survivor, Captain Chesley Sullenberger,
100 firefighters. “I will call for help with my last dying breath.” the now-celebrated pilot who landed US Airways Flight 1549
Such a statement is hubris. This reckless abandon toward our in the Hudson River, saving the lives of more than 150 pas-
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sengers and crew, survived by keeping
● MARK VONAPPEN, a member of the Palo Alto (CA) Fire Department since
his cool. A catastrophic bird strike that
1998, is assigned to the Training Division and is a firefighter on the ladder
destroyed both engines of his aircraft
company. He is a committee member for California State Fire Training and has
90 seconds after takeoff from New contributed to the development of Firefighter Survival and Rapid Intervention
York’s LaGuardia Airport necessitated curriculums. He is an instructor for the Santa Clara County Joint Fire Academy,
an emergency water landing. Sullen- a recruit Instructor for Palo Alto Fire, and a member of the “Nobody Gets Left
berger is a product of military fighter Behind” training group. He has been involved in training and public speak-
jet training and a fastidious planner. He ing since 2003 and is lead instructor for “Read and React: Calling the May-
had implemented his own emergency day,” featured in the California State Training Officers Symposium Fresno in
landing procedures for that airspace 2009/2010 and at the TAK Response Conference in September 2010.
many times in his mind while flying
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. [NON-STOP SMOKE
Meditation, preparation, and team-
work were the catalysts of the positive GENERATION.
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:
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New Forcible
Entry Challenge:
Vacant Property Security Systems
BY GEORGE GUINAN 5TH on newly constructed or renovated buildings during the later
stages of construction. Typically, the systems will remain in
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XPECT THE UNEXPECTED. THERE’S SOMETHING place while the building is in the marketing and sale stages,
new every day. Never assume anything, and remember right up to the time that occupancy takes place.
that no two jobs are ever the same. These are just a few After their beginnings in the United Kingdom, VPSS found
sayings firefighters live by; they serve to keep our minds chal- their way to the United States. Their use has grown rapidly
lenged, alert, and always on guard. Vacant property security and can now be seen from the East Coast to the West Coast.
systems (VPSS) are just another of these new and unexpected There are other systems and variations of fortified window
things with which we must deal in the course of what we are and door coverings; VPSS constitute only one category. Instal-
called to do. VPSS installations are still fairly new, but they are lations can be seen in urban and suburban locations and on
rapidly increasing, and incidents involving these systems are commercial as well as residential structures. They are in use
on the rise. Comprised of fortified window and door cover- on one-story and multistory structures and on buildings of
ings, these systems have added to the challenge of forcible en- any size. Recently, they have been seen installed on vacant,
try operations for firefighters everywhere. Encountering them abandoned, and foreclosed structures. Installers have indicated
on arrival at fire or emergencies is a cause for concern and that they will install these systems only on structures that are
is not to be taken lightly. By reviewing the basic information unoccupied. Though installations can be locally regulated and
on the systems’ use, makeup, and methods of installation pre- their use limited to such structures, applications have now
sented here, you will see how the presence of these systems been seen on vacant occupancies within occupied structures.
can affect firefighting operations. The photos depict what we Do not assume that there is no life hazard simply because
have seen so far and some of the methods for compromising VPSS are present. Perform complete searches for life as soon
and defeating these systems when the need arises. as it is safe to do so.
VPSS are used to secure properties and protect them from The system’s fortified window and door coverings are con-
vandalism. They may also provide a measure of safety and structed of lightweight steel; average-sized coverings weigh
protection for con- between 30 to 40 pounds each. These coverings are designed
1 struction workers to enclose windows, doors, and other access openings. When
operating within installed over openings, they are usually placed into position
the buildings. The with finished window and door units already in place. When
systems are leased applied, these coverings completely enclose the entire open-
or rented and are ing, covering over window frames and doorjambs so that they
usually installed cannot be seen from the exterior. The window coverings have
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Photos by author.
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4 5 6
vent holes that allow air and light to pass. 7 sible. This will allow members to identify
Other systems and variations of fortified the window bars or safety gates and to
window and door coverings are similar in be able to address that problem as well.
makeup and installation. In more urban Completely removing the VPSS from
locations, installations may have window the interior is more challenging, espe-
bars or safety gates in place. They have cially if it is installed with window bars
been seen on basement and roof access or safety gates already in place. Mem-
points, including steel basement doors, bers who commit themselves to interior
small basement windows, overhead firefighting operations prior to removing
skylights, scuttles, and bulkheads. Typi- VPSS coverings could be faced with a
cally, only the openings that allow for serious life hazard. Operating to remove
direct or easy access into the building are coverings in high heat and reduced vis-
covered—i.e., first-floor openings, open- ibility caused by smoke would be tough
ings exposed to fire escapes, balconies, enough, but if conditions deteriorate
and roofs accessible from adjoining rapidly and members need to immedi-
buildings. For cost effectiveness, remote ately evacuate, encountering one of these
and inaccessible openings are usually left coverings would be a definite problem. If
uncovered (photos 1-3). egress through the original point of entry
When encountering VPSS at scenes involving fire—and as is compromised, the VPSS could possibly eliminate a second-
soon as it is determined that entry will be made—incident com- ary means of escape or at the very least seriously delay the
manders (ICs) should request additional personnel and the nec- escape.
essary apparatus to facilitate a more rapid removal of multiple
coverings. Operations involving the removal of coverings above Removing Window Coverings from the Interior
the first floor will necessitate the use of tower ladders or aerial All VPSS window coverings are secured in position with
platforms. Another option would be portable or aerial ladders, either threaded rods or, more likely, cables attached on the
but they will not afford you the best of operating conditions. interior side to a U-shaped steel cross-brace that spans across
Using them will place firefighters in compromising positions the window opening. Two rods or cables are attached to each
and will not allow them to adequately control coverings after cross-brace, and there are usually two braces per covering. If
they are removed. VPSS coverings are not overly heavy, but they rods are used, they are attached directly to the cross-brace.
can be cumbersome when they are compromised and removed. Cables, on the other hand, are threaded through the cross-
If they are not controlled, they will present a serious hazard brace to a tightening device on the opposite side. The tighten-
when falling to the ground. ICs should coordinate the removal ing device is then attached to the brace on the interior side. To
of window coverings and ensure that the ground below has remove the covering from the interior side, the cables, rods, or
been cleared before attacking the coverings. Ladder apparatus cross-brace must be compromised. The following are some of
that provide a stable operating platform are the safest and most the possibilities for doing this:
reliable options for complete removal.
WINDOW COVERINGS
1 Using a flathead 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
Except for a variation in size, the only difference between easily. After the cross-brace is creased, use the fork end of
window coverings is the method used to install them. Remov- the halligan to pry the brace away from the wall and inward
ing VPSS window coverings from the exterior of the building toward the center of the window opening. Since there are usu-
is not difficult. These coverings appear formidable, but once ally two cross-braces, repeat this for the second brace. When
members familiarize themselves with the system, the instal- the second brace is pried away, you will see that the system
lation, and the way it works, the system is easy to defeat. In has been compromised and the covering will be free. If the
cases where systems are installed with window bars or safety ground below is cleared and it is safe to do so, you can lower
gates already in place, remove the coverings as soon as pos- the covering to the ground. Otherwise, control the covering,
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Fully CAN bus compatible, the versatility designed into EXM is unmatched by any
competitive system. The unique “plug and play” architecture streamlines apparatus design,
is totally programmable and can be operated via wired or wireless communication. It’s the
ultimate system and the ultimate solution.
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and bring it in through the opening to the interior (photos 4-7). Removing Fortified Window Coverings
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been achieved, peel the window covering back and away from on the exterior face. If installed, this door covering is usu-
the wall; this will separate the covering from the cross-bar. Lo- ally found on the main point of entry only. When the correct
cate the locking pins for the remaining spring-loaded cross-bar, combination is entered, the door will open. On the interior
and peel the covering away from it also. The system will now side, there is a vertical slide handle, which, when operated,
be compromised, and the covering will be free (photos 18-21). will disengage the lock and open the door. The interior slide
handle does not require the combination and is always opera-
DOOR COVERINGS tional. From the exterior side, use a power saw equipped with
There are three types of door coverings used in VPSS. If an aluminum oxide metal cutting blade to cut a triangle- or
encountering a structure with a system installed, you may see square-shaped hole through the face of the door. Cut this hole
any one or all three types on the same structure. All three can midway between the top and bottom, to the left of center and
be easily recognized and distinguished from each other. Door opposite the combination keypad. When complete, put your
coverings are installed and secured into place using rods or arm through the hole, and operate the interior slide handle
cables attached to an interior steel cross-brace, the same as to disengage the lock. The hole needs to be large enough to
window installations. Unlike window coverings, the attach- fit your hand and arm through. Note: In photo 24, there are
ment points for the cables or rods cannot be seen from the two square holes cut in the door. The higher of the two cuts
outside; therefore, the system cannot be defeated in the same is useless, as it is too high on the door, and thus the vertical
manner. Two of the three door types are easily opened from slide handle cannot be reached. A second option for this door
the inside; there is no need to defeat the system from the inte- would be to compromise it by cutting the hinges and then
rior. From the exterior, however, all of the door coverings are using an ax and halligan, driving the adz end of the halligan
more formidable. The construction design of these coverings between the door and the doorjamb and prying the door out
renders our standard methods of forcible entry useless. You and away from the jamb (photos 22-24).
cannot force these door coverings conventionally with an ax
and halligan; the rabbit tool will not work either. 2 The 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
Opening Fortified Door Coverings hinges. This door cannot be accessed from the exterior and,
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● FORCIBLE ENTRY
simply slide them horizontally away from the doorjamb to members and hinder the removal process.
unlock the door. From the exterior side, use a power saw • Though early removal of the coverings from the exterior of
equipped with an aluminum oxide metal cutting blade to cut the structure is suggested, members should familiarize them-
the hinges. Then, using an ax and a halligan, drive the adz end selves and know what to do from both sides.
of the halligan between the door and doorjamb, and pry the • Interior removal assumes the use of basic tools such as the
door out and away from the jamb (photos 25-26). ax and halligan or simple pocket tools such as diagonal
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Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder:
One Firefighter’s Story
BY ROBERT SENN back, and just leans against me. It’s past midnight; I am sitting
in bed soaking wet, crying, wondering what is wrong with me
L
IKE YOU, I AM A FIREFIGHTER. WE ARE NO DIFFER- and will it EVER stop.
ent except that I am a survivor of the collapse of the I get out of the shower. I am in the bedroom getting
World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001. I dressed. It’s sunny outside, and there is a nice breeze coming
have since been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disor- through the window blowing the curtains around. I sit down
der (PTSD). I am not the only one. Learn from me before your on the edge of the bed. As I’m pulling up my socks, I’m think-
“moment” comes. ing about “Leon.”
It’s the middle of the night. I’m sitting alone someplace on Suddenly, I am no longer in my bedroom. I am standing in a
West Street. My helmet is perched on the back of my head. housing project elevator with the guys from my firehouse and
I’m leaning forward, elbows on my knees, and my face is in my a company we respond with. Leon is standing next to me with
hands. A cigarette burned to the filter is between my fingers. a big smile on his face. We just finished laughing after I told
It’s dark, and a misting rain is falling. The smell is pretty pun- him that he’s “possibly the ugliest fireman I’ve ever met.” The
gent. Smoke is slowly rising from the piles of steel that used to elevator door opens, and our smiles go back to the business
be the World Trade Center. Suddenly, I look up, and Tommy is at hand ...
standing there in front of me. He and Adam are both looking
at me emotionless with stone faces. Then they turn and look …………………..BANG!!!!!!!!!!!
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- Instantly, I’m back, with my hands on my sock sliding up
ward mine. Tommy’s eyes are very dark, and tears are about to over my right foot. Leon is gone, too, along with his entire
fall onto his cheeks. Adam is standing behind him, about three company. I am now sitting in my underwear on my bed, and
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
I start crying—more like sobbing—to the point that I almost
drop back down to their sides ... choke on the mucus and tears, the absolute purest form of
grief coming out. Christine walks into the bedroom to ask me
………BANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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-
I am not on West Street. I am sitting up in my bed. I am ing at me with a sense of helplessness, wondering what to
soaking wet in sweat, and I am panting. It’s as if I had just do. All she could do was sit with me until this almost-seizure
finished running five miles. Tommy and Adam are both dead— finished. What is wrong with me?
two of 343 brothers either missing or confirmed lost. “What
is wrong with me?” I slide my feet out of the side of the bed. I am in Las Vegas, Nevada. There isn’t a cloud in the sky. It’s a
I am shaking. The sheets are wet, and my sweat is cold. I feel 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
as if somebody just beat me with a cane. My mind is search- dead in my tracks—completely frozen. It is 100°F, and I am
ing for something normal. I look over at the clock; it’s only shaking as if it’s –30°F. In the distance, I hear the backup alarm
12:30 a.m. I’ve been asleep only for an hour. I continue to sit from a front-end loader. My head turns. All I see is dust swirl-
there for a few moments. Then the tears start falling. My wife ing and hard hats working. The dust blows our way, and my
Christine’s hand slowly comes up my back. “Are you okay? friend Bob looks over at me, wondering why I am just “stand-
ing there,” almost comatose, in the middle of the fairway. “Are
You were twitching and kicking.” I don’t know what to say you okay?” My eyes are closed, and my arms slowly rise as I
to her. I tell her what just happened. She sits up, rubbing my point toward that noise. “Do you hear that? Do you see that?
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caffeine and nicotine to avoid sleep, because with sleep came I learned the hard way a few times that I had told the wrong
the violent nightmares like those described above. Rarely did person the truth. I would tell that category of people, “I’m
I sleep a solid night. The flashbacks and the constant film of fine. Whatever doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” I really hate
September 11—what I witnessed and what I was subjected that statement. It falls into the same category as “suck it up,”
to—played like a loop tape in my head, and there was no “get over it,” “move on,” and so on. I used it to get me through
“Stop” button. The last thing I wanted to do was sleep. The the conversations and protect myself.
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 RECOVERY
completely destroyed, and the chances of my living any sort of My “recovery” has deepened, and my ability to cope has
long, “normal” life was impossible. I was watching every air- strengthened. I can now tell everyone how and why my career
plane that passed overhead. Every loud noise made me jump, came to a screeching halt. I can speak about how my life
and that darn tape kept playing in my head. I was on “high has changed without any reservation, regardless to whom I
alert” at all times. speak. I have learned that those in our lives who truly care
As for those in my personal life, some were very willing to about us—I mean truly, deeply care about us regardless of our
embrace my pain and attempt to comfort me. However, others, status, the car we drive, the clothes we wear, or the school
including some of those with whom I worked, weren’t so will- our kids attend—were those with whom I could speak of the
ing. In fact they got downright nasty in their reactions to us nightmares and flashbacks freely. They were the persons who
who were struggling with our ability to cope emotionally. This would sit with me while I cried and who would take my wife
only made a bad situation a whole lot worse and contributed out to get coffee or get her nails done so she could decom-
to my eventual breaking point. I have since attributed most of press a bit. They were the people who would respond, “Okay,
their reactions and treatment of us who were suffering to their I’ll wait for them with you,” after you said, “My cheese slid off
own inability to cope with the event. This, combined with the my cracker, and the guys with the straightjacket and big nets
fraternal side of the fire service, which at times can be quite are coming for me.” There weren’t many I let into that circle of
brutal, was a volatile combination. This should be recognized trust for quite some time. During this time, I was able to make
and avoided at all costs. distinctions among comrades, brothers, and friends and to
When emotional trauma is diagnosed or suspected, the ac- identify those who were “brothers” in name only.
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How
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- to Get
ily physician. Then she had to watch me
pack my bag and go back there. My wife
weighs 125 pounds soaking wet. But, she
Promoted
is the strongest woman I have ever met. TERPAK’S TAKING
We must acknowledge those people YOUR STRATEGY
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round, but what about
pores when lying in bed two days after the assessment center? Do you know how well you will rank?
a “good job.” And they watch us go right Deputy Chief Michael A. Terpak wants to help you answer
back to what almost took us from them that question.
time and time again. They will be left
Firefighters who want to advance must be skilled not only
bringing up the kids. They will be left
on the fireground, but in the assessment center as well. In
with the memorial services. They will be
Assessment Center Strategy and Tactics, Deputy Chief Terpak
left with the pain.
approaches the assessment process with step-by-step test
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Preventing RIC
Radio Chaos:
The 3/3 Option
B Y A N T H O N Y AV I L L O distressed individual, the stronger the signal, indicated nu-
merically as a percentage and graphically by light bar display.
I
T STARTED OUT AS A ROUTINE FAMILIARIZATION AND I had tested a similar piece of equipment at the Fire
training drill with a new piece of equipment that our Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) about five years
department had recently purchased. Ultimately, however, ago and was very happy that NHRFR had finally acquired it.
it changed the way we looked at rapid intervention company You cannot fool this thing and, believe me, we tried! I highly
(RIC) operations, especially from a command and control recommend the firefighter locator; it will complement any RIC
standpoint. equipment inventory (photos 1, 2).
North Hudson (NJ) Regional Fire and Rescue (NHRFR)
recently acquired a firefighter locator system, consisting of THE DRILL
personal transmitters individual firefighters attach to their The familiarization drill started out as an evolution designed
clothing or integrate into their self-contained breathing ap- to integrate the firefighter locator with NHRFR’s Mayday,
paratus (SCBA) and the receivers to which they transmit. The rope-guided large-area search and radio communication
department equipped all its battalion commander vehicles, all procedures. We were operating in a “borrowed” four-story
squad companies that respond as RICs, and the safety officer windowless warehouse, whose owners allowed us to use it
with handheld firefighter locator receivers. for training on weekends, outside of business hours (photo 3).
According to the manufacturer’s Web site, the individual We dispensed with the usual diabolical search drill evolutions
transmitter emits a high-frequency, 2.46-GHz signal that can we would normally employ in lieu of a simpler, friendlier
be tracked using the handheld receiver. Unlike ultrasonic evolution. We used no masks or SCBA and left on some of the
waves that bounce off all walls and ceilings, this firefighter warehouse lights. We did not “hood” any rescuers to simulate
locator’s signal can penetrate walls, ceilings, and floors. The zero visibility, as is usual in this type of drill. The aim was
receiver looks similar to an old Courageous Cat gun (for those to reinforce the proper use of the locator tool and to build
of you who actually remember Courageous Cat) and allows confidence. Even so, it was still tough to find victims because
rescuers to track personnel whose personal alert safety system of maze-like configurations, machinery, isolated hallways, and
(PASS) alarm has activated. The closer the receiver is to the randomly located office and workshop areas (photos 4, 5).
1 2
(1, 2) The firefighter locator device. According to the device’s display in photo 2, the searchers are looking for a North Hudson Ladder
2 Bravo firefighter. The yellow light bar indicates they are getting closer. (Photos by author.)
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(4, 5) The drill structure’s interior layout. Even with the lights on, this place is a firefighter’s nightmare.
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ANY MISINFORMED INDIVIDUALS ARGUE ABOUT a tall narrow door and a high window that made it look like
the role and importance of certain modes of physi- a phone booth. As I pushed the revolutions per minute (rpm)
cal conditioning for the fire service. Some say that up, there was a corresponding increase in the intensity of the
cardiovascular, or aerobic, conditioning is most important; oth- leaking streams of water and the rattling sounds coming from
ers say that resistance, or strength, training is most important. the pump. I was hoping the pump wouldn’t suddenly explode
The truth is, both are equally important not only in firefight- like a round of antiaircraft flak, pelting me with pieces of cast
ing but also in regular daily activities. It is well known that shrapnel before I had a chance to turn and run.
many deaths and physically limiting conditions are directly What’s the purpose of performing these tests? We push
heart related, hence the argument for aerobic conditioning. the pump through a near maximal workout to determine if
The bottom line is, your heart has the vital role of keeping it meets a minimum peak performance—in other words, we
every cell in the body adequately perfused 24 hours a day, would rather have the pump explode when it’s not needed
seven days a week. This also means that the heart must meet as opposed to on a fire scene. If something breaks or doesn’t
perfusion requirement to each cell throughout every mode of meet performance requirements, it’s taken out of service and
physical activity and nonactivity. Therefore, the heart’s work sent to the shop for repairs.
capacity must be as dynamic as the range of physical activity
in which we perform. Because of our dynamic range of activ- HEART’S FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY
ity, a viable argument is made for both aerobic and resistance Have you ever considered your own heart in this context?
training and every mode of training in between. This article How much confidence do you have in your own heart’s func-
will examine the similarities between our cardiovascular tional capacity when going into your next fire? Those who
system and the apparatus and equipment we use to fight fires. lack physical conditioning probably unknowingly run their
Through this you will better understand your heart’s response hearts through this same near-max test at every working fire.
to different modes of exercise and recognize the need for ap- However, our heart’s performance measures aren’t as objective
propriate conditioning. as those for our apparatus pumps. We don’t have the luxury of
gauges and controls that allow us to monitor the function and
PUMP PERFORMANCE performance of our heart at all times.
As firefighters, we’re all familiar with the importance of Our cardiovascular system—which consists of the heart,
our apparatus pumps and their diverse functions. The pump system of vessels, and blood—performs the same functions
itself is our lifeline when we’re on the end of the hoseline in as our apparatus pump, water, and hoses and is governed
an untenable environment. Apparatus pumps may serve as by the same laws of physics. Our apparatus pumps function
relay pumps where they’re performing flow work by receiv- to eject the water that is inside the pump through the outlet,
ing a large volume of flowing water from a source and simply thus pressurizing and directing the flow of water through a
boosting pressure; we can pull water into our pump by creat- distribution system of hose. As long as the pump receives a
ing a negative pressure; and we can perform high-pressure supply of water and the pump operates within the capacity
work by supplying a hoseline, standpipe, or sprinkler system of that supply, we have a constant pressurized flow of water
on the top floor of a high-rise. Which mode of pump opera- through the distribution system. Think of our heart in the
tions do you think places the most stress on the apparatus? same context.
Have you ever thought twice about your safety as a firefight- The heart relies on a constant supply of returning blood
er on days when you’re riding a backup engine, dreading that flowing in by the vena cava. This flow converges between the
you may have to rely on a questionable pump to perform any superior and inferior vena cava to supply the heart with blood
of these functions? Saturday pump tests on the backup appara- to pump. This returning blood flow subsequently collects in
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IREFIGHTING AS A PROFESSION DEMANDS SIGNIFI- cardiovascular health, appropriate screening for cancers of
cant physical strength and endurance. To meet these risk to firefighters, and self-assessment of overall fitness.
demands, firefighters need to maintain an excellent The Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department (PFD) is one of the 10
level of fitness. Also, firefighters are exposed to significant model programs of the IAFF/IAFC WFI. Our medical surveil-
physical, chemical, biological, and psychological hazards, lance program has monitored the health status of our mem-
which place significant stressors on them that can impact bers and provided medical counseling to improve wellness
their overall wellness. This is seen in the high rates of injury, and fitness for more than 20 years. In cooperation with fire
cardiovascular disease, and cancer among firefighters. Main- department management and the firefighters’ union, the PFD
taining a strong wellness and fitness level can improve a has developed a program for improved intervention, providing
firefighter’s resistance to disease and injury, as well as aid in the members with specific goals and recommendations to help
combating such disease and injury when it occurs. maintain appropriate wellness levels. As part of this, we moni-
The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the tor and provide guidance and support on various preventive
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) have developed health issues, including obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular
a wellness and fitness program that provides a model to help tone, and diabetes.
firefighters develop and maintain sufficient wellness to meet
the demands of their job. In addition, the National Fire Protec- TIERED MEDICAL PROGRAM
tion Association (NFPA) has developed an industry standard of In 2003, we recognized that although firefighters were main-
medical safety for recruits and active firefighters to help pro- taining an overall excellent level of musculoskeletal fitness,
tect firefighters and the public. NFPA 1582, Standard On Com- multiple issues in their wellness level continued to be noted in
prehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Depart- their annual assessments. In collaboration with PFD manage-
Source: Tiered Medical Program, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department Health Center
Source: Tiered Medical Program, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department Health Center
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we as Americans “Remember Forever” the fallen firefighters of September 11
and in their memory recognize other firefighters who demonstrate that same
courage and valor in rescue missions.
For more information visit The Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award commemorates the life and career achievements of Deputy Chief
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● WELLNESS MODEL
2006, the program was increased to provide
Figure 1. Tiered Medical Program: directed intervention for those individuals
Percentage of Personnel in Each Tier by Year identified. The Tiered Medical Program has
now matured with full awareness among
our firefighters, 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. Firefighters 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
Source: Tiered Medical Program, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department Health Center 1582 criteria. Note: There is currently no
NFPA 1582 provision that addresses obesity.
ment and IAFF Local 493, as part of a formal renegotiation by Therefore, we only consider a member as Tier 4 for obesity if
objective (RBO), the PFD Health Center developed a program he also exhibits at least one other comorbid health issue.
that would look at specific wellness health parameters, called
the Tiered Medical Program. During the assessment phase, we RESULTS
discovered that our members had issues with several prevent- In the first year (2006), we identified 86 individuals who fell
able health conditions that could be improved with direct into Tier 4 and another 235 individuals who were at Tier 3. The
intervention. majority of these individuals had issues either with their cardio-
For this program, we identified four elements to specifi- vascular tone or their level of body fat. This represents overall
cally monitor: body fat measure to assess obesity; blood about 20 percent of our workforce. Most individuals (about 70
pressure to assess hypertension; metabolic equivalent test- percent), after becoming aware of their issues, were able to im-
ing (METs) measured during cardiovascular stress testing, to prove their Tier status by at least one level within three months.
assess cardiovascular tone; and blood glucose and HbA1C By 2008, the overall rate for Tier 3/4 dropped to 10 percent.
levels to assess diabetes. We used industry standards such as In 2009, the rate was less than three percent, with only 22
NFPA 1582 as the basis for determining whether a member members in Tier 4 and 26 in Tier 3. This shows a significant
can safely perform his operational job requirements under this improvement for all of our fire members. Figure 1 shows the
program. When there was no standard available, as in the case progression from 2006 through 2009.
of obesity, we used medical consensus to determine appropri- We feel this program has shown that close attention to health
ate levels. A fifth element was originally identified, pulmonary and wellness parameters, along with timely intervention and
function changes. However, after three years of evaluation, we positive motivation, dramatically improves firefighter health.
found no members who fell into a Tier 3 or 4 level secondary The marked decrease in the percentage of members in Tiers
to this element, and it has been dropped from the program. 3 and 4, along with the improvement of members into more
In 2004, we conducted a yearlong collaborative RBO ef- healthful patterns within reasonable time frames, clearly shows
fort with management and union to develop this program, the benefits of this program. We again emphasize that this
fostering complete buy-in from both sides. The program program is in no way punitive. It identifies health and wellness
was designed as a medical wellness program, and like the issues and assists members in finding ways to improve.
WFI, was not meant as a punitive tool. The entire goal of The program has not matured without issues. The biggest
this program was to identify health and wellness issues and issue is maintaining this as a wellness program, designed to
assist the firefighter in managing those issues. This program identify and assist those with problems. There has been a
was incorporated in 2005 as part of the firefighters’ annual strong push in some areas to make this a fitness program,
medical evaluations. In addition, we also informed all firefight- which we do not support. There is a strong fitness component
ers of this program through written and video presentations. necessary to maintain true wellness, but our goal remains to
The first year was intended to introduce the program to the help firefighters individually maintain improved wellness.
members. All identified individuals with issues received guid- Also, there is small number of our members who have
ance, but no other actions were taken at that time. Starting in developed morbid conditions that are not likely to improve.
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However, we continue to work with these members to main-
● JAMES L. FLEMING, D.O., MPH, has been the medi-
tain good control of their disease issues, maximizing their
cal director of the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department Health
overall function. Center since 2001. He received his osteopathic doctorate
Our program still needs improvements. A large number of our from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
members show blood pressure values (when they come in for and master of public health degree and a fellowship in
annual assessment) that place them in a prehypertensive region. occupational medicine from Johns Hopkins University.
A recent review showed that about 39 percent of our members Fleming is a member of the American Osteopathic Board
had at least one blood pressure reading of 135/85 or greater. We of Preventive Medicine in Occupational and Environmen-
are looking to adjust the values of our Tier program to better tal Medicine, from which he received his Board Certifica-
identify and help members monitor their blood pressure. tion in 1986. Fleming served as the United States Army
Also, we have noted through the WFI annual assessments Surgeon General’s consultant in occupational medicine
until his retirement in 1998. From 1998 to 2001, he was
that a large number of members have elevated lipids. We know
assistant professor and director of occupational medicine
this increases their risk for developing cardiovascular disease,
at the Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center.
and we do counsel on ways to help manage this issue. Howev- He is a member of the National Fire Protection Associa-
er, placing measurement of lipids into the formal Tier program tion 1581, 1582, and 1584 Task Groups and the IAFF/
may help increase awareness and support better management IAFC Wellness-Fitness Initiative Technical Committee.
of control by members. This will be part of the next suggestion
● SHARON L. BOLLINGER, RN, has been clinical nurse
to the management/union RBO committee to improve our pro- manager since 2007 for the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department
gram. Like the issue with obesity, there will be no Tier 4 level Health Center, where she began work as an occupational
unless there are also other significant comorbid conditions. health nurse in 1998. She received an associate degree
••• in nursing from Parkersburg (WV) Community College
The WFI provides a comprehensive evaluation that allows and her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Florida State
firefighters to monitor their continued health and wellness. University. Previously, she worked as a staff nurse on a
We feel that including a program that provides guidance and medical/surgical floor and as a cardiovascular intensive
intervention when health changes are noted clearly leads to care charge nurse for more than 15 years. Bollinger is a
positive change toward improved wellness at the individual as member of the Arizona Valle del Sol Association of Oc-
cupational Health Nurses.
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HENEVER YOU LOOK AT A FIRE SERVICE, and Michigan on Lake Michigan, riding bikes, climbing sand
national news, or special-interest magazine or dunes, hiking, and enjoying life.
Web site, you can’t avoid items about taking care
of yourself and your health. I’m sharing my story with you THE HEART SCAN
because many firefighters advised me to do just that so you The scan was a simple procedure. I had to take off my
can take care of yourself. Of course, this won’t happen to you; T-shirt, get hooked up to the heart monitor, and lie down on
it will happen to the other guy. Let me tell you how I became a sliding table attached to the computed tomography (CT) ma-
that other guy. chine. A portion of my chest went through the scan, and they
I came up through the fire department ranks over the past asked me three times to hold my breath. Twenty-five minutes
30 years and had served as chief for the past 10. In the mean- after the scan, I met with a nurse who gave me the results: “All
time, my physical fitness had declined. A sedentary lifestyle is fine.” A heart scan looks for calcium, and that translates into
allowed me to gain weight. I experienced some fatigue while plaque buildup in your arteries and walls of your heart. There
doing what I liked doing best—going to fires and working was absolutely no pain involved. I called my wife, told her all
on the fireground. I would do whatever needed to be done, is well, and went to work.
whether it was taking command or working in the interior of Five hours later, I received a call from my doctor, who kept
a structure. asking me if I was okay. I informed him I was fine. Then he
Well, 2009 was going to be my year to get physically fit. I broke the news. In reviewing the scan, the cardiologist had
studied and tried several diets to lose that belly you read about found an eight-centimeter (cm) ascending aortic aneurysm.
being dangerous for your heart and the cause of diabetes. I suc- There are two types of aneurysms. One can be above the heart
cessfully lost 35 pounds slowly over a six-month period. in the aortic arch and the other one can be in the abdomen.
This effort not only introduced me to a good diet with Mine was in the aortic arch.
improved eating habits but reacquainted me with routine At the time, I had no idea what that meant. The doctor kept
exercise. Once again, I started jogging four to five miles asking me if I had any shortness of breath, or was I experi-
three times a week. Although I experienced some shortness encing chest pain or severe back pain. I had none of those
of breath, I just thought it was because of the summer’s heat symptoms. He informed me that an eight-cm aneurysm is very
and humidity and that I still needed to lose some weight. large—they usually operate when it is about five cm. I was long
The shortness of breath went away by the second mile, so I overdue for surgery. My doctor conferred with a cardiologist,
thought that was okay. who responded that if I was in no pain, I should see him in the
I also started riding my bike with my wife so we both could office in a few days and just take it easy until then. That means
improve our health. We biked regularly at various distances. don’t prune trees (as I did) because you are a guy and do that
So, life went on with little concern. My clothes fit better, kind of stuff as a rule. Instead, go sit in the yard and read a
and people told me I was looking good, asking how much book or sit in front of the TV and be a couch potato. Have
weight had I lost. I went to our fire department doctor for my someone in your family watch you to yell at you to rest.
semiannual physical. In addition, I took a stress test and had At the appointment with the heart surgeon, he informed my
that prostate exam performed that most guys don’t like. All of wife and me what this surgery involved. My aneurysm was
these results were my best in more than 10 years. above the heart in the aortic arch; that would require a full
Since I was 51, I ventured to the doctor to have a colonos- open-heart surgery. In addition, the surgeon said he had heard
copy. I felt great, and life was good. Going to fires, I felt like a a leaking valve when listening to my heart, which was the
young firefighter having fun with the guys. reason for my shortness of breath while running. He asked me
A local hospital offered free heart scans for all our police what kind of replacement valve I preferred—a tissue valve (ob-
and firefighters. The hospital offered me the scan first, since I tained from a pig or a cow) or a mechanical valve? How would
was chief of the department and wanted to promote the pro- I know? So I had to have these explained to me. If you choose
gram to our firefighters. a tissue valve, that means the doctor will see you again in about
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12 years to replace it. A mechanical valve, however, lasts about Your family will be taken to a waiting room and will be
50 years but only has one drawback: For the rest of your life, kept abreast of your location and the progress of the surgery.
you will have to take warfarin (also known as Coumadin®), There is prep work to get you ready for surgery—e.g., estab-
which acts as a lubricant for the mechanical valve. lishing central intravenous lines and additional shaving of oth-
My wife and I were in shock. So now the questions popped er body parts. The big one is reducing your body temperature
into my head. When should I have the surgery—sooner or to slow the heart so you can be placed on a heart-and-lung
later? Should I get a second opinion? Where should I go for machine, which allows the surgeon to operate on your heart.
this surgery? Will I die? Do I need a will? What will happen to They cut open your chest and all those parts underneath the
my family? What about my faith in God? skin. You now become a member of the “zipper club.”
The thoughts kept me up at night. I kept working to keep The surgery to remove three inches of aorta and replace
my mind occupied. Firefighters from my department kept me it with a new mesh material lasted three to five hours. Also,
in check by reminding me to take it easy. “No fire duty, Chief.” they replaced the aortic valve with a mechanical valve. My
“Go home and relax.” family was allowed to visit me in recovery about two hours
I did seek a second opinion. A good friend of mine is the after surgery. The hospital staff told my family not to expect
doctor in charge of the emergency department at another me to look like I did before surgery but to expect me to look
hospital; I valued his professional opinion just as he did mine like I was hit by a bus. Well, according to my family, I looked
(he would want me to come to his house if it were on fire). the same as before except that my wrists were tied down and
He introduced me to a heart surgeon at his facility. I had tubes coming out of my neck, mouth, and stomach and
This heart surgeon presented a clearer, more optimistic sutures running across my chest. I believe there were 24 in all
explanation of the procedure than the first heart surgeon, who in a scar about 10 inches long.
presented a darker view. We understood how this procedure
would take place and its success rate, which the first surgeon THE RECOVERY
did not explain. Still, the fear of all involved was overwhelming. I remained unconscious in the intensive care unit (ICU) un-
I had been a paramedic for 10 years, so I had a good idea of til I awoke about nine hours later, after the medication wore
what would need to be done but was afraid to ask the doctors. off.
So I tried not to think about it. The surgery was scheduled to You know that joke “Watch what you say around an uncon-
occur in about a week with this second heart surgeon. Because scious person”? I remember hearing the hospital staff ask my
of the size of the aneurysm, he recommended surgery as soon wife if I was a smoker. My pulse oximetry had a reading of
as possible, and I decided on a mechanical valve at this point. about 85; close to 100 is desired. This question alarmed my
wife, since I never have been a smoker. The doctors believed
THE SURGERY that this could be a result of more than 30 years in the fire
Here is what it was like for me on the day of the surgery. I’ll service. When I asked my wife when this conversation oc-
explain it so if this happens to you, you won’t be in so much curred, she told me it was about six hours before I woke up.
shock when it happens. This procedure is the same as the Still intubated, I woke up wanting the tube out of my mouth.
open-heart surgery for blocked heart (coronary) arteries. That’s why they tied my wrists to the bed, so the nurse put me
That morning you arrive early at the hospital and become a back to sleep until they could pull the tube out.
patient. I arrived at 5 a.m., two hours before the surgery. The When I woke up again, I thought it was noon, and I asked
night before, I was home with my family, having a nice dinner to watch the World Series baseball game on the TV in my
and doing fine. room. It was actually 13 hours later.
You wait to go to registration and sign paperwork that you After surgery, expect some pain and discomfort. Just ask for
almost need a lawyer to tell you what it means. Next, you wait pain medicine. But now, all those things you could do the day
to go to a preoperation area. This is where you give up your before, you can’t. Try to sit up when they ask you to. You will
clothes for now to wear one of those hospital gowns. They need help. They want to sit you up in a chair. That is a very
come in to shave your chest. slow process and will tire you out. They will give you a pillow.
That’s when it hits you—panic, fear, all your thoughts ask- Mine was red and heart-shaped. This will become your best
ing, “What am I doing here?” Remember that first time you friend. It will be very painful whenever you cough, sneeze,
entered that fire building? It’s almost that same type of feeling, laugh, or do anything involving movement or reflexes. You
except a skilled surgeon is taking care of you. He will be the will want this pillow to make it easier.
chief or incident commander for the time being. You will be required to march in place next to your bed
Next, a member of the clergy came in to offer prayer with to help the two long, large-diameter tubes coming from your
my family at my bedside with me. That will bring tears to your abdomen drain any fluid or blood from around your heart.
eyes no matter how tough you are. Then the worst part of all, Every hour, you will have to inhale using a spirameter to
saying goodbye to your family. Many emotions will take place. help reinflate your lungs after the surgery and get you out
At this point you want to go home, but .... of the ICU and into a room for privacy. This requires you to
When you get up to the preoperating room, the anesthesiol- inhale, not exhale. So be patient, and keep inhaling. This also
ogist will visit you, providing you with a dose of Versed. Great will tire you out.
stuff—it puts you to sleep, and that’s all, folks. Before you leave the ICU, those chest tubes have to be
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removed. Let me tell you, it will not be Expect to sleep on your back for about your chest hurt. That is where that pil-
pleasant! Ask that they remove them seven days. Most of these beds seem to low will come in handy. You also still
quickly, and hope a nurse does it rather harden day after day. have to use that spirameter; I used it for
than a doctor. Nurses have more practice When you are moved from ICU to a about three weeks. Wash your hands
and know how to remove them so as to room, get a private room if possible. You often to avoid getting sick and keep visi-
cause less discomfort. As a rule, doctors will want to sleep if you can for a faster tors at a distance from you.
don’t do this as much, if at all, so let the recovery. With a private room, you won’t Now to get yourself in better shape,
nurses do it. have to listen to a roommate’s relatives you can go outside, walk up and down
In addition, two wires will be stick- and friends visiting while you are trying the street, then around the block, and
ing out of your stomach. Do not remove to sleep. I stayed in the ICU for two eventually several blocks away from
them; these wires are important! They days; some patients may stay longer. home.
are making contact with your heart and You will be required to walk several Probably the best part is that you need
will be used only in an emergency if you times a day up and down the hallway. In to rest after every event. Taking a shower
need to have your heart paced. most cases, once you are able to climb can be very difficult in the beginning, so
As with any hospital stay, you will the stairs, you will be allowed to go you must rest afterward. You go out to
be very tired. Remember, you have had home. Usually, you can go home in five take a short walk, you come home and
no sleep before going through this days from the date of the surgery. My rest. You eat a meal and take a rest. Dur-
procedure. Hospital rules require taking stay was longer (nine days) because they ing the recovery, you will feel strong and
vitals and administering medications were regulating the Coumadin dosage. healthy one day and like an old man the
regularly. They check your status, and, next. Rest to get better and stronger.
oh yeah, I got weighed in every day at HOME AT LAST
4 a.m. Don’t expect to sleep very much, Once you go home, it is easier to GET THAT HEART SCAN NOW!
if at all. rest and do things from a recliner. Any After my surgery, the doctor told
Here is another point: Should you movement you make and the occasional my wife, and told me the next day,
sleep on your stomach, back, or side? sneeze or cough, however, will make 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
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my first career and started a second career as a firefighter Data reveal that over the past 30 years, 45 percent of
with a paid/on-call fire department. I get to perform and enjoy firefighter line-of-duty deaths are the result of heart disease.
all the firefighting duties that I have enjoyed throughout my Studies indicate that the particular risk factors for firefight-
career. I have also joined another department as the director ers—high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes—are
of training and instruct at a regional fire academy. I am busier three times higher those for the regular population.
now than ever before, and I feel great. I have to keep up with Since this episode took place, I have heard from firefight-
those new young recruits and firefighters. ers I know and don’t know and civilians who told me that
The lesson I want to share with you is that you should go for having read or heard about my problem, they decided to get
a heart scan. It costs about $95 to $125—well worth the price of the heart scan. The scan revealed some type of unknown
your life. Many people die yearly from undetected aneurysms. heart problem.
A heart scan will show any plaque buildup in your heart and At lunch with a fellow firefighter, in discussing this whole
detect an aneurysm. A chest X-ray will also detect an aneurysm. ordeal, he asked me, if I had it to do all over again, would I?
Go to the doctor and get checked out. Get rid of that belly, I answered YES! But only if the outcome would be the same.
and get back to enjoying life. Walk, bike, swim, dance, and But as we know from our chosen profession, there are no
play some sports—heck, even golf. Just stay active. We only guarantees in life, so go get the heart scan, and get peace of
go around once in life. It takes just once for that hidden mind for you and your family. ●
problem to become an issue, and life as we know it is over.
The doctor informed me if that aneurysm had ruptured, I ● DAVID J. TRAIFOROS, a 38-year fire service veteran,
would have had only about four minutes at the most before I is the director of training for the Bensenville (IL) Fire Pro-
would have died. tection District and a firefighter with the Berkeley (IL) Fire
What about your family? Who will take care of them? Are Department. He retired as chief of the Franklin Park (IL)
you ready to die? I was not. I got a second chance at life, so Fire Department in 2010. He served as the department
I am going to make the best of it and stay active and visit the training officer and as a regional training officer and was
doctor regularly so I can enjoy my retirement. Get your life in named Illinois’ Instructor of the Year for 2005. Traiforos
served on the board of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
order just in case. Sit down with your family and discuss the
(MABAS) Division 20, which serves Chicago’s near west-
rest of your life and what you want. Death is something we
ern suburbs.
don’t usually plan for.
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SPEAKING OF SAFETY
H
YDROGEN CYANIDE (HCN) IS readily available concerning HCN, we cases mirror those of a heart attack.
an extremely dangerous and began to look into how the CFD could • Many health care facilities are not
common by-product of combus- learn more about this unfamiliar and capable of testing or treating HCN
tion found in smoke, and it is quickly dangerous by-product of combustion. poisoning.
receiving recognition for its dangerous • Suppression personnel are not prop-
presence. HCN has long been known to GETTING STARTED erly trained on how to identify the
be present in smoke. However, under- After learning about HCN and the risks symptoms of HCN.
standing the synergistic effects of HCN associated with exposure, we quickly • Statistical data are not available to
and carbon monoxide (CO) is somewhat decided that the CFD needed awareness help educate and protect firefighting
new. With the assistance of the Cyanide training for HCN exposure. Two key personnel.
Poisoning Treatment Coalition (CPTC), documents were found to get started: The second section was a list of short-
members of the Columbia (SC) Fire Report of the Investigation Committee into and long-term goals the CFD needed
Department (CFD) have been making the Cyanide Poisonings of Providence to achieve. Because limited evidence or
an effort to change the way they handle Firefighters, a 2006 report on the cyanide support was available as to exactly when
fires and to educate the fire service on exposure of Providence, Rhode Island, and how much HCN was present at fires,
these dangerous gases. firefighters, and “SMOKE perceptions, accurate data would be necessary to
In October 2007, the CFD tested a sin- myths, and misunderstandings,” a CPTC- get the command staff’s support. With
gle-gas meter from a local vendor. This test sponsored educational supplement. one meter already in use, we contacted
was designed to look at a replacement of After learning what little could be two additional vendors and asked if the
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HM-1 responded throughout the entire
1
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 fire room, and the room farthest
from the fire. 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 fire
and during and following ventilation.
A recent kitchen fire in a garden apart-
(1) Apartment units pictured in the foreground posted high-level readings yet were ment showed the CFD the importance
farthest from the fire and had only moderate smoke trapped. (Photo by author.) of metering the atmosphere (photo 1).
usually increase on first exposure and end of the nine-month data-collection The fire was called in at 1749 hours and
will slow at later stages to become gasp- period, enough information was col- was knocked down quickly after causing
ing. lected to show the need for a stronger damage to the end unit (Bravo side) of a
SCBA policy and more air monitoring at two-story, 12-unit building. Approximately
DATA COLLECTION BEGINS structure fires. one hour and 25 minutes after the fire was
With the plan developed, informa- To assist with the fight, the CFD piloted under control, crews were asked to check
tion was presented to HM-1 personnel. the To Hell and Back IV video on cya- on the units farthest away (Delta side)
If accurate metering was to be involved, nide poisoning for the CPTC. The film from the fire to ensure it was safe for oc-
HM-1 personnel would also have to be was presented to the department, thus cupants to enter the structure. The ladder
involved. It was crucial that a consistent allowing an additional point of view on company that entered those units reported
message be delivered to all shifts. A basic the subject from someone outside the a light haze of trapped smoke in the units
form was created to collect the data at CFD. This film later debuted at FDIC and that a quick ventilation was needed.
fires, which was then transferred to a 2009 and has since gone on to educate HM-1 personnel entered the structure
master spreadsheet. This data collection firefighters across the country. During and found an alarming reading of 79 ppm
took place over a nine-month period and this same training session, HM-1 person- of HCN and 49 ppm of CO. These numbers
resulted in 36 recordable incidents. There nel explained how the CFD needed to were nothing new because we had been
were many other incidents for which the handle future calls. metering for a few months up to this point.
atmosphere could have been metered, However, the amount of elapsed time with
but HM-1 was either late arriving or RESEARCH FINDINGS such elevated numbers was new. We had
incomplete data were recorded. It was difficult to determine a pattern not really seen anything of that magnitude
We quickly learned after the first few based on the data collected. There were so long after the fire was under control.
fires that it was not a matter of when small fires, such as a pot on the stove
or where but of how much HCN could that generated light smoke that con- METERS
be found at a fire. There were few tained high HCN levels, and there were In October 2008, the command staff
incidents where no HCN was detected. room-and-content fires that should have was presented with a list of recommenda-
In May 2008, the chief of operations produced higher HCN levels based on the tions based on the information learned
issued a memo to the CFD explain- amount of smoke, but these registered during the nine-month data collection
ing the metering that HM-1 personnel only in the single digits. It was difficult period. The numbers astonished the com-
were conducting at fires; this document to explain, but it made the personnel mand staff, who quickly agreed on the
helped win the support of some of the look at what was heated or burned. It is need for increased protection for person-
more apprehensive officers. The memo impossible to predict the composition of nel. By the end of 2008, the purchase of
explained that personnel would con- the smoke and its harmful contaminants 10 Toxi Rae II® single-gas meters and the
tinue to monitor for CO at structure fires based on its color and characteristics. writing of a standard operating guideline
before removing self-contained breath- Merely heating a pot handle during a (SOG) for atmospheric monitoring at
ing apparatus (SCBA) until meters with common “pot on the stove” call produces structure fires were both approved.
HCN sensors could be purchased. By the deadly levels of HCN and CO. By spring 2009, the meters were
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...it’s about never giving up! training. Metering is now taking place
at every fire, from a pot on the stove to
two-alarm multifamily dwelling fires.
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.
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T IS OFTEN SAID THAT FIRE- arrives on an emergency scene will be from upper fire department management
fighters risk their lives every day. properly trained and equipped, but have resulted in more than 50 percent of
In fact, it is said so often that the also that he or she will be physically ca- the department’s completing the annual
words have lost the proper import and pable of performing the duties expected physical test within the minimum stan-
impact. Our personnel are sworn to of a firefighter. Who would you want to dard time allowed. In addition, at least
protect lives and property and are taught come to your assistance—a well-trained, one hour of physical fitness training
that life safety is the first and foremost strong, healthy firefighter or a weak, is required for all personnel each day
of our firefighting priorities. Do we re- obese blob who has only done enough while on duty. In 2009, all Utica firefight-
ally contemplate that risk and, if so, why to barely meet minimum standards (if ers who participated successfully passed
do we continue to ignore the obvious? any standards even exist). We need to the CPAT evaluation.
Firefighters risk their own lives every raise the bar.
day mainly because of their own refusal In the United States, 118 firefighters SAFE DRIVING
to become physically fit. died while on duty in 2008. Heart attacks Interestingly, some steps have been
The situation exists throughout the were cited as the most frequent cause taken to try to reduce the other most
United States in career and volunteer that year, attributed to 45 firefighter common cause of firefighter fatalities,
fire departments. Many of the senior deaths. In 2009, heart attacks were re- vehicle accidents. National standards now
members wear their years of experi- sponsible for 43 (47.7 percent) of the to- require seat belt use and so-called “black
ence around their waist, and many of tal 90 on-duty firefighter fatalities. Sadly, boxes” that record apparatus driving data.
our younger members are fat and out so far in 2010, 40 deaths are listed by the Awareness level and emergency vehicle
of shape. Don’t worry about offending United States Fire Administration as be- operations classes are intended to save
these “firefighters”; they know they’re ing caused by heart attacks or unknown firefighter lives, though our actual record
overweight, but they don’t seem to care. factors and make up well over half of the of success through these measures is
For the most part, the fire service lead- number of on-duty firefighter fatalities still not proven. However, this problem
ership in this country evidently doesn’t (66 total at this writing).1 is attracting attention. In time, official
care, either. The quotation marks above safety mandates and better training may
are used because it is questionable PHYSICAL ABILITY effectively reduce the number of firefight-
whether some of these men and women To some degree, these could be pre- er deaths caused by vehicle accidents.
could complete even the most basic of ventable incidents. No one, of course, Reducing the number of heart attacks
physical firefighting activities during can absolutely predict every cardiac among firefighters may prove to be more
routine circumstances. Under stress event, but can’t we at least reduce the difficult.
and the pressure to function at a major odds against us? The International As-
incident, one can only speculate on sociation of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the CARDIAC HEALTH RESEARCH
their ability to perform. Year after year, International Association of Fire Chiefs How do we ensure better cardiac
statistics tell us that poor cardiac health (IAFC) saw the need for an objective health? One important way is through
is killing the nation’s firefighters, but standard of physical capability when the research. Dr. Denise Smith of Skidmore
nobody, apparently, is paying attention. Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) College and the University of Illinois
Many articles have been written was developed and recognized by labor and colleagues have completed several
about physical training for the fire and management as a legitimate and val- studies, and more work is underway
service, and there are a number of fire- id assessment of a firefighter’s readiness with specific focus on firefighter cardiac
fighters who do work to maintain their for duty. It is a requirement that recruits issues.2,3
physical readiness and overall health. pass the CPAT in many departments, but It will take years of extensive re-
This article is not directed at them, how many require the CPAT annually? search to comprehend the physiologi-
except for the fact that they may have Some departments, such as Utica, New cal responses to firefighting activities.
to do extra work to make up for others York, offer a stipend for firefighters who Although the studies done so far are
who cannot do their job and who are a complete the CPAT each year. Those significant, they may only indicate the
true liability for their brother and sister who choose not to participate in this tip of the iceberg in understanding and
firefighters, not to mention the citi- program are not penalized, but they do preventing firefighter cardiac deaths.
zens they are sworn to protect. Those not receive the extra pay either. Peer Truly, the cardiovascular response to
citizens believe that the firefighter who pressure and strong encouragement firefighting activities is intricate and
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complex, demanding scientific study that its members. The next appropriate step can do better. Please, don’t risk your life
is obviously beyond the expertise of the should be to expect that all career and and the lives of your fellow firefight-
most talented firefighter or chief. We are volunteer firefighters and fire officers ers because you’ve ignored your own
fortunate that Smith and her colleagues will recognize the wisdom of this good cardiac health. ●
have become involved and are dedicated judgment and use it for their depart-
to this important work, and we owe ments, but hope is not a strategy. ENDNOTES
them a huge debt of thanks. 1. United States Fire Administration, “2010
••• Firefighter Fatality Notices,” www.usfa.dhs.gov/
fireservice/fatalities/.
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NUTRITION AND HEALTH
The IAFF has recognized that diet Let’s face it. Because of the nature 2. Skidmore College, Health and Exercise Sci-
ence Department, “What’s Happening in Health
is related to improved cardiac health. of our duties, firefighters should be in and Exercise Sciences,” http://cms.skidmore.
Traditional firehouse meals are fa- better physical condition than the aver- edu/exercisescience/whats-happening.cfm.
mous, but they, unfortunately, are also age citizen. We owe it to ourselves and 3. University of Illinois, Fire Service Institute. “Fire-
famously high in saturated fat and to those we serve. We must take this fighter Fatalities and Injuries: The Role of Heat
Stress and PPE,” www.fsi.illinois.edu/documents/
calories. The IAFF provides its members problem seriously; recognize that it will research/FFLSRC_FinalReport.pdf.
with guidelines for better health and not just go away if we pay no atten-
4. International Association of Fire Fighters, “Fit
nutrition in the “Fit to Survive” section tion to it; and, for the future of the fire to Survive: The fire fighter’s guide to health and
of the association’s Web site as part service, take positive steps to diminish nutrition,” www.iaff.org/hs/FTS/ftsdefault.asp.
of its Wellness-Fitness Initiative.4 The firefighter deaths from heart attacks. By
site also addresses smoking cessation insisting on a minimum level of physical
and reducing high blood pressure. It is capability to perform firefighting activi- ● MICHAEL DELLAROCCO is the
assistant chief in Schenectady, New
indeed auspicious that an organization ties and by looking to science to better
York; an arson investigator; and a fire
such as the IAFF has considered health, comprehend the cardiovascular stresses
instructor and was New York state
fitness, and nutrition as essential com- that occur during firefighting, we may be champion in the Firefighter Combat
ponents of a firefighter’s fitness for duty able to prevent and reduce the number Challenge, Chief’s Division.
and has provided suitable assistance to of cardiac deaths in the fire service. We
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• The importance of mastering engine company functions
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TECHNOLOGY TODAY
BY ELI VOSS
P
ERSONNEL AND INCIDENT
1 2
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
fire service’s first and only marking door
wedge—the Bigwig Tool. The Bigwig Photos by Jill Weitzel.
Tool is a new product that solves the
marking and wedging problems fire- mize the potential of becoming trapped. nical and vehicle rescues where marking
fighters face when they are tasked with Whether it is a swinging or an overhead for shoring and cribbing is needed. It
searching. door, fire crews have been trapped or, is also useful when needing to wedge
Marking doors while searching is even worse, killed when the doors they doors open to allow EMS easy access
extremely important because it helps entered closed behind them. The Bigwig and cot removal at emergency scenes.
maximize a search crew’s efforts. When Tool is also designed to hang over the Some of the Bigwig Tool’s uses in-
search crews can recognize rooms that hinge of an open swinging door (photo clude the following:
have already been searched by simply 1) or in the track of residential overhead • Marking doors for egress routes
looking at markings on a door, they will doors (photo 2), thus preventing the and vehicle extrication cuts and to
minimize duplication of efforts by not door from closing. By hanging it over identify hazmat scenes.
accidentally searching a room more than the hinge, you minimize the risk of hav- • Wedging swinging and residential
once; this creates a more organized and ing a wedge getting knocked out of the overhead doors.
faster search crew. So, when the search door. • Lighting doors to more easily spot
crew encounters an unmarked door, The Bigwig tool also glows in the dark, an open door and to enhance crew
they will search that room. This prevents which enables firefighters to visually orientation.
search crews from missing rooms, which see a door through which they entered. • Locating downed firefighters.
in turn will allow rescuers to find more This will keep the search crew ori- • Technical rescues.
victims and, potentially, save more lives. ented in case they become misdirected • Creating easy access for EMS and
The Bigwig Tool incorporates an while searching. It is also helpful when victim removals.
adjustable, reusable fluorescent mark- encountering a downed firefighter. If A firefighter needs only one Bigwig
ing device for just this purpose. After a you encounter a door being held open Tool to complete an entire search of
search crew searches and then exits a by the Bigwig Tool while searching for a building, big or small. It is the fire
room, they simply mark the room’s door a downed firefighter, there is a good service’s first and only combination door
using the Bigwig Tool’s marking device. chance that the firefighter is in that room; marker and wedge. These two vital appli-
As they search more rooms and mark he most likely placed the Bigwig Tool in cations make the Bigwig Tool an essential
more doors, they adjust the marking de- the door before he entered it. item in every firefighter’s toolbox. ●
vice outward, similar to that of lead in a The Bigwig Tool is lightweight and
pencil, and continue marking. Once the durable. It fits easily in a gloved hand ● ELI VOSS is an 11-year fire service
marking device is consumed, insert an- and can be stored easily in a pocket or veteran and an engineer with the
other marking device to keep marking. by using quick-break ties on a fire coat Davenport (IA) Fire Department,
The primary reason for controlling buckle. It can also be deployed easily assigned to Engine 3. He is also an
doors while searching is firefighter for use in a variety of situations such as instructor with the Iowa Fire Service
Training Bureau and Eastern Iowa
safety, and wedging doors open is one when marking searched vehicles and
Community College.
of the easiest ways a firefighter can mini- rooms in hazmat areas and during tech-
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AN ESTABLISHED PILLAR
OF THE FIRE SERVICE INDUSTRY
All-American Hose, LLC is the new name for an es-
tablished pillar of the fire 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 fire 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 fire departments used supply hose no larger than
three inches in diameter. The Snap-tite brand hose was
introduced in four and five inch diameters which enabled
fire 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 fire 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-flat 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-flat 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 fire
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 fire hose products while honoring the
heritage and tradition of the fire service with an unparal-
leled commitment to safety, reliability and value.
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WE CARE ABOUT AIR
Breathing Air System is one of the nation’s largest sup- NFPA 1989 mandates that a purity analysis be done on
pliers of high pressure breathing air equipment: cascade breathing air at least quarterly, six times for some de-
storage systems, compressors, monitors, filters, adapt- partments. Breathing Air Systems can take the hassle out
ers and assemblies, fill stations, gauges, regulators, and of compliance. And it won’t bust your budget.
oxygen generators. Our motto is “We care about air”. Quarterly, or as often as you require, you will receive a
For years we have specialized in mobile air systems. If test kit via UPS. All required adapters are enclosed. Col-
it’s a slide-in cascade system ready to be placed into your lect your sample in the sterile container, then ship it back
van or pickup, up to a mobile compressor system, we’ve in the package provided. You’ll get your results in about a
built them. Check out the Responder Class of Air, Light, week.
and Hazmat Response Trailers. The Responder will bring Today’s emergency departments have to deal with the
stored air, lighting, a mobile compressor, and a protected possibility that catastrophe can cut a community off from
work area right to the emergency location. These can be readily available medical treatment. With this in mind,
custom-sized and equipped. Breathing Air Systems brings you the MOGS – the Medi-
Many fire departments are facing the end of the 15-year cal Oxygen Generating System. This unit will produce
service life of their SCBA cylinders. Breathing Air Sys- medical oxygen at your location, enough to fill six “D”
tems will supply you with budget-friendly SCI replacement cylinders per hour.
cylinders, at 2215, 3000, or 4500 psi. We also have the For 40 years, Breathing Air Systems has been a leader
new 30-year replacement cylinders. in service to EMS units, fire departments, and the scuba
When safety and rescue depend on rugged, heavy duty industry. Our national headquarters is located in Reyn-
forcible entry tools, Breathing Air Systems brings you oldsburg, Ohio; we have branch offices in Florida, Ten-
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Smoke Generators
BullEx Smoke Generators continuously produce the best
smoke possible for fire 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 fire attack drills, BullEx Smoke
Generators don’t stop until your training is done.
Live Fire Extinguisher Training
SmartDummy Rescue Manikins I.T.S. Xtreme Live-Fire Extinguisher Training
The BullEx SmartDummy rescue manikins are built with The I.T.S. Xtreme can be set up in a matter of minutes,
a heavy-duty canvas material that is tough enough for fire features compressed air and water training extinguishers
training, but flexible enough to simulate victims. Featuring and is safe for the environment. The I.T.S. Xtreme’s flame
an integrated microphone and continuous or sound- activat- response system determines where the trainee is aiming
ed message playback, our manikins are capable of creating and sweeping a training extinguisher and automatically
realistic victim response to life threatening emergencies. varies the flames in response. Optional stainless steel
BullEx Smoke Generators used in conjunction with the props including a Trash Can, Stove Top, Paint Locker or
SmartDummy will intensify your search and rescue drills Electric Motor, create realistic flame patterns to further
without ever striking a single match. Flood your large challenge trainees.
area search training environment with dense training
smoke in moments and challenge your primary search Intelligent Training System
team to locate and extract the SmartDummy in zero vis- The Intelligent Training System allows you to provide
ibility conditions. training with varying difficulty levels and class of fire se-
lections. The training extinguishers utilize compressed
Advanced Fire Training air and water, eliminating the need for time consuming
BullEx Advanced Fire Training Props allow you to cleanup or the expense of recharging dry chemical or
custom design your technical firefighting drills around a CO2 extinguishers. An E-stop switch on the handheld
leaking pressure vessel, a downed helicopter or a work- controller shuts down the flames instantly if the system
ing vehicle fire. Our large-scale props feature a stainless is bumped or knocked, making BullEx live-fire training
steel Pilot and Burner Control Module which houses the systems the safest live-fire simulators in the world.
control valves used to operate multiple burn zones. Mul-
tiple fire props can be used with the burner tray and pilot Magnum Fire Training System
module allowing you to cost-effectively add additional Challenge your firefighters or brigade members to fight
props to your training arsenal. the Magnum Fire Training System with extinguishers or
hose lines for full scale hands-on training. With an output
HazMat Training of 2.8 million BTU your trainees feel the heat and learn
The interactive BullEx GasTrainer offers simulated how to respond. Smart Controls shut-down the propane
HAZMAT detection training scenarios and challenges the and auto-ignition only if the fire is knocked out com-
trainees to meter and respond in a diagnostic learning pletely.
environment. Your trainees will learn how to interpret
numerical readings for potentially lethal gases, alerting Digital-Fire Extinguisher Training
both the instructor and student when critical alarm levels BullsEye Laser-Driven System
are reached. Interactive hand-held training devices can BullsEye uses advanced laser technology to simulate
be customized to feature a variety of gas leak scenarios. the discharge of a dry-chemical or CO2 extinguisher for
a completely clean, safe and effective training experi-
Fire Safety Trailers ence. BullsEye senses where the user aims and sweeps
Teach valuable fire prevention lessons in an interactive a laser training extinguisher and automatically varies the
environment and show trainees what it feels like to face LED driven digital flames in response. Training can now
a fire, training them to take proper action. BullEx Fire take place completely indoors — wherever the trainee’s
Safety Trailers target all age groups — with heat, smoke hazard actually exists.
and digital flames for hands-on adult training and hazard
recognition props for children. For more information and to view demo videos of the
full line of BullEx training simulators, visit us at www.Bul-
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DESIGNING FOR TOMORROW’S 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 alterna-
tors are designed with the most
demanding applications in mind, to
minimize your downtime and maxi-
mize your operating efficiencies.
Models are customized for niche
markets with a wide range of output
capabilities and a variety of market
specific features.
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Superior Service. Flexible Programs. Exceptional Value. ORANGE BEACH, AL 36561
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TECHNOLOGY FOR LIFE®
Dräger is an international leader in the fields of medi-
cal and safety technology. The family-owned company
was founded in Lübeck, Germany, in 1889. Over the
past five 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.
“Technology for Life” is the guiding philosophy.
Whether in clinical applications, industry, mining or fire
and emergency services, Dräger products protect, sup-
port and save lives.
The safety division offers customers consultancy, prod-
ucts and services for an integrated hazard management,
especially for personal and facility protection. The current
portfolio comprises stationary and mobile gas detection
systems, respiratory protection equipment, fire training
systems, professional diving equipment as well as alcohol No one manufacturer of breathing apparatus takes the
and drug detection units. level of training as seriously as Dräger does.
Dräger has nearly 10,000 employees worldwide and To add to the product portfolio in NAFTA, Dräger
is present in over 190 countries around the globe. The launched the CPS 5900 level A chemical protective suits.
Group maintains sales and service organizations in over Lightweight, soft material and a large visor gives the user
40 countries. Its development and production facilities the comfort to be able to do their tasks easier and safer.
are based in Germany, United States of America, Great The CPS 5900 is NFPA 1994 approved and also gives the
Britain, Sweden, South Africa, Brazil, the Czech Republic user peace of mind to know that it will be safe in most
and China. Our North American headquarters is located industrial chemicals and warfare agents.
in Pittsburgh, PA and employs more than two hundred Dräger’s PSS 7000 SCBA was designed from the
people. ground up and has several unique features that put a
The original offices were founded in Pittsburgh in 1907 whole new meaning to fit, form and function to an SCBA.
by Drägerwerk AG to sell and service breathing apparatus With completely redesigned backplate, mask with clear
used by U.S. mine rescue teams and fire voice amplification and quick change system for breath-
Dräger offers a wide range of innovative personal ing air cylinders are just a few reasons why this makes
protective equipment that firefighters have come to rely the SCBA the best in the market.
on. That is because Dräger is constantly developing new When it comes to gas detection, Dräger offers a wide
producsts and providing the latest safety solutions to variety of portable gas instruments to fit any fire depart-
first responders. Dräger is committed to the fire service ments need. Since Dräger manufacturers its own gas
market and invests heavily in a growing product portfolio sensors, they can offer 5 year warranties on O2, CO and
that includes: H2S sensors. Another benefit to making your own sensors
-Self Contained Breathing Apparatus is the ability to offer a wide variety of toxic gas sensors
-Thermal Imaging Cameras and when it comes to maintaining these instruments,
-Portable Gas Monitors Dräger’s portable gas meters don’t have to be calibrated
-Colormetric Tubes for 6 months. The ability to sway a rechargeable battery
-Firefighter Location Devices with an alkaline battery pack in the Dräger portable gas
-Chemical Protective Suits detectors, ensures that it is always ready to go.
-Closed Circuit Breathing Apparatus Dräger offers three different thermal imaging cameras
-Airline Equipment (UCF 1600 Basic, UCF 1600 and UCF 3200) that gives the
-Air Purifying Respirators fire department the choice of a camera that will best fit
-Training Systems both Live Fire and Propane their needs. All UCF cameras are easy to handle, durable
-Mobile Training Systems and lightweight. The UCF 1600 and UCF 3200 have fea-
In addition to product innovation, no other company tures that enhance the use of a thermal imaging camera.
offers the level of training to fire fighters than Dräger The use of color palettes enhance the different applica-
does. With a complete line of safe, realistic, reliable and tions cameras go into and ThermalScan™ gives firefight-
approve live fire fighting simulators and fire training sys- ers the ability to pinpoint hotspots after the fire.
tems for all types of fire fighting conditions, Dräger offers Dräger continues to be the provider of choice for peo-
portable fire training units that range from fire extin- ple who depend on our technology. They are a thought
guisher training to large full intensity interior and exterior leader and continue to offer a series of free educational
simulators and flashover systems. A full selection of fixed webinars on the dangers of Hyrodgen Cyanide and
and mobile training galleries are available (interior and Carbon Monoxide to help fire fighters gain awareness of
exterior), complementing the training objectives of munic- these two toxic gases.
ipal, industrial, marine, airport and military fire services. Dräger. Technology for life®
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OVER A CENTURY OF INNOVATION.
Elkhart Brass is the industry’s most experienced
manufacturer of innovative firefighting and fire protection
equipment. Elkhart products can be found in fire depart-
ments around the world, building systems and off-shore
drilling sites, as well as in military, marine, and industrial
firefighting 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 fire fighting.
Elkhart Brass History: 2000s Changed the face of firefighting again with
1902 Company founded by Albert E. Hansen W.E.T. (Wireless Electronic Technology) that al-
lows the remote controlled operation of monitors
1920s Offered first ball-type shut-off nozzle from up to ¼ mile away.
Introduced Extender® which automatically raises
Elkhart Brass compact monitors 18” above ap-
1930s Mystery®America’s first peripheral jet fog nozzle paratus deck.
Developed a line of truck-mount deck guns Introduced the Vulcan®monitor, the industry’s
most Compact, lightest master stream device
1940s Began making portable monitors with flows up to 1250 GPM
Added the integral ball shut-off to the Developed low pressure handline nozzles, in-
Mystery®Nozzle in the Select-O-Stream® line. cluding break-apart options, all offering out-
standing stream performance at 75 psi (and in
some cases, 50 psi) in the Chief™, Phantom®
1950s Developed Select-O-Flow® nozzles, the indus- and Select-O-Matic®lines.
try’s first constant flow, selectable gallonage Introduced R.A.M.®- Rapid Attack Monitor – for
nozzle. quick deployment and easy one-man operation
Put on the market the Unibody Valve line, featur-
1970s Introduced Select-O-Matic®automatic nozzles, ing a cross-compatible apparatus ball valve and
the first nozzles to operate on the availability of a butterfly valve with a robust, heavy-duty motor.
water rather thanpressure (still the company’s Developed the Glow Bumper for handline
best selling product). nozzles to better enhance firefighter safety.
Offer Electronic Remote Controlled Monitor
1980s Introduced Chief®Nozzles – a lightweight, sim- Systems for Industrial installations utilizing a
plified version of the Select-O-Flow®line. multi-point wireless network.
Created a complete line of fireground applianc- Revolutionary new handline nozzles hit the mar-
es, used with LDH. ket with the Solid Strike – a solid stream nozzle
Developed Stinger®monitors – the first product with the flexibility that allows you to vary GPM or
with quick disconnect to move from truck mount reach without shutting down to change tip size.
to ground mount (prior to Stinger, two separate Flex Attack CAF nozzle that quickly switches
pieces of equipment were needed). between wet foam, dry foam and water without-
shutting down
1990s Developed a new generation of easier-to-operate
Select-O-Matic®nozzles with more gallonage Elkhart Brass products are sold worldwide through a
choices. network of dealers and distributors, as well as directly to
OEM’s and Governments.
Introduced X-Stream® SM-2000 Select-O-Matic®
nozzle with gallonages from 500-2000 GPM.
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LAST CHANCE RESCUE FILTER –
AN ESSEX INDUSTRIES INNOVATION
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.
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SINCE 1981
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The Company That • Skidmore College on the “Effect of Globe’s industry leading position -
Invented Turnout Gear of Physical Fitness on Physiologi- “Turning out the world’s best.”
Since 1887, Globe Firefighter Suits cal Recovery from Firefighting
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Everything you want,
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first “Firefighter’s Suit”. Globe was
the first to use DuPont™ NOMEX®
flame and thermal resistant materi-
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als, first to use 3M SCOTCHLITE™
reflective materials, and the first to
use CROSSTECH™ moisture barri-
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in advanced firefighter 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
firefighters and fire departments
around the world than any other.
Globe now produces and services a
wide range of premium performance
personal protective equipment for
first responders under the Globe
Firefighter Suits, Globe Cairns, Globe
LifeLine, Globe FootGear and Globe
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Globe is the
face, Globe will continue to be there
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PROVIDING SUPERIOR
SERVICES AND PRODUCTS
Hale Products Inc provides superior services and During the 1980s Hale made a key acquisition of Go-
products for safe and efficient operation and delivery of diva in Warwick, England. Godiva is a manufacturer of
fire suppression agents, serving both the domestic and portable, high-pressure, and rear-mounted fire pumps.
international fire suppression industry. The company Godiva is one of the leading fire pump suppliers outside
encompasses Hale, Class 1, and Godiva Pumps – three of the United States. This acquisition allowed Hale expands
most recognized brand names in the world for fire pumps its reach around world and to bring the USA based “Bar-
and equipment. Together our products bring a fresh and ton/American Godvia” fire pump products under the Hale
innovative approach to the operation, and delivery of fire umbrella of products.
suppression agents. Our goal is to exceed the expecta-
tions of our end users by offering outstanding products, In 2002 Hale acquired Class 1. Class 1 is a leading sup-
flexible customer service, industry best performance, and plier of electrical and electronic control components and
greater value to optimize the operation and performance plumbing components and systems to the fire market.
of your fire suppression products. Class 1’s strength in innovative electronics and plumbing,
combined with Hale’s leading position in pumps has led
The Hale Pump Company was founded in 1914 by to the development of the Hale Pump Module, a pre-engi-
three Pennsylvania firefighters who had the “innovative neered, pre-wired, pre-plumbed pump assembly designed
foresight” to build better fire pump - a triple combination to include a Hale pump and Class 1 premium electron-
pumper mounted on a Model “T” Ford. This innovative ics, valves and plumbing. The pre-engineered design
spirit continues today with the “High Flow” Qmax midship maximizes the performance and efficiency of the entire
pump, the most popular vehicle mounted pump in North pump system with common parts for efficient service and
America. As the needs of the fire industry change, Hale simple maintenance.
continues to innovate to meet and exceed the needs of
the market. Hale recently released the TPB Twin Booster The Hale Products Inc. brands of Hale Pumps, Class 1
pump, the first 750 GPM rated two stage series/parallel and Godvia have a combined strength that enables us to
PTO driven fire pump. Hale has also expanded its core provide exceptional service, functional technical sup-
product line to include an exceptional line of FoamLogix port, and an unparalleled degree of industry knowledge
Foam Proportioners and the easy to operate CAFSPro and innovation that would not have been possible if the
Compressed Air Foam Systems. companies were working independently. These attributes
make Hale Products, Inc. your ideal choice for your fire
Today, Hale Products Inc. is much more than just fire suppression product needs.
pumps. In the last 95 years Hale Products has grown
through new product innovation and strategic acquisitions Today, Hale Products, Inc. is a strong, growing com-
to include truck mounted and portable pumps, engine pany that is dedicated to innovation of new products and
controls / governors, valves, pressure gauges, foam pro- the expansion of current and new markets domestically
portioning and compressed air foam systems, and Es-Key and internationally. Hale will continue to strive to be the
/ multi-plexing systems. premier “Problem Solver” within the fire industry because
in the end we “Serve Side by Side”.
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IN FIRE APPARATUS
HME Ahrens-Fox can trace its heritage back to 1913, Drawing from its heritage of the innovative and legend-
over 93 years ago, when Magnus Hendrickson founded the ary Ahrens-Fox line of apparatus, the RAT™, or Rapid
Hendrickson Motor Truck Company in Chicago. Quite an Attack Truck, combines a fully rated Class A pumper engi-
innovator in his day, Hendrickson began building custom neered into the size of a mini pumper without sacrificing
trucks including those for specialized applications such as water, hose or equipment carrying capacity. The CAT™ or
heavy delivery, stone cranes, roofer’s hoists and scaven- City Attack Truck is a custom engineered solution, perfect
ger bodies. for departments with high call volumes that need a unit
It was Hendrickson that developed and marketed the first having heavy duty pumping power, easy service acces-
tandem axle suspension, quite an innovation in its day, and sibility, replacement of corrosion-prone components
was one of the first truck manufacturers to install Diesel such as aluminum tread plate, and user-friendly design
engines. The company built its first line of fire apparatus in elements such as an extremely low rear hose bed. The
the 1930s, and was the first to develop and market the first CAT™ provides an abundance of compartment space for
tilt cab custom pumper chassis in the 1980s. storing EMS and firefighting equipment and is mounted
The City of Stamford, CT has 14 HME Ahrens-Fox units in service including pumpers, areials, tankers and a rescue truck.
Hendrickson Motor Truck Company changed its name on an HME custom chassis designed to be more maneu-
over time to Hendrickson Mobile Equipment to better verable than the chief’s Crown Victoria.
reflect the diversity of products being produced. Over the The new Arsenal™ aerial was designed to outmaneu-
road trucks, crane carriers, split shaft power take offs, ver a single axle quint, provide 750-gallon+ water tanks
cast spoke wheels, tandem suspensions and specialized and to carry a full load of ISO required ladders, pike
prime movers such as a mammoth rig that was built to poles and equipment. The department’s investment is
transport 500,000-lb. transformers to a Canadian hydro- further protected by the HME Ahrens-Fox 24-1/2-year
electric plant, proved over and over, the engineering and body corrosion warranty, 10-year plumbing warranty, and
manufacturing expertise of HME. 25-year corrosion and rusting warranty on the ladder,
Today, HME is located in Wyoming, Michigan with over torque-box and outrigger assemblies.
140 employees working in a three-year old, state of the New products on the mechanical side include Hydra-
art, 150,000 square foot plant, producing fire apparatus, Technology™ water delivery system that uses no corro-
over-the-road Class 8 truck chassis and special mobile sion-prone threaded fittings and the new MAD DOGTM,
equipment units such as drill rig chassis and heavy-duty patent pending compressed air foam system that com-
prime movers. The vehicles begin with the frame rails bines a high level of knockdown power with an affordable
entering one side of the plant, and the finished units price.
emerging from the other. This “under one roof” facility A world leader in fire service innovation, American-
brings together both the chassis and fire engineering owned HME Ahrens-Fox is one of the fastest growing fire
departments to produce fire apparatus that are truly apparatus builders today, constructing a diverse line of
single-source from start to finish. innovative, heavy duty stainless steel fire apparatus that
The company is the world’s largest single-source pro- is setting the industry standard for design, performance
ducer of custom, stainless steel fire apparatus, and has and long life.
just introduced a number of new products for 2006.
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HOLMATRO USA –
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
IN MARYLAND
This 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 stake, it’s all about speed and safety. CORE Technol-
their critical tasks easier, safer and more reliable. ogy™ is significantly faster, easier and safer, allowing
rescuers to focus on the rescue operation, not the rescue
Holmatro has a rich history of product development equipment. Once you work with CORE Technology™ and
and innovation. For us product improvement is an ongo- discover the unprecedented benefits, you won’t want to
ing process. The challenges of rescue are always chang- go back to a twin line system.
ing. Rescuers face new materials, new designs and new
technologies whether at the scene of a vehicle accident, Whether you are considering a twin line system, or
building collapse or natural disaster. That is why Hol- desire a state of the art CORE Technology™ system,
matro is always improving, always developing new prod- Holmatro’s North American Headquarters, in Glen Burnie,
ucts and always bringing new solutions to the market. Maryland, is still the only hydraulic rescue tool manufac-
turing facility on the planet that can supply rescue equip-
Over the company’s history, Holmatro® Rescue Equip- ment that is both UL Listed and NFPA Compliant. This
ment has been at the forefront of many product technol- state of the art manufacturing facility is ISO 9001:2000
ogy improvements. After decades of innovative firsts, in registered and follows the strictest quality control proce-
2005 Holmatro® introduced a revolutionary new tech- dures…our own. We utilize the most modern CNC ma-
nology that is proving to be one of the most important chining centers, assembly techniques and quality control
innovations ever in the field of extrication: CORE Tech- equipment. Holmatro products are first proven on our
nology™. laboratory bench-top, and must meet our strict quality
standards, before they are allowed to prove themselves
CORE Technology™ is an innovative new hydraulic in the field. These rigorous standards include: durability,
system that employs COaxial Rescue Equipment hose, lateral loading, mechanical deformation, over-pressuriza-
couplers, pumps and tools. At the CORE of this system is tion and extreme temperatures.
our revolutionary fluid path technology. This coaxial hose
design consists of a high pressure CORE, surrounded and In addition to the manufacturing facilities, our Glen
protected by the low pressure return. But what makes Burnie location features a training center that is
our coaxial hydraulic hose possible is our patented CORE equipped to teach service, maintenance, and extrication
Technology™ coupler. These couplers have a built-in, au- techniques. Adjacent to the classroom is a hands-on
tomatic return valve that eliminates the need for a dump training area that allows us to continue working, even
valve on the pump, simply connect the hose and you’re when the weather outside doesn’t cooperate. Our admin-
ready to go. And YES, the CORE Technology™ system, istrative offices complete our Glen Burnie facility.
including hose and couplers, has been tested by Under-
writers Laboratories and has been certified to be compli- Holmatro USA always welcomes visitors, so the next
ant with NFPA 1936. time you are in the Baltimore Maryland area, be sure to
stop by for a tour. Holmatro is proud to offer products
More than just a new tool, hose or power unit, CORE made in the USA, with unmatched precision and quality.
Technology™ is a new hydraulic system that fundamen-
tally changes the extrication process. When lives are at
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Over thirty years ago, Hurst revolutionized rescue when Proud to Bear the
we created the world’s first rescue tool and aptly named Hurst Jaws of Life® Name
it “Jaws of Life.” But, that was only the beginning. Today, Only the best products in the world are worthy of the
Hurst Jaws of Life leads the industry with design innova- Hurst Jaws of Life® name. Hurst alone offers complete
tions that result in superior rescue products designed for solutions for rescue professionals. Whether it is high or
one purpose...to save lives. low pressure hydraulic rescue tools, hydraulic and pneu-
matic lifting capability, shoring and stabilization products,
The Difference is Clear or portable shelters, Hurst is the only name you need.
Unlike 30 years ago, Hurst is no longer the only brand Hurst Jaws of Life® and Hurst Jaws of Life High Pres-
of rescue tool on the market – yet there is a reason we sure® are the only authentic Jaws of Life® brands in
remain the industry leader. From design to operation to hydraulic rescue tools. Hurst High Pressure products are
durability, our products are the 10,000 psi version of the
different thanother brands original Hurst Jaws of Life.
and its these important differ- Both brands of tools offer
ences thatmake our products unrivaled power and easy
worthy of the Hurst Jaws of handling for even the most
Life® name. Hurst leads the challenging rescue scearios.
pack with:
Hurst Jaws of Life® Air-
Powerful Designs shore tools are high-strength,
Our designs are influenced light-weight, positive lock-
anddriven by the experts in ing, aluminum stabilization
the field of rescue – our cus- struts. The tools’ removable
tomers. We listen to our cus- attachments and bases are
tomers when they talk about adaptable to most shapes,
the new challenges facing surfaces, and situations. De-
first responders and technical signed for vertical, horizontal,
rescuers and we design our and angled support, as well
products with their needs as as stabilization, the Airshore
our priority. products will secure your res-
cue environment.
Flexibility
Hurst products are not typically designed for a singu- Hurst Jaws of Life® Vetter encompasses pneumatic
lar end use but, instead, feature astonishing flexibility to equipment through a wide range of reliable products,
accommodate a wide variety of rescue scenarios. From including air bags for lifting, pipe and leak sealing, pneu-
highly versatile combination tools to the adaptability of matic shelters and decon tents, and much more!
Airshore stabilization struts, we believe flexibility is a key
component for optimal readiness. With the sophistication of newer vehicles, the Crash
Recovery System (CRS) helps ensure that rescuers have
Dependability reliable and up to date information for things like battery
We’re always here. Our customers count on us to de- and power cable locations, airbag activators, and other
liver on our brand promise, to provide solutions and to as- critical information needed to complete a rescue safely
sist in the safe use of our products. We embrace this role and quickly using regularly updated software.
as part of our corporate culture. We proudly stand behind
our products, our people and our customers. When it comes to rescue, Hurst Jaws of Life® is the
only name you need.
Easy Operation
Our products are designed for ease of operation on the For more information about Hurst Jaws of Life®, our
scene, including new Streamline® Technology that allows product offering, or to locate a distributor, please visit
for quick and easy one-step connectivity of rescue tools www.jawsoflife.com or call 1-800-537-2659.
under pressure and the patented Star-Grip control valve
that offers the industry’s best on-scene ergonomics.
Durability
Hurst 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.
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HIGH QUALITY TURNOUT GEAR™
INNOTEX INC. has over 30 years of experience in the By combining the best NFPA certified composites with
development, manufacturing and distribution of fire uncompromised quality stitching and strategic reinforce-
retardant protective clothing and is now one of the lead- ments we have created turnout with unmatched dura-
ing North American manufacturers of NFPA 1971-2007 bility. From our one piece “L” shape storm flap, to our
certified turnout gear. INNOTEX INC., commitment is to patented BR-1™ collar system, INNOTEX® always strives
provide firefighters with the absolute best turnout gear to for the ultimate protection for our heroes.
maximize their performance and their safety. INNOTEX®
has been chosen by several hundred Fire Departments Our performance driven designs combined with our
and currently protects some of the largest Fire Depart- experienced workmanship, our attention to detail, our
ments in North America, the military as well as large flexibility and a careful selection of materials results in
International Fire Departments. HIGH QUALITY TURNOUT GEAR™ that you will always
be proud to wear.
Through innovative light weight design we have created
gear that provide better fit allowing your body to move
freely with less restriction and help reduce heat stress.
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WHY KME?
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-
fluence 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 ing firm Lucius Pitkin to perform over the road evaluation
an experienced staff ready and willing to serve our clients and life history analysis, combined with decades of appa-
and our customers, representatives, and employees know ratus experience helps KME design quality and safety into
that if needed they can easily contact our CEO, John every product. Safety is never an option. KME recently
J. Kovatch III. Stability, longevity, and reliability – that’s spent millions in testing to integrate products into each
what you get from KME. Our continued reinvestment into vehicle that not only protect occupants, but also help
the company with training, equipment, and facilities has prevent accidents from occurring. KME fire chassis have
allowed for steady growth with no long term debt. KME met and exceeded all crash test standards for frontal and
is dedicated to serve today and future generations as it’s side impact, as well as roof crush tests. KME also offers
not just a business, it’s a family commitment. over fifty other safety features designed to keep both oc-
cupants and exterior personnel safe.
KME is a true sole source custom manufacturer of all
components of our vehicles. We manufacture our own KME’s Customer Service Division has a mission to pro-
cabs, chassis, bodies, tanks and aerial devices and we vide friendly, timely, and accurate response to customer
even have several commercial truck dealerships. No other parts, service, training, technical support, and warranty
company offers the range of styles, models and features demands. Our world headquarters location has a staff of
than KME, and our “YES” philosophy allows KME to pro- customer service representatives with over 220 years of
vide them all at an affordable price. KME’s engineering combined experience. This factory staff and our nation-
department designs through a core scheme for all of our wide network of sales and service centers comprise a
products, whether it is a fire truck pumper or a 6,000 gal- knowledgeable and experienced team of professionals
lon aircraft refueler. With over 600 employees, KME has ready to serve. KME has an extensive, nationwide inven-
experienced resources to support our customer’s needs. tory of both purchased and fabricated parts with many
However, KME still assigns a primary point of contact for of them ready to ship the same day. Factory trained and
each truck to coordinate all communications between certified technicians are ready to perform service, main-
KME, the sales representative, and the client throughout tenance, and upgrades to a variety of systems utilizing
the entire build process. The project manager is commit- the latest diagnostic tools for rapid and accurate repairs.
ted to ensuring the customers’ needs and expectations Body and aerial remounts and apparatus refurbishments
are met from order to delivery every time. are also available.
Each KME vehicle is designed, manufactured and KME works for you! From our ownership to our nation-
tested to perform under the most rigorous demands. wide sales team, the experienced crews on the produc-
Our products go through dozens of checks by both KME tion floor to the project managers, from our wildland units
and third party professionals to ensure every vehicle to our tractor drawn aerials, KME and our product work
meets our demanding superior quality controls and safety for you. There is no company in the fire service more
requirements for operators and occupants. This starts capable of providing safe, quality, custom apparatus with
at design with computer generated 3D models, through the highest value across such a wide range of products
finite element analysis to verify structural integrity of the than KME.
design, even to contracting globally recognized engineer-
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KNOX – CELEBRATING
CORPORATE PROFILES
35 YEARS OF SERVICE
The Knox® Rapid Entry System is a family of high secu- plugs and caps provide the intake and discharge sides
rity products that has been serving fire departments since of water based fire protection systems with protection to
1975. Today, more than 11,000 departments nationwide prevent debris and vandalism and are referenced in the
use Knox key boxes, vaults, Haz-Mat cabinets, electric 2009 International Fire and Building Codes.
key switches and padlocks. Thirty-five years after the Knox System was first intro-
This proven rapid entry system reduces response time, duced, the demand for high security rapid entry continues
property damage and the liability for lost keys. Depart- to grow. Knox is proud that most of the original Knox-Box
ments use a unique, high security master key to access key boxes are still in service today.
the Knox System in their jurisdiction.
Knox devices are purchased and installed
by property owners but can only be ac-
cessed by fire personnel.
The Knox Rapid Entry System has Knox FDC Protection Program
®
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SETTING THE STANDARD
WORLDWIDE
Luxfer Gas Cylinders is the world’s largest manufactur- Canada (TC) standards, and meet all NFPA, NIOSH and
er and provider of all-aluminum, hoop-wrap and full-wrap SCBA OEM requirements.
carbon composite SCBA and medical oxygen cylinders
for the global EMS and fire fighting market. More Luxfer Established in 1898 and headquartered in Riverside,
cylinders are used by firefighters and first responders California; Luxfer Gas Cylinders operates five manufac-
around the world than any other cylinder brand. turing sites and numerous sales offices across the globe
dedicated to meeting the expectations of customers in all
With a comprehensive North American product range major gas markets, including medical oxygen, SCBA & life
that includes the lightest-weight SCBA cylinder available support, fire suppression, alternative fuel and specialty
(LCX-SL, Super Light), the toughest, most durable cyl- gases. A member of the Luxfer Group of companies,.
inder design (LCX-XD, Extreme Duty), and cylinders with Luxfer has grown to be a world leader in product qual-
the potential for service life of up 30 years (LCX-EL, Extra ity and in product safety, with innovative programs for
Life); Luxfer continues to lead the way in cylinder technol- the markets we serve. With nearly 40 million cylinders in
ogy and innovation all in the pursuit of best meeting the service in more than 50 countries, Luxfer Gas Cylinders is
needs of firefighters and first responders. Luxfer cylin- truly setting the standard worldwide.
ders are manufactured in the USA, are approved to appli- LUXFER GAS CYLINDERS – Setting the Standard
cable Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transport Worldwide.
l d w i d e
rd wo r
s t a n da
Settin g the tel: 800.764.0366
or 951.684.5110
email: lifesupport@luxfer.net
Enter 146 at fireeng.hotims.com
www.luxfercylinders.com
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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 offices in Europe. MatJack / IIPI has
a reputation for quality products and customer service
second to none.
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ABOUT MUNICIPAL EMER-
GENCY SERVICES
Established in 2001 Municipal Emergency Services has sales force, an extensive online store or through our
quickly grown to be the largest supplier of Globe Manu- Federal Government division which caters to the specific
facturing personal protective equipment, Honeywell First needs of military and WMD first responders.
Responder Products, Scott Air-Paks, FireQuip Hose, 5.11
Tactical Station Wear and Dragon Fire Gloves to first MES supports its customers with a nation wide ware-
responders in North America. With over 130 sales repre- housing system that carries over $3 Million of Scott
sentatives, 45 mobile service technicians, and 13 in-house Air-Paks and accessories, 800 sets of turnout gear, 2000
service centers strategically located around the United pairs of boots not to mention numerous other products
States we can assure that our customers are purchasing in stock to meet the immediate needs of our customers.
quality name brand equipment that remains functioning Also our NFPA 1851 third party certified PPE Cleaning &
to the appropriate NFPA and manufacturer’s specifica- Care centers assure our customers that their Personal
tions throughout the life of the product. Protective Equipment meets the latest NFPA specifica-
tions while maximizing the service life of the product.
Our sales representatives have over 1,300+ years MES has a turnkey leasing company that affords our
of combined experience in first responder service and customers the opportunity to secure alternative funding
8,000+ hours of certified training which adds up to better of equipment when grants or budgets are not available to
product knowledge, service and training for our custom- them. With competitive finance rates our customers can
ers. We supply equipment for Firefighting, Law Enforce- also bundle services in with their equipment to assure
ment, Hazmat, Confined Space, Urban Search and that they meet the latest safety, NFPA, NIOSH, and OSHA
Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services to Municipal, requirements.
Volunteer and Federal government sectors.
Headquartered in Sandy Hook, CT, the company utilizes
MES is built on three distinct business platforms giving 100,000 plus square feet of warehouse space throughout the
first responders the opportunity to fulfill their equipment United States. MES can be reached at 1-877- MESFire (1-877-
needs through our 130 strong first responder focused 637-3473) or through our Web site @ www.mesfire.com.
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MANUFACTURERS OF INNOVATIVE
CORPORATE PROFILES
EQUIPMENT THAT CAN LIFT, SHIFT,
SEAL, STABILIZE AND PENETRATE
At the start of a new decade and after close to fifty
years, Paratech Incorporated, an ISO 9001 certified 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, floods and structural fire damage
require a collapse rescue system designed to extract
victims quickly and safely. Firefighting Tools (FFT) – These rugged, heavy
Excavation containment – Paratech’s pneumatic duty overhaul tools are made with the highest quality
rescue struts allow for remote placement and easy lock- materials and are available in a range of sizes and con-
ing as well as safe, remote removal. figurations with lengths of 3’ to 12’ and custom lengths by
Special Applications – A wide variety of bases special order.
and accessories are available to assist in numerous spe- Rescue Air Cushions – (RAC) Available in 4 sizes
cial application scenarios including, but in no way limited and 2 pressure ranges, an ideal tool for high lift require-
to, elevator shaft access and victim retrieval, high angle ments of non-reinforced broad surfaces on trucks, vans
applications, confined space work and trench rescue and light aircraft, also used by collapse rescue teams to
scenarios. fill voids and regain support for rescue struts, wall braces
Vehicle Stabilization – Paratech’s Vehicle and shoring. Other applications include rescuing downed
Stabilization Kits (VSK’s), with a load capacity of up to or trapped animals, industrial lifting applications and can
120,000 lbs. (54,431.1 kg) with a 4:1 safety factor, have be used as a flotation device.
the strength and flexibility to handle sub compact cars, Leak Sealing Systems (LSS) – Specialized
buses, cement trucks and even train locomotives. inflatables and plugs that are designed to shut down
MAXIFORCE® Air Lifting Bags – A complete liquid leaks on pipes, tankers and railroad tank cars and
system comprised of 25 different sizes of Air Lifting Bags successfully seal chemical leaks in both highway and
made from Neoprene covered aramid reinforcement, with industrial accidents.
the power to lift or shift up to 70 tons and all the control Special Mission Tender/SMT™ for Urban
equipment to match. Search & Rescue and Trench – The SMT™, an
Powered Impact Tools – Rugged, ergonomic, organized, low maintenance and cost effective trailer
lightweight and utilizing minimum air consumption, the comes fully loaded with Rescue Struts, Maxiforce® Air
three distinct models of pneumatic breakers, (Airgun Lifting Bags, Forcible Entry Tools and other kits and com-
40SC, Airgun 40, Pakhammer 90) have the ability to break ponents to facilitate rapid response to rescue scenarios.
and cut through concrete, masonry walls, steel, metal Paratech recognizes that their success is not only
and composites, aircraft fuselages and are often used for due to their specialized equipment whose versatility
digging during tunneling operations. has allowed an easy cross over into markets outside of
Forcible Entry Tools – These high quality heavy the Fire Service such as the mining, industrial, military,
duty forcible entry tools (FET) are designed to pry, pound, towing, and tactical markets --This great feat could not
puncture, twist, cut open or remove all types of barriers have been achieved without the skilled work force at the
between emergency personnel and the life they are sav- facility, the competent and dedicated field sales support
ing. The category includes a full line of Hooligan Tools of their Regional Sales Managers in the U.S. and abroad,
as well as a powerful Percussive Rescue Tool (PRT), and the faithful promotion of the equipment by their vast
the compact and versatile Pry Axe and the very popular network of Dealer Partners.
Buster Tool. Thanks to their instinct for innovation, cutting edge
Tactical Forcible Entry Tools (TFE) – Paratech technology and excellent customer service, Paratech will
has customized its forcible entry tools to cater to S.W.A.T. continue to lead the world in the design and production of
police, special operations and military forces. Made with innovative lifesaving emergency equipment.
a durable black tactical finish, these high quality tools For more information on how Paratech can help you lift,
are designed to pry, pound, puncture, twist, cut open and shift, seal, stabilize and penetrate…contact them at 1-800-
remove all types of barriers. 435-9358 or visit their website at www.paratech.com.
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CORPORATE PROFILES
TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE
AND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY
Firefighters 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 fire and emergency apparatus be-
cause it first listens to the needs of firefighters
– then responds with safe, advanced and reliable
vehicles and technologies.
It’s why Pierce developed the patented Pierce
Ultimate Configuration (PUC), the first modern
tilt-cab emergency response vehicle designed
specifically for the expanding duties of today’s
fire 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 first ever frontal
airbag system and side roll protection system for eryone else safe. For example, the company’s exclusive
fire apparatus. frontal airbag system for both the driver and officer is an
Ensuring the safety of others is a primary part of your industry first in custom chassis fire trucks, and it exempli-
mission. Looking out for your safety is at the core of the fies the company’s commitment to safety leadership.
Pierce mission. That is why the company continually re- Moreover, the Pierce exclusive Side Roll Protection Sys-
searches, develops and introduces vehicles to meet every tem is another part of that initiative. It directly addresses
firefighting need, as well as advanced safety systems to traffic accidents involving a vehicle roll - a leading cause of
protect firefighters. firefighter death. The Pierce Side Roll Protection System
senses the exact moment of a side-roll, and then deploys
The Pierce Ultimate Configuration: passenger protection devices including seatbelt preten-
A response vehicle that’s built sioners and an inflatable side airbag structure.
around your needs. This high level of commitment to safety entails things
The PUC is a feature-by-feature, bumper-to-bumper so big that they’re hard to see and details so small that
rethinking of what a firefighting vehicle can be. It’s they’re easy to miss. For example, Pierce outfits its
engineered to be easier to use, service, and maneuver, custom chassis with one of the thickest firewalls in the
and to store more equipment and stay safer. Every single industry. And VLH® caps add an extra measure of safety
component is engineered to help firefighters perform at when firefighters are working with pressurized lines.
the highest possible level. Other Pierce safety technologies include:
For example, a typical PUC pumper can carry about 30
percent more equipment and that enables firefighters to • TAK-4® independent front suspension shortens stop-
reach for whatever is needed when it is needed. In life ping distance and improves ride quality
and death circumstances, the value of having a special- • Command Zone™ advanced electronics for real-time
ized piece of equipment cannot be overstated. information at your fingertips
The PUC offers more. Its shorter wheelbase and lower • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) enhances vehicle
center of gravity means improved vehicle handling. The control during evasive maneuvers
PUC possesses a tighter turning radius that allows fire- • PS6™ seats with double-length seat belts and dual
fighters to position in a narrow cul-de-sac or twist through retractors
a crowded urban neighborhood for more rapid response. • Tire Protection System with tire blowout band protec-
With a PUC at the scene, equipment and gear are more tion
easily within reach. Crosslays, ladders, stokes-baskets • Control Zone™ pump panel with controls grouped by
and backboards are shoulder height for most firefight- function
ers, reducing risk of injury and streamlining response. In • Luminescent rung covers for improved visibility
short, the PUC is firefighting efficiency on wheels. • Husky® and Hercules™ foam systems for quicker
The PUC is available on all Pierce custom chassis in knockdown
side and top mount configurations, as well as on all aerial • MADAS accident reconstruction system performs ac-
ladders and rescues. cident cause analysis
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WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENTS NATIONWIDE
For over 50 years, PHS has been the tests done themselves the financial, medical, and personal
helping government, industry and • All testing is performed during expenses associated with unknown
the public safety sector address their one appointment risks – arm your fire department with
health and wellness concerns by pro- • Individual and department health the knowledge it needs to preserve
viding convenient, personalized, and trends are plotted, compared and the future.
cost effective health and wellness reported over time Contact PHS at www.phsmobile.
solutions. Today, PHS is the indus- Don’t get caught off guard and risk com/publicsafety or 800.833.3005.
try leader, bringing these valuable
programs and services to fire 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 firefighter health risks and
equip fire departments and their
members with the knowledge needed
to maintain and improve their health.
A PHS Mobile Medical Unit and a
team of qualified 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,
fitness 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
Qualified and Experienced
Healthcare Professionals
• Provide flexible scheduling that
can work with your shifts to elimi-
nate overtime/downtime
• Provide medical results that are
computer processed and centrally
managed
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Extrication Stabilization
Equipment
Thousands of fire 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
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THE WORLD LEADER
IN FIRE APPARATUS
Firefighters 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 final inspection on the showroom
floor – quality always comes first. 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
Two years later, in February of 2000, the team was
efforts of emergency workers around the world, we’re
further enlarged with RK Aerials. The company, which is
ready to serve because we are Rosenbauer.
located in Fremont, Nebraska, was founded in 1988 by
Rob and Pam Kreikemeier and manufactures hydraulic
About Us: Rosenbauer International was founded in
turntable ladders and aerial platforms. It is one of the
1866 in Linz, Austria, by Johann Rosenbauer. The compa-
few companies in the USA to not only offer steel ladders,
ny began selling firefighting equipment and developing a
but also hot galvanized versions, which have a far longer
reputation for quality that continues today. At the turn of
service life.
the 20th century, Johann expanded his company’s activi-
ties to include pump and hose manufacturing. During the
Rosenbauer obtained a further key technology with the
1920s, the Rosenbauer name began to earn a growing
chassis production for the Panther ARFF vehicle. Since
reputation for leadership in the manufacturing of fire-
2003, the chassis have been manufactured at Rosen-
fighting vehicles that, with one technological innovation
bauer Motors, which is found at the same location as the
after another to its credit, continues to this day.
General Division.
During the 1990s, Rosenbauer aligned itself for global
Whatever the size, location, geography or makeup
industrial manufacturing that resulted in the creation
of your department and coverage area, Rosenbauer
of group companies in the United States, Singapore,
America can design and manufacture the apparatus that
China and the subsequent opening of new markets and
meets your unique needs. With direct access to cutting-
greater challenges. During the development phase of the
edge technology and unmatched depth of experience,
1990s, the Rosenbauer workforce more than doubled with
Rosenbauer offers the widest range of vehicle types on
roughly half of the Group’s workforce employed outside
the market today.
of Austria.
Our depth of experience applies to our estimating,
In 1995, General Safety became Rosenbauer’s first
engineering and sales staff, as well as floor manag-
partner in the USA. The company, which is based in Wyo-
ers and supervisors. Together, they work as integrated
ming, Minnesota, was founded in 1929 by Kevin Kirvida’s
teams to ensure rock-solid bid estimates that cover every
grandfather, and his father joined the company in 1949.
detail. And to make sure you’re completely satisfied, our
Kevin, who came on board in 1978, maintains General
national network of dealers maintains constant communi-
Safety’s proud tradition of quality and innovation. In ad-
cation with you every step of the way.
dition to the highly developed fire trucks they build for
the municipal sector, they also manufacture specialty
From modest roots in mid-19th century Austria, the
vehicles for airports and industrial companies.
Rosenbauer Group has grown into the world’s largest
manufacturer of fire apparatus and firefighting equip-
1998 saw Rosenbauer’s entry at Central States to of-
ment, employing a global workforce of 1,500 people at
ficially create Rosenbauer America. The company, which
numerous facilities on four continents. While achiev-
was founded in 1982 by Harold and Helen Boer and is
ing this position took more than 140 years of calculated
located in Lyons, South Dakota, is characterized by in-
growth, this strategy has been a company hallmark since
dustrial production that is strongly oriented towards the
its founding and continues to be such as the company
fulfillment of individual customer wishes. When it became
moves further into the 21st century.
a partner, Central States was already active in 32 states
and today, Rosenbauer America has virtually full national
coverage.
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LEADERS IN PERSONAL
CORPORATE PROFILES
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 firefighting, 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 filtration, specialty
military, composites, tire manufacturing, coated fabrics,
and flame 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 specifications, and ultimately raise the bar
of product performance. At Safety Components, we are
experts with knowledge of the highest caliber fibers in the Improved Thermal Liner Technology
world and would welcome an opportunity to partner on Technological advancements in firefighting fabrics
new product ideas. Together, with collective and receptive extend through our complete line of thermal liners. With
minds, we can raise the performance bar and deliver in- innovations that address the key elements in thermal liner
novative products for any application. performance such as moisture management, freedom of
movement and weight gain. As the last layer of defense, we
Innovative Outer shell Fabric Designs understand the importance of properly engineered thermal
Recognized as the technology leader and largest liner systems. That’s why we patented higher lubricity liners
supplier of firefighting fabrics in North America, Safety featuring excellent moisture management and pure fiber
Components innovative fabric solutions continue to im- battings for consistent TPP and THL performance.
prove the personal protective performance of outer shell • Glide™ is a lightweight, DuPont™ Nomex® thermal
fabrics. Whether it’s enhanced, durable water repellency liner that features our patented, high lubricity weave.
for safer, lighter, more comfortable gear, or solution dyed It is 15% slicker than other low friction liner products
fibers for improved color consistency, or lower profile and up to 40% slicker than a traditional liner system.
ripstop weaves for improved resistance to abrasion, or Glide provides optimal moisture management…keep-
most recently the inclusion of military grade Kevlar® for ing you cooler and more comfortable.
improved durability…look to Safety Components for supe- • Our Chambray™ thermal liner is lightweight and com-
rior outer shell fabric performance. fortable, and affords excellent thermal performance.
• PBI Matrix® reinforced with 600 Denier Cables of Du- Made from 100% solution dyed DuPont™ Nomex ® fi-
Pont™ Kevlar®…the strongest, most durable fibers in bers to offer enhanced color consistency and greater
firefighting today. These cables provide the ultimate light fastness longevity. Engineered with ring spun
rip-stopping power…50% stronger than 400 denier yarn technology that improves overall fabric strength
yarns for unmatched performance. while assuring a smoother more comfortable fabric.
• PBI Gold +®. You already know PBI Gold as the gold • Shadowbox™ brings together excellent freedom of
standard when it comes to thermal protection. Now movement and superior moisture management. Made
you can go beyond tough, thermal protection with of 100% DuPont™ Nomex® fibers, Shadowbox pro-
turnout gear that is designed with superior water re- vides both enhanced thermal protection, comfort and
pelling features and exceptional abrasion resistance. color retention.
• Armor 7.0™ combines military grade, ballistic filament • Com’motion™ combines filament Kevlar®, Nomex®
DuPont™ Kevlar®, solution dyed DuPont™ Nomex® and Lensing FR®, Com’motion provides incredible
and DuPont™ Kevlar® fibers that provides added wicking and moisture management, permanent slick-
thermal protection, excellent tear resistance and ness and strength for thermal liner protection.
superior fabric strength. This blend delivers a lighter All our fabrics are produced, tested and inspected to
weight, seven-ounce twill-weave fabric that improves the industry’s highest standards. Safety Components
comfort and mobility. maintains ISO 9001:2000, TS 16949 and ISO 14001 cer-
• Fusion™ combines solution dyed DuPont™ Nomex®, tifications. Our fabric testing laboratories are ISO 17025
with solution dyed DuPont™ Kevlar®, encapsulated approved, ASTM (North America), DIN (Europe), JIS
with a miracle layer of our patented Teflon® F-PPE. (Asia), and NFPA certified. Safety Components is the only
These three elements come together into an innovative company in our industry with global certification capabil-
low-profile rip-stop weave to deliver excellent thermal ity. For almost 100 years we have maintained the highest
protection, unsurpassed performance in color longevity, reputation for product quality, product innovation, prod-
with superior abrasion resistance and water repellency. uct diversity and on-time delivery.
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AT THE FOREFRONT
OF PROTECTING FIREFIGHTERS
Scott Health & Safety was founded as Scott Aviation In 2004, Tyco divested its last connection with the
in 1932 when Earl M. Scott began manufacturing the first original Scott Aviation to concentrate on Scott’s core line
pivoting tailwheel for airplanes in his Lancaster, NY base- – personal safety products. Later in 2004, Tyco added
ment. The company grew steadily for the first few years Fire Equipment de Mexico, S.A. (F.E.M.S.A.), a small
as manufacturer of several different aviation compo- manufacturer of firefighter protective clothing and other
nents, but exploded when during World War II, the British firefighting gear, to Scott’s product line which extends
Royal Air Force asked Mr. Scott to develop a walk-around, Scott’s reach into the South and Latin American markets.
on-board oxygen system for its pilots so they could safely
fly to altitudes of 30,000 feet and above. Now, with six global manufacturing locations, Scott
From that invention, Mr. Scott developed the first Air- produces products that protect thousands of individuals
Pak® SCBA model in 1945 called the 6000 B4A. Thinking each day from environmental hazards including smoke,
there was a market for his product
for the fire service, Mr. Scott ap-
proached the local departments
about his SCBA, but it wasn’t an
overnight sensation. Back then,
firefighters were nicknamed
“smoke eaters” for good reason.
They simply used wet handker-
chiefs or canister masks to filter
smoke as they fought fires.
Seventy-five years later, the
Scott Air-Pak SCBA is synonymous
within the U.S. fire service with
SCBA and is used every day by hundreds of thousands toxic fumes, flame, combustible gases, falling objects,
of U.S. firefighters in a majority of the cities in America, and contaminants.
large and small. It is the premier SCBA in the U.S. and The company has been on the forefront of innova-
was crucial to the search and rescue efforts during 9/11 in tion since its beginning, using extensive research and
New York and Washington D.C. gathering “Voice of the Customer” input to design and
Since its humble beginnings as an aviation components develop its products, some which have become standards
manufacturer in Earl Scott’s basement, Scott has grown in the fire service. Beginning with the first compressed
to become the premiere manufacturer of innovative air SCBA, some of the other firsts Scott has introduced
respiratory and other personal protective equipment and include the single-lens facepiece, the integrated PASS
safety devices for firefighters, industrial workers, police device, the 4500 psi cylinder, the snap-change cylinder,
squads, militaries, homeland security forces, and rescue and the Top-Down Convertibility™ design concept, which
teams around the world. allows a personal issued facepiece to be used in multiple
Scott began its first foray into the international market applications from air-supplied to air-purification.
in 1997, specifically the newly opened Chinese market, Today, the innovative spirit continues at Scott with the
to form the joint venture manufacturing facility Shang- introduction of several new products that will revolu-
hai Eagle to develop SCBA for the Asian market. That tionize the way firefighters do their jobs. The new SSR
venture was successful in its first year of operation and is Thermal Imaging Camera / Locator is the first thermal
now the largest SCBA manufacturer in the region. camera to merge thermal imaging and firefighter loca-
In 1999, the company split into two separate business- tion technology into one search and rescue tool. And our
es - Scott Aviation and Scott Health and Safety. In 2000, new SureSeal System for the AV-3000™ facepiece uses
Scott Health & Safety acquired Kemira Safety Oy with a Scott’s patent-pending reverse reflex design and a new
70 year history of manufacturing quality, innovative respi- headnet securing system to provide the best fit-factor
ratory products. Kemira became Scott Oy and continues available today.
to supply Scott with innovative designs and products for It is through this commitment to innovation and
industrial workers. groundbreaking product development that Scott Heath &
Tyco International purchased Scott Health & Safety in Safety remains on the forefront of protecting firefighters
2001 and has grown the company’s global presence by from harmful working environments. We support all our
adding several very respected and powerful global brands product development with excellent customer support
to the Scott Health & Safety family. Protector, a premiere and the best warranty in the business and we are com-
brand of respiratory protection products and Unisafe, mitted to putting the customer first in all aspects of our
a recognized as leader in eye, head and ear protection business.
equipment, have extended the reach of Scott into new For more information about Scott Health & Safety, visit
product lines and global markets. our website at www.scotthealthsafety.com.
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EVERYTHING’S RIDING ON IT
“The drive to take a customer’s idea from concept to specifications and performance needs, such as applica-
production to satisfy their need is what makes our busi- tion, terrain, street configuration and other factors is
ness model work. The dedication of our customers to unprecedented in the emergency-response industry.
the communities they serve will not allow them to settle
for conventional vehicles. They are truly the driving force Spartan also provides specialized customer service, as
behind our success.” well as training programs for vehicle operators, mechan-
ics and technicians. Just this past August, the company
—John Sztykiel, hosted its 16th Annual Fire Truck Training Conference
President and CEO to rigorously train service personnel from across North
of Spartan Motors America on its products and services.
That same drive has been at the heart of Spartan’s As a market leader, Spartan’s product portfolio is
business since 1975 when Diamond Reo Trucks of Michi- responsive to the desires and budgets of departments
gan declared bankruptcy. During that period, four young globally. More than three decades of experience, along
engineers saw an opportunity to strike out on their own with thousands of options and premium components, al-
and continue doing what they loved to do—design and low Spartan to accommodate a multitude of department
build trucks. George Sztykiel, William Foster, Gerald needs and expectations.
Geary and John Knox sacrificed everything they could
to establish the company; relying on word of mouth and Spartan understands that no two departments are the
their reputations to generate business. same and most of them require high levels of capabil-
ity. When you spec a Spartan custom chassis, you can
Today, departments around the world choose Spartan be confident you are getting advanced high-performance
products to safeguard their communities. The company’s in a purpose-built chassis. Don’t settle for conventional,
ability to configure cabs and chassis to exact customer visit spartanchassis.com to find out more.
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CORPORATE PROFILES
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SUTPHEN CORPORATION –
THE TRADITION CONTINUES
Now on its fifth generation, the strength and stability of
Sutphen Corporation is unquestionable. Sutphen contin-
ues to build quality fire 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 flexible for our customers, and we have the
innovation to develop the products their job demands.
Chassis
To ensure the finest quality Sutphen Corporation builds
our Chassis from the ground up. There is no divided
responsibility so our customers get fast, efficient, reliable SPH 100 Aerial Platform
service and convenient parts access from one source. The all new SPH 100 Aerial Platform gives you all the
Sutphen Chassis are designed and manufactured follow- features of our Tandem Axle Platforms with a shorter
ing stringent specifications for strength and durability, 230” wheelbase making it even more maneuverable.
and must meet load capacity and service requirements. Other features include enclosed rear ladder storage,
increased compartment space, and a larger platform.
Custom Pumpers These improvements plus the already long list of benefits
Sutphen quality and dependability is customized for of a Sutphen Mid Mount Aerial Platform make the SPH
each department’s specific needs. We offer both Rescue 100 the best selling aerial platform in the business.
and Traditional body styles in aluminum or stainless with a
seemingly endless list of optional equipment. Each custom Shield Series Pumpers
pumper is designed for maximum fire-fighting capability. The Shield Series line of pumpers is our answer to the
If you desire custom quality but need commercial price, ever-increasing popularity of program type trucks. With
consider Sutphen’s line of Custom Commercial or C Se- the Sutphen Shield Series, you get the same custom built
ries Commercial pumpers. quality and superior craftsmanship you have come to ex-
pect from Sutphen. By offering standardized body styles
Aerial Platforms and packaging options, we were able to keep the cost of
Sutphen Aerial Platforms feature the Mid-Mount design production to a minimum. The Shield Series are built on
that provides unsurpassed safety, performance, reliability, our own Sutphen Chassis, and they are manufactured
and maneuverability. Only one out and down jack each right along side our more customized units. Available with
side provides the industry’s quickest and most compact four (4) different body options, S1, S2, S3, and S4, you are
set-up. The Mid-Mount design with a high pivot point gives sure to find the right style for your needs.
firefighters the capability of working at low angles over The popularity of this line continues to grow as Sut-
the cab, and work on a 360-degree basis without moving phen now offers the ability to design your own truck with
the apparatus. The aerial device itself is constructed us- the Virtual Firehouse/Truck Configurator on the Com-
ing patented Huck Bolt technology, the same that is used pany’s website.
in commercial and military aircraft. The elimination of
welding the aerial reduces the risk of fatigue and cracked Heavy Rescue
welds that can lead to costly repair and down time. The Our Heavy Rescue apparatus are custom designed
aerial is a four sided, box-boom design, allowing for a to fit our customer’s requirements and are engineered
stronger aerial device and a totally enclosed, protected to both maximize and optimize compartment space
waterway. Sutphen Aerial Platforms are available in tan- and storage. Sutphen can customize configurations for
dem and single axle models, the only one in the industry. HazMat, Urban Search and Rescue, and Mobile Com-
mand Center units.
Aerial Ladders
Sutphen’s proven mid-mount design provides superior Petrochemical and Industrial
weight distribution on chassis, extraordinary maneuver- Certain fire fighting situations require a heavier duty ap-
ability, and easy access to the pumper-like hose bed, as paratus. Sutphen Petrochemical and Industrial fire fighting
there are no hose chutes or turntable in the way. The apparatus can provide foam streams up to 3000 gpm at 110’
extruded-aluminum ladder is highly resistant to corrosion of aerial elevation from draft and up to 4000 gpm at 100’ of
and has extraordinary strength and torsional rigidity, re- elevation with a pressurized water source. Pumper units are
sulting in a 3:1 safety factor. Sutphen Aerials and Ladders also available with pump outputs from 1500 to 5000 gpm.
have boast tips loads as high as 1000# and 750# while
flowing 1500 gpm at any angle, at full extension. THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A SUTPHEN.
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NOZZLE COMPANY
On Wednesday, September 16, world’s most innovative manufacturer more likely remind visitors of the fire
2009 at 9 a.m. the doors of the com- of firefighting equipment. Rather, stations of childhood memories and
pany’s new world headquarters of- TFT’s two story, red-bricked fire- dreams.
ficially opened for business. Few who house “façade” – complete with twin
drive up to the building’s entrance bright red fire station doors and hand Guests coming through the front
will even think about it housing the cut regional white limestone – will doors enter immediately into a world
of memorabilia and treasures – TFT’s
very own firefighting museum. This
two story showplace traces the com-
A 100% Improvement in pany from its very beginnings in the
fall of 1971 (in the basement of the
REALLY!!
• Computer Designed Waterway For Maximum Flow
Performance with Minimal Loss
• Ideal for Poor Performing Hydrants, Long Rural Water
Delivery Relays, or Small Diameter Hose Operations
• Lightweight Compact Design Provides Easy Deployment
and Hookup with a Pre-Connected Supply Line
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THEFIRESTORE.COM – EQUIPPING HEROESTM
WITH EVERYTHING BUT THE TRUCK
TheFireStore.com has been serving the public safety TheFireStore.com is currently headquartered in their
equipment and supply industry for more than a decade. own 35,000-square foot building in southeastern PA. Con-
TheFireStore.com was launched in 1996 to meet growing struction is wrapping up on the addition 29,000-square-
demand in the firefighting community. The division serves feet of warehouse space. All of this is aimed at improving
the firefighting community by offering product lines from delivery time on the products you need from the names
more than 400 manufacturers. you know and trust.
Today they are a nationally recognized multi-channel Equipping Heroes! From our roots we have had a vision
dealer of public safety equipment and supplies. Current to serve and protect those brave men and women who
distribution channels include their nationally recog- serve and protect the public. Today we all find the United
nized e-commerce site, four retail locations and a large, States in need of that protection more than ever before.
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THE BEST-SELLING WATER AND
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Historically, water and foam tanks for fire apparatus
were manufactured primarily from steel or fiberglass
which were heavy and prone to cracking. In 1982 the first
polypropylene water tank was conceived, designed and
built through the efforts of a Lynnfield, 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.
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Washington chose UMUC after researching Washington is grateful to UMUC for ev-
several universities online. “It seemed like erything it has done for him. “UMUC has
a good fit for me,” he says. “The Web site prepared me to advance in my profession,”
was very professional and in addition to fire science, the he says. “The teachers were all great; they were under-
university offered other courses of interest to me such standing of the hardships I faced working 12-hour shifts
as homeland security and emergency preparedness. in Iraq.” He adds that his most memorable accomplish-
UMUC’s program also offered a good combination of ments are completing the Fire Science Cooperative
class work and hands-on training.” Education Program (COOP), which allows UMUC students
to apply classroom theory to real-world professional proj-
Scheduling time for school was challenging for Wash- ects, and WRTG 394 Advanced Business Writing.
ington. He worked 12-hour shifts every day in Iraq as a
health and safety coordinator, conducting safety inspec- “Receiving my bachelor’s degree from UMUC has given
tions, audits, assessments and safety meetings. “I used me the confidence to succeed in a competitive safety
every minute to my advantage,” he says. “I was blessed field,” says Washington. “I’m eligible for promotion with
to have a job that allowed me to sit behind a desk at vari- my current employer or if I choose to change companies,
ous times throughout the day. During my free time I did I have the credentials to do so. I have already recom-
homework or studied for tests and made phone calls to mended UMUC to a lot of my friends and family. And,
my wife and family back home.” when I decide to return to school for my master’s degree,
UMUC will definitely be my first choice.”
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You could even earn up to 30 credits in one semester for what • Scholarships, loans and an interest-free monthly payment
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PROTECTION AVAILABLE
Eye Safety Systems, Inc. was USA. Manufactured by Oakley, ESS ground, our inspiration is fueled by
founded in 1998 with the mission of boasts unsurpassed R&D and produc- a passion to protect the defenders
creating eye protection optimized tion capabilities that uniquely position of freedom and public safety around
for the world’s most demanding oc- it to quickly fill the largest military the globe. Through innovative design,
cupations. Founder and CEO John orders and design unique solutions continuous product refinement and
Dondero brought the performance meeting the needs of its varied mar- a dedicated focus on protecting
and style benefits of sports eyewear ketplace. ESS responds immediately eyes, ESS looks to the future with
to the world of serious eye protec- to customer needs and is dedicated to an ongoing commitment to bring its
tion, relaying his expertise in sports- providing the highest level of service. customers the finest, most reliable
goggles into a passion for eye safety. From the battlefield to the fire eye protection available.
With the consultation of veteran fire-
fighters and exhaustive research and
development, the first ESS product
line was introduced: the ESS Strik-
eteam™ wildland fire goggles. Since
then, ESS has developed many more
products for the firefighting, 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 firefighting
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 specific 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-firsts. From sparking the
revolution in low-profile ballistic mili-
tary goggles (the ESS Profile NVG™ CDI MAX
TM
SUNGLASS CROSSBOW
TM
EYESHIELD FIREPRO
TM
GOGGLE
series) to introducing a universal-fit,
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
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Features/Equipment:
• Firestorm 50 Model (50-foot, five-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;
>> The Birtle (Manitoba, Canada) Fire Department de- • provision to roll a Stokes litter through the pilot house
signed this FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS pumper to protect door to an EMS bench;
rural farming properties, explains Chief Kevin Hickman. The • PHILLIPS AED; and
vehicle can maneuver well enough to cross over farm fields • dive platform.
for fast-moving stubble hay land fires, as well as to fight Enter 2 at fireeng.hotims.com
structural fires.
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;
>> The Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) Fire Depart-
• HOLMATRO rescue tools;
ment designed this SVI TRUCKS hazmat unit with a custom-
• BULLARD thermal imaging camera; and
built resource area and an operations area in the body which
• light and power with HONDA five-kw gasoline generator
has a push-out section that increases the area to 24 square
and two FRC floodlights mounted midship.
feet, explains Deputy Chief Tom McEwen. This allows the
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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
>> The Wilmington (NC) Fire Department uses this METAL seating for six to host multiagency briefings inside a secure
CRAFT fire-rescue boat to protect an area with many storage area.
tanks, a river walk dock with dock space, and boat dockage
areas, explains Assistant Chief Ron Jordan. It is also used for Features/Equipment:
rescue and serves as a dive platform for extended operations, • SPARTAN chassis with 231-inch wheelbase and four-seat
allowing for flexibility in responding on mutual aid to surround- cab with 20-inch raised roof, rear command area, over-
ing beach communities with limited or no watercraft resources. head cabinets, HP all-in-one unit, two LCD monitors, and
The boat will be staffed by engine or squad personnel, increas- DVD/HDD unit;
ing its versatility. • 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 fixed scene lights
(two on cab, eight on body).
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COMING EVENTS
CONFERENCES/EXHIBITIONS
JANUARY 13-15, 2011, NAEMSP Annual Conference. Bo-
FDIC
The upcoming Fire Department Instructors Conference
nita Springs, Florida. Sponsor: National Association of EMS
(FDIC) offers dynamic fire service leaders in its General
Physicians. Contact: (800) 228-3677, (913) 895-4611.
Sessions, nationally known instructors in its Hands-On
Fax: (913) 895-4652. E-mail: info-naemsp@goAMP.com. Web
Training (H.O.T) and classroom sessions, and the latest
site: www.naemsp.org.
technology from fire industry exhibitors.
JANUARY 20-21, 2011, IAFC Labor Management Initia-
tive (LMI) Conference. Phoenix, Arizona. Sponsor: Interna-
MARCH 21-26, 2011, FDIC. Indianapolis, Indiana.
tional Association of Fire Chiefs. Contact: (866) 486-0737.
Contacts: (888) 299-8016.
E-mail: LMI@compusystems.com. Web site: www.iafc.org.
E-mail: registration@pennwell.com.
JANUARY 23-27, 2011, FDSOA Apparatus Symposium.
Web site: www.fdic.com.
Orlando, Florida. Fire Department Safety Officers Associa-
tion. Contact: Sally McCormack, (508) 881-3114; Bob Finley,
Contact: (845) 657-5544. Fax: (845) 657-5549. Web Site:
(618) 344-2595. Web site: www.fdsoa.org.
http://teamlgs.com.
FEBRUARY 4-6, 2011, MU FRTI 30th Annual Winter Fire
FEBRUARY 8-10, 2011, HAZWOPER 24-Hour Hazardous
School. Columbia, Missouri. Sponsor: University of Missouri
Materials First Responder Operations. Carlin, Nevada.
Fire Rescue Training Institute. Contact: (800) 869-3476, (573)
Sponsor: University of Nevada-Reno Fire Science Academy.
882-4735. Fax: (573) 882-0678. Web site: www.mufrti.org.
Contact: (775) 754-6003, (866) 914-0015. Web site: www.
FEBRUARY 12-13, 2011, Fourth Annual Monroeville Fire
fireacademy.unr.edu.
Show. Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Sponsor: Kelly Simon Pro-
FEBRUARY 15-19, Highway Emergency Response Special-
ductions. Contact: (800) 747-5599. E-mail: ksimon@kellysi-
ist (HERS). Pueblo, Colorado. Sponsor: Security and Emer-
montradeshows.com. Web site: www.nylawexpo.com.
gency Response Training Center. Contact: (719) 584-0584.
FEBRUARY 21-22, 2011, IAFC Executive Edge: Boot
Web site: www.hazmattraining.com.
Camp for Fire and EMS Leaders. St. Petersburg, Florida.
FEBRUARY 17-20, 2011, Ice Rescue Train-the-Trainer
Sponsor: International Association of Fire Chiefs. Contact:
Academy. Hancock, New Hampshire. Sponsor: Lifesaving Re-
(866) 385-9110. E-mail: education@iafc.org. Web site: www.
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iafc.org.
site: http://lifesaving.com.
FEBRUARY 25-27, 2011, 18th Annual NCESMF Confer-
FEBRUARY 18-19, 2011, Firefighter Development Sym-
ence. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sponsor: National Col-
posium 2011. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sponsor: Fire Training
legiate EMS Foundation. Contact: (208) 728-7342. E-mail:
Resources. Contact: (866) 966-9295. Web site: www.fi retrain-
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MARCH, 16-23, 2011, National Fire Service Staff and Com-
FEBRUARY 22-26, Tank Car Specialist (TCS). Pueblo, Colo-
mand Course. Ocean City, Maryland. Sponsors: Maryland Fire
rado. Sponsor: Security and Emergency Response Training
and Rescue Institute, International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Center. Contact: (719) 584-0584. Web site: www.hazmattrain-
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MARCH 27-31, 2011, IAFC Wildland Urban Interface Con-
MARCH 5, 2011, Ice Rescue Technician. Harrisville, New
ference. Reno, Nevada. Sponsor: International Association of
Hampshire. Sponsor: Lifesaving Resources. Contact: (603)
Fire Chiefs. Contact: (708) 344-1112, (877) 394-9478. E-mail:
827-4139. Fax: (603) 584-1182. Web site: http://lifesaving.
education@iafc.org. Web site: www.iafc.org.
com.
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MARCH 7-11, 2011, Wildland Firefighter II. Carlin,
COURSES/SEMINARS Nevada. Sponsor: University of Nevada-Reno Fire Science
JANUARY 20-23, 2011, Ice Diving Search and Rescue/ Academy. Contact: (775) 754-6003, (866) 914-0015. Web site:
Recovery. Kingston, New York. Sponsor: Team Lifeguard www.fi reacademy.unr.edu.
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Web Site: http://teamlgs.com. Nevada. Sponsor: University of Nevada-Reno Fire Science
JANUARY 22, 2011, Ice Rescue Technician. Harrisville, New Academy. Contact: (775) 754-6003, (866) 914-0015.
Hampshire. Sponsor: Lifesaving Resources. Contact: (603) 827- MARCH 18-20, Engine Company Operations I. Indianapo-
4139. Fax: (603) 584-1182. Web site: http://lifesaving.com. lis, Indiana. Sponsor: Fire Department Training Network. Con-
JANUARY 24-27, 2011, Incident Command Emergency tact: (317) 862-9679. Fax: (317) 862-9685. Web site: www.
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COMPANY/ASSOCIATION NEWS
>> The ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) date. The NVFC will also introduce a new two-year member-
has begun enforcing its Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting ship option with a 10-percent discount off the regular Per-
Rule. The EPA announced earlier this year that it would delay sonal and Department Member rates. Information is at www.
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enforcement to allow adequate time for industry profession- nvfc.org/membership. (888) 275-6832.
als to become trained and certified in the new regulations.
ESA members who work in pre-1978 homes are affected by >> UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (UA) data published in the
these regulations and must be compliant; failure to comply Journal of the American Medical Association showed that the
can result in litigation from consumers. The regulation applies overall survival of patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
to all renovations performed in pre-1978 homes and child- was 5.2 percent without any bystander CPR, 7.8 percent
occupied facilities that result in the disturbance of painted when bystanders did conventional CPR with rescue breaths,
surfaces of six square feet or more per interior room or more and 13.3 percent for those receiving chest-compression-only
than 20 square feet for exterior surfaces. View the new regu- CPR. The study also identified that the rate of bystanders
lations at www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm. becoming involved with CPR for patients with out-of-hospital
cardiac arrest increased significantly from 28 percent in 2005,
>> The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHT- when the statewide study began, to 40 percent by the end
ERS (IAFF) presented a check for $27,879,000 to the Mus- of 2009. View a six-minute instructional video produced by
cular Dystrophy Association (MDA) during the 2010 Jerry the UA Sarver Heart Center on www.medicine.arizona.edu/
Lewis MDA Telethon. The record-breaking contribution was sarver-cpr.
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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 Names in the News
sponsor for 56 years. Its employees and customers have
raised money for the MDA through their involvement with >> Acting United States Fire Administrator GLENN GAINES
the annual Fill-The-Boot campaign, golf and softball tourna- signed the National Fire Service Seat Belt Pledge after his
ments, and other special events. For more information on first all-hands meeting with United States Fire Administration
these programs, please visit http://mda.org/help/natevents. staff. Gaines emphasized that wearing seat belts is an es-
html. www.iaff.org.
___ sential component of efforts to ensure firefighter safety in fire
apparatus and vehicles. Vehicle crashes remain the number
>> PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC. has sold a Contender® two cause of firefighter on-duty deaths. Gaines also signed
wildland firefighting vehicle to the Villages (FL) Fire Depart- his name to the 100% Seat Belt Pledge Certificate, awarded
ment (VFD), located 30 miles south of Ocala, Florida. This to any fire department that has all members take the pledge.
fast-growing department serves a retirement community of So far, more than 154,000 firefighters have taken the pledge
80,000 residents. The Pierce apparatus features all-wheel and about 800 fire departments have achieved 100-percent
drive, seating for four firefighters, and a 320-amp alterna- participation. To find out more, view www.trainingdivision.
tor. The firefighting system includes a 500-gallon water tank, com/seatbeltpledge.asp.
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 >> The International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
fire stations and a force of 67 career firefighters. The depart- (IFSAC) announced that former chairman TIM BRADLEY
ment’s protection area includes 38 square miles, 80,000 has been recognized by The Institution of Fire Engineers
residents, and more than 2 million square feet of retail space. (IFE) as a “Fellow” for his work in the fire service and, more
www.piercemfg.com. specifically, on International Fire Service Accreditation. Since
its inception in 1918, IFE has recognized fewer than 200
>> HONEYWELL announced that it will integrate Sperian “Fellows” internationally. Bradley coauthored a paper with
Protection Instrumentation, LLC into Honeywell Analytics Dr. Robin Willis Lee from the Fire Service College in Moreton
Americas, which is part of the Honeywell Automation and Marsh, England, on Accreditation of Fire Service Training and
Control Solutions Life Safety business. Honeywell Analytics Education Internationally. Bradley is a 36-year fire service
and Sperian Instrumentation are leading providers of gas- veteran and serves as senior deputy commissioner of insur-
detection solutions and services. Sperian Instrumentation, ance in charge of the Office of State Fire Marshal in North
formerly Biosystems, is a world leader in gas detection. The Carolina. www.ifsac.org.
Biosystems family is used in hazardous locations throughout
the world and offers a full range of gas-detection products in- >> PAUL MCCULLOCH, technical support supervisor for
cluding portable gas monitors, best-in-class docking stations, Fire Safety at Uponor, was appointed to a three-year term
and a line of fixed gas-detection systems. www.honeywell-
___________ to the Residential Fire Sprinkler Design and Installation
now.com.
_______ Exam Development Committee by the International Code
Council® (ICC) Board for International Professional Standards
>> Effective January 1, 2011, The NATIONAL VOLUNTEER (BIPS). McCulloch, who started with Uponor in 2003, has
FIRE COUNCIL (NVFC) will make changes to its member- been designing, installing, and training on residential fire
ship dues. All staff and state department and Junior mem- sprinkler systems for more than 12 years. He has moved up
bership dues will increase from $10 to $12 per person. The from designer to lead designer and now to supervisor on the
NVFC will also begin offering a 10-percent discount on the company’s multipurpose plumbing and fire sprinkler system,
Personal Member rate (normally $30) and the Department called AquaSAFE™, quickly becoming Uponor’s premier
Member rate (normally $50) for those who renew their mem- expert on residential fire sprinkler systems as well as on U.S.
bership at least 30 days prior to their membership expiration and Canadian building and fire codes. www.uponor-usa.com.
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ON FIRE
P
RIOR TO CLIMBING UP THE across any roof—sound it for stability! the ceiling to complete overall ventila-
portable ladder to the roof of a The two firefighters looked for a good tion of the fire room. By this time, other
two-story private dwelling with place to begin their initial roof cut. Since firefighters arrived on the roof to assist.
a “walkable” roof and fire extending into the fire was at one end of the dwelling As soon as the sheathing was removed,
the attic space, the member checked the in a rear bedroom and extending to the two of them lunged forward to push
dogs of the ladder. The first member attic, they went to the backside of the roof. down the ceiling below. Firefighters must
about to climb should always check that Both members noticed some smoke push- use caution here and pause and think
the dogs are locked so the ladder doesn’t ing between the shingles about halfway for a moment. If you lunge forward over
retract once the member begins to climb up and chose this location to cut. When the hole, escaping heat, smoke, and
the ladder or places his body weight working in private dwellings, cutting an gases can and will ignite! Instead, try to
on the extended section. Remember to initial vent hole too low or near the soffit position yourself inline with and have
also extend the ladder well above the may be counterproductive. Fire normally your face turned away from the ventila-
“three rungs are sufficient” rule because burns upward and will more likely run tion hole. This way, if the by-products
firefighters come in all shapes and sizes. up the joist toward the peak than run do ignite, you can move away from the
A tall firefighter exiting the roof may have down the joist. Also, if the fire and smoke hole. Leaning over the hole exposes you
to bend over and reach for the ladder to are already self-venting out the bedroom to these dangers and may result in your
descend, causing him to lean forward and windows, you shouldn’t need to cut slipping and falling directly into the hole
off the roof as he reaches for a rung to there. Choosing an area about halfway as you push down the ceiling. Luckily
hold onto. If the ladder were well over up ensures you will hit some of the fire for the two members, the firefighter who
the “three-rung rule,” he could simply room; and, as a wise old officer once used the hook as a safety brace grabbed
hold onto a rail or upper rung and pivot reminded me, cutting right at the roof onto their bunker coattails while they
off the roof onto the ladder in a well- peak or ridge may vent the attic space but were pushing down the ceilings below.
balanced position, making him less likely not the fire room. In these structures, the At the change of shifts, one of the
to fall off the roof. hallways usually run along the same line guys asked, “What’d you do up on the
As the first member of the roof team as the peak, and the attic flooring may run roof last night?” The firefighter looked
began climbing the ladder, he carried a down the center of these spaces, making embarrassed and ashamed and answered,
hook and halligan. He placed the head it harder to push the ceilings down below “Nothing really,” and quickly became the
of the hook onto an upper rung and and requiring a longer hook. brunt of a few jokes. However, he had
slid the halligan up along the opposite As the members made the first cut had the foresight to create a safety brace
rail while maintaining a full grip on the a few feet in from the roof’s edge, the and safely prevent another firefighter
underside of the rail with his free hand. firefighter holding the hook smacked its from falling into a hole. That’s what we
The second member carried a saw in head into the shingles and sheathing. He should strive to do on every run, give the
a sling over his back while sliding an lifted up on the hook’s handle so that gift of looking out for one another. ●
ax up the other rail. Remember, bring it was about waist high next to the saw
a hand tool that is sufficient enough operator and in line with the cut, which ● MICHAEL N. CIAMPO is a 24-
to open the roof in case the saw has acted as a safety brace. Not only did this year veteran of the fire service and a
mechanical failure or won’t run if the support the firefighter and assist him lieutenant in the Fire Department of
New York. Previously, he served with
smoke chokes the engine out. (The saw with his balance as he cut, but it also pre-
the District of Columbia Fire Depart-
needs an AIR and fuel mixture to run.) vented him from stepping off the roof’s
ment. He has a bachelor’s degree in
As the first member got to the roof, edge if visibility decreased. This tactic is fire science from John Jay College
he sounded (banged or tapped) the roof very useful when operating at or near a of Criminal Justice in New York City.
with his hand tool and then, as he placed roof’s edge; remember to keep the hook He is the lead instructor for the FDIC
his one boot on the roof, he sounded the at about waist level—too low a level H.O.T. evolution “Truck Essentials.”
roof again to check stability. Try to follow can cause the firefighter to trip over the He wrote the Ladder chapter and
this two-step procedure before stepping handle. While he maintained the brace, co-authored the Ventilation chapter
off the safety of the ladder; transferring he also held onto the back of the saw op- for Fire Engineering’s Handbook for
from the ladder without sounding could erator’s coat to guide him toward the rear Firefighter I and II (Fire Engineering,
have catastrophic results if the roofing as he walked backward during the cut. 2009) and is featured in “Training
Minutes” truck company videos on
was severely compromised by fire below. Once they cut the hole and removed
www.FireEngineering.com.
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The Best FDIC Ever. CONTENTS
FDIC 2011 will be the largest event in our 84 years of
existence, and our commitment to provide cutting-edge Invitation to Attend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
training will remain true to our long heritage. No other
Step-by-Step Planning Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
event in North America offers such a high level of instructor
training or offers a better platform to network and discover Schedule at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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new products and services for the fire service. Hands-On
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Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
to help keep you safe and, ultimately, save lives.
More domestic and international attendees will attend FDIC Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FDIC 2011 than ever before, providing a unique Hands-On Training Evolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Simply, FDIC provides the leading venue to create new
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Exhibitor List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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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 firefighters. 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 selflessness, one
firefighter 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
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get through secured doors, fences, and gates to effect their
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crews operating on the fireground. Students will discuss operations within the heavily damaged structure. You are
EVOLUTIONS
and demonstrate fireground priorities, then put into practice assigned to one of these teams, and soon you will be crawling
efficient tactics to meet incident objectives while providing into the blackness. Learn and fine-tune the skills necessary to
for their safety. This program will explore the critical thinking achieve safe and effective search and rescue within collapsed
process and employ sound tactics for the initial arriving wood-frame and unreinforced masonry structures. Technical
crews. The class will use a fixed burn building with multiple rescue gear and proper PPE are required. The use of knee
workstations and scenarios. This is a hands-on event requiring pads and respiratory equipment is highly recommended.
participants to be proficient in their use of PPE and physically Full turnout gear can be substituted.
capable to operate in an intense training environment. BASIC/INTERMEDIATE
BASIC
Truck Company: Aerial Operations
RIT Combat Drills Lead Instructor: Deputy Chief John Riker, Newark (NJ)
Lead Instructor: Assistant Chief James Crawford, Midway (SC) Fire Department
Fire Rescue Department This hands-on evolution explores the reasons that fire service
Rapid intervention team training should be realistic and personnel should become knowledgeable in aerial ladder
to the point. When a RIT deploys into a burning building operations and how aerial ladders are of value at a fire scene.
for a Mayday, each team member will be taxed to the limit It discusses the differences between proper and improper
physically and mentally. This hands-on program will train and operations as it pertains to ladder positioning for rescue,
evaluate RIT members at performing these RIT duties under removal of victims, horizontal ventilation, roof operations, and
realistic conditions. Students will be assembled into teams elevated streams. This program will also address safety for all
and “deployed” into a series of obstacle courses where they members operating with or supporting aerial operations.
will encounter numerous problems that must be dealt with BASIC/INTERMEDIATE
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 Truck Company: Essentials
to a downed firefighter victim, perform a victim assessment/ Lead Instructor: Lieutenant Michael Ciampo, Fire Department
low profile maneuver, complete any extrication, package of New York
the victim, and initiate removal. The team must remove In this interactive class the students will rotate through a series
the firefighter victim back through the obstacle course to of stations in truck company operational tactics. Station 1,
safety. Students will have the opportunity to use specialized Forcible Entry: Two door frame props will be used to simulate
equipment, operate portable radios within the incident inward and outward door forcing. There will also be a power
command system, work within a team under pressure, and saw cutting station where metal rebar simulating window bars
practice RIT skills in a realistic environment. and a roll-down gate prop will be cut. Station 2, Ladders:
INTERMEDIATE 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 firefighters searching the
structure. Station 5, Overhaul: Students will open up the
structure with hand tools to search for fire extension.
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This program will provide students with the current
requirements for entry level and ongoing training as prescribed
Right Seat Responsibilities
by ISO/OSHA/NFPA as well as strategies to meet these
Assistant Chief Mike Cardwell, Urbandale (IA) requirements without cutting other valuable training. Using
Fire Department a state-neutral document to gauge your program’s level of
With today’s staffing limitations, young officers often lack compliance, you will see that meeting the demands of the
the experience or an on-scene command officer to make regulatory agencies needn’t be a problem but rather can be a
critical initial fireground decisions. This workshop teaches helpful part of any robust training program. Learn the keys to
the process of how to apply information gathered during success as well as what you can and cannot achieve and how
response and size-up to make initial strategy decisions based to deal with those realities.
on fundamental risk analysis principles. It was developed to INTERMEDIATE
provide young company officers with a template for taking
size-up information, comparing it against building hazards and
existing fire conditions, and completing a risk-benefit analysis.
Students will receive practical, field-tested guidelines to help
them complete that analysis. The result will be sound strategic
decision making in the first five minutes, the most critical time
frame for any incident.
INTERMEDIATE
Roof Operations
Firefighter Art Bloomer, Kearny (NJ) Fire Department
Operating on roofs today can be a daunting task, taking into
consideration reduced staffing levels and how new technology
has made roofs, both peaked and flat, 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 benefit not just the
truck company firefighter but all firefighters regardless of rank
and position. Learn how to work with and overcome these
obstacles, how smoke and fire 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.”
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we as Americans “Remember Forever” the fallen firefighters of September 11
and in their memory recognize other firefighters who demonstrate that same
courage and valor in rescue missions.
For more information visit 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
www.courageandvalor.org
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 firefighter in the history of FDNY. Deputy Chief
FIRE ENGINEERING Downey commanded rescue operations at many difficult and complex disasters, including the Oklahoma
COURAGE AND VALOR City Bombing, the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, and many natural disasters worldwide.
FOUNDATION For his lifetime of unparalleled service to firefighters and citizens alike, and in remembrance of the courage
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Email:
Relationship to Nominee:
NOMINEE INFORMATION:
Name:
Title/Rank:
Fire Department:
Years of Service:
Home Address:
Home Phone:
Qualifications/Distinguishable Traits:
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
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To Hell and Back Train the Trainer Understanding Extreme Fire Behavior
Battalion Chief Tom DeMint, Poudre Fire Authority, Deputy Chief (Ret.) Ted Nee, Albuquerque (NM)
Fort Collins, CO Fire Department
This workshop introduces students to the critical elements Examine flashover, backdraft, and smoke explosion
of the four To Hell and Back firefighter safety programs. It from both a theoretical and a practical fireground point
outlines strategies for integrating the free training into your of view. The goal is to build better mental models of fire
firefighter training programs. Learn about the community phenomena and the strategy and tactics necessary to
safety programs available, the elements and selection operate safely and effectively on the modern fireground.
of compliant and effective PPE, the harmful effects of Emphasis is on recognizing the critical fireground cues and
hydrogen cyanide, and the importance of wearing SCBA factors predictive of extreme fire behavior. Students will
during firefighting and overhaul operations. receive a detailed instructor guide, copies of the student
ALL LEVELS handouts, and a copy of the presentation to take back to
their department.
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training programs necessary to ensure that the firefighters of a truck company at every structure fire and must be
have the critical competencies to safely and effectively performed in a coordinated and controlled manner to
respond to the emergency needs of their citizens. Students protect the firefighters and officers operating inside the fire
will be presented with seven key objectives that will serve building. Students will review and reinforce their knowledge
as the foundation for developing a comprehensive training of these three important truck company skills and the need
program for their departments. The seven key objectives to control and coordinate the duties of the truck company
will prevent departments from getting caught in the “flavor with those of the engine company.
of the week” training programs and will ensure that a ALL LEVELS
critical skills and training gap assessment is ongoing and
that all subjects within the firefighter response profile 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.
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deaths, considering that residential fires far outnumber Fire Service,” by Steve Kerber; “Fire Behaviour Training
nonresidential fires. for Recruits,” by John McDonough; “Learning From
INTERMEDIATE Experience,” by Stefan Sardqvist; “Command and Control:
The Scientific 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 Firefighting,” by Shan
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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 Profiling, 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.
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Building Construction Principles for Effective Time Management for the Executive
Incident Commanders Fire Officer
Paul T. Dansbach, Fire Marshal, Rutherford (NJ) Bureau of Captain John Alston, Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department
Fire Safety This primer uses hands-on training aids, video clips,
This workshop will highlight building construction hazards, and PowerPoint® presentations to show participants
collapse potential, and recognizing building features that the importance of effective time management. Students
will be useful to incident commanders. Topics include will identify the effects of poor time management on fire
firefighter fatality statistics, recognizing the type of department administration. This subject is often taken for
construction, the building materials used in each type granted or overlooked, but the slightest adjustment can
of construction and how these materials react to fire, reap tremendous benefits. Students will discuss critical
identifying the fire spread and collapse potential of a functions of the fire department and the role that effective
building, the importance of identifying the floor levels in time management plays in them and learn how to prioritize
buildings with multiple stories and buildings that have a communications and tasks in their organization.
change in grade around the perimeter, the importance ALL LEVELS
of recognizing typical and nontypical floor layouts in
buildings, and recognizing what construction features will
Fireground Strategies: Control the Fireground
help or hinder operations. Exterior wall construction will
be reviewed in detail—how the wall construction may limit to Control the Fire
access to the building’s interior and how to overcome the Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo, North Hudson (NJ) Regional
obstacles presented by the materials used in the Fire & Rescue
wall construction. This workshop will identify areas where weakness in
ALL LEVELS command and organizational structure cause a breakdown
in operations and safety. It stresses operational discipline
along with prefireground preparation in the way of setting
Does Your Department LACK the “Right Stuff”?
expectations for subordinates. Learn how to bring the
Ron Siarnicki, Executive Director, National Fallen incident command system down to the street level for
Firefighters Foundation
a safer and more effective fireground and foster a safe
Is your department on the path to a line-of-duty death operating philosophy to minimize fireground injuries and
(LODD)? This compelling presentation by the National fatalities. Awareness and vigilance are the first steps
Fallen Firefighters Foundation examines the root causes of toward a safer fire service.
LODDs and the role of Leadership, Accountability, Culture, ALL LEVELS
and Knowledge as it impacts the end result. Many fire
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 firefighter fatalities
and tackling these four elements with special emphasis
on understanding fire service culture. This program will
provide information on how to incorporate this learning into
instructional presentations.
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2011 FDIC Battle of the Bands
March 25th, 2011 ■ Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
FDIC 2011 will host the first-ever Battle of the Bands competition at Lucas
Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Friday, March 25th. Ultimately, three bands will
Half A Million.
compete on stage for the chance to win $20,000. If selected, each band will
perform a three-song set in front of thousands, competing for fame and fortune. Over 400,000 square Over 100,000
Please visit www.FDIC.com
______ for a complete list of details, rules and regulations. feet of additional additional square feet
space within of outside-exhibition
the Indianapolis space within the new
Convention Center South Street Exhibits
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Capitol Street
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Is Your Department Prepared? of fire service training, from basic firefighter training
District Chief David M. McGrail, Denver (CO) Fire Department through advanced command training. Students will learn
This interactive workshop will provide attendees with simulations and real-time drills for all skill levels, all with
a wide range of tools to help them prepare their fire immediate practical application. They will also discuss
department for success at high-rise operations. Several their experiences in planning and implementing successful
case studies of actual high-rise fires will be highlighted, drills. Emphasis is on lessons learned, application of
with an explanation of the various lessons learned and command functions, and firefighter safety.
reinforced and how these valuable lessons can be applied ALL LEVELS
to your next high-rise fire. Attendees will be given a
standard operating procedure that can be tailored to their
Tactical Considerations and Size-Up
specific needs. A thorough explanation of the specific roles
and responsibilities from the first-due engine company Battalion Chief Michael L. Walker, Oklahoma City (OK)
Fire Department
to the fourth-due chief will be discussed, with attendees
working through several high-rise fire scenarios. This workshop will show how to deal with the ever-
INTERMEDIATE changing dynamics of scene management at a structure
fire and what to do when the initial plan isn’t working.
Using footage taken from a helmet camera, students will
Mission-Focused Command learn from real fires the instructor has commanded. They
Division Chief Edward K. Hadfield, Coronado (CA) will learn how the tactical decisions affected the outcome
Fire Department of the event, namely an unusual house fire and two
This program will provide company and command officers different multialarm apartment fires. The captured footage
with the necessary decision-making skills to quickly from the helmet camera has proven to be invaluable for
establish a tactical and strategic plan with positive personnel to learn from during critiques.
outcomes. It will highlight command concepts based INTERMEDIATE
on building profiles, rescue profiles, and proper tactical
considerations for each circumstance based on today’s
fireground, not yesterday’s urban myths about firefighting.
Officers 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.
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Value-Added Leadership
Chief (Ret.) Alan Brunacini, Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department
The major reason a fire 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 firefighters is what
gets delivered to the customers. Any behavior that Chief
Smith wants Firefighter 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.
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end product of our training needs to produce incident happening in the scenario and how they might handle a
commanders who make better decisions that provide for similar situation in their own department. This will be an
a safer and more efficient operation in the hazard zone. interesting, fast-moving, and entertaining program that you
Learn how to make command training realistic don’t want to miss.
and applicable. ALL LEVELS
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Hazmat: Initial Approach and Actions
Fire Department Cornerstone Leadership Kristina Kreutzer, Ph.D., Research Chemist, DuPont; Member,
Lieutenant Mike Mason, Downers Grove (IL) Fire Department Mill Creek (DE) Fire Company
This look into the world of leadership for firefighters, Understanding the environment is the foundation of any
company officers, captains, and chiefs will provide some incident. The first priority is safety and the proper approach
of the most groundbreaking aspects of leading firefighters and staging of responders. From there, the strategic
on and off the fireground. It is a wake-up call to fire and tactical goals can be identified. This point begins to
departments across America regarding leadership in the address the management and control and identifying the
“paramilitary” environment that is being created in the fire problem points of managing an incident. Understanding
service today. It is an in-depth look into managing and the nature of the incident is the key to safe and expedient
leading on and off the battlefield from the philosophies resolution and provides guidance in determining incident
and actions of those who have been there within the priorities and tactical concerns.
military as well as the fire service. Learn to motivate BASIC/INTERMEDIATE
firefighters through compassion, trust, sense of duty,
courage, and commitment while keeping them safe on
and off the fireground.
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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 find 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.fireengineering.com.
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Developing a Fire Department Training Program Fire Dynamics for the Fire Service
Chief Thomas J. Wutz, Fire Service Bureau, and Mark C. Butler, Daniel Madrzykowski, Fire Protection Engineer, National
State Fire Instructor, New York State Office of Fire Prevention Institute of Standards and Technology; and Steve Kerber, Fire
and Control Protection Engineer, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Many fire departments struggle to provide comprehensive This updated workshop will discuss how building
and challenging training for their personnel whether geometry, materials, furnishings, ventilation, and
career, combination, or volunteer. Frequently these are firefighting tactics can influence fire growth and spread,
departments without a dedicated training bureau or leading to untenable conditions for firefighters. A
division, and the officer/instructor assigned the training combination of new videos and new data will describe
responsibility continually searches for training programs fire behavior to characterize the thermal environment to
and resources without a comprehensive plan. This program which firefighters may be exposed. Fire behavior and
will provide training officers with the tools and resources fire dynamics are based on the fundamental relationship
they need to establish a training program for their agency. between fuel, oxygen, and heat—i.e., the fire triangle. The
Through a series of presentations and practical exercises, type of fuel, the location of fuel in the room, the geometry
students will develop a step-by-step training program of the fuel, building construction, and ventilation can
to identify their specific training needs, design a training have a significant effect on the speed of fire growth and
course/program for their agency, plan the implementation spread. Ventilating the structure can provide cooling by
of the program including budgetary considerations, removing heat, but ventilating a “fuel-rich” room may
and evaluate the delivery of their comprehensive fire cause a flashover by allowing fresh air into the structure.
department training program. Understanding ventilation will lead to improved
INTERMEDIATE tactical decisions, such as when to use positive
pressure ventilation.
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Deputy Assistant Chief (Ret.) John Norman, Fire Department of Preparing You for Survival
New York Lieutenant Michael Cacciola, Fire Department of New York;
This class focuses on the most common fires in America— and Captain George Cruz, Los Angeles County (CA)
fires in one- and two-family homes. It covers the death and Fire Department
injury rates in such homes, size-up, the firefighter survival Nothing matters more to the International Association of
survey, fire attack, hoseline selection and placement, Fire Fighters (IAFF) than the health and safety of firefighters
water supply, search and rescue, and more. Emphasis is and paramedics. The IAFF dedicates significant resources
on developing workable tactics that your organization can to the never-ending struggle to make a dangerous
implement on the fireground under a variety of common profession as safe as possible. The purpose of the
and not so common conditions. Fortunately, major store IAFF’s occupational health, safety, and medical efforts
fires are not everyday occurrences but, as a consequence, is to identify hazards; develop and disseminate user-
many departments try to apply house fire tactics to friendly technical materials and information; and provide
commercial fires. The workshop will also highlight the assistance so firefighters can recognize and control the
differences between residential and commercial fires and health, safety, and medical needs associated with their
discuss tactics for dealing with both. profession. To assist in the achievement of that goal, the
ALL LEVELS IAFF offers a comprehensive array of services addressing
occupational health, safety, and medicine needs through a
variety of programs. This workshop will highlight programs
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Growing Leaders Using Empowerment
developed by the IAFF to improve the health and safety of
(G.L.U.E.)
today’s fire service.
Captain Larry C. Conley and David M. Conley, Leadership
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Development Concepts, St. Louis, MO
G.L.U.E. is designed to teach recruit instructors a
principle-focused approach to fire safety. Participants
Improving Incident Safety
learn seven basic principles that work to enhance Officer Effectiveness
practical fire safety training. Recruit instructors internalize David Dodson, Lead Instructor, Response Solutions, LLC
these principles and pass them on to their classes, This practical, street-tested class is designed to help
creating an improved brand of principle-focused fire an incident safety officer (ISO) make a difference on the
safety professionals. The truly effective firefighter must fireground. The workshop will show how an ISO can apply
learn and practice principle-centered thinking. This is the a proactive approach to predicting hostile fire events,
GLUE that supports and strengthens the new training building collapses, hazardous energy releases, and
learned in the academy and ultimately produces a firefighter injury traps. Extensive use of raw fireground
department of professional firefighters who are the pride video for group projects will drive the learning experience.
of communities everywhere. The workshop can also serve as a study tool for those
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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 firefighters.
■ Keynote speakers who have risen to prominence from among the fire 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 fire
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 fire 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 fire 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 fire 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!
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CLASSROOM SESSIONS
Chief Kirk Allen, Kansas Fire Protection District Students will be made well aware of the ease with which
Become acquainted with simple solutions to problems complacency and inattention on the fireground can lead
involving hydraulics. You will share in more than 18 years of them to become injury and fatality statistics and of the
experience involving flow testing and major issues involving unintended consequences of unsafe actions. Accountability,
hydraulics. Knowing the problem is only half the battle! Learn adequate supervision, discipline, leadership, and safety on the
why blanket guidelines for hydraulics are dangerous and the fireground are emphasized.
information textbooks do not cover. Discover how to verify
manufacturers’ information. Become acquainted with solutions Kleen Energy Explosion: What We Learned
for fixing apparatus sensor and gauge problems, and learn Chief Edward Badamo, South Fire District, Middletown, CT
which fire hose myths should be debunked.
The Kleen Energy Explosion in Middletown, Connecticut,
on February 7, 2010, killed six people and injured more
Effective High-Rise Fire Safety Management than 30. Students will learn the roles building construction,
Captain John Alston, Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department resources, coordination, challenges, incident management,
Case studies, surveys, and lessons learned are used to and the cause of the explosion played in this event and the
illustrate how planning, preparation, and response that lessons. Discussion will focus on power plant function and
incorporate a proactive/prepared civilian component construction, the application of National Fire Protection
and a systematic response component (emergency first Association standards for power plants, the gas blow process,
responder) can improve the outcome in high-rise fires. worksite safety, and incident command and management at a
Learn how to implement a successful High-Rise Fire Safety large-scale incident.
Management Program. The roles of response guidelines,
standards, ordinances, stakeholders, advocates, and
beneficiaries are analyzed.
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Certification Overview Battalion Chief John Buckheit, Fire Department of
Captain (Ret.) John Brunacini, Phoenix (AZ) New York
Fire Department Bring your size-up skills to new heights. Tap into the
Structural firefighting requires the integration of many people, instructor’s 25 years of experience. Develop your own
much equipment, numerous apparatus, and operating within “educated eye” as you follow the “X-ray” approach to sizing
various systems and procedures. Safe and effective hazard up structures: Determine which features can reveal a building’s
zone operations do not just happen. They are the products age, construction type, and occupancy and can assist the
of experience, education/curriculum, hands-on training, first responder in investigating and mitigating response for
and a sensible evaluation program. The Blue Card program carbon monoxide, odors, gas leaks, water leaks, and electrical
institutionalizes and standardizes command training, as well emergencies.
as captures firefighting experience in a way so that it can be
passed from one generation of firefighter to the next. Origin and Cause: A Systematic and
Comprehensive Investigation
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Residential Tactical Template for Firefighting Adrian J. Cales, Operations Systems Manager, Public Service
Deputy Chief (Ret.) Nick Brunacini, Phoenix (AZ) Enterprise Group, Paramus, NJ
Fire Department Students are presented with a comprehensive format for
The residential fire is the fire service’s most common fire. We examining and documenting the fire scene and determining
need to use a logic-based initial size-up to ensure safer and the origin of the fire. Become acquainted with the components
more effective action on these structures. This session will look and essential elements that should be part of every fire scene
at the eight main critical factors associated with residential investigation from the time of the call to the time you leave the
structures, provide an in-depth look at the building techniques scene. Learn how to develop fire investigation reports that can
used to construct old and new homes, and observe modern be used for a criminal or civil litigation proceeding.
fire behavior in the residential setting. Participants will practice
within the context of real-world tactical simulations. Understanding the Training Building Process
Assistant Chief Mike Cardwell, Urbandale (IA)
Ventilation Principles and Practices Fire Department
Lieutenant Brian Brush, West Metro Fire Rescue, Many departments are struggling to provide realistic, hands-
Littleton, CO on fire and rescue training, especially in these dire economic
A revisit of the fundamental understanding of the why, times. Learn how three departments overcame significant
how, and when of ventilation tactics to offset the fact that challenges to create an excellent training facility for their
technology has caused our enemy, the fire, to advance as personnel. You will embark on a journey that encompasses all
much as our skills. Fire behavior; the “hierarchy of ventilation”; important steps in the project, from gaining political support to
vertical, horizontal, and mechanical ventilation techniques; securing funding to planning and then to construction.
fireground roles and responsibilities; drill ideas; tool
assignments; and tactical action plans/preassignments are
among areas discussed.
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The leading voices of the fire service gather together for an Progressive Leadership Principles and Tools
informal discussion of topics of interest to the modern day for Fire Officers
firefighter. This distinguished panel from around the country Chief Dennis Compton, International Fire Service
will take your questions. What’s on your mind? No topic is too Training Association
heated for discussion. Fire officer leadership is explored from a number of intriguing
perspectives: culture, firefighter safety, and the overall
Tactical Considerations for Large Homes effectiveness of the organization’s leaders and members.
Lieutenant Brian Collins, Brentwood (TN) Fire and Rescue Critical leadership behaviors, traits, and skills that add to the
There are differences between fighting a fire in a home of effectiveness of fire officers are also presented.
the “typical” 1,400- to 2,200-square-foot size found in most
communities and the 10,000-square-foot “starter mansions” Firefighter Free Speech
that have been appearing in many communities. Large open David C. Comstock Jr., Chief, Western Reserve Joint Fire
spaces, lightweight components, and “unusual” features affect District, Poland, OH; Attorney, Comstock, Springer & Wilson
firefighting and safety. Attempting to fight a fire in a large home Co., LPA, Youngstown, OH
with average-sized home tactics could spell disaster. The An exploration of the interaction between a firefighter’s
speaker addresses the staffing levels outlined in NFPA 1710 First Amendment rights of free speech vs. a government
and 1720 in relation to these “mansions.” administrator’s right to maintain order and discipline within
the fire department/federal rules and regulations. Federal
court cases involving many of the repeated conflicts that
occur within the firehouse, including criticism of fire officials
and retaliatory action, preemptory gag orders, preapproval
of media releases, firefighters’ display of public signs and
bumper stickers, participation in public demonstrations, and
contacting city officials outside of the chain of command are
addressed, as is immunity for public officials who enforce
disciplinary policies.
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operation. The safe mitigation of real-life scenarios involving not have a dedicated truck company but must still accomplish
vehicles, construction accidents, collapse scenarios, and big these tasks at fires.
rig entrapments is the focus. Among the equipment that will be
discussed are high-pressure air bags, pneumatic and hydraulic Strip Mall Fires
jacks, hydraulic rescue tools, rescue jacks, hi-lift jacks,
pneumatic struts, chains, and binders. Deputy Chief Thomas Dunne, Fire Department of New York
The challenges strip mall fires present are very different
Tactical Considerations for Type I through Type from those encountered at standard residential fires. This
course identifies these hazards and explores the strategic
V Building Construction
and tactical considerations needed to safely and efficiently
Battalion Chief Sean DeCrane, Cleveland (OH) mitigate these fires.
Fire Department
Students are introduced to a set of tools that will help them Hybrid and Electric Vehicles:
reach decisions based on experience and knowledge of a The Future of Extrication
situation. This decision-making process uses the likeliness
of an event and the potential outcome or consequence to Lieutenant Jason Emery, Waterbury (CT) Fire Department
establish a level of risk the commander, company officer, or The influx of hybrid electric vehicles and the nationwide
firefighter can use as the basis for a decision. release of two electric vehicles this year make it imperative
that emergency responders keep up with current automotive
Flat-Roof Operations trends and be fully trained to respond to motor vehicle
accidents involving these vehicles. This session is a
Firefighter Nate DeMarse, Fire Department of New York
comprehensive guide to the skills needed to respond safely
Attendees are shown a systematic plan of attack that will to incidents involving hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric
automatically prioritize the important tasks that must be done vehicles. Identification methods, vehicle systems and hazards,
when operating on a flat-roof building. The skills needed to and response procedures are among the topics addressed.
safely and efficiently perform primary duties on this type of
roof are reviewed.
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offensive and defensive fireground tactics, and the use of Has your department evolved into an EMS or a hazmat
the tower ladder at emergency operations such as technical department that responds to an occasional fire? Are you
rescues and hazmat decons are among the topics. a fire officer or planning to become one and looking for
information to solidify your knowledge base and basic officer
Hoseline Operations for skills? Would you like to refresh your “foundation” to improve
Multiple-Family Occupancies your confidence? If you answered “Maybe” to even one of
these questions, this session is for you. Developing positive
Captain Bill Gustin, Miami Dade (FL) Fire Rescue
subordinate attitudes, individual training and enhanced
Examine methods and techniques for rapidly positioning a firefighter confidence and competency, subordinates’ learning
hoseline, with a minimum of personnel, on an upper floor curves, meeting public education goals, and managing risk
of an apartment building, a townhouse, a nursing home, an during fire operations are among the areas covered.
assisted-living facility, or another building that is not high
enough to have a standpipe installed under the code. Learn
how to locate a fire in a multiple dwelling, estimate the
amount of hose needed to reach the fire, and determine the
number of personnel needed to advance a charged hoseline
in limited visibility. This class was developed for suburban
fire departments that typically do not have the staffing for a
conventional hose stretch to a third, fourth, or fifth floor.
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construction materials will progress to cover the variety of 1021 certification programs. This session links certification
scientific, operational, and policy-driven factors to consider on training with realistic job requirement training. Content,
the fireground. using benchmarks and professional development milestones
to track improvement and competency, and strategies for
Firefighter-Friendly Thermal Imaging implementing entry-level and continuing-education programs
Lieutenant Samuel Hittle, Wichita (KS) Fire Department for officers are among the areas covered.
The benefits of thermal imaging for common fireground
functions are evaluated alongside the pitfalls that can Fire Service Marketing and the Strategic Plan
jeopardize operations and company members’ safety. How Captain/Training Officer Tim Hyden, East Manatee (FL)
to use the camera for optimal performance during common Fire Rescue
fireground functions, camera limitations, and common The climate and challenges facing the fire service today
misinterpretations are among topics covered. A camera will make it imperative that the citizens of your jurisdiction
be used to enable students to compare actual events and the know who you are and what you do—what they are getting
manner in which the camera interprets these events. for their tax dollars. The vehicle for doing this is to market
your department. Before developing the marketing plan,
Managing Operations at an All-Hazard however, the department should have a strategic plan in
Emergency in High-Rise Buildings place. Attendees will participate in a step-by-step process for
developing such plans and will work as groups to develop a
Deputy Chief James Hodgens, Fire Department of New York
strategic and marketing plan for a fictitious department.
A guide to how local fire 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 fire, police, and
emergency management departments.
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Lieutenant James Kirsch, Bergenfield (NJ) Fire Department A Belgian Perspective
Students will explore ways to get the fullest drilling potential Battalion Chief Karel Lambert, Brussels (Belgium)
from acquired buildings. In addition to live burns, these Fire Department
structures can be used for training opportunities that include Several fires involving firefighter injuries or deaths are analyzed
utility emergencies, size-up, mask confidence, building from the angles of fire behavior, tactics, and the chain of
construction, ventilation, overhaul, and RIT drills. Students will events that led to the injury or death. In most cases, the
learn how to apply NFPA 1403 to safely prepare the structure speakers had interviewed personnel on the incident scene.
for training. Presented in conjunction with IFIW.
101 Greatest Public Fire Safety Education Ideas Fire Service Traditions and Ceremonies
Lieutenant/Training Coordinator Tom Kiurski, Livonia (MI) Chief Rick Lasky, Lewisville (TX) Fire Department
Fire & Rescue
This revisit of the ceremonies and celebrations that
Attendees will acquire a great wealth of fire safety information/ have marked your experience in the fire service will
ideas that can be taken home and used to educate the citizens help stoke the flames of tradition and pride in you and
in their communities. The programs discussed have been your department.
successfully presented in departments across the country.
Rigging/Winching Operations for Rescuers
Fireground Risk Management for the Volunteer
Billy Leach Jr., Ash-Rand Rescue & EMS, Asheboro, NC
Fire Service
Learn how to calculate resistances and anchorability
Chief Richard Kline, Plymouth (MN) Fire Department encountered when moving loads to ensure the equipment
The focus is on those elements of risk management that pose is within its working load limit, thus much safer. Real-world
barriers to the volunteer fire service in developing a fireground rescue examples are presented, and students will calculate
risk management plan. This interactive class highlights ways to resistance values.
identify and manage risks to make the fireground safer. Case
studies will reinforce key concepts. Power Saw Operations and Maintenance Tips
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Firefighter Kevin J. LeGacy, Fire Department of New York
Different Isn’t Bad or Good
Students will participate in proactive drills that will ensure
Chief Steve Kraft, Richmond Hill (Ont., Can.) safety and promote proficiency when operating saws. They
Fire Department will learn how to troubleshoot minor problems that may
Predominant personality traits and behaviors are explored arise at the incident scene and that can make the difference
from the perspective of improving relationships in the between a successful or a failed operation. All aspects of saw
firehouse and on the fireground. The emphasis is on the roles maintenance are also addressed.
of trust, conflict, and commitment as they pertain to team
players and teamwork. The Lost Art of the First Hoseline
Captain Bob Leonard, San Jose (CA) Fire Department
Incident Scene Command Safety for
This program emphasizes basics in a presentation that
Today’s Fires drives home the importance of training, standard operating
Executive Assistant Chief Steve Kreis, Phoenix (AZ) procedures, and attitude. Firefighters, company officers,
Fire Department and command officers must ensure that safe, effective, and
The incident commander’s role in fireground safety is analyzed coordinated engine company operations are practiced daily.
within the framework of the functions of command and critical Without hoselines in their proper positions, other tasks on
fireground safety considerations. The reasons the first five the fireground are subject to failure. The strategies, tactics,
minutes on the fireground are so critical are explored. and task-level information presented will enable attendees to
manage and coordinate a successful fireground operation from
an engine company standpoint.
Technology: Implementation vs. Development
Chief Bryant Krizik, Orland (IL) Fire Protection District
How to introduce new technology—portable radios, new
software, a new CAFS fire 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.
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Lessons Learned from Firefighters’ Injuries Mike McEvoy, EMS Coordinator, Saratoga County, NY;
Captain Peter J. McBride, Ottawa Fire Services, Canada Technical Editor, Fire Engineering
In the early afternoon of February 12, 2007, members of the Incidents in which EMS mistakenly have presumed a patient
Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) were called for a report of fire. dead are not as rare as you might think. EMS providers rarely
On arrival, crews were faced with heavy fire in the building are trained in how to make that critical death pronouncement.
of origin, a four-story occupied multiple dwelling. A male This session provides the tools needed to make certain that
occupant was at a third-floor window on side 1, and there was the patient declared to be dead is in fact dead. Warning:
a report of an additional trapped occupant. Fire was extending graphic images!
at the rear toward three exposures—all four-story occupied
multiple dwellings—under wind-driven conditions. Within nine High-Rise Firefighting Special Operations
minutes of their arrival on scene, five OFS members were District Chief David McGrail, Denver (CO) Fire Department
fighting for their lives in the performance of their duties. The
At a serious high-rise fire, the basics of fire suppression and
presentation is dedicated to ensuring that the injuries and
rescue fall on the engine and truck companies. During a
suffering incurred by the five members and the lessons learned
serious high-rise event, however, the incident commander
were not in vain. The event, response, recovery, and way
likely will encounter a number of complicated problems that
forward for the OFS are presented. Presented in conjunction
must be handled by a specialized team, such as elevator
with IFIW.
rescues above the fire floor and high-angle rope rescues.
Attendees will acquire a foundation on which to build plans for
How to Attack a House Fire special operations at their next high-rise fire.
Lieutenant Ray McCormack, Fire Department of New York
A primer for extinguishing house fires according to their
locations within the house and customizing the fire attack.
Learn when, where, and how to apply your hose stream for
maximum effectiveness in single and multiroom fires and
fires 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 fire extension.
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this topic. Heavy metals and other toxicants released by fires Captain Emmet P. Nichols Jr., Boston (MA) Fire Department
have shown positive correlations of similar environmental This fire resulted in the death of two experienced members of
compound exposure with cognitive and neurobehavioral the first-alarm companies, who entered the occupied building
deficits. Exposure to neurotoxicants has been implicated during an interior attack. Topics include overcoming staffing
as a significant risk factor for developing diseases such issues, the importance of practicing basic essentials during
as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Particularly, the roles of a taxpayer fire, coordinating aggressive truck work with
manganese, lead, and mercury; other heavy metals; and hoseline advance, preparing for a line-of-duty death, and the
organic compounds released in fires will be examined in role of critical incident stress debriefing.
relation to developing these disorders. How to evaluate
whether firefighters may be particularly vulnerable to toxicant MRSA in the Fire Service
exposures is also covered.
Deputy Chief Ed Nied, Tucson (AZ) Fire Department
The focus is on the recent study on MRSA involving the
Construction and Use of Multipurpose Survival
Tucson (AZ) Fire Department conducted by the University
and RIT Training Props 2011 of Arizona College of Public Health. Explore ways to reduce
Firefighter Joe Nedder, Uxbridge (MA) Fire Department the risk of contracting MRSA and to apply findings from the
Students will learn how to create and train with multipurpose study to reduce exposure to MRSA within the station living
props to enhance survival and rapid intervention skills. The environment. Attendees are given materials, SOGs, and
props are easy to build, use, and store. Students will have product information to bring home.
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 profile SCBA techniques, removing and redonning
SCBA for narrow openings or confined spaces, rapid egress
bailouts, the Nance drill (through the hole), and carrying
downed firefighters down ladders.
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Fire Service and Drugs
Arthur Perlini, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Academic and Captain Bradley M. Pinsky, Manlius (NY) Fire Department;
Research, Algoma University, Ontario, Canada Attorney, Scicchitano & Pinsky, PLLC
Become acquainted with how psychological factors can kindle This lecture discusses the controversial topics of
the spark needed for successful performance to foster the discrimination and harassment in the fire service, including
leadership, sound problem solving, judgment, and decision racial and gender discrimination, drug testing, and sexual
making that are among the highest prized qualities in the harassment. Reverse discrimination is also covered. Extensive
fire service. The focus is on the need to combine situational group participation is encouraged.
assessment, cognitive biases, and emotional and social
competencies with the requisite tactical training. Presented in The Successful Attack Engine Company
conjunction with IFIW.
Captain Anthony Piontek, Green Bay (WI) Fire Department
Although engine companies have a large workload in today’s
Preventing Aerial Ladder Accidents:
fire service, they still need to be successful in our most
Two Case Studies important job—fire attack. This class reexamines the common
Battalion Chief (Ret.) William Peters, Jersey City (NJ) goals of the attack engine—stretching and deploying the line,
Fire Department putting water on the fire, and how to realistically examine and
An in-depth look at two fatal aerial apparatus accidents create a district- and response-specific engine company.
the instructor investigated for the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health. The first involved an Fast Food Restaurant Fires
unsecured waterway that was launched, killing a deputy chief Captain Joseph R. Polenzani, Franklin (TN) Fire Department
on the ground. The second pertained to a training accident
This class analyzes the dangers of the lightweight/high-speed/
in which two fire department members were ejected from a
low-cost construction techniques used in today’s chain
new aerial platform and fell 90 feet to their death. Students
restaurants and discusses tactics for safely mitigating fires in
will learn how such accidents can be prevented with sufficient
the restaurant environment. The dangers of fire officers using
training and the implementing of safety measures.
residential firefighting tactics in these buildings are explored:
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the buildings’ hidden void spaces, where fire can grow or
All Hell Breaks Loose … and Now You’re travel; their ultra-lightweight construction; heavyweight
Out of Air equipment; and commercial fire loads create an unfamiliar
Captain Casey Phillips, Seattle (WA) Fire Department and unexpectedly hazardous environment for firefighters
accustomed to operating in single-family homes.
A video-driven, hard-hitting presentation that examines some
of the most common reasons well-intentioned firefighters
make mistakes on the fireground. Students’ experiences and Responsibilities of the First-Due
examples from across the country are used to show how Company Officer
situational awareness can be improved on the fireground. Battalion Chief Steve Prziborowski, Santa Clara County (CA)
This class is a real eye-opener; the instructor homes in on the Fire Department
factors that cause bad decisions, delays in action, and injury/
The first-due company officer is responsible for making
death on the fireground.
the most important decisions on arrival at the fireground—
decisions that can spell success or failure for the incident.
Operating and Surviving on The officer (typically a chief officer) who arrives to assume
Today’s Fireground command expects to find an emergency scene that is
Deputy Chief Jeffrey Pindelski, Downers Grove (IL) organized and functioning under an effective leader.
Fire Department Participants will review and discuss the 10 most common
responsibilities of the first-due company officer as they pertain
Participants will be given tools with which to conduct a self-
to a variety of emergency scene scenarios.
examination on the philosophy, attributes, and skills necessary
to lead and keep firefighters alive while operating on the
fireground. 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?
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Reading the Fire: Learning the Language Thermal Imaging for Hazmat Response
Acting Inspector Shan Raffel, Queensland Fire and Rescue Captain/Training Officer Mike Richardson, St. Matthews (KY)
Services, Australia Fire Protection District
Learn how to “read the fire” so you can make decisions based The eight primary uses of thermal imaging in hazmat response
on knowledge and skills, not guesswork or luck. Every fire are discussed. Attendees will review incidents in which thermal
sends out signals that can assist you in determining the stage imaging was successfully used. Also addressed are the
of fire development and, most importantly, the changes that potential shortcomings of thermal imaging in hazmat response
are likely to occur so you can implement the correct firefighting and NFPA 1801, Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service.
strategies and tactics. Presented in conjunction with IFIW.
Training Your Department on
Why Simulation Needs to Be the Next Step in Positive-Pressure Attack
Driver Training Captain Jonathan A. Rigolo, Virginia Beach (VA)
Lieutenant (Ret.) Robert Raheb, Fire Department of Fire Department
New York EMS This class reveals the bumps and bruises the instructional
Departments that fail to proficiently and routinely train their staff of the fire department experiences while training its
members in vehicle operations that include driving simulation members on the positive pressure attack (PPA). The steps
training are leaving themselves exposed to litigation not only used to take PPA from the discussion level to implementation
from the community but also from the members. Learn the at the operations level are presented. Suggestions are offered
aspects of simulator driving training and how successful it has for overcoming the opposition of the typical fire department
been for some fire departments and business organizations. culture that resists change and that have made it possible to
convert skeptics and vocal opponents to PPA believers.
Fire Smoke: Prevention through Air
Management and Medical Treatment How a Positive Safety Culture Will Improve
Firefighter Kevin Reilly, Cyanide Poisoning Treatment Coalition Firefighter Tactical Safety
The focus is on preventing acute and chronic smoke exposure David Ross, Chief Health and Safety Officer, Toronto (Ont.,
by using proper air management and, when prevention fails, Can.) Fire Services
to have the knowledge to appropriately diagnose and treat This presentation explores how developing a positive “safety
the exposure to save firefighters’ lives. The Department of culture” can address many of the root causes that prevent fire
Homeland Security awarded a grant to the Cyanide Poisoning departments from realizing their safety goals. “Safety culture”
Treatment Coalition to create this program. The objective is to is defined; its characteristics are described, and elements to
investigate the long-term cumulative effects of the synergistic promote a positive safety culture that will reduce firefighter
effects of hydrogen cyanide and carbon monoxide, which deaths and injuries are introduced.
directly attack the heart and brain. Several firefighters this year
have “literally dropped dead from cardiac arrest; all with one Someone Has to Do It:
common denominator before their deaths—smoke.” The Role of the Public Information Officer
Captain II Stephen J. Ruda, Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department
Tactical Leadership
Students will gain a new perspective of the person who has
Lieutenant Frank Ricci, New Haven (CT) Fire Department
been selected to serve as the department’s spokesperson.
This interactive program covers leadership for the informal Guidelines on the nuts and bolts of being a successful public
leader, aspiring officers, and incumbent officers. Realistic information officer are presented.
approaches to tough problems inside and outside of the
firehouse, 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 staffing, and becoming an
advocate for issues that affect your responsibility to market
our services to our elected officials.
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I ensure that my personnel know how to engage in an
Water for Fire Suppression incident smartly and are willing to walk the point? What is
the difference between “certified” and “qualified” to lead?
Stefan Sardqvist, Ph.D., Civil Contingencies Agency, Sweden
These are among the questions addressed. Also included are
The class bridges the gap between real firefighting and fire discussions on “the cigars, whiskey, and winning leadership
science. A more valid description of fire tetrahedron is offered, approach,” the BP oil spill, and the use of ICS area command
since the traditional understanding of the fire tetrahedron does in a public/private venture.
not explain fie suppression. Alternative suppression media for
structural firefighting and the combination of suppression and Modern Engine Company Essentials
ventilation are addressed. The answers to questions such as
the following and additional ones are discussed: How much Captain Dan Shaw, Fairfax County (VA) Fire & Rescue
water is needed to put out a fire in the most efficient way? This interactive program discusses the most vital unit on
Which nozzle is best? Is a spray pattern more efficient than the fireground, the engine company. Learn how changes in
a solid stream? What spray pattern is optimum? What is the building construction, staffing levels, and new equipment have
best way to cool smoke gas? What are the interior firefighting affected the job of getting water to the fire. Students will learn
limitations? Presented in conjunction with IFIW. sound tactics and techniques for preparing and operating the
modern-day engine company.
Understanding and Motivating
Today’s Firefighters
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 firehouse with solutions that are
readily apparent. Share in the input from X-Box generation
firefighters. Tips for attracting and retaining quality firefighters.
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Preplanning and Size-Up for Commercial and Unique Incidents and Their
Industrial Occupancies Successful Outcomes
Chief (Ret.) Craig H. Shelley, World Safe International, LLC Lieutenant Tom Sitz, Painesville Twp. (OH) Fire Department
Students will learn how to apply the COAL TWAS WEALTHS Six unique incidents are presented and analyzed. These
acronym to gather information for an effective preincident incidents were “first-time responses” for the presenter and his
response plan for commercial and industrial occupancies as department; he was the incident commander or operations
well as for conducting an efficient size-up while responding officer. Students will learn the unique set of problems, the need
to and operating at the incident site. The information in the for innovative thinking, and the techniques these responders
preincident response plan can be used to develop the incident applied for the first time—“through trial and error”—that
action plan. The value of checklists, applying the 15-point successfully mitigated these incidents.
size-up to various occupancies, and hazards specific to
particular occupancies are also addressed. Firefighter Safety Management:
Methods for Accountability
Firefighting in Noncombustible Multiple
Battalion Chief (Ret.) Chuck Smeby, University of Florida Fire &
Dwellings Emergency Services Program
Battalion Chief Daniel Sheridan, Fire Department of New York The focus is on reliable management practices to improve
Building construction, fire behavior, strategies, and engine and the organization’s ability to meet its safety goals. Discussions
truck company tactics are addressed. Critiques of fatal fires include uncomplicated accountability methods, follow-up, and
are presented. effectively measuring the results of a firefighter safety program.
Examples and case studies are used to illustrate techniques
Risk Assessment: the IMPACT Factor for measuring valid outcomes.
Deputy Chief (Ret.) William Shouldis, Philadelphia (PA)
Fire Department Cardiac Events in the Fire Service
This challenging learning experience provides an analysis of Professor Denise Smith, Skidmore College,
the roles and expectations of emergency responders in an Saratoga Springs, NY
all-hazard/all-risk environment. Tactical actions are reviewed The physiological responses to firefighting are described to
in relationship to the frequency and severity of on-scene quantify the magnitude of cardiovascular and thermal strain
occurrences. Among topics reviewed are hazard assessment, associated with firefighting activity. Individual factors and job
unacceptable risk, and interagency coordination. Case stressors that increase the risk of a sudden cardiac event are
studies will reinforce solid strategic principles during a rapidly presented, along with strategies for decreasing the incidence
escalating event. of cardiac events in the fire service.
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Case Study: Holiday Inn Fire, Cobb County/ New York Task Force Response to
Marietta, GA Haiti Earthquake
Captain Christopher Sobieski, Cobb County (GA) Fire & Captain Stephen T. Spall, Fire Department of New York;
Emergency Services Structural Specialist, NY-TF1
An analysis of the landmark events of a high-rise hotel fire This presentation of the NF-TF1’s response to the Haiti
that involved the safe evacuation of more than 160 people, Earthquake in January 2010 highlights the structural
including more than 20 ground and aerial ladder rescues; specialist’s duties and concerns when sending rescuers into
one civilian death; and two firefighter injuries. One crew was collapsed or otherwise compromised structures to search
awarded the State of Georgia Governor’s Award for Valor for for and remove live victims trapped in earthquake-damaged
performance at this incident. Students will review the actions buildings. The potential for concepts used in this operation to
of command and the crews and the events of this incident. be applied to everyday emergency operations is addressed
by providing case studies of buildings as they were found in
An Officer’s Map to Excellence Haiti. Students are asked to project themselves into the role of
a rescuer and consider actions they may take or concerns they
Debbie Sobotka, Deputy Director, Center for Public Safety
may have in that role.
Excellence, Inc.
An overview of the Chief Fire Officer and Chief Medical Officer
The PIO Reporter: Telling Your Story in a World
professional designation programs is provided. Attendees will
gain an understanding of the significance of being credentialed Where “Spin” Doesn’t Work
and achieving the designations. Dave Statter, Statter911 Communications, LLC
What you do before an image problem occurs may be more
Gasoline Construction: Lightweight important than what you do later. Building reputation equity in
Construction Combined with Hydrocarbon your community could be the key to your survival when things
Foam Sheathing go bad. In this “post-media world,” where the public can
access news immediately on the Internet, the fire department
Captain/Paramedic Todd Soong, Rock Community (MO) Fire can easily lose control of the message. Learn how to
Protection District communicate so that the public knows what you know, when
Learn the dangers of “gasoline construction” used in a type
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you know it instead of waiting until all the details are in. Learn
of class V structure. In this construction, polypropylene wall how to take control, put out the bad news, build trust with the
sheathing is combined with metal diagonal wall bracing, community, and repair your department’s reputation.
polyvinyl chloride siding, and a polyethylene vapor barrier.
These structures present highly volatile fire conditions—in Practical and Effective Fire Station Leadership
essence, the initial fire crews are met with a vertical class
Chief (Ret.) Paul Stein, Lakeside and Santa Monica (CA)
B fire with all of the volatility of gasoline. The principles
Fire Department
and components of Type V construction and the possible
substitutions builders/contractors can use are discussed, as This program identifies the fire officer’s role and
are the melting points, ignition temperatures, and order of responsibilities and the gray areas that are associated with
construction of these materials. them. The basic “laws of the organization”—the mission,
goals, and objectives—are reviewed. Students will be shown
how to align fire officers’ actions and decisions with the
Green Building Construction and the
organization’s mission.
Fire Service
Assistant Chief Ronald Spadafora, Fire Department of
New York
An overview of the green building construction technology and
its impact on firefighting operations is presented. Students
will gain a general understanding of the U.S. Green Building
Council’s LEED Rating System features from firefighting and
fire protection perspectives.
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Ready Or Not, It’s Time to Train The Hottest Legal Topics: Digital Imagery, Social
Chief Scott Thompson, The Colony (TX) Fire Department Media, and Firefighter Training
A back-to-basics training philosophy that expands to Deputy Chief (Ret.) Curt Varone, Providence (RI) Fire
incorporate professional development, hands-on training, Department; Attorney
and mentoring is the focus. The effectiveness of informal and Learn how to avoid digital media traps and develop sound
formal training in the overall learning process is discussed. and defensible digital media polices. The problems and legal
Methods of delivering training are offered. Students are shown concerns associated with firefighters’ on-duty use of cameras
how to implement and sell various methods as effective tools at incidents are examined Attendees learn how to develop
in an overall training program. a policy covering the taking and handling of digital imagery
and that sets clear boundaries related to the public posting of
Taming the Dragon that imagery on the Internet. Real-life cases of the past three
Battalion Chief Jerry Tracy, Fire Department of New York years are analyzed from the perspective of consequences to
firefighters and departments arising from posting photos and
Two case studies on wind-driven fires involving firefighter
videos on the Internet.
deaths and injuries are analyzed. Successful and unsuccessful
strategies and tactics are reviewed. Students will learn
how the results of scientific research conducted with other Leadership from the Little Guy: What It Takes to
agencies have prompted the Fire Department of New York Be the Informal Leader
to incorporate the information on wind-driven fires within its Firefighter/Acting Officer Brian Ward, Gwinnett County (GA)
training and operations to effect profound changes. Fire and Emergency Services
A four-step approach for motivating firefighters to become
Learning from Others’ Experiences informal leaders in their departments or regions is presented.
Firefighter David Traiforos, Berkeley (IL) Fire Department A two-sided mentoring approach is discussed. Scenarios are
Students will observe photos and videos depicting a moment used to demonstrate situations and the proposed actions a
on the fireground that illustrate how aggressive actions taken leader might take to resolve them.
by firefighters can lead to danger or interfere with the task at
hand, leaving firefighters at risk to injury or death. On the other Gauges Don’t Lie
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hand, positive actions and behavior reinforce lessons learned. Captain Douglas B. Watson, Palm Beach County (FL)
Fire scene accountability, vehicle placement and operations, Fire Rescue
hoseline placement, the use of portable ladders, company A journey to the “technological” side of firefighting where you
officer development, building construction, water supply, look at equipment through the eyes of gauges and meters.
search and rescue, and strategy and tactics are among the Students observe the effects of force, pressure, and flow in
topics addressed. some of the common tools of the trade. They also witness the
unseen effects of nozzle reaction and learn how to determine
Elevator Emergencies the strongest way to butt a ladder and maximize torque with
Captain (Ret.) Tony Tricarico, Fire Department of New York proper hand placement on tools.
All you should know about elevators and their operation in
emergencies is presented. Types of elevators, the basics of Why Firefighters Need to Lobby Their Members
elevator emergencies, terminology, mitigating an emergency, of Congress
the tools needed, construction, and site safety hazards are Bill Webb, Executive Director, Congressional Fire
among the topics discussed. The hoist and pneumatic types of Services Institute
elevators are compared and contrasted. Students are shown
Learn how firefighters can become more engaged in the
how to “capture” an elevator in the shaft and the safest way to
legislative process, specifically how it relates to federal funding
work inside a shaft way.
for local fire departments. The audience will be engaged in a
lively discussion about our legislative process.
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1401 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER . . . . . 5341 ASAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5446 CARDIAC SCIENCE CORPORATION . . . 538
1-800-BOARDUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5447 ASI FIRE RESCUE APPAREL. . . . . . . . . 5856 CARSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY
3M PROTECTIVE APPAREL AND ASTRA RADIO COMMUNICATIONS . . . 4840 INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5756
FOOTWEAR MARKET CENTER . . . . . 214 A-T SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4441 CAST PRODUCTS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5753
5.11 TACTICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5540 AUTO METER PRODUCTS INC . . . . . . 9348 CE SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4841
911 CLOTHING & COLLECTIBLES . . . . 3151 AWG FITTINGS, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5356 CENTER FOR DOMESTIC
911 SAFETY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 PREPAREDNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5833
B K A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
911 SEATS INCORPORATED . . . . . . . . 3928 CENTER FOR EMERGENCY
BACKSTOP USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4739
PREPAREDNESS AT OWENS
A&A MANUFACTURING CO. INC . . . . . 4529 BATTERY TECH CENTRAL LLC . . . . . . 3410
STATE COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4641
ACC CLIMATE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . 9113 BATTERY ZONE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4034
CERTIFIED AMBULANCE GROUP . . . . 3371
ACOUSTICOM CORPORATION . . . . . . 9923 BAUER COMPRESSORS INC . . . . . . . . 1233
CET FIRE PUMPS MANUFACTURING . 3000
ACTION COUPLING & EQUIPMENT . . . . 328 BELLEVUE UNIVERISTY . . . . . . . . . . . . 5748
CHAMPION RESCUE TOOLS . . . . . . . . 1741
ACTION TRAINING SYSTEMS INC . . . . 8908 BEN MEADOWS COMPANY . . . . . . . . . 5646
CHANNELLOCK, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9109
ACURA EMBEDDED SYSTEMS . . . . . . 5625 BENCHMADE KNIFE CO. . . . . . . . . . . . 2441
CHELSEA PRODUCTS DIVISION OF
ADASHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13104 BIGWIG RESCUE PRODUCTS LLC . . . 4742 PARKER HANNIFIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9819
ADVANCED LIGHTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 BILL FOX CO., LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5653 CHEMGUARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5664
AERIAL MACHINE AND TOOL BIOMEDIX, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4727 CHIEF’S SHIELD PRODUCTS ,LLC . . . 4940
COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4957
BLACK DIAMOND GROUP . . . . . . . . . . 1000 CHOICE MARKETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057
AHURA SCIENTIFIC, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . 5751
BLACK HELMET APPAREL . . . . . . . . . . 1903 CITY COLLEGE FIRE PROGRAMS . . . . . 644
AIR CRUISERS COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . 5773
BLACKHAWK! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4648 CLAYTON I.D.S.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1542
AIR VACUUM CORPORATION . . . . . . . 5720
BLACKINTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 CMC RESCUE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1134
AIRBOSS-DEFENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9212
BLACKJACK FLASHLIGHT HOLDER . . 1610 CMJ MANUFACTURING INC . . . . . . . . 3568
AIRHAWK/MAGNEGRIP . . . . . . . . . . . . 4843
BLANCHAT MFG INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5560 COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS,
AJAX TOOL WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9518
BLAUER MFG CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1227 INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4238
AKRON BRASS COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . 4200
BLUEGRASS FIRE APPARATUS . . . . . . 3059 COATS NORTH AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
ALERT-ALL CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . 4949
BLUEWATER ROPES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4741 COBALT AV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT CO . . . . . . . 9741
BOSTON LEATHER INC . . . . . . . . . . . . 5835 CODE 3, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1201
ALL A BOARD INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3021
BOSTROM COMPANY INC. H.O. . . . . . 3444 COINFORCE.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9717
ALLIANCE FIRE AND RESCUE INC . . . . 539
BOYER TECHNOLOGIES INC . . . . . . . . 9411 COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY . 4526
ALLISON TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . 2300
BRADY PEARSON EDUCATION . . . . . . 3241 COMMAND LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2335
ALPINE SOFTWARE CORP . . . . . . . . . . 5552
BRAUN INDUSTRIES, INC . . . . . . . . . . 3238 COMMANDSCOPE MOBILE PRE PLANS
ALUMINUM LADDER COMPANY . . . . . 4816 (REALVIEW LLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4539
BREATHING AIR SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . 8901
AMDOR INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5643 COMMANDSIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3621
BRIGHT STAR LIGHTING PRODUCTS . 1340
AMDOR INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECT INC . . . . . 5049
BRIGHTHEADLIGHTS.COM . . . . . . . . . 5428
AMERICAN EMERGENCY VEHICLES . . 5940 COMTECH COMMUNICATIONS . . . . . . 5051
BRINDLEE MOUNTAIN FIRE
AMERICAN FIRE TRAINING SYSTEMS, APPARATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5434 CON-SPACE COMMUNICATIONS,
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3469 INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3512
BRISTOL FIRE APPAREL, INC. . . . . . . . . 604
AMERICAN FIRE TRAINING SYSTEMS, CONTERRA INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5151
BRUNSWICK COMMERCIAL GOVT
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9630
PRODUCTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3810 CONTINENTAL GIRBAU INC . . . . . . . . . 9349
AMERICAN LA FRANCE COMPANIES . 9940
BUDDY COVERS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3674 COSMAS USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY . . . 1901
BULLARD CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618 COUNCIL TOOL COMPANY . . . . . . . . . 9413
AMERICAN RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9853
BULLEX DIGITAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . 3257 COUNTER-FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1109
AMERICAN SIGNAL CORPORATION . . 5056
BULLEX DIGITAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . 9030 COXREELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4241
AMERICAN TRADE MARK CO. . . . . . . . 3510
BW TECHNOLOGIES CR ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN . . . . . . 4626
AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . 3401 BY HONEYWELL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 CRASH RESCUE EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . 4622
APR PLASTIC FABRICATING . . . . . . . . 5327 C & S SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3571 CRESTAR FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT
ARA SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9616 C.E. NIEHOFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9351 LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3662
ARCAIR- A THERMADYNE CO . . . . . . . 9008 CALIFORNIA CASUALTY AUTO CRESTLINE COACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4231
ARGUS THERMAL IMAGING . . . . . . . . 3475 AND HOME INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . 5565 CRIMSON FIRE INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2207
ARMORED TEXTILES, INC. . . . . . . . . . . 4751 CANSEW INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 CTECH MANUFACTURING . . . . . . . . . . 4240
ARMSTRONG MEDICAL INDUSTRIES CAPTURED MOMENT IN STONE . . . . . 3221 CUMMINS/CUMMINS ONAN . . . . . . . . 4311
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1139 CARD IMAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9906
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CUSTOM COMPOSITES LLC . . . . . . . . 4730 DIXIE ELECTRIC LTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9924 EMERGENCY REPORTING . . . . . . . . . . 3250
CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS, INC . . . . . 5346 DORON PRECISION SYSTEMS INC . . . 8911 EMERGENCY RESPONSE DIVING
CUTTERS EDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3945 DOVE DESIGNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 INTERNATIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800
CYANIDE POISONING TREATMENT DQE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 EMERGENCY RESPONSE MAPS . . . . . 3841
COALITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 DRAEGER SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1021 EMERGENCY SERVICES INSURANCE
CYBEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5570 PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3727
DRAEGER SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9210
D E WILLIAMS SHIELDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 EMERGENCY SVCS BILLING CORP
DREAMSEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5549
(ESBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4965
DANA HOLDING CORPORATION . . . . . 9907 DUO-SAFETY LADDER
EMS INNOVATIONS INC . . . . . . . . . . . . 4030 EXHIBITOR LIST
DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT . . . 3821 CORPORATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3557
END OF THE ROAD, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . 4733
DARLEY, W.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2223 DUPONT COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1645
ENVIRONICS USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
DARLEY, W.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2323 DURABLE CORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3521
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH
DAVID CLARK CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1544 E.J. METALS, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5229
INSTITUTE, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801
DBA C/O MILLER PIERCE AGENCY . . . 3665 E.S. SAFETY SYSTEMS INC. . . . . . . . . . 342
E-ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14032
DE BOURGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 EAGLE COMPRESSORS, INC . . . . . . . . 1303
E-ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5501
DELCO REMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9922 EARTH CLEAN CORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5430
ESS EYE PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1208
DELMAR CENAGE LEARNING . . . . . . . 4615 EDISPATCHES.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4143
ESSEX PB & R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2201
DEMERS AMBULANCES. . . . . . . . . . . . 4100 EDWARDS & CROMWELL SPILL
EURAMCO SAFETY, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . 3845
DEUS RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3726 CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3460
EVAC SYSTEMS FIRE & RESCUE
DHS ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS EF JOHNSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4139
EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3933
GRANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5662 EF RECOVERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8913
EVO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4531
DICKE SAFETY PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . 5150 EISEMAN-LUDMAR CO, INC. . . . . . . . . 1241
EVS LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5647
DIFCO PERFORMANCE FABRICS . . . . . 700 ELBECO INCORPORATED . . . . . . . . . . 3739
EVT CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
DIGITAL COMBUSTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3932 ELKHART BRASS MFG CO INC . . . . . . 9225
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5048
DIGITAL PAGING COMPANY. . . . . . . . . 3448 ELLIOTT, LEBOEUF & MCELWAIN . . . . 4639
EXCELLANCE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4331
DIVE RESCUE INTERNATIONAL . . . . . . 3829 EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS,
EXTENDO BED COMPANY INC . . . . . . . 735
DIVING UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL . . 3832 INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4541
FAAC INCORPORATED . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5157
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PRO POLY OF NORTH AMERICA . . . . . 2227 ROSENBAUER AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . 14011 SPRUNG INSTANT STRUCTURES,
PROBOTICS AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5364 ROSENBAUER AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . 4900 INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5369
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH SERVICES RP HUGHES ARCHITECTS, INC. . . . . . 4628 SSCOR INCORPORATED . . . . . . . . . . . 9619
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5357 RUD CHAIN INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9921 STANFIELDS LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1142
PRO-SAFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9108 S.E.INTERNATIONAL, INC. . . . . . . . . . . 5053 STANG INDUSTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3931
PRO-TECH INDUSTRIES. . . . . . . . . . . . 5571 SAFESCENE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8914 STEDFAST, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1001
PRO-TUFF UNIFORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 SAFETY COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535 STERLING ROPE CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546
PROVIDENT AGENCY INC . . . . . . . . . . 5559 SAFETY CORPORATION OF AMERICA 5738 STREAMLIGHT? INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1545
PRO-VISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8907 SAFETY EFFECTS, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES
PYROLANCE NORTH AMERICA . . . . . . 9010 INDUSTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1223
SAFETY EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE . . . . . . 338
QUAKER SAFETY PRODUCTS CORP . . 601 STRYKER EMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
SAFETY LAMP OF HOUSTON INC . . . . 4740
QUEST FIRE APPAREL, INC.. . . . . . . . . . 545 SUMMIT FIRE APPARATUS. . . . . . . . . . 3010
SAFETY SOLUTIONS INC. . . . . . . . . . . 4631
QUIROGA TRUCKS, S.A. DE C.V . . . . . 9325 SUPER VACUUM MFG CO . . . . . . . . . . 2435
SAFETY VISION INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
R & B FABRICATIONS INC . . . . . . . . . . 4147 SUPERIOR SIGNAL CO LLC . . . . . . . . . 5148
SAINT GOBAIN PERFORMANCE
R HEROES INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4039 PLASTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1324 SUREFIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3317
R. C. TRONICS INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5758 SALAMANDER TECHNOLOGIES . . . . . 3745 SURREY FIRE SAFETY & COMMAND
A DIVISION OF WALKTERS GROUP
RADIO TECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5872 SAVATECH CORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3547
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3068
RAE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1209 SCBAS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9904
SUTPHEN CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . 14062
RAM MOUNTING SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . 5623 SCOTT HEALTH SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . 2523
SUTPHEN CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . 3321
RAM’D AIR GEAR DRYER LTD . . . . . . . 9917 SCOTTY FIREFIGHTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9312
SUTPHEN CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . 3417
RAVEN TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9406 SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS . . . . . . . 9241
SVI TRUCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2535
REACH AND RESCUE LTD . . . . . . . . . . 9816 SEALEGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9507
T.R. DESIGNS,INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4661
REALWHEELS COVER CO . . . . . . . . . . 8903 SENSIBLE PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9909
TACTRON INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5932
RED HEAD BRASS INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3237 SENSIT TECHNOLOGIES . . . . . . . . . . . 3559
TAK-RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9000
REEVES EMS (DHS SYSTEMS LLC) . . . 3461 SETCOM CORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1540
TARGET SAFETY/PREVENTION LINK . 13120
REFLEXITE AMERICAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3319 SHAFER ENTERPRISES/COOL SHIRT . 4817
TASK FORCE TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3509
RESCOM SALES INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9309 SHANGHAI ZANRAY INDUSTRIAL
TEAM/HUSQV ARNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1006
RESCUE 1/ PL CUSTOM. . . . . . . . . . . . 4110 CO LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
TECHTRADE LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4433
RESCUE 1/ PL CUSTOM. . . . . . . . . . . . 4211 SHELBY SPECIALTY GLOVES . . . . . . . . 638
TECNIQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9925
RESCUE 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5671 SIGNAL VEHICLE PRODUCTS . . . . . . . 5120
TEEX/ESTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001
RESCUE CADDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3165 SIGNS & SHAPES INT’L, INC . . . . . . . . 9935
TEIJIN ARAMID USA, INC . . . . . . . . . . . 9547
RESCUE SOURCE/ SIGTRONICS CORPORATION . . . . . . . . 3575
TELE-LITE INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3553
RESCUE 3 INTERNATIONAL. . . . . . . 8904 SILVER TOWNE MINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1144
TELESTAFF BY PDSI SOFTWARE . . . . . . 547
RESCUE SYSTEMS INC . . . . . . . . . . . . 2545 SIMULAIDS INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4726
TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . 3211
RESCUE TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . 3049 SIREN OPERATING SYSTEMS . . . . . . . 5660
TEMPO GLOVE MANUFACTURING . . . 3315
RESCUE VAC SYSTEMS, INC . . . . . . . . 4439 SKEDCO INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3456
TENCATE PROTECTIVE FABRIC . . . . . . 1332
RESQTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3447 SLIDEMASTER/INNOVATIVE
INDUSTRIES INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3158 TERRY FARRELL FIREFIGHTERS
REYCO GRANNING SUSPENSIONS. . . 4340
FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5870
RICOCHET MANUFACTURING CO SMART POWER SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . 5339
THALES COMMUNICATIONS INC . . . . 3733
INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1739 SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS CO. . . . . . . . 4000
THE CAD ZONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4738
RIT BAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 SMITH & WARREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
THE COLEMAN COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . 9515
RIT RESCUE & ESCAPE SYSTEMS . . . . 425 SMITHS DETECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5458
THE EMBLEM AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . 3246
RITE RESCUE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . 4640 SNAP-TITE HOSE /
ALL-AMERICAN HOSE . . . . . . . . . . . 5851 THE FIRESTORE.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
ROAD RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5753
SOG KNIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1111 THE GLOVE CORPORATION. . . . . . . . . . 202
ROBOTRONICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5648
SOUNDOFF SIGNAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4815 THE INFORCER LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5440
ROBWEN INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4131
SOUTH PARK CORPORATION . . . . . . . 9908 THOROGOOD DIVISION/
ROCK N RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3256
WEINBRENNER SHOE CO. . . . . . . . 1612
ROCKETFIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9849 SOUTHCOMBE BROTHERS LTD . . . . . 2342
THUEMLING INSTRUMENT GROUP . . 3157
ROCO RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5639 SPARTAN CHASSIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1806
TIMONEY TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . 9211
ROLLNRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4839 SPIEWAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4533
TMS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES . . . . . 9817
R-O-M CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4721 SPORTSART FITNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5548
TNT RESCUE SYSTEMS INC . . . . . . . . 5520
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HANDS-ON TRAINING CLASS PRICES Each 4-Hr H.O.T. Class Each 8-Hr H.O.T. Class
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Evolutions $115 $210
March 21, 2011 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.
4-Hour Evolutions: Monday, March 21, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 4-Hour Evolutions: Monday, March 21, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Advanced Car and SUV Vehicle Extrication Advanced Car and SUV Vehicle Extrication
Essentials of Search and Rescue NEW! Essentials of Search and Rescue NEW!
Fire Department Rescue Operations NEW! Fire Department Rescue Operations NEW!
Flashover Flashover
Heavy Vehicle Extrication NEW! Heavy Vehicle Extrication NEW!
Thermal Imaging Techniques Thermal Imaging Techniques
Truck Company: Forcible Entry Truck Company: Forcible Entry
Truck Company: Ventilation Truck Company: Ventilation
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.
Emergency Response to Large Events EMS and ICS: Where Do I Fit In?
Fireground Air Management Fireground Commander
Fireground Tactics Take-Home Model Hybrid Safety for First Responders
Officer Development Hands-On Skills and Drills Leadership Excellence
Pride and Ownership: The Love for the Job Situational Awareness
Responding to Incidents Involving Hybrid and Strategy and Tactics at Commercial Fires
Electric Vehicles To Hell and Back Train the Trainer
Right Seat Responsibilities Training Plan for Success
Roof Operations Training Program Management for Small Departments
Think Like an Incident Commander Understanding Extreme Fire Behavior
Using Mandates to Improve Your Training Program Vent-Enter-Search of Today’s Fire Buildings
8-Hour Evolutions: Monday, March 21, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 8-Hour Workshops: Monday, March 21, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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HANDS-ON TRAINING CLASS PRICES Each 4-Hr H.O.T. Class Each 8-Hr H.O.T. Class
TUESDAY
Evolutions $115 $210
March 22, 2011 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.
4-Hour Evolutions: Tuesday, March 22, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 4-Hour Evolutions:Tuesday, March 22, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Advanced Car and SUV Vehicle Extrication Advanced Car and SUV Vehicle Extrication
Essentials of Search and Rescue NEW! Essentials of Search and Rescue NEW!
Fire Department Rescue Operations NEW! Fire Department Rescue Operations NEW!
Flashover Flashover
Heavy Vehicle Extrication NEW! Heavy Vehicle Extrication NEW!
Thermal Imaging Techniques Thermal Imaging Techniques
Truck Company: Forcible Entry Truck Company: Forcible Entry
Truck Company: Ventilation Truck Company: Ventilation
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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Building Construction Principles for Incident Commanders Command Training Center Development and Management
Does Your Department LACK the “Right Stuff”? Fire Department Cornerstone Leadership
Effective Time Management for the Executive Fire Officer Fireground Scenario Workshop
Fireground Strategies: Hazmat: Initial Approach and Actions
Control the Fireground to Control the Fire High-Rise Operations
Firehouse Excellence Identifying and Developing the Complete Company Officer
High-Rise Operations: Is Your Department Prepared? Incident Rehab
Mission-Focused Command Managing a Fire
PPV in Wind-Driven Fires New Firefight: Interior Attack in Lightweight Construction
Street-Smart Habits for Effective Fire Training Not Everyone Goes Home
Tactical Considerations and Size-Up Training Officer and Instructor Boot Camp
Value-Added Leadership Truck Company Essentials
8-Hour Evolutions: Tuesday, March 22, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 8-Hour Workshops: Tuesday, March 22, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting NEW! Developing a Fire Department Training Program
Conducting NFPA 1403 Live Burn Training Developing Leadership in Fire Officers
Engine Company: Essentials Fire Dynamics for the Fire Service
IAFF/IAFC Fire Ground Survival Program Fireground Decision Making
Live Fire First-Due Tactics NEW! Fireground Tactics: House Fires and Store Fires
RIT Combat Drills Growing Leaders Using Empowerment (G.L.U.E.)
Structural Collapse IAFF Health and Safety Initiatives:
Truck Company: Aerial Operations Preparing You for Survival
Truck Company: Essentials Improving Incident Safety Officer Effectiveness
Urban Essentials NEW! 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
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Full Conference $500 $625
Includes general sessions, classrooms & exhibits Signature
Total Due $
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FDIC 2011
HOTEL REGISTRATION 1
Why reserve a room at an official 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 official FDIC Housing Company, you are supporting the
Event and gaining access to many benefits, 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.
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 official 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 official housing company for FDIC.
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$166 Single; $176 Double $179 Single; $199Double Traditional King: $187 Single; $202 Double
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• 2 Dining rooms, Lounge, Bar & Grill • Restaurant & Lounge Deluxe Q/Q Suite: $225 Single; $242 Double
• Indoor pool & Fitness center • Indoor pool, Jacuzzi & Fitness center
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$175 Single; $185 Double • Convention center: 3 blocks • Indoor pool & Fitness center
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• 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
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FDIC 2011
HOTEL REGISTRATION 3
2 011 FIRE DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTORS CONFERENCE
Downtown Conference Hotels continued
JW Marriott Downtown *NEW HOTEL* Sheraton City Centre* University Place Hotel*
$219 Single; $229 Double $139 Single; $159 Double (3 night minimum stay required)
Non-smoking first-class hotel Multi-story convention hotel $187 Single; $207 Double
• Convention center: 1 block • Convention center: 4.5 blocks Downtown conference center hotel
• Tuscan Bistro, Sports Bar, Coffee Bar, 24-Hour • Restaurant, Coffee shop & Lounge • Convention center: 10 blocks
Room Service • Outdoor rooftop pool & Exercise room • Restaurant, Sports Bar & Food court
• Pool, Fitness center & Day spa • Parking: $25.00/valet; $23.00/self • Connecting sports center, Pools & Tennis
• Parking: $32.00/valet; $28.00/self • Parking: $20.00/valet; $14.00/self
SpringHill Suites Downtown
Omni Severin Hotel $184 Single; $194 Double Westin Indianapolis
Only Suite Rates Available Non-smoking business/family hotel Only Standard Rate Available
Suite Rate: $319 Single, $319 Double • Convention center: 2 blocks Standard Rate: $228 Single; $248 Double
Downtown historic high-rise hotel • Restaurants nearby Full-service convention hotel
• Convention center: 1 block • Fitness center • Convention center: Adjacent
• Restaurant, Coffee shop & Lounge • Parking: $25.00/valet; $20.00/self • Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
• Indoor pool & Fitness center • Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi & Exercise room
• Parking: $25.00/valet • Parking: $23.00/valet
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FDIC 2011
HOTEL REGISTRATION 5
HOUSING REQUEST FORM
To make your hotel reservation, contact Preferred Convention Services (PCS), the official FDIC 2011 housing company. Please do not contact
the hotels directly. Discounted rates are available only through our office. Suites and hospitality space are also available at discounted rates
when booked through PCS. Conference rates are not guaranteed after February 22, 2011.
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GUARANTEE INFORMATION
Only 1 room per form. If multiple rooms are required, please make Credit Card Type: AMEX Visa MasterCard Discover
copies of this form. Room type and special requests are based on
availability at the time of check-in. Credit Card #: Exp:
Smoking High Floor Late Departure DON’T SEE WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR?
PCS can book a room for you an ANY hotel in the
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what you need. Any hotel, anywhere!
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SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
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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