LATEST ISSUE

RAY MCCORMACK Lieutenant, Ladder 28, FDNY. Ray speaks to the competitive spirit of firefighters who understand the importance of being in the game. His observations on developing a winning mind set enables any engine company to see why “Greed Is Good”. (Page 2)

ERICH RODEN Captain, Milwaukee Fire Department. Erich first profiles an exceptional firefighter from Chicago who talks about playing professional football and fighting fires; and why they both parallel each other in Gene Rowell’s world. (Page 6) Erich then profiles legendary fire photographer: Bill Noonan, and gets his take on getting that iconic fire photo and why it’s important to stick around after the fire. (Page 32) Erich finally discusses a common fire in the urban setting, the detached garage, and how to safely operate during these fires. (Page 12)

DAVID RICKERT Firefighter, Truck 9 Milwaukee Fire Department. The Milwaukee Fire Department has a unique method of ventilating peaked-roofs; and David describes the equipment, tools and step-by-step process that make it the safest and most efficient manner of peaked-roof ventilation. (Page 18)

JOHN NEWELL Chief Battalion 16, FDNY. John wants us all to understand the importance of every step in the hose-stretching process, and to never let a door close on you or your line. (Page 36)

FRANK OCCHIOGROSSO Captain, Engine 95 FDNY. What better way to get the message across than through a cartoon. That’s just how “Captain O” does it for his firefighters in Engine 95, and he does it for all of us too in this issue. Captain O reminds us of a common mistake we make during the winter months and its consequences. (Page 37)

TODD ACKERSON Rescue Division Chief, Kansas City (MO) Fire Department (KCFD). The KCFD developed an effective large area search procedure after a tragic line of duty death in Kansas City. Todd describes the steps developed and involved in searching for and removing downed-firefighters during large area search operations. (Page 38)

NATE DEMARSE Firefighter, Ladder 49 FDNY. Nate describes the role and operation of the most dynamic position in the truck company during two-story fires: the outside ventilation firefighter (OV). Knowing what to bring and do while you’re the OV is crucial; and Nate gives us the reasons for both. (Page 46)

KEVIN LEGACY Firefighter, Squad 61 FDNY. Opportunity rarely knocks when attempting to pinpoint the life hazard in the fire building. Kevin describes the types of search fire departments attempt; and why it’s important to consider an aggressive search when opportunity does come knocking. (Page 50)

ANDREW BRASSARD Firefighter, Milton (ON) Fire Department. Andrew tells us what secondary locking mechanisms we should expect to encounter. And gives us several procedures and methods of getting past them. (Page 56)

PAT NICHOLS Captain, Tower 10 Boston Fire Department. Throwing ladders to a fire building is usually deemed a secondary consideration by many. Pat doesn’t think that’s right and describes several reasons why, “They’re not Just Ladders!” (Page 68)

MARK GREGORY Lieutenant, Ladder 111, FDNY. Mark brings you along with America’s Truck as they go to work above the fire. Learn how the team puts it all together and covers this crucial assignment. (Page 74)

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