Sunday, February 8, 2009

2008 in Review From Fire Chiefs Top Stories



Take a look back at 2008 with Fire Chief's top ten stories of the year.
Highlights of the New NFPA 1901
The requirements in the next edition of NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Apparatus take effect for apparatus ordered on or after January 1, 2009...
Staffing Choices
Paying overtime is one of the ways to fill the seats without emptying the department’s pockets....
A Fair Shake
A new study paints an unflattering picture of how women are treated in the fire service. ...
THE LAST DEFENSE
New research shows how using the right underwear can save your hide....
Heart-Pounding Evidence
Data is now shoring up the belief that cardiac patients have a much better chance of survival with a different CPR protocol....
Electricity on the Go
A California fire department concocted a way to charge apparatus batteries with solar panels....
Uneasy Silence
Researchers are working to discover why digital radios are having problems on the fireground. ...
Lurking Danger
New research shows MRSA can thrive in some unexpected environments. ...
Winning the Fuel Gamble
Rising fuel costs are hitting the fire service and forcing changes in consumption habits. ...
Code Concerns
: A Charleston task force member shares his worries over lessons lost by fire departments across the country....

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