Fire Operations
	Sometimes Say Never Vertical ventilation has no place on open web steel-bar joist roofs By Fred LaFemina

Recently, I was asked to review a training program developed by a colleague of mine from a department in another section of the country. Most of the information I reviewed was very good and covered such subjects as ladders, RIT, search and roof tactics—a lot of truck ... more »

Detroit Scorcher

Defensive attack douses vacant-building blaze
Story & Photos by Dennis Walus

On May 1, Detroit 5th Battalion companies responded to a reported dwelling fire at Pingree and Second streets. Upon arrival, Engine 39 advised they were stretching line on a vacant dwelling with fire involved throughout. Chief 5 then ... more »

Stress Relief
Intensive program offers help for first responders
suffering from PTSD
By Jane Jerrard

Professional help is available for firefighters who are having trouble functioning because of on-the-job stress. Even those who have not been helped by counseling may find relief through the West Coast Post-trauma Retreat (WCPR) program, a 5-day retreat for current and retired first responders ... more »

Deal or No Deal?
Deciding to go offensive or defensive is no game
By Homer Robertson

You've probably seen the game show "Deal or No Deal," in which contestants must make the "right" choice among many briefcases filled with money, using a process of elimination ... more »