Urban Firefighter Magazine

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Ray McCormack Lieutenant, Ladder 28, FDNY. Ray speaks to the competitive spirit of firefighters who understand the importance of being in ...

Erich profiles an exceptional firefighter from Chicago who talks about playing professional football and fighting fires; and why they both ...

Erich discusses a common fire in the urban setting, the detached garage, and how to safely operate during these fires. (page 12)

Erich Roden profiles legendary fire photographer: Bill Noonan, and gets his take on getting that iconic fire photo; and why it’s important ...

David Rickert Firefighter, Truck 9 Milwaukee Fire Department. The Milwaukee Fire Department has a unique method of ventilating peaked-roof...

John Newell Chief Battalion 16, FDNY. John wants us all to understand the importance of every step in the hose-stretching process, and to ...

Todd Ackerson Rescue Division Chief, Kansas City (MO) Fire Department (KCFD). The KCFD developed an effective large area search procedure ...

Nate Demarse Firefighter, Ladder 49 FDNY. Nate describes the role and operation of the most dynamic position in the truck company during t...

Kevin Legacy Firefighter, Squad 61 FDNY. Opportunity rarely knocks when attempting to pinpoint the life hazard in the fire building. Kevi...

Andrew Brassard Firefighter, Milton (ON) Fire Department. Andrew tells us what secondary locking mechanisms we should expect to encounter....

Pat Nichols Captain, Tower 10 Boston Fire Department. Throwing ladders to a fire building is usually deemed a secondary consideration by m...

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 tea...