Featured Blog Posts – December 2010 Archive (43)

In an Era of Scrutiny, Reputation Is Key

DECEMBER PRESIDENT'S LETTER

By Chief Jack Parow, MA, EFO, CFO, MIFireE

Lately, much has been made of the importance of a fire department’s (and its personnel’s) reputation. There is no doubt that the traditionally high public approval of the fire and emergency service has declined in many communities—and some would say at the national level, too. Even if your department hasn’t been raked… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on December 2, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

The Teachable Moment: Carefully crafted messages can turn tragedy into education

The Teachable Moment

Carefully crafted messages can turn tragedy into education

By Jim Crawford

Recently I had a chance to reflect on something I’d once learned about using the media to promote fire safety messages. I had a great conversation with Ed Ruckriegel and Lori Wirth, the fire marshal and public information… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on December 1, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...December 1, 2010

I went to a drill the other night (can you believe I am blogging about it - you didn't hear it from me!!!!) about escape ropes and harnesses. The speaker was a retired firefighter from W. Milford and he spoke about the proper use of escape ropes to save down firefighters. Unfortunately, all his examples were of firefighter deaths that could have been prevented if the team had the proper training.

I learned what…

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Added by Denise Imperiale on December 1, 2010 at 6:10am — 2 Comments