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WEBINAR: New Fire Officers & Professional/Personal Resilience

Are you a new fire officer looking for some direction? Or perhaps you are looking for more inner strength and a clearer mind? Do you have the level of resilience you need for your day-to-day life and as a member of the fire service? If you answer, "Yes," to any of these questions, we have an opportunity for you!

On Tuesday, March 7th at 6:30 PM ET, we are holding our latest webinar. Our presenters are Asst. Chief Tom Marchiano of the Chester NY VFD (6-Points for the New Fire Officer")…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on February 14, 2023 at 10:10am — No Comments

Episode 7-9 Fire Service Burnout - Recovery & New Books About It

If you’ve been a firefighter for more than a year or two, you probably realize that this job is not what you thought it was when you were an adolescent, teen or even a young adult. This profession, career, volunteer, paid-on-call and WUI, is not all fun and excitement. We see and do things that we wouldn’t want our loved ones or good friends to have to do. And those can and often do, exact a huge price!

Our two guests today, Brad Davidson, a former Fire Investigator in Manitoba Canada…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on February 9, 2023 at 9:48am — No Comments

Learning to be a New Officer & Building Personal Resilinecy

If you have recently been appointed a new line officer or battalion chief, you will want to start off on the right foot! At our upcoming webinar on March 7th at 6:30 PM ET, Asst. Chief Tom Marchiano will present, "6-Tips for the New Fire Officer. Having risen through the ranks from "newbie" to assistant chief, Chief Tom will share his experience and wisdom to help you out.

We know all too well that this job (career, volunteer, part-pay, WUI) can take a difficult toll on us, both…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on February 9, 2023 at 9:30am — No Comments

Are You a New Fire Officer? Do you have "Personal Resilience?"

Just appointed/elected a new line officer in your department? Aside from the new title, do you have the interpersonal knowledge to guide and lead your firefighters? No matter career or volunteer, do you have the inner, physical and mental stamina to be a firefighter in today's world? If you see yourself with these questions, our upcoming webinar on March 7th is for you.

The flyer below has all the details. Tickets are now on sale for $20 for this webinar on March 7th at 6:30 PM ET.…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on February 2, 2023 at 9:52am — No Comments

NEW WEBINAR: New Fire Officers & Professional Resilience

Tickets are available for our upcoming webinar on March 7, 2023 at 6:30 PM ET.

Tickets are $20 and net proceeds go to help us assist our Brothers/Sisters and/or their families, in dire need. To date, we have donated over $4,000 and approximately 95% went to the surviving family members of a colleague who made the Ultimate Sacrifice.

Our topics include, "6-Pointers for the New Fire Officer," with Assistant Chief Tom Marchiano of the Chester NY VFD…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on January 30, 2023 at 10:10am — No Comments

Are You a New Fire Officer? Do you have "Personal Resilience?"

Are you a (or soon to be) new fire officer? Want to learn a few "tricks of the trade?" Maybe the toll our jobs entail (both career & volunteer) question our abilities.…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on January 26, 2023 at 10:50am — No Comments

WEBINAR: New Fire Officers & Professional Resilience

Please join us on Tuesday, March 7th at 6:30 PM EST for our first webinar of 2023. Presenters include Asst. Chief Tom Marchiano of Chester NY VFD and William "Bill" Dungey with the County of Brant Fire Dept in Canada.

Tickets are $20 per person and available now! Net proceeds will benefit the families of our Brothers and Sisters in dire need.

Just choose either the link or the QR code from the flyer below.

Tickets are limited so be sure to get yours now!

Stay Safe…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on January 23, 2023 at 5:28pm — No Comments

WEBINAR - Type II Building Construction & Commercial Sprinkler Systems

Tomorrow Night - Aug, 16th @ 1830hrs EDT
Webinar - "Building Construction & Sprinkler Systems," featuring Chief Mike…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on August 15, 2022 at 10:39am — No Comments

NEXT TUESDAY-AUG. 16TH - "Building Constuction & Sprinker Systems

#firefighting #firefighters #training #tactics #big_box #sprinkler_systems #FDC #risers #pumps #flow…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on August 8, 2022 at 9:15am — No Comments

Do You Know Why Building Types and Sprinkler Systems Are IMPORTANT?!?!?

The "fire service..." Those words excite many of us and/or, it scares others away. And that can encompass all manner of frightening thoughts, both in our hearts and minds! Our webinars are similar to the cartoons we…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on August 1, 2022 at 10:15am — No Comments

Learn About Building Types and Sprinkler Systems

We are just over 2 weeks away from our webinar with Chief Mike Terpak, who will discuss building types, especially Type II, common "big-box" stores and Capt. E.J. Henninger, who has been a sprinkler and fire prevention engineer for over 20 years!
 
And know, that when you purchase a ticket to our…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on July 29, 2022 at 9:30am — No Comments

Do You Know Why Building Types and Sprinkler Systems Are IMPORTANT?!?!?

Hey YOU! Do you know how a sprinkler system works? No! Not the one watering your grass! We're talking about a COMMERCIAL sprinkler system, like in an office or other commercial structure. Do you know how much water you need to feed from the FDC? Do you even know what an FDC is?!?!?

Do you know the difference between Type I, Type II or Type III buildings? Do you have "big-box" stores, like club markets, huge grocery stores, etc., in your district? Have you pre-planned them? Have you…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on July 25, 2022 at 11:25am — No Comments

WEBINAR - "Sprinklers and Type II Buildings"

Summertime!! Who doesn't? Of course, as firefighters, while there is vacation time, our duties and responsibilities cannot wane. We must make our shifts, respond on calls, etc.…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on July 20, 2022 at 10:33am — No Comments

What do YOU know about building construction types?

Do you know the difference in building types. i.e. Type I or Type II? Will the "type" change the way you will fight this fire? Have you pre-planned or visited these buildings?…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on July 16, 2022 at 1:53pm — No Comments

New Webinar - "Building Construction & Sprinkler Systems"

Your dream came true. You successfully graduated from the Academy and posted at the station you looked forward too. You like the job and its been three years, but sometimes it feels just like rote. You want more...more to…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on July 11, 2022 at 2:50pm — No Comments

What Do You Know About Buillding Construction Types & Sprinkler ystems?

Are you a firefighter, eager to learn more about building construction and how it affects our job? What do you know about sprinkler systems, risers, etc.?
Join us on August…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on July 8, 2022 at 10:09am — No Comments

WEBINAR TICKETS NOW ON SALE:

NOW ON SALE! Tickets for our upcoming webinar, "Building Construction & Sprinkler Systems," with Chief Mike Terpak and Capt. E.J. Henninger on August 16th at 6:30 PM ET
 
Just aim your…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on July 1, 2022 at 10:07am — No Comments

WEBINAR - "Sprinklers and Type II Buildings"

Tickets on sale at 12:01AM ET TONIGHT!!!
Look, most of us have some brand of "big-box" store, either in our district or nearby. Are you aware of at least two major fires at these type of stores in the last 18-24 months? Do you know what to do? Visited? Pre-plan?
This webinar is an excellent opportunity for you to learn what…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on June 30, 2022 at 9:30am — No Comments

WEBINAR - "Sprinklers and Type II Buildings"

Tickets On Sale Friday 7/1 at 12:01 AM ET
"Sprinklers & Buildings" Webinar
With Chief Mike Terpak and Capt. E.J.…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on June 27, 2022 at 5:48pm — No Comments

New Webinar - "Building Construction & Sprinkler Systems"

We are proud to announce our second webinar of 2022:
"Building Construction & Sprinkler Systems," on Tuesday, august 16th at 6:00 PM EDT.
 
Tickets go on sale on July 1st at 12:01 AM EDT, at $20 per ticket. Net proceeds with benefit the 5-Alarm Task Force…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on June 20, 2022 at 10:22am — No Comments

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