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What Are Your Burning Issues?
The team behind FireRescue magazine works hard to put together a publication that offers timely, informative, thought-provoking articles and stories that you can "read today and use tomorrow." But we're always looking for ways to improve, so we'd like your help: What are the topics, issues and challenges you think we should cover in the coming months? What are the issues or problems faced by your department that you think need a voice, or should receive more attention than they're getting?
Give us your hard-earned two cents.
Give us your hard-earned two cents.
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Permalink Reply by Dustin J. Millis on
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I agree!!! I would definatly like to see some articles about new lightweight construction materials. I was a carpenter for a few years so I know about some of the newer products. I also know that things change everyday and would like to keep up on what we have to face out there.
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Permalink Reply by Fire Rescue Magazine on
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Hi Kirk: For subscription information, contact Mike Shear at m.shear@elsevier.com. He can hook you up with a subscription and answer any questions you have. Thanks for the interest in the magazine! Stay safe.
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To all: Thank you everyone for your thoughtful input. All of your suggestions will be considered and discussed by the editorial team. Any more suggestions, just let us know. We put this magazine together for you, so it should reflect your concerns, issues, challenges, etc. Thanks again. Stay safe.
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Permalink Reply by Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich on
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It's a no-brainer.
SAFETY.
Reducing LODDs.
Create a glossary of fire service ACRONYMS.
Art
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And since Retro is in...
let Safety be right on, far out and groovy!
For Shannon, "right on", "far out" and "groovy" are terms used way back in the 1970s to describe "good" stuff.
:-)
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Permalink Reply by Keegan Allen on
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i think that many departments once in a while in rural areas of iowa forgot about setting up command and working command properly. I think that this needs to be covered strongly, thanks.
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Permalink Reply by Shannon Pieper, FireRescue Magazine on
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You think I'm younger than I am, or else you're just flattering me!
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Reg,
Wanted to share some info from Globe re: the leather vs. rubber boots issue. I've attached a few documents because they did some pretty intensive testing. Of course that's just one source, but it's a start.
Thanks!
-Shannon, FireRescue magazine - Attachments:
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Permalink Reply by Charles Snow on
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1. The Basics. It's all too often someone forgets the Basics of Engine and Truck Conpany Operations. They need to be reminded and covered.
2. Honor, Tradition and Service. I'm a young firefighter, who comes from a long line of firemen. I am always reminding people of the the ones they came before us and the legacy that we have to live up. I work for a larger and old department, there are many traditions that people simply don't give two cents about. This needs to change.
3. Suppression. Prevention and Education is great but I believe it's focused on TOO much! We are always going to go to fires and du to the decrease in service, experienced people need to share lessons learned with the lesser experiance members in our service (remember age and years on do not equal service!)
And last (for now), Street Skills. There is little difference from a good firefighter and a darn good firefighter. But in my mind, it's the simple things and the tricks of the trade that take them to the next level. Like counting windows and doors as you fight the fire, using tools for different tasks, or here is a simple example: You are on a Truck Company and assigned to the roof. You are on the roof of a 2 story middle of the group dwelling. Fire on the top floor. Instead of waiting for the 2nd due truck to vent the rear, just lay on your belly (between the windows) and use your hook. I'm sure there are better examples than that but that's just one that came to mind.
Closing, I believe that Hands On Training and learning the bread and butter skills of company operations are the key to lowering LODDs. We have a lot less service in this country, so why do we keep losing our brothers and sisters? Think about it!
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