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Brothers Keepers MC Brothers Keepers is a Firefighter Motorcycle Club. The BKMC currently has ten chapters in the US and Canada. For more information on formin… Started by BKMC in The Fire's Out - Non Duty Forums	0	Jul 18, 2011
Do Families of Firefighters Make Better Firefighters? So I have been thinking about something... Is it better TO BE related to other firefighters on your department (or neighboring mutual-aid… Started by Fabulous Heather Days of Summer in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	28	Jul 18, 2011 Reply by Fabulous Heather Days of Summer
Zen Zone on Firehouse Zen I have recently added in a section that is more in tune with what Firehouse Zen is all about: the "Zen Zone". These posts are brief ideas t… Started by Mick Mayers in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	2	Jul 17, 2011 Reply by ashfire
Mobile Display Terminals, CAD and 9-1-1 Dispatch AVL Systems - Better than a paper mapbook? Fire/EMS Mobile Display Terminals and Your 9-1-1 Computer System - Does it work? In the past, and I'm not talking all that l… Started by Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	4	Jul 17, 2011 Reply by Ben Waller
RIT Prevention: Basement Considerations From Jason Hoevelmann of Engine House Training, LLC We have all been assigned as the Rapid Intervention Team at some point in our career. … Started by Jason Hoevelmann in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	4	Jul 17, 2011 Reply by Ben Waller
Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training We recently completed our annual drivers training course (VFIS). I heard many complaints concerning the vehicles required to drive through… Started by Steve Marks in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	9	Jul 17, 2011 Reply by ashfire
Foam Pit Rescue/ Extrication My Battalion Chief brought up an interesting question: How do we respond if a person is injured in a large foam pit. I don't know if… Started by Ryan James Johnsrud in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	3	Jul 17, 2011 Reply by Ryan James Johnsrud
Firefighting and Journalism Would like to know if anyone else has had experience with bad coverage of a fire or other emergency. Not negative press, but just plain poo… Started by Barry Greer in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	0	Jul 16, 2011
The Daily Drill 2: VES Here is a post from a very good friend and very wise fireman, Lance Peeples. Lance is a firefighter/paramedic with the Webster Groves Fire… Started by Jason Hoevelmann in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	4	Jul 15, 2011 Reply by Jeff Cole
Removing SCBA for Restricted Openings From Gary Graf of Engine House Training, LLC Removing your SCBA should be a last resort in any situation; however it is still a skill all… Started by Jason Hoevelmann in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	9	Jul 14, 2011 Reply by Charles Dusha