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Should Volunteer Firefighters Get Paid for Calls? 70% of the nations firefighters are volunteers who risk their lives everytime a call goes out. Some say yes because of the risk and some sa… Started by david harrison in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	82	May 26, 2011 Reply by John Crabbe
Think Twice! I placed this letter to the editor in my local newspapers last week, right before the annual high school prom. I hope it made a difference.… Started by Rachel in The Fire's Out - Non Duty Forums	10	May 25, 2011 Reply by Sarah
No,..but really..... Let's shed some light on this ever-growing monster called "facebook". I would love to see where this conversation would have went. I promis… Started by Derek R. in The Fire's Out - Non Duty Forums	34	May 25, 2011
RIT Does your department set up RIT for all calls (even smells and bells)? What conditions are required for the need to set up a rit with your… Started by Don Morris in Fireground Tactics & Firefighter Safety	23	May 25, 2011 Reply by John Crabbe
Calling PAR Accountability is very important on the fire ground and is something which should be done at regular intervals. Time checks from disptach c… Started by John Crabbe in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	14	May 25, 2011 Reply by Richard Armstrong
Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy Course FF111, Firefighter 1 live burn My department is in the process of scheduling firefighters to attend teh FF111, Firefighter 1 live burn course at TFACA. As I understand i… Started by Eric Gregory in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	1	May 24, 2011 Reply by Tyler Lyons
Accountability Systems I am researching accountability systems for my department. Can anyone give me a system that works well for them. Our current system isn't… Started by Russell Sing in Fireground Tactics & Firefighter Safety	3	May 23, 2011
It's That Simple We have all heard the same statement, " the department starts and ends with the company officer." Whether you agree with this statement o… Started by Jason Hoevelmann in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	8	May 23, 2011
Texas Firefighter Jobs There is a new website for people looking for fire department jobs in Texas.http://www.how-to-be-a-firefighter-in-texas.com Started by Blake McCollom in Fire, Rescue & EMS Careers	5	May 23, 2011 Reply by George Parker
How do you ensure that Everyone Goes Home? The NFFF has launched a program entitled Everyone Goes Home to prevent LODD's. What steps does your department - or you as an individual -… Started by NFFF in Fireground Tactics & Firefighter Safety	15	May 23, 2011 Reply by Tyler Lyons