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Does a college degree really make a better firefighter? I was having lunch with a chief and two other company officers. We got into a discussion if a college education benefits us better as line… Started by Russ in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	8	Aug 26, 2013 Reply by Russ
Advice? Hi! My name is Alyssa, I'm 17 years old and a high school junior. I've been a OCFA fire explorer for the past 2-3 years and 200% positive I… Started by Alyssa Riane Rincon in Fire, Rescue & EMS Careers	14	Aug 26, 2013 Reply by John Gallagher
Incident Command and The First Minute - What Does He Need To Know? The process of cognitive decision making is complex and quite rapid. According to research by Dr. Gary Klein, fireground commanders will ma… Started by FFN WebTeam in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	2	Aug 26, 2013 Reply by Moose
Rio Hondo Regional Truck Company Operations Academy Class 9 (January 2014) The Rio Hondo Regional Truck Academy is an 11 day (88 hour) training course designed for the Professional Firefighter. No matter what size… Started by RHTA in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	0	Aug 24, 2013
Photography of fire scenes, legal or illegal? Is it legal or illegal to photograph fire scenes in southeastern Tennessee areas such as Hamilton County and Sequatchie County? Where can I… Started by Harlan Elsea in Fireground Tactics & Firefighter Safety	20	Aug 23, 2013 Reply by Russ
Training Prompt: Top Floor Fire, Truck Duties Either assigned to the truck or simply getting on it before it goes out the door, you arrive at a top floor fire. The video above is meant… Started by FFN WebTeam in Fireground Tactics & Firefighter Safety	0	Aug 22, 2013
Any advice on career interviews and for the physical agility test ( basically the sledge hammer one) Hi! I am a Paramedic FF I/II and I have only been through a handful of processes. I have found out some of my weaknesses 1) My interview sk… Started by ljones628.lj in Fire, Rescue & EMS Careers	5	Aug 21, 2013 Reply by Russ
Police car stops As I was passing through a neighboring departments district I noticed that a police officer was conducting a car stop right on the apron of… Started by Russ in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion	9	Aug 21, 2013 Reply by Ethan Foster
Affordable Residence For Emergency Personnel. If your fire service was to say offer to their personnel the chance to have affordable residence living would most take the chance if say… Started by ashfire in The Fire's Out - Non Duty Forums	11	Aug 21, 2013 Reply by Robert Bates
People That Own Antique Or Former Operating Fire Or Other Types Of Emergency Vehicles I was just watching CBS Sunday Morning which had a segment on people that own classic vehicles and the reasons they own them. I thought no… Started by ashfire in The Fire's Out - Non Duty Forums	3	Aug 19, 2013 Reply by Don Catenacci