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A Culture of Acceptable Mediocracy

A Culture of Acceptable Mediocracy…

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Added by Eddie Crombie on April 5, 2011 at 5:42pm — 1 Comment

The Prevention Evolution: Mentoring transfers knowledge to the next generation

The Prevention Evolution

Mentoring transfers knowledge to the next generation while expanding our perspective

By Jim Crawford

There’s been a lot of talk recently about mentoring in the fire service, and about how those of us who’ve been around for awhile need to bring younger people up to speed so that they can take over.… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on April 5, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

Firefighter workouts: a $3-8 billion dollar fitness problem

The NIST re ported that…

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Added by Jeremy Orozco on April 4, 2011 at 10:22pm — No Comments

why small fire dept. close there doors

small dept have a hard time keeping up with funds to keep them going. Lack of gear and luck of funds are a problem. what can we do to help small dept. Please respond with positive ways that will help small dept. stay open. I think there should be something we can do as firefighters to help with this.

Added by Marcus Ferrier on April 4, 2011 at 6:05pm — No Comments

Dr. Denis Onieal on Higher Education in the Fire Service

A Higher Grade

Dr. Denis Onieal shares his thoughts on higher education in the fire service

Across most industries in the United States, the last 50 years have seen a gradual emphasis on the need for education beyond a high school diploma or even an associate’s degree or a technical certification. More and more jobs require four-year degrees. The fire service is not immune to this trend, and as a… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on April 4, 2011 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Fire in the Sky: Truck Company Operations at High-Rise Fires

By Michael M. Dugan

Firefighters battle a multiple alarm blaze in a multi-story elderly assisted living facility in Southwest Houston. Photo Ryan McDonald

All high-rise fires are not created… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on April 4, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

The Truth Hurts, So Learn From It on Backstep Firefighter

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Added by Dave LeBlanc on April 4, 2011 at 6:41am — 1 Comment

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...April 3, 2011

So your fire company is not techi? How about sending something like this to your email list and/or members, or use it for your fund drive.

Fairchild Fire Company Pancake Breakfast - Save the…

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Added by Denise Imperiale on April 3, 2011 at 12:16pm — No Comments

The Second 10

A look at the second 10 line of duty deaths in 2011.

From 20 January to 17 March another ten firefighters died in the line of duty as listed by the United States Fire Administration. The average trend is eight deaths a month considering all the deaths to date. Notable among the second ten are:

An 80-year old volunteer captain who died of a heart attack during a response to structure fire [… Continue

Added by Bill Carey on April 3, 2011 at 9:32am — No Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...April 2, 2011

Yesterday a great friend said my mind never stops. And, she is definitely right. I'd like to share something with all of you that may help reduce some of your car insurance costs or other rates that have been raised and you didn't understand why.

Last year I sold my home in a short sale. Incredible medical expenses, loss of employment, reduction in hours and pay of my ex-husband's salary, and a horrible…

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Added by Denise Imperiale on April 2, 2011 at 9:17am — 3 Comments

L.A. COUNTY SQUAD 51

i am looking to colect all kinds of stuff from thed show emergency and where i can find all the equipment to put on my new truck and the specks of the truck it self IE:size of each compartment on both sides and back light bar 2 way radio in cab /jacets/ bades/ bio phone /drug box/trama box/o.b. box/crowbars/ and everything else on it

Added by RESCUE 540 WPIN412 on April 2, 2011 at 12:20am — No Comments

Escape and Rescue from Submerged Vehicles

Lifesaving Resources will be presenting a session on Escape and Rescue from Submerged Vehicles on April 14 as part of the National Drowning Prevention Symposium in Colorado Springs, CO. This session will be conducted in cooperation with the Colorado Springs Fire Department and will include a 30-minute classroom session, followed by a 30-minute demonstration conducted by CSFD.

For more information, contact the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (…

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Added by Gerald M. Dworkin on April 1, 2011 at 6:16pm — No Comments

Swiftwater Rescue Technician Course

Lifesaving Resources will be offering a Swiftwater Rescue Technician Course, April 30 - May 1 in Keene, New Hampshire. This intensive 2-day (16 hours) training program is designed to provide Fire, Rescue, EMS, and Law Enforcement personnel with the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively respond to incidents in, on and around the water,…

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Added by Gerald M. Dworkin on April 1, 2011 at 6:13pm — No Comments

2011 International Water Rescue Train-the-Trainer Academy

The Lifesaving Resources' 2011 International Water Rescue Train-the-Trainer Academy will be conducted May 19 - 22 in Keene, New Hampshire. This intensive 3.5-day (38-hour) training program is designed to train and authorize representatives of Fire, Rescue, EMS, and Law Enforcement personnel as Water Rescue Instructors on behalf of their own departments, in…

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Added by Gerald M. Dworkin on April 1, 2011 at 6:09pm — No Comments

IAFF Fire Ground Survival Online Course

IAFF Fire Ground Survival Online Course:

http://www.iaff.org/hs/fgs/FGS_CandidateGuide.htm

Added by fire investigator 21 on April 1, 2011 at 1:36pm — No Comments

Held Fast: Tips for ensuring effective vehicle stabilization

Held Fast

Tips for ensuring effective vehicle stabilization

By Homer Robertson

In past Quick Drills, I’ve given you some tips to make vehicle extrication operations go smoother. Our response to motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) has changed so much in the past 25 or 30 years that it’s hard to believe we did things the way we… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on April 1, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

confined space training help

I was asinged to put a 16 hr. confined space course together. Anyone with ideas or information that is will to share and help would be greatly appriceated.

Added by felipe pedraza on April 1, 2011 at 12:23am — 1 Comment

Tales from a Tailboard Fireman ~ The realities of our job

I took my 3-year-old granddaughter to Station 16 in San Francisco. It is located in an area known as Cow Hollow. A nice station in a residential neighborhood. The guy I met on the apparatus floor was a good fella. He was there on a staffing readjustment so it was not his home station. He let her sit in the cab and when I noticed some strange gear he told me they did water rescue. It was part of their duty to respond to jumpers off the Golden Gate Bridge. It once again brought to mind the stuff… Continue

Added by mike simms on March 31, 2011 at 7:39pm — 3 Comments

World Trade Center beam

We(the fire department) just got a 10 x 6 steal beam from the WTC. We had to get up around 4am so we could get to JFK before the traffic got bad. It was a AWESOME time just hanging out with the guys making jokes, eating, sleeping... We're hoping to do a dedication on September 11th.

Added by Jonny Gordon on March 30, 2011 at 7:37pm — No Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 30, 2011

Two nights ago I held the Accountability Board again. Seems I was born for that board.

My reflections:

Easy way to remember the A side of the building - it's the address.
The front door is not always the A side.
Who took the markers I JUST bought on Sunday? Had to use a ghetto pencil and spit to erase.
It's so rare to hear someone say, "Thank You." I…

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Added by Denise Imperiale on March 30, 2011 at 5:57pm — No Comments