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Gustin at FDIC Keynote: We Need to Focus More on Basic Engine Ops!

By Janelle Foskett, managing editor, FireRescue magazine

“We have put too little attention on basic engine company operations!” This was perhaps the message that most resonated from today’s keynote address at FDIC, delivered by Captain Bill Gustin of the Miami-Dade (Fla.) Fire Rescue Department.

During a passionate and animated address titled “The Challenges We Face: Issues Confronting Today’s Fire Service,” Gustin… Continue

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Courage and Valor....understated.

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Friends and Family Remember Fire Service Icon Bob Barraclough at FDIC

Friends and Family Remember Fire Service Icon Bob Barraclough at FDIC

By Shannon Pieper

Fire service leaders from across the country gathered yesterday evening to remember Bob Barraclough, a 51-year veteran of the fire service who died in January after a distinguished career as an apparatus expert, writer and safety crusader.

The service was led by Bob’s closest friends and family,… Continue

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Secure North Expo & Conference 2011 - Internal Security, Fire Safety & Disaster Managment

Dear Friends,…

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Plattekill NY Firefighter Passes

It is with the deepest regret that the Hudson Valley HellCats announces the passing of 23 year old Plattekill… Continue

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Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 23, 2011

I wonder why I am totally in fear of our upcoming switch-over to a new radio system.

I thought my chief was talking in riddles last night at the drill. I can't tell a difference from one tone to another. Eating another bowl of ice cream...

Added by Denise Imperiale on March 23, 2011 at 6:59pm — No Comments

Check Out These Incident Commander Do’s & Don’ts from FDIC

By Janelle Foskett, managing editor, FireRescue magazine

Wouldn’t it be nice is someone just handed you a list of do’s and don’ts so you’d know exactly what to do as an incident commander? Well, maybe I can help with that.

In his Wednesday FDIC session “Incident Commander Do’s and Don’t,” Teaneck (N.J.) Fire Department Battalion Chief Joseph Berchtold offered attendees a long list of… Continue

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Would You Give the National Fire Service a C Grade? Better? Worse?

By Janelle Foskett, managing editor, FireRescue magazine

Unless you were a star student, you know the fearful anticipation of receiving a report card. Well, the fire service just received one of its own.

In his Wednesday morning FDIC session, “Making the Grade,” Oklahoma Fire Department Captain Brian Arnold gave the national fire service a C for how it’s doing overall, and a D for how it’s doing in certain areas—and… Continue

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Changing the Conversation about the Dangers of Fire Smoke

Changing the Conversation about the Dangers of Fire Smoke

The dangers of long-term exposure to cyanide & CO is garnering more attention

By Shannon Pieper

Do you wear your SCBA until overhaul is complete? Does your department maintain—and enforce—SOPs for gas detection on the fireground? When locating command posts and rehab areas, do you take into account their exposure to smoke?… Continue

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At FDIC, Halton Issues a Call for a "Fitting and Proper" 9/11 Memorial

At FDIC, Halton Issues a Call for a “Fitting and Proper” 9/11 Memorial

By Shannon Pieper

At today’s opening keynote at FDIC, Bobby Halton, the education director for FDIC and the editor-in-chief for Fire Engineering, issued a rousing call for a 9/11 monument that properly recognizes first responders.

Halton began by invoking the great monuments of our country—the Statue of Liberty,… Continue

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At FDIC opening ceremony, Dugan issues a call for firefighters to “change the world”

FDIC Opening Ceremonies: Dugan issues a call for firefighters to “change the world”

By Shannon Pieper

Do you know why you’re in the fire service? And I don’t mean the obvious answers—it’s your job, it was what your father did, you love the work, etc. I mean, if someone asked you that question, is the answer sitting on the tip of your tongue, “To change the world”?

Mike Dugan thinks… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on March 23, 2011 at 11:14am — 2 Comments

The life of a Probie

My name is Cindy and I am 24 years old. A few months ago I made a life changing decision and decided to become a volunteer firefighter. I am currently in school to get my firefighter 1 certification and it is such a rewarding experience. So far we have learned everything from search and rescue to the basics of using our PPE and SCBA to HAZMAT. The training I have gone through has been tough at times but its so worth it. I absolutely love what I am doing and its such an ego boost knowing I can… Continue

Added by Cindy Harris on March 21, 2011 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments

Helping Line Officers Through the Decision-Making Process

“Don’t bring me a problem without a solution” isn’t always realistic

By Marc Revere

It’s not uncommon for chief officers to insist that when firefighters and developing officers have an issue, problem or concern, they should bring it to the next rank with a solution, preferably two. In fact, many experienced officers typically demand this of their subordinates—i.e., “Don’t bring me a problem… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on March 21, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

Good civilian jobs for military firefighters

okay so iv been a military firefighter for about 2 years now, and while i love all the certs im getting the experience and call volume i would like just isnt there. being in the military and stationed over seas at the moment i have no idea what the job market is like for someone like me looking to get out and do the job on the outside. so i guess what im looking for is kind of a guide to help me start looking. places, people, whatever you think could help.

Added by Joshua Patterson on March 20, 2011 at 2:42pm — No Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 22, 2011

I am thankful for all that I have but like most people, it's a fleeting thought that passes in a moment of quiet prayer. Every once in a while though I need to reinforce being thankful for where I was and where I am now.

I visited the Market St. Mission Thrift Shop on Saturday afternoon. I feel like the place is full of alot of positive energy. The thrift shop's workers are mostly volunteers who were helped at…

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Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 20, 2011

Atheists Beware LOL

Yesterday was my CCD class's Confirmation Day. I was thinking how sometimes God gives you something like a GREAT class of kids to keep you motivated. This year was supposed to be my first year off in about ten years of instruction but then a class needed an instructor and there I was.

If you ever get an opportunity to work with a group of teens, you don't…

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Added by Denise Imperiale on March 20, 2011 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

Chesapeake (VA) Auto Parts Store Roof Collapse Double LODD 1996

Chesapeake (VA) Auto Parts Store Roof Collapse Double LODD 1996

Christopher Naum, SFPE

CommandSafety.com

Fifteen years ago, on March 18, 1996, two firefighters were killed in Chesapeake, Virginia when they became trapped…

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Added by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on March 19, 2011 at 11:09pm — No Comments

funeral info for 2 of canada firefighters line of duty funerals set for thurs at 2pm

First Visitation

When

Wednesday March 23rd 2011 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
Eaton Funeral Home

385 Main St. W.

Listowel, ON…

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Two volunteers Die Listowel Ontario

LISTOWEL, Ont. — Two volunteer firefighters were killed Thursday while trying to put out a fire that started on the rooftop of a downtown store in a western Ontario town.

The blaze broke out at around 3:30 p.m., at the Dollar Stop on the Listowel's Main Street West. Reports indicate roofers had been working on the building.

Perth County Ontario Provincial Police said that two firefighters died on the scene of injuries sustained when the building's roof… Continue

Added by Alan McGuigan on March 18, 2011 at 8:36am — 1 Comment

Frictions: Uncertainties that complicate communication

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Frictions: Uncertainties that complicate communication

By Billy Schmidt

Everything is very simple in war, but the simplest thing is difficult.

--Carl von Clausewitz

Prussian military thinker Carl von Clausewitz, dead for almost two centuries, continues to be one of the most important strategic… Continue

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