Featured Blog Posts – May 2011 Archive (28)

Helicopters

Whenever WCBS/Ch. 2's chopper is aloft over a fire, the footage from cameras is fed not only to the station, but to the FDNY's…

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Added by Ray J on May 6, 2011 at 7:01am — 1 Comment

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...May 5, 2011

Have you all wondered what's happened to me?

I am working with no contract like many of you guys have had to do. I totally understand your pain. It's given me an ulcer and anxiety.

However, on a good note, I am seeing consistently that I am worth more and it will be just a matter of time before someone snaps me up and I can dive right into their internet experience.

Give me a laptop…

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Added by Denise Imperiale on May 5, 2011 at 8:21pm — 3 Comments

The Whole Package: Developing a total wellness program

By Mike Ong

Having participated in many health and fitness symposiums over the years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting firefighters from all over the world, and I’ve entertained a variety of questions regarding the development of wellness programs for their respective departments. In short, I’ve learned a great deal about other departments and the challenges they face in developing or growing their programs.

Most attendees of… Continue

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

Numbers Spark Improvements at Austin Fire Department

A business intelligence software application provides the AFD with statistical basis to better itself

By Rhoda Mae Kerr & Elizabeth Gray

“You can get a lot further with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word.” These memorable words attributed to mobster Al Capone have relevance in the world of fire service company officers—not in promoting violence (no one is advocating that), but… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 3, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments

Forward to the Past

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Added by Peter Lupkowski on May 2, 2011 at 2:03pm — 2 Comments

Exporting USAR Expertise: California firefighters respond to Japan

By Jane Jerrard

By now, most of you know that U.S. firefighters rushed to Japan to help with search and rescue efforts following the March 11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

A total of seventy-four CA-TF2 members were…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 2, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments

How Can My Department Get Grant Money?

How and when to apply for various grant packages

By Wayne L. Eder, EFO, MBA

It’s that time of year again! Time to work on your Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) applications, and once again, we’ll all hear that frequently asked question: How can my department get a grant?

The AFG has been a staple for fire service funding since its inception in 2001, and to date it has been… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 2, 2011 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

Evaluation Strategies for Fire Service Mentors, Instructors, and Officers

If I walked into the classroom and said……..I am glad some of you showed up. My name is Paul Hasenmeier and I am a firefighter / paramedic and newly promoted lieutenant that is going to teach you everything you need to know about evaluating. You might wonder what experience I have

evaluating employees. Not much…

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Added by Paul Hasenmeier on May 1, 2011 at 10:50pm — No Comments