March 2014
Why is it so hard to implement change within…
Why is it so hard to make changes within Fire Departments? This is a question that I'm trying to answer because it seems that there are a lot of companies out there reluctant to change for various re…
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Why is it so hard to implement change within…
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June 2012
Don't Be That Firefighter
Are you this kind of firefighter? We hope not.
I have been working a few days a month as a monitor and EMT for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Human Resources Division (HRD) doing the Entry Leve…
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Don't Be That Firefighter
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March 2012
The Fellowship is strong
My youngest daughter moved to Charleston SC for an internship. Being my baby I've been going crazy with worry since we're 10 hours away in Delaware. She has no support system like family or friends i…
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The Fellowship is strong
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Responding to a call
Living in central NY where the weather changes every 10 minutes this is what i noticed today driving around in the high winds and blowing snow and at times little to no visibility. I will not mentio…
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Responding to a call
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January 2012
Science on the Fireground
As someone with a passion for science and firefirefighting... I'm interested in hearing how science and research has affected your department? Are the findings of studying by NIST, UL, and NIOSH bei…
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Science on the Fireground
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Santa Barbara County Fire Department Spectac…
Spectacular Rescue Involving Big Rig vs. BMW
Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a vehicle accident involving a semi-truck, that was actually three incidents in one.
1. Tractor trai…
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Santa Barbara County Fire Department Spectac…
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When Men Were Men and Ladders Were Wood
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When Men Were Men and Ladders Were Wood
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Land the plane or jump ship, The tale of 2 C…
I've been a leader of men and occasionally women. I managed several restaurants, a furniture store and one Rent-a-Center. I've also been every line officer except deputy and chief in our volunteer de…
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Land the plane or jump ship, The tale of 2 C…
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The Pressurized Water Extinguisher, aka "The…
New contributor reminds you that "the can" is not a door chock.
PWE, PWC, piss can, water can, the can…whatever you want to call it, its’ an essential tool in a firefighters toolbox. Many take the c…
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The Pressurized Water Extinguisher, aka "The…
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