Posted on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:06:55 UTC
Tourniquets can be an important part of EMS on the fireground if you know when to use them, which types to use, and how to remove them <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/833373-Prehospital-tourniquet-use-An-old-tool-revisited/" target="_blank">Prehospital tourniquet use: An old tool revisited</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/833363-Jumper-down-Trauma-care-at-the-fire-scene/" target="_blank">Jumper down: Trauma care at the fire scene</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/825391-The-lowdown-on-low-back-pain/" target="_blank">The lowdown on low back pain</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/763518-Burn-care-on-the-fireground/" target="_blank">Burn care on the fireground</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/763497-Treatment-tips-for-fireground-electrical-injuries/" target="_blank">Treatment tips for fireground electrical injuries</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/678769-START-Method-Makes-Triage-Fast-Simple/" target="_blank">START Method Makes Triage Fast, Simple</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-CPR/articles/606803-A-CPR-Change-You-Need-to-Make/" target="_blank">A CPR Change You Need to Make</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/595257-Deciphering-Heat-Emergencies/" target="_blank">Deciphering Heat Emergencies</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/592482-Minor-Medical-Emergencies-on-the-Fireground/" target="_blank">Minor Medical Emergencies on the Fireground</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/509574-A-New-Treatment-for-Cyanide-Poisoning-Hydroxocobalamin/" target="_blank">A New Treatment for Cyanide Poisoning: Hydroxocobalamin</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 7 Jun 2010 20:52:04 UTC
The fire service is using electronic PPE more often in firefighting applications, and our reliance on the technology is increasing. Intrinsic safety requirements are designed to protect firefighters from hazards like explosions, but how strict should the guidelines be? <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/809434-Can-lighter-PPE-make-firefighters-safer/" target="_blank">Can lighter PPE make firefighters safer?</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Personal-Protective-Equipment-PPE/articles/772118-Firefighting-in-3-D-Radiant-heat-dangers/" target="_blank">Firefighting in 3-D: Radiant heat dangers</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/hoods/articles/737867-How-Hoods-Can-Help-Detect-Flashover/" target="_blank">How Hoods Can Help Detect Flashover</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparel/boots/articles/735354-Behind-the-Scenes-of-2009s-PPE-Safety-Improvements/" target="_blank">Behind the Scenes of 2009's PPE Safety Improvements</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/gloves/articles/727687-Firefighting-Gloves-Finding-the-Right-Fit/" target="_blank">Firefighting Gloves: Finding the Right Fit</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/gloves/articles/602654-Firefighting-Gloves-Thermal-Performance-or-Dexterity/" target="_blank">Firefighting Gloves: Thermal Performance or Dexterity?</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparel/boots/articles/595990-NFPA-Standards-How-You-Can-Shape-PPE-Technology/" target="_blank">NFPA Standards: How You Can Shape PPE Technology</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:32:50 UTC
Some departments have the staffing to perform the rehab operation internal to the organization. For departments that do not have internal EMS resources, the pathway to develop the program is an inter-agency agreement with the local EMS provider. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/409558-Rapid-Rehab-for-Back-to-Back-Calls/" target="_blank">Rapid Rehab for Back-to-Back Calls</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/397194-Fire-Rehabilitation-Who-is-Taking-Your-Pulse/" target="_blank">Fire Rehabilitation: Who is Taking Your Pulse? </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/co-testing/articles/348110-Fire-Rehabilitation-Fitness-Matters/" target="_blank">Fire Rehabilitation: Fitness Matters </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/319686-Winter-Incident-Rehab-and-Response/" target="_blank">Winter Incident Rehab and Response</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/311755-Taking-the-Heat-out-of-Summer-08/" target="_blank">Taking the Heat out of Summer '08</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/dehydration/articles/287577-Factoring-in-Environmental-Conditions-for-Rehab/" target="_blank">Factoring in Environmental Conditions for Rehab</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/281060-Factoring-in-Time-and-Temperature-for-Rehab/" target="_blank">Factoring in Time and Temperature for Rehab</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/274496-Pulse-CO-oximeter-Utilization-in-the-Emergency-Scene-Rehab-Area/" target="_blank">Pulse CO-oximeter Utilization in the Emergency Scene Rehab Area</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:48:11 UTC
The APGAR score is a widely used standard method to assess a newborn infant. This assessment is easy to do, takes little time, and is consistent between health care providers. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/technical-rescue/articles/769382-Crush-Syndrome-made-simple/" target="_blank">Crush Syndrome made simple</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/733577-Think-Globally-and-Act-Locally-in-2010/" target="_blank">Think Globally and Act Locally in 2010</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/598423-Pandemic-Flu-Planning-Part-II-How-to-Run-Point-of-Dispensing-Sites/" target="_blank">Pandemic Flu Planning Part II: How to Run Point of Dispensing Sites</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jim-Sideras/articles/595965-Pandemic-Flu-Planning-Part-I-How-to-Set-Up-Point-of-Dispensing-Sites/" target="_blank">Pandemic Flu Planning Part I: How to Set Up Point of Dispensing Sites</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/493497-Preparing-for-a-Pandemic/" target="_blank">Preparing for a Pandemic </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/466932-Stroke-Issues-for-Prehospital-Providers/" target="_blank">Stroke: Issues for Prehospital Providers</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/aeds/articles/437329-Developing-Successful-Public-Access-Defibrillator-Programs-Part-2/" target="_blank">Developing Successful Public Access Defibrillator Programs – Part 2</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/aeds/articles/428378-Developing-Successful-Public-Access-Defibrillator-Programs/" target="_blank">Developing Successful Public Access Defibrillator Programs </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/422001-Thermal-Burns-Patients-Treatment-Special-Situations-and-Prevention/" target="_blank">Thermal Burns Patients: Treatment, Special Situations and Prevention</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/399723-Thermal-Burns-Patients-Initial-Assessments-and-Management-Tips/" target="_blank">Thermal Burns Patients: Initial Assessments and Management Tips </a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:56:38 UTC
In emergency response, it is all about being ready to go — just look at the USAR teams deployed to the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. And for the rest of us? Well, we go to the call, we go to the patient or the fire, we go to the hospital and then we go back to the station and so on. But are you really ready to go at all? <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/410430-Three-Rules-to-Stay-Cool/" target="_blank">Three Rules to Stay Cool</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/turnoutgear/articles/403775-Staying-Safe-on-Roadways/" target="_blank">Staying Safe on Roadways</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/399191-Save-Lives-or-Take-Lives-Its-Your-Choice/" target="_blank">Save Lives or Take Lives: It's Your Choice</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Louis-Molino/articles/392955-Why-is-Operations-the-Forgotten-Part-of-Firefighting/" target="_blank">Why is Operations the 'Forgotten' Part of Firefighting? </a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:20:14 UTC
Our illustrious long tradition of doing what we're told and not asking questions has led to more trouble than we can account for - and can be blamed on the 'c-word.' <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/apparatus/articles/736061-Safety-Helped-Protect-Firefighters-Lives-in-2009/" target="_blank">Safety Helped Protect Firefighters' Lives in 2009</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/600608-Sprinkler-Advocacy-is-Our-Responsibility/" target="_blank">Sprinkler Advocacy is Our Responsibility</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/596022-NFPA-Meeting-Targets-Safety-Challenges-Facing-Large-Urban-Populations/" target="_blank">NFPA Meeting Targets Safety Challenges Facing Large Urban Populations</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/501597-A-Checkup-From-the-Neck-Up/" target="_blank">A Checkup From the Neck Up</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/451559-Saving-Firefighter-Lives-Through-Public-Education/" target="_blank">Saving Firefighter Lives Through Public Education</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/443612-Looking-Back-Looking-Ahead-at-Firefighter-Safety/" target="_blank">Looking Back, Looking Ahead at Firefighter Safety</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/430983-Cultural-Change-Just-Do-It/" target="_blank">Cultural Change: Just Do It</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/402184-16-Ways-to-Stay-Safe/" target="_blank">16 Ways to Stay Safe</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:23:09 UTC
With 2008 under way, it's time for us to reflect on the year past and to begin developing our plans for the future. Here are eight straightforward ideas that company officers can use right now to help their crews stay ahead in 2008. 1. Be an informer Passing on relevant information about decisions, plans and activities to the people (your firefighters) who need it to do their work is vital. You can't ...<br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/320538-The-Company-Officer-as-a-Coach/" target="_blank">The Company Officer as a Coach </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/317325-Clear-the-Path-For-Your-Firefighters/" target="_blank">Clear the Path For Your Firefighters</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/311424-Understanding-What-Motivates-Our-Firefighters/" target="_blank">Understanding What Motivates Our Firefighters</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Billy-Schmidt/articles/309567-Daily-Briefings-Build-Trust-in-Teams/" target="_blank">Daily Briefings Build Trust in Teams</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/291974-Constructive-Conflict/" target="_blank">Constructive Conflict </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/290123-Speaking-the-Same-Language/" target="_blank">Speaking the Same Language</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Billy-Schmidt/articles/287522-Action-Needed-to-Achieve-Results/" target="_blank">Action Needed to Achieve Results</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Billy-Schmidt/articles/284213-We-Cant-Save-Anyone-If-We-Become-Victims/" target="_blank">We Can't Save Anyone If We Become Victims</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Billy-Schmidt/articles/280858-Moving-From-Firefighter-to-Company-Officer/" target="_blank">Moving From Firefighter to Company Officer</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Billy-Schmidt/articles/279257-Finding-Positive-Solutions/" target="_blank">Finding Positive Solutions</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:22:42 UTC
Start by determining how the appropriate NFPA standard applies to your department. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/867392-Video-could-help-secure-AFG-SAFER-funding/" target="_blank">Video could help secure AFG, SAFER funding</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/846603-Funding-increase-hope-for-AFG-and-SAFER-2011/" target="_blank">Funding increase hope for AFG and SAFER 2011</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/812291-How-to-make-AFG-2010-easier-for-your-department/" target="_blank">How to make AFG 2010 easier for your department</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/811865-Cuts-make-2010-AFG-funding-more-competitive/" target="_blank">Cuts make 2010 AFG funding more competitive</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/810842-Apply-early-for-ARRA-special-vehicle-funding/" target="_blank">Apply early for ARRA special vehicle funding</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/hazmat-equipment/articles/733573-Hazmat-Pipeline-Grants-Open/" target="_blank">Hazmat Pipeline Grants Open</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/605526-How-to-Secure-SAFER-Funding-for-Retention-and-Recruitment/" target="_blank">How to Secure SAFER Funding for Retention and Recruitment</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/605013-How-to-Hire-Firefighters-With-2009-SAFER-Grants/" target="_blank">How to Hire Firefighters With 2009 SAFER Grants</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/595626-How-to-Secure-Fire-Prevention-and-Safety-Grants/" target="_blank">How to Secure Fire Prevention and Safety Grants</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-safety-for-children/articles/592456-Application-Tips-for-Fire-Prevention-and-Safety-Grants/" target="_blank">Application Tips for Fire Prevention and Safety Grants</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:16:38 UTC
Whether you have a short or a long pool season, there are some tips that you can share with your community to help keep them safer during the summer months. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-prevention/articles/831433-Fire-safety-on-the-Fourth/" target="_blank">Fire safety on the Fourth</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-prevention/articles/823553-Commonsense-messages-you-need-to-pass-on/" target="_blank">Commonsense messages you need to pass on</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/803878-4-props-your-prevention-program-needs/" target="_blank">4 props your prevention program needs</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-safety-for-children/articles/746128-Six-Stats-to-Help-You-Promote-Community-Fire-Safety/" target="_blank">Six Stats to Help You Promote Community Fire Safety</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Tom-Kiurski/articles/680054-Community-Education-Tips-for-Winter-Weather/" target="_blank">Community Education Tips for Winter Weather</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-prevention/articles/601933-Prevention-Programs-How-to-Find-Your-Audience/" target="_blank">Prevention Programs: How to Find Your Audience </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Extinguishers/articles/595596-Family-Fire-Safety-Tips-for-Your-Community/" target="_blank">Family Fire Safety Tips for Your Community </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/595591-5-Ways-to-Mark-Fire-Prevention-Week/" target="_blank">5 Ways to Mark Fire Prevention Week</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Extinguishers/articles/532987-Lessons-in-Fire-Extinguisher-Use/" target="_blank">Lessons in Fire Extinguisher Use</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:56:44 UTC
As we look back on the "decade of zeros" itself, statistics show that approximately 1,500 firefighters died in the line of duty. The decade of zeros also saw the beginning of efforts to support fire departments financially, reduce the number of line-of-duty deaths and increase emphasis on training, certification, continuing education and review of incidents. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/591175-A-Checklist-for-Safety/" target="_blank">A Checklist for Safety</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/articles/482812-Safety-Rules-for-SCBA/" target="_blank">Safety Rules for SCBA</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/475492-Overcoming-Hazards-of-Lightweight-Construction/" target="_blank">Overcoming Hazards of Lightweight Construction</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/455060-Dangers-of-Lightweight-Construction/" target="_blank">Dangers of Lightweight Construction</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/443103-Someone-is-Missing-Tonight/" target="_blank">Someone is Missing Tonight</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/education/articles/438899-How-to-buy-fire-training-products/" target="_blank">How to buy fire training products</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/432597-Being-a-Champion-of-Safety/" target="_blank">Being a Champion of Safety</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/428877-12-Ways-to-Reduce-Firefighter-Injuries/" target="_blank">12 Ways to Reduce Firefighter Injuries</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/423329-A-Workplace-Culture-Based-on-Safety/" target="_blank">A Workplace Culture Based on Safety</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighter-fitness/articles/410824-My-Steps-to-Fitness/" target="_blank">My Steps to Fitness</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:32:56 UTC
The one big thing that was missing from all of the discussion that followed Ray McCormack's speech, and seemingly absent from all fire service debates/discussions, is the bastard child of the fire service: the culture of prevention. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-career/articles/442820-The-Value-of-Free-Training/" target="_blank">The Value of Free Training</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Bill-Delaney/articles/431757-Fire-Prevention-Make-it-Happen/" target="_blank">Fire Prevention: Make it Happen</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-prevention/articles/427483-Building-the-Foundation/" target="_blank">Building the Foundation</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-prevention/articles/406880-Making-the-Public-Pay-for-Their-Actions/" target="_blank">Making the Public Pay for Their Actions</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-prevention/articles/397159-Holding-the-Public-Accountable-What-a-Novel-Thought/" target="_blank">Holding the Public Accountable – What a Novel Thought! </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-prevention/articles/350632-Reducing-Firefighter-Fatalities-The-Silent-Solution/" target="_blank">Reducing Firefighter Fatalities: The Silent Solution </a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:35:47 UTC
What does the Greek financial crisis that hit the headlines earlier in the summer have to do with fire stations being built? A great deal. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/832066-Mourning-the-Charleston-fallen-3-years-later/" target="_blank">Mourning the Charleston fallen 3 years later </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/828776-A-firefighters-duty/" target="_blank">A firefighter's duty</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/labor-issues/articles/812741-Special-operations-and-lean-budgets/" target="_blank">Special operations and lean budgets </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/labor-issues/articles/806285-The-revolving-door-fire-service/" target="_blank">The revolving door fire service </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/680590-Displays-of-Heroism/" target="_blank">Displays of Heroism </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/588763-Making-Critical-Decisions-on-the-Fireground/" target="_blank">Making Critical Decisions on the Fireground</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jay-Lowry/articles/507082-5-Ways-to-Deal-with-Politicians/" target="_blank">5 Ways to Deal with Politicians</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/503946-Remembering-Charleston-Two-Years-Later/" target="_blank">Remembering Charleston: Two Years Later</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/rescue-equipment/articles/500564-Vent-Enter-and-Search/" target="_blank">Vent, Enter and Search</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jay-Lowry/articles/492521-How-to-Destroy-a-Fire-Department/" target="_blank">How to Destroy a Fire Department</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:40:48 UTC
There was a time when volunteer firehouses across this great country had waiting lists for membership. It was such an honor to be a part of the community's "winning team" that people would line up trying to join. Unfortunately, those days seem to be all but gone. Driving around many towns, it's not uncommon to see signs announcing, "Firefighters Wanted." There are a number of factors contributing to ...<br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/239377-Command-Presence/" target="_blank">Command Presence</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/labor-issues/articles/111469-Lets-share-learn-from-our-near-miss-experiences/" target="_blank">Let's share, learn from our near miss experiences</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/103477-Becoming-an-officer-offers-challenges-rewards/" target="_blank">Becoming an officer offers challenges, rewards</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/ray-maguire/articles/17550-Knowing-the-Playbook/" target="_blank">Knowing the Playbook</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:36:01 UTC
With most grant programs becoming more competitive, I've noted more emphasis being placed on applicants providing thorough vulnerability assessments of their area. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/406873-Every-Dollar-Counts-Insurance-Company-Grants/" target="_blank">Every Dollar Counts: Insurance Company Grants </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/399706-The-Nuts-and-Bolts-of-CEDAP/" target="_blank">The Nuts and Bolts of CEDAP </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/394528-The-Dollars-Are-in-the-Details/" target="_blank">The Dollars Are in the Details</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/386080-Make-a-Stand-Against-Proposed-Budget-Cuts/" target="_blank">Make a Stand Against Proposed Budget Cuts</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/349479-Tell-and-Sell-Your-Story-How-a-Well-Planned-Narrative-Can-Give-You-the-Edge/" target="_blank">Tell and Sell Your Story: How a Well-Planned Narrative Can Give You the Edge</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:13:33 UTC
One of the aspects of the SAFER grant least applied for are projects under the recruiting and retention application. Why not give back to those members who volunteer their time and energy to the department, or provide them with some form of incentive to remain with the agency? <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/812312-Pre-AFG-application-submission-planning/" target="_blank">Pre-AFG application submission planning </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/679432-SAFER-Narrative-Tips/" target="_blank">SAFER Narrative Tips</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/592455-More-Choices-for-Fire-Prevention-Funding-Sources/" target="_blank">More Choices for Fire Prevention Funding Sources</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/591327-Grant-Proposal-Building-Blocks-The-Problem-Statement/" target="_blank">Grant Proposal Building Blocks: The Problem Statement</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/533741-Gathering-the-Right-Data-to-Write-a-Grant/" target="_blank">Gathering the Right Data to Write a Grant</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Fri, 9 Jul 2010 20:50:59 UTC
Organizations imbue firefighters and officers with a sense of what it means to be a firefighter. Too often the words are "aggressive interior." <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Charles-Bailey/articles/823531-Realities-of-the-fireground/" target="_blank">Realities of the fireground</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/communications-interoperability/articles/817967-Pre-planning-for-a-radio-system-blackout/" target="_blank">Pre-planning for a radio system blackout</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/804720-Juggling-cuts-closures-and-public-expectations/" target="_blank">Juggling cuts, closures and public expectations</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/761375-Metaphors-mask-realities-of-firefighting/" target="_blank">Metaphors mask realities of firefighting</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Charles-Bailey/articles/739518-Academic-Approaches-to-Firefighting/" target="_blank">Academic Approaches to Firefighting </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/736053-Billie-Jean-an-Airplane-and-Smoky-Hallways/" target="_blank">Billie Jean, an Airplane, and Smoky Hallways</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/tools/hoses/articles/598885-Roles-and-Rules-of-the-Backup-Line/" target="_blank">Roles and Rules of the Backup Line</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Firefighter-Accountability/articles/586005-NIMS-Can-Create-Accountability-Problems-on-Scene/" target="_blank">NIMS Can Create Accountability Problems on Scene</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/502731-Firefighter-Safety-Time-for-a-Change/" target="_blank">Firefighter Safety: Time for a Change</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/497598-Firefighting-and-the-90-Doctrine/" target="_blank">Firefighting and the 90% Doctrine</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:24:36 UTC
In speaking with fire and EMS agencies about the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, there is a great deal of confusion about just how many applications each eligible agency may submit in a given year. Some say one, others two. Very rarely is the correct answer given. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/437847-AFG-Awards-Show-Me-the-Money/" target="_blank">AFG Awards: Show Me the Money! </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/402364-Sweat-the-Small-Stuff/" target="_blank">Sweat the Small Stuff</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/737179-Fire-Grants-101-An-Introduction-to-Firefighting-Grants/" target="_blank">Fire Grants 101: An Introduction to Firefighting Grants</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/328064-A-Tale-of-Two-Lists/" target="_blank">A Tale of Two Lists</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:37:55 UTC
We often spend our time trying to figure out how to recruit new members, without giving enough thought on what to do with them once they actually call. In business words, we spend a lot of time marketing but fail to focus on the sales aspect. We do not work on closing the sale to land and keep new members. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/825358-Fighting-fair-is-fighting-smart/" target="_blank">Fighting fair is fighting smart</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/labor-issues/articles/813838-Lessons-to-learn-from-LODD-benefits-battle/" target="_blank">Lessons to learn from LODD benefits battle </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/780884-How-your-department-can-embrace-diversity/" target="_blank">How your department can embrace diversity</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/767644-The-importance-of-wiping-your-feet/" target="_blank">The importance of wiping your feet</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jason-Zigmont/articles/750126-The-Politics-of-Training/" target="_blank">The Politics of Training</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/737135-The-Traditions-That-Hold-Us-Back/" target="_blank">The Traditions That Hold Us Back</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/607103-A-Time-to-be-Thankful/" target="_blank">A Time to be Thankful</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-department-management/articles/599662-The-Art-of-Making-it-Mandatory/" target="_blank">The Art of Making it Mandatory</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/594307-A-Little-Respect-Goes-a-Long-Way/" target="_blank">A Little Respect Goes a Long Way</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/586473-Brotherhood-Redux/" target="_blank">Brotherhood Redux</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 11 May 2009 19:17:10 UTC
By David Peterson Training sessions for hazmat response can become boring, monotonous and stale over time. This staleness can take its toll with a downturn in the team's morale and even resignations of members. If left alone, good operating hazmat teams can quickly become dysfunctional and difficult to correct. So what can be done to prevent a hazmat team's demise from a training perspective? The answer ...<br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/hazards-hazmat/articles/442840-The-Observation-Option/" target="_blank">The Observation Option </a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:45:16 UTC
By Chief Adam K. Thiel FireRescue1 Editorial AdvisorFifteen years ago, as a recruit firefighter in Fairfax County, Virginia, I was fortunate to hear Chief Gaines' welcome speech at an early point in my fire and emergency services career. So it's probably not a surprise that I agree with his assessment of the current state of our relationship with the communities we serve. Beyond handling the items listed ...<br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-prevention/articles/871153-Save-lives-through-prevention-education/" target="_blank">Save lives through prevention education</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/adam-thiel/articles/868041-How-arson-remains-a-serious-problem/" target="_blank">How arson remains a serious problem</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/867370-PPE-basics-Whats-your-excuse-for-not-wearing-it/" target="_blank">PPE basics: What's your excuse for not wearing it?</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/865467-Safety-considerations-to-reduce-training-deaths/" target="_blank">Safety considerations to reduce training deaths</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/adam-thiel/articles/864713-Fire-prevention-Central-to-our-mission/" target="_blank">Fire prevention: Central to our mission</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/859980-Seat-belt-excuses-make-little-sense/" target="_blank">Seat belt excuses make little sense</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/853664-Mourning-our-fallen-Bridgeport-brothers/" target="_blank">Mourning our fallen Bridgeport brothers</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/852177-Lessons-learned-from-Ga-truck-fire-video/" target="_blank">Lessons learned from Ga. truck fire video</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/851147-How-live-burn-training-aids-promotional-process/" target="_blank">How live-burn training aids promotional process</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/849315-Basic-infection-control-procedures/" target="_blank">Basic infection control procedures</a><br></li></ul>
