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Turn out! THE FIREFIGHTER ACTIVE SHOOTER RUN “Been There-Done That”

 Billy    July 17, 2017    No Comments

Sadly, these days, the "active shooter" run is more common than any of us would like. And more so than ever, fire / EMS departments are involved at different levels-from responding-to becoming the tragic victims. Active-shooter incidents are a classic high-risk, low-frequency … [Read more...]

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Active Shooter “Been There-Done That”…From Those Firefighters Who Have Unfortunately Been There.

 Billy    June 28, 2017    No Comments

Sadly, these days, the "active shooter" run is more common than any of us would like. And more so than ever, fire / EMS departments are involved at different levels-from responding-to becoming the tragic victims. Active-shooter incidents are a classic high-risk, low-frequency … [Read more...]

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Fathers Day, FIGHTING DADS and THIS is THE Week.

 Billy    June 17, 2017    No Comments

Each year since we started the Secret List and FirefighterCloseCalls.com in 1998, we try to remember various events, some are the events themselves and some are multiple events during a certain period of time-and such is FATHERS DAY. Fathers Day is tomorrow and typically a … [Read more...]

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ALASKA FIREFIGHTER SEVERELY INJURED DURING TRAINING

 Billy    June 6, 2017    No Comments

The Anchorage Fire Department said that a firefighter was severely injured during a training exercise yesterday (Monday). In a brief statement, the fire department said fellow firefighters assisted and then transported the injured individual to a local hospital. No further … [Read more...]

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OUTSTANDING TRAINING OPPORTUNITY IN BOSTON FOR ALL FIREFIGHTERS

 Billy    May 2, 2017    No Comments

The 2017 A. Michael Mullane Firefighter Health and Safety Symposium addresses fire fighter occupational safety, health and surivival issues and provides the knowledge and tools necessary to keep fire fighters and paramedics safe, now and in the future. An expanded line-up of … [Read more...]

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IMPORTANT TRAINING INFO FROM FDNY FOR FIRE & EMS PERSONNEL

 Billy    April 19, 2017    No Comments

This is of special importance to all fire & EMS personnel-as it is a very unique opportunity. YOU are invited to participate at an FDNY "Hands On" training program but time is limited. From May 4- May 7 FDNY is hosting one of the best “hands on” training events … [Read more...]

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ARE YOU ATTENDING FDIC? This Might Help…

 Billy    April 18, 2017    No Comments

Next week starts FDIC. My first FDIC was in 1977 (Memphis, lead by ISFSI) and I haven't missed one yet. Now, Pennwell carries on the tradition and it's better each year. The value of FDIC is obvious...but honestly, even if you never attended a class and just "hung out" and … [Read more...]

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Who Is YOUR Fire Instructor?

 Billy    December 21, 2016    No Comments

Perhaps the most coveted award in firefighter training is the Fire Instructor of The Year Award. Actually, it's officially called the Fire Engineering/ISFSI George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award and it recognizes individuals for extraordinary accomplishments in fire … [Read more...]

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Challenged? FOR YOUR FIREFIGHTER, FIREFIGHTERS & FIREFIGHTING CONSIDERATION

 Billy    December 7, 2016    No Comments

This is just a quick requesr for you to consider these two books as Christmas, Hanukkah and related holiday gift giving....knowing that 100% of the royalties are continually (and have been) donated to 3 fire service charities. "PASS IT ON...What We Know...What We Want You To … [Read more...]

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Leading the Call for “Rational Aggressiveness” on the Fireground

     June 6, 2013    No Comments

The Fairfax County Professional Fire Officer’sAssociation and our Northern Virginia Fire & Rescue Leadership DevelopmentInstitute (NVFR LDI) are sponsoring the seminar by Chief Sullivan.  Histopic is Leading the Call for “Rational Aggressiveness” on the Firegroundand it … [Read more...]

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