It's very cool to see so many small regional fire conferences going on these days. I'm not sure what spurred it, but the more training by those qualified to train-the better. I say that because you wanna make sure those who are doing the instructing are doing what should be … [Read more...]
Hopefully you will be attending Fire Rescue International, the week of August 5th-look forward to seeing you there. Here are a few things we want to pass on to you related to your personal/professional agenda while in Atlanta: ======FIREFIGHTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: A few months … [Read more...]
Responding to the homeless is a problem that's growing more everyday-for a variety of reasons. And while I certainly understand that so many of the homeless are people who have lost their way, so many of them are also veterans who served our country with honor. That has always … [Read more...]
Responding to the homeless is a problem that's growing more everyday-for a variety of reasons. And while I certainly understand that so many of the homeless are people who have lost their way, so many of them are also veterans who served our country with honor. That has always … [Read more...]
Ever approach a scene and be unable to see the scene because of wayyy too many warning lights being used at "hi intensity" all at the same time? Of course you have. Some fire apparatus operators shut many of their lights off. Some leave all lights on and then add floodlights, … [Read more...]
On May 7th, 2019 at approximately 2130 hours, Plantation (Near Fort Lauderdale) Fire Crew Chief & Training Lieutenant Barry Boulton collapsed into cardiac arrest following completion of a RIT drill. Resuscitation began immediately and Lt Boulton was transported to Westside … [Read more...]
A Nova Scotia Firefighter who was critically injured during a training session earlier this month has died in the Line of Duty from his injuries. Firefighter Skyler Blackie was a career Firefighter with the Truro Fire Service. Firefighter Blackie, who was in his late 20s, was … [Read more...]
Once again, another opportunity shared with us so you/we/us can all learn. This is an anatomy of a MayDay that occurred on November 27, 2018 to Dallas Fire-Rescue Department on an apartment fire. It includes interviews and fireground footage with key players explaining their … [Read more...]
There are numerous quotes related to learning from the past. here are many-pick what you like: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/history Since I was a kid, I have always been fascinated with history-primarily American and local history. As a part of that, I would sit at … [Read more...]
On behalf of my entire family and I, we sincerely hope that you and yours have a peaceful, happy and healthy 2019. Speaking of peaceful, how would you like to be on the receiving end of this lawsuit? Please take 5 minutes to take a look at the time and effort being used by … [Read more...]
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