Fire Blog Roundup: Gripes, Basement Fires, and Building Renovations

Among this week’s subjects in our blog roundup: David Topczynski and Brad French on building construction, Grand Schwalbe on civilian rescue in short-staffed scenarios, and much more.

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David Topczynski      

Building Renovations

David Topczynski points out some hidden dangers.
     

Your Standard Level of Competence

Zach Schleiffer on why the basics are so important.
 
Brad French      

Build a House in 30 Minutes

Brad French offers a tip on learning your local building construction.
Grant Schwalbe      

Have You Had ‘The Talk’ With Your Crews?

Grant Schwalbe on training short-staffed units for civilian rescue.
Doug Mitchell      

Fire Down Below

With a basement fire, you never know what you may encounter, writes Doug Mitchell.
Brian Ward      

Leadership: Nature vs. Nurture

Are leaders born or developed? Read a new post from Brian Ward.
     

Fighting the Good Fight

Mark J. Cotter on promoting residential sprinklers.
Chad Menard      

Company Officer Complaints

Complaints should go up, not down, says Chad Menard.

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