Time of Day in Size-Up Doesn’t Mean What It Used To
The pandemic has changed traditional factors firefighters rely on for size-up. Raul Angulo on how this can impact your firefighting operations.
COVID-19
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Politics and Tactics: After the Pandemic
Frank Ricci and company talk with their guests about the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on firefighters’ careers.
Long COVID: A Smoldering Problem in the Fire Service
Stories from firefighters struggling with Long COVID highlight the need for the fire service to continue to pay attention to some aspects of COVID-19.
Humpday Hangout: The Pandemic and Firefighters’ Careers
Frank Ricci speaks with his guests about the vaccine mandate at many fire departments around the country and their personal experiences.
More COVID-19
Commentary: The Fire Service and COVID Data
Gamaliel Baer argues in this commentary piece that fire departments should be gathering data related to COVID-19 illnesses and vaccines.
Report: Seattle Refuses to Rehire Firefighters Terminated in Vax Mandate Dispute
Despite a staffing shortage, the Seattle (WA) Fire Department is refusing to rehire firefighters who had been terminated refused to comply with the city's vaccine mandate, according to news reports.
Unvaccinated WA Firefighters Sue to Recover Back Pay
The eight Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue firefighters believe being placed on unpaid leave was not legal.
Commentary: Trust, Faith, and the COVID Shots
Gamaliel Baer offers his views on the COVID-19 vaccines, fire department personnel, and the differences between trust and faith.
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Issues for Fire Service Leaders
Dr. Gamaliel Baer lays out the case against fire department COVID-19 vaccine mandates for fire chiefs and fire service leaders.
Humpday Hangout: COVID Vaccine Mandates for Fire Departments
Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood discuss recent developments regarding the COVID-19 vaccine mandates for fire departments and speak with guests Steve Collins and Thomas Lapolla.
Podcast: Firefighter Behavioral Health
Dr. Beth Murphy, a retired firefighter and licensed clinical psychologist, shares her experience recovering from COVID-19 and some of its effects.
Water Rescue Tradecraft: In-Water Mouth-to-Mouth Ventilations, Risk vs. Efficacy
Mike Hudson surveys the literature and argues against the use of mouth-based ventilation procedures for drowning victims in water rescue scenarios.