PRIDE AND OWNERSHIP: THE LOVE FOR THE JOB CHANGING SHIRTS—THE PROMOTION
One of the many great opportunities available in our great fire service is the ability to promote and move up the ladder.
FE Volume 157 Issue 11
The Latest
Not More Mistakes? Nope, Lessons Again!
Last month we began listing mistakes that can be lessons on the structural fireground.
News in Brief
The Chicago (IL) Fire Department has made some sweeping changes in policies in response to the fire in the Cook County Administration Building in which six occupants died.
HOW LARGE A SLICE?
How large a slice of the federal tax pie should the fire service receive from our elected officials in Washington?
More FE Volume 157 Issue 11
Apparatus Deliveries
The Ashland Grant Fire District in Grant, Michigan, designed its W.S. DARLEY pumper with a poly body to reduce problems with rust, explains Chief Terry Hiler.
Letters to the Editor
In response to Jason B. Hosea's article "Employee Evaluations: How Does Your Organization Measure Up?" (Fire Engineering, August 2004), I agree with him. Effective leaders use employee evaluations to provide praise and a chance for improvement, which benefit the employee and the organization.
FIFTH DOOR AND MODIFIED DASH LIFT
The Fifth Door and Modified Dash Lift extrication techniques described below will save time, require fewer tools, and produce effective results.
Names in the News
ADAM THIEL has been named the deputy chief of emergency services for the Goodyear (AZ) Fire Department.
Products/Services/Media
The fully portable Intelagard MACAW CAF BACKPACK expands foam up to 70:1, based on the type of foam and nozzle used.
November Advertising Index
Click here for a list of advertisers appearing in the November issue
REALISTIC SHIPBOARD TRAINING
The SS American Victory Merchant Marine ship, which served the United States of America in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam as a transporter of soldiers and supplies, is moored in the Port of Tampa, Florida.
Developing a culture of safety
Much has been written lately on the subject of firefighter injuries and deaths. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation held a summit of fire service leaders in March 2004 to focus on preventing line-of-duty deaths.