LEADERSHIP 201
Although leadership styles vary, depending on the situation, all good leaders have certain common characteristics.
FE Volume 158 Issue 8
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DRIVING APPARATUS IN BUNKER GEAR
As we all know, time is of the essence in our profession. Regardless of whether the incident is a fire, an emergency medical run, or any other type of call, we should try to get to the incident in the shortest time.
THE ENGINE COMPANY AS THE RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM
National Fire Protection Association 1500, Standard on Fire Department Safety and Health Program, requires the presence of personnel for the rescue of members operating at emergency incidents.
Company / Assciation News
KIDDE FIRE TRAINERS, INC. (formerly known as Symtron Systems and ICS) has relocated its office to Montvale, New Jersey.
More FE Volume 158 Issue 8
Is It Better To …? Part 2
I have been asked, “What do you think you’re doing with your column?” Well, whatever it is, I thought that I would add some more of what is on my mind.
THE MUTUAL-AID CHIEF OFFICER’S ROLE AT STRUCTURE FIRES
Arriving at the address given by the dispatcher, you notice fire blowing out two windows of a second-floor residential structure.
COCKLOFT VS. ATTIC
A reader asked the difference between a cockloft and an attic.
APPARATUSDELIVERIES
Frankfort (KY) Fire/EMS uses this DANKO vehicle as a rapid intervention and airport crash vehicle, Captain Dan Shouse explains.
Letters to the Editor
As an officer in a large, 100-percent volunteer department, I always look forward to reading the monthly Volunteers Corner articles.
HALLOWEEN HELP FOR YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT
The crisp autumn air brings thoughts of the fall event many people look forward to all year long-Halloween-which makes this a perfect time for your fire department (and any outside agencies you think may help you spread the word) to plan how to disseminate Halloween safety information to your citizens.
COMPANY INSPECTION PROGRAM TRAINING DVD
Great projects often start from whims. Although some are products of a grand plan that may have been brewing for a long time, some are products of a flash of inspiration.
DHS REORGANIZATION SHOWS A FIRE SERVICE ON THE MARCH
In July, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced the “Second Stage Review” of DHS, what he calls “a systematic evaluation of the Department’s operations, policies, and structures.