NEAR MISS: LEARNING, NOT BLAMING
There is a growing interest in near-miss reporting in our industry. This is good news for the fire service.
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RESCUING THE RIT
Let’s begin with the basics. The mnemonic SHOCK (Senseless Handling Of Current Kills) is a valuable insight.
LIVE-BURN FIRE TRAINING
Remember when you were a kid and your parents had all these “stupid” rules you had to follow? You’d ask, “Why do I have to be in the house when the street lights come on?” or “I know how to swim; why do I have to wear a life jacket when I’m in the boat?” They would simply look at us and say something like, “It’s for your own good!” or (the one everyone hates) “Because I said so!”
HYBRID VEHICLES: WHAT’S ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT?
Hybrids. That word can provoke an electrifying discussion among emergency responders.
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THE RELUCTANT COMPANY OFFICER
Driving into A station parking lot and seeing it full of cars tells you the engine company will be leaving with a full crew.
COMPANY/ASSOCIATION NEWS
LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC. was awarded a $1.25 million direct contract to produce the Phoenix Bunker Boot for the Chicago (IL) Fire Department.
THOSE FIRST DAYS ON THE JOB: ANYTHING BUT ROUTINE, Part 2
There were always lessons surrounding us whenever we were working.
APPARATUS DELIVERIES
The Nenana (AK) Fire Department operates a tanker and mini-pumper built by FORT GARRY INDUSTRIES.
EMS OFFICER: MAKING THE BIG TRANSITION
Congratulations! You have decided to accept the promotion and take that first step in becoming an EMS officer, one of the biggest moves you will make in your EMS career.
Letters to the Editor
Thanks to Editor in Chief Bobby Halton for reminding people not to forget (“Remember the Heroes,” Editor’s Opinion, September 2006), but I think the people reading the magazine don’t need to be reminded.
WICHITA WEDGE
A fundamental concern of first-due fire suppression companies is ensuring that doors do not pinch the hose.
CREATING A REGIONAL FOAM COOPERATIVE
The goal of preplanning is not ONLY TO IDENTIFY tangible aspects of a target hazard (e.g., construction elements, utilities, and protection features) but also to determine what obstacles, limitations, and deficiencies (OLDs) may exist in your emergency response abilities.