NASCAR and Elephants
There are two very clear trends on which we must continually focus if we are to make an impact on our profession.
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Mediating the Best Solution
As the chief, you may be asked to provide a solution to an issue that involves members of your department and people outside your organization.
Chief Qualifications
Question: In Europe, it is not unusual for fire chiefs to have PhDs. Given that some fire chiefs in the United States run very large organizations, is it acceptable to have a fire chief who has only a high school diploma?
Nostalgic Reflections of My Occupational Adventure, Part 2
Last MONTH I started a description of attending fires as a brand new firefighter.
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Heavy Fire in Lightweight Construction
At 4:36 a.m., the Elmsford (NY) Fire Department was dispatched for a possible house fire at 20 North Mortimer Avenue.
COMPANY/ASSOCIATION NEWS
The management team of E-ONE and the private equity firm AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS (AIP)have agreed to purchase the apparatus manufacturer from its parent company, Federal Signal Corporation.
NAMES IN THE NEWS
ROBERT G. NIXON, an FDIC speaker, FireEMS author, NCTI West Coast director, EMS educator, published author, and former AMR clinical manager in the Northeast, passed away May 22 in Atlanta, Georgia.
APPARATUS DELIVERIES: The Sturgeon Bay (WI) Fire Department uses its MARION mini-pumper
The Sturgeon Bay (WI) Fire Department uses its MARION mini-pumper for response to accidents, medical calls, and wildland firefighting, says Chief Tim Herlache.
Electronic Control Devices and EMS
Law enforcement often summons emergency medical services (EMS) for medical evaluation of subjects in custody.
A case for solid bore nozzles
In reference to “Building a Case for Implementing Smooth Bore Nozzles” by Todd Connors (Fire Engineering, February 2006), I can attest to the reluctance of many to change to solid bore nozzles.
Assessment Center Strategy and Tactics: Ladder Company Operations
A preceding article, “Assessment Center Strategy and Tactics: Engine Company Operations” (Fire Engineering, July 2008), listed and identified the task-based responsibilities for an engine company assessment.
NYC centers offer WTC-related testing and treatment
The following World Trade Center (WTC) Centers of Excellence, in New York City, are offering specialized testing and treatment for physical and mental health conditions