Who Knows?
Over time, your nose is going to become a very good source for telling you the situation you might encounter. In light of increasing cancer rates among firefighters, I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing.
FE Volume 170 Issue 7
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Company/Association News
CHARLES “CHUCK” PARSONS was named the new chief of the Kingsville (Ontario, Canada) Fire Department. Parsons previously held the positions of deputy chief and chief…
Coming Events
conferences/exhibitions JULY 31-AUGUST 2, 2017 NASFM Annual Conference. Charleston, South Carolina. Sponsor: National Association of State Fire Marshals. Contact: (202) 737-1226. Web site: http://www.firemarshals.org/. AUGUST…
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Antari’s FT-SERIES SMOKE MACHINE, built with a rugged construction and easy-to-use interface, is specifically designed for fire training purposes. A 1,500W heater block generates high-volume,…
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The s.QUAD Voice Pager
Firefighter John Smith's pager emits a loud alarm and flashes its red light emitting diode (LED).
Apparatus Deliveries
The Riddle (OR) Fire Protection District designed this MIDWEST pumper/tanker with a short wheelbase to negotiate rural roads with tight turns and switchbacks, explains Chief…
Company Officer: Life Safety Education Is Your Job, Too!
Consider all your uniformed personnel as safety educators. One fire prevention bureau member cannot do the job alone. JARROD M. SERGI
Critiques, Crittacks, and Travelogues: Learning from Experience
The goal of a critique is not necessarily to fix something that's broken; it can be to make something strong even stronger. THOMAS E. POULIN
Decision Making with Limited Staffing: Lessons Learned
The fire officer must be able to determine in seconds the answers to a multitude of questions on the fireground. Are you confident in your decision-making abilities? GARY THIGPEN AND BRIAN WARD
The Need for Realistic, Continuous Officer Development Training
Yesteryear's training techniques are no match for future front-line challenges. WILLIAM SHOULDIS
“It’s Big, It’s Red, and It Has Our Name on It … Now What?” Apparatus Factory Inspection Trips
In the past 30 years, the author has been involved in hundreds of factor inspection trips. The best advice he can give to firefighters is "Organization and preparation are the keys to success." WILLIAM C. PETERS
The Fire Department Assessment Center Is Here to Stay
To be promoted in today's fire service, you must master the assessment center. Take the time to learn the process. MICHAEL J. BARAKEY