Fraud in the Volunteer Fire Service
Tammy Gorman explains the psychological and personal motivations for why seemingly well-intentioned members commit widespread fraud when charged with a volunteer fire department’s finances.
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Apparatus Deliveries
The Central Kitsap (WA) Fire & Rescue designed this PIERCE rear mount as a dedicated truck company to serve a rapidly growing community with high-rises, says Division Chief Jeff Sorenson. The unit also has firefighting capability if the need arises while units are awaiting a pumper.
Cohesive Operations
This incident was proof that cohesive company operations are vital to all operations.
LifeDoor Can Save Lives at Night
LifeDoor Co-Founder Joel Sellinger explains the importance of closing the door at night in case of fire and a device that helps you if you forget.
The Need for Respiratory Protection When Responding to a Motorsports Incident
David Dalrymple describes the respiratory and other dangers for firefighters when fighting fires in the motorsports environment and offers suggestions for decreasing these hazards.
Could Community Risk Reduction Be a Suicide Preventer for First Responders?
David Brasells presents and explains the reasons he believes that community risk reduction could help first responders to counteract the factors that contribute to job-related stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicide.
Reducing Firefighter Health Risks Before, During, and After Incidents
The authors explain how firefighters can approach protecting their health by incorporating step by step preventive actions such as focusing on proper hydration and caloric intake, cleaning their gear of carcinogenics after use, and other research-based protocols.