Lithium-Ion Batteries, Fire Investigations, and Keeping Pace with Emerging Technologies
Learn how the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department and its regional partners have developed standard operating procedures for battery energy storage systems.
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Creating Firefighter Training Lesson Plans, Safety Plans, and Standard Operating Guidelines
William Off provides a guide to getting started on company-level drills and training, including lesson plans, training safety plans, and standard operating guidelines.
Medical Marijuana and Firefighters: Creating a Medical Marijuana Use Policy
So, you want a policy on cannabis use for your agency. Stephanie White gets tips from fire departments that have a medical marijuana policy.
Podcast: Fire Service Court: Ethics, Policies, and Discipline
John K. Murphy, attorney and former deputy fire chief, discusses violations of fire department policies and disciplinary processes.
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Podcast: Politics and Tactics
David Polikoff and Nick Papa speak with guest Leigh Shapiro about simple fireground management techniques, critical thinking and officer development, and more.
The Relevance of Structure Fire Standard Operating Guidelines
Jim Silvernail examines the importance of creating proper standard operating guidelines that will help guide your crew to efficiency at your next structure fire.
Enhancing Responder Scene Safety: The Six Layer Concept
Firefighters get tunnel vision even though we know that scene safety is paramount. The authors discuss why basic scene safety training is not enough.
Command Vitality
Maintaining vitality of command during incident operations will help ensure the safety of personnel and promote the success of the mission.
Big City Tactics for Small Town Fire Departments: Company Preplan Made Simple
Preplanning the buildings in your response area is not just "busy work" but an essential part of the job. Bob Fields on becoming intimately familiar with the structures in your area.
Military Briefing Tools for the Fire Service
Jerry Knapp explains how the fire service can use military pointers to successfully conduct and receive briefings.
Maximizing the Effectiveness of Fire-Based Ambulance Crews on the Fireground
Tim Griswold explains how the fire-based ambulance team can be an extra working company on the fireground if it is properly trained and equipped.
Command & Control: The Value of Scene Assignment SOPs
Anthony Avillo on how SOPs can eliminate confusion and make your fireground strategies more effective.