MySpace. My Business.

Posted on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:55:58 UTC

MySpace. My Business. At least that's what some of us seem to think. We can post items on MySpace, TheDilly, Yahoo Personals and other Web sites without any repercussions. Right? Maybe not. A sheriff's deputy was recently fired from his job because of some things he had posted on his MySpace page, namely a list of his favorite things, including breasts, drinking heavily and swimming naked. To make matters ... Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/276367-Its-the-Weather/" target="_blank">It’s the Weather</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/275057-Dear-Chief/" target="_blank">Dear Chief ... </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/274399-The-Degrees-of-Separation/" target="_blank">The Degrees of Separation</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/264245-What-Got-You-Started/" target="_blank">What Got You Started?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/244710-How-Will-You-Vote/" target="_blank">How Will You Vote?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/244205-Hiring-the-New-Chief/" target="_blank">Hiring the New Chief</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/243782-The-Turnover-Part-2/" target="_blank">The Turnover, Part 2</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/243569-The-Turnover/" target="_blank">The Turnover</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/243076-Questions-for-the-Chiefs-Part-2/" target="_blank">Questions for the Chiefs, Part 2</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/242626-Questions-for-the-Chiefs/" target="_blank">Questions for the Chiefs</a> </li></ul>

2009: Year of Swine Fools

Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:34:34 UTC

As 2009 bids us a fond farewell, Swine Flu has booked at least another year stay. While children seem disproportionately affected, the number one H1N1 victim is common sense. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/485820-H1N1-a-k-a-Swine-Flu-Get-Your-Facts-Straight/" target="_blank">H1N1 (a.k.a. Swine) Flu: Get Your Facts Straight </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Mike-McEvoy/articles/484438-Swine-Flu-What-You-Must-Do-Now/" target="_blank">Swine Flu: What You Must Do Now </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/co-testing/articles/443150-Get-Ready-to-Chill-in-09/" target="_blank">Get Ready to Chill in '09</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/co-testing/articles/429569-Non-invasive-Screening-for-CO-and-MET/" target="_blank">Non-invasive Screening for CO and MET </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/co-testing/articles/392504-Response-to-CO-Alarms-Time-For-Another-Detector/" target="_blank">Response to CO Alarms: Time For Another Detector?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/330706-2007-Our-Neighbors-Caught-Bird-Flu-and-All-We-Got-Was-MRSA/" target="_blank">2007: Our Neighbors Caught Bird Flu and All We Got Was MRSA</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/327047-Making-Rehab-a-Requirement-NFPA-1584/" target="_blank">Making Rehab a Requirement: NFPA 1584</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/315402-Contamination-Dont-Pass-It-On/" target="_blank">Contamination: Don't Pass It On</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/292729-Criminalizing-Medical-Errors/" target="_blank">Criminalizing Medical Errors</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/289387-What-We-Dont-Know-Is-Hurting-Us/" target="_blank">What We Don't Know Is Hurting Us</a> </li></ul>

5 components of a wellness initiative

Posted on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:41:39 UTC

An unfortunate reality in public safety is that many of the parts that make up the whole are weak. Just as a chain is only as strong as the weakest link, so is public safety as good as the weakest responder. What I am referring to is our culture of entitlement. Perhaps that is not the best word to describe the psychology of many responders, but the truth remains that we as a profession are lazy. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/833083-Condition-your-whole-body-with-high-intensity-training/" target="_blank">Condition your whole body with high intensity training</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/832965-What-should-I-eat-during-a-shift/" target="_blank">What should I eat during a shift? </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/763882-How-to-give-your-system-a-boost/" target="_blank">How to give your system a boost</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/733567-How-to-Stay-Injury-Free-in-2010/" target="_blank">How to Stay Injury Free in 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/606523-Preventing-Injury-in-Responders/" target="_blank">Preventing Injury in Responders</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/597417-Good-Fuel-for-Great-Response/" target="_blank">Good Fuel for Great Response</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/589873-A-Heavy-Subject/" target="_blank">A Heavy Subject</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/507896-Treating-Trigger-Points/" target="_blank">Treating Trigger Points</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighter-fitness/articles/503290-Five-Points-for-First-Responder-Fitness/" target="_blank">Five Points for First Responder Fitness</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/499439-More-Steps-for-Uniform-Fitness/" target="_blank">More Steps for Uniform Fitness</a> </li></ul>

How to incorporate tourniquets on the fireground

Posted on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:06:55 UTC

Tourniquets can be an important part of EMS on the fireground if you know when to use them, which types to use, and how to remove them Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/833373-Prehospital-tourniquet-use-An-old-tool-revisited/" target="_blank">Prehospital tourniquet use: An old tool revisited</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/833363-Jumper-down-Trauma-care-at-the-fire-scene/" target="_blank">Jumper down: Trauma care at the fire scene</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/825391-The-lowdown-on-low-back-pain/" target="_blank">The lowdown on low back pain</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/763518-Burn-care-on-the-fireground/" target="_blank">Burn care on the fireground</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/763497-Treatment-tips-for-fireground-electrical-injuries/" target="_blank">Treatment tips for fireground electrical injuries</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/678769-START-Method-Makes-Triage-Fast-Simple/" target="_blank">START Method Makes Triage Fast, Simple</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-CPR/articles/606803-A-CPR-Change-You-Need-to-Make/" target="_blank">A CPR Change You Need to Make</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/595257-Deciphering-Heat-Emergencies/" target="_blank">Deciphering Heat Emergencies</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/592482-Minor-Medical-Emergencies-on-the-Fireground/" target="_blank">Minor Medical Emergencies on the Fireground</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/509574-A-New-Treatment-for-Cyanide-Poisoning-Hydroxocobalamin/" target="_blank">A New Treatment for Cyanide Poisoning: Hydroxocobalamin</a> </li></ul>

Coordinating your fire attack

Posted on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:53:29 UTC

This article is not meant to be the best or even the only manner to address fires your department faces, but hopefully it will stir up all those processes you have learned over the years and renew some concepts Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/761339-How-to-attack-townhouse-fires/" target="_blank">How to attack townhouse fires</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/750116-Townhouse-Fire-Hazards/" target="_blank">Townhouse Fire Hazards </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-department-management/articles/736056-Budget-Cuts-Present-Dangers-for-2010/" target="_blank">Budget Cuts Present Dangers for 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/680108-How-to-Respond-to-Fires-in-Senior-Care-Facilities/" target="_blank">How to Respond to Fires in Senior Care Facilities</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/597461-Response-Guide-for-Sprinkler-Systems/" target="_blank">Response Guide for Sprinkler Systems </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/589960-Chemical-Hazards-of-Electrical-Fires/" target="_blank">Chemical Hazards of Electrical Fires</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/tools/hoses/articles/533421-12-Great-New-Ways-to-Train/" target="_blank">12 Great New Ways to Train</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/p25radios/articles/507011-Mayday-When-Would-You-Use-It/" target="_blank">Mayday – When Would You Use It?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/499269-Fireground-Tactics-Offensive-vs-Defensive/" target="_blank">Fireground Tactics: Offensive vs. Defensive </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/486141-Fireground-Tactics-Planning-Your-Attack/" target="_blank">Fireground Tactics: Planning Your Attack</a> </li></ul>

How communication centers can aid incident commanders

Posted on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:03:09 UTC

Incident commanders are bombarded with decisions on the fireground — but communication centers can relieve some of the burden. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/communications-interoperability/articles/771901-The-State-of-911/" target="_blank">The State of 911 </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/680790-How-to-Solve-Radio-System-Glitches-Before-They-Happen/" target="_blank">How to Solve Radio System Glitches Before They Happen </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/596994-Syndromic-Surveillance-for-Pandemic-Illness/" target="_blank">Syndromic Surveillance for Pandemic Illness </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/533676-Ride-Alongs-Aid-Communications-Personnel-Training/" target="_blank">Ride-Alongs Aid Communications Personnel Training</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/508316-The-Communications-Center-Response-to-Mayday-Calls/" target="_blank">The Communications Center Response to Mayday Calls</a> </li></ul>

Taking a Feed: SCBA safety on the fireground

Posted on Wed, 9 Jun 2010 18:32:42 UTC

Wearing your SCBA for an entire fire or hazardous event will decrease your odds of inhaling toxic air, and so minimize the risks of developing cancer. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/807132-Aggressive-is-not-reckless/" target="_blank">Aggressive is not reckless</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/766855-Ranch-home-dangers/" target="_blank">Ranch home dangers</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/681577-Protecting-Exposures/" target="_blank">Protecting Exposures </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Emergency-Response-Tools/articles/601382-Detached-Garage-Fire-Hazards/" target="_blank">Detached Garage Fire Hazards</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/593975-Dangers-of-Decks/" target="_blank">Dangers of Decks</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Emergency-Response-Tools/articles/585817-How-to-Escape-the-Web-of-Wires/" target="_blank">How to Escape the Web of Wires</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jason-Poremba/articles/508663-Dangers-to-Spot-During-Size-up/" target="_blank">Dangers to Spot During Size-up</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Extinguishers/articles/502023-Flashover-Time-to-Get-Out/" target="_blank">Flashover: Time to Get Out </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/484809-Some-Firefighters-Do-the-Dumbest-Things/" target="_blank">Some Firefighters Do the Dumbest Things</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/458061-Building-Collapse-Learn-the-Warning-Signs/" target="_blank">Building Collapse: Learn the Warning Signs</a> </li></ul>

APGAR scoring for newborn delivery

Posted on Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:48:11 UTC

The APGAR score is a widely used standard method to assess a newborn infant. This assessment is easy to do, takes little time, and is consistent between health care providers. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/technical-rescue/articles/769382-Crush-Syndrome-made-simple/" target="_blank">Crush Syndrome made simple</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/733577-Think-Globally-and-Act-Locally-in-2010/" target="_blank">Think Globally and Act Locally in 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/598423-Pandemic-Flu-Planning-Part-II-How-to-Run-Point-of-Dispensing-Sites/" target="_blank">Pandemic Flu Planning Part II: How to Run Point of Dispensing Sites</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jim-Sideras/articles/595965-Pandemic-Flu-Planning-Part-I-How-to-Set-Up-Point-of-Dispensing-Sites/" target="_blank">Pandemic Flu Planning Part I: How to Set Up Point of Dispensing Sites</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/493497-Preparing-for-a-Pandemic/" target="_blank">Preparing for a Pandemic </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/466932-Stroke-Issues-for-Prehospital-Providers/" target="_blank">Stroke: Issues for Prehospital Providers</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/aeds/articles/437329-Developing-Successful-Public-Access-Defibrillator-Programs-Part-2/" target="_blank">Developing Successful Public Access Defibrillator Programs – Part 2</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/aeds/articles/428378-Developing-Successful-Public-Access-Defibrillator-Programs/" target="_blank">Developing Successful Public Access Defibrillator Programs </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/422001-Thermal-Burns-Patients-Treatment-Special-Situations-and-Prevention/" target="_blank">Thermal Burns Patients: Treatment, Special Situations and Prevention</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/399723-Thermal-Burns-Patients-Initial-Assessments-and-Management-Tips/" target="_blank">Thermal Burns Patients: Initial Assessments and Management Tips </a> </li></ul>

How to master your next written test

Posted on Mon, 2 Aug 2010 21:14:01 UTC

If you have ever taken any written test — in school or for employment purposes — you've likely felt annoyed or upset at some of the questions you were asked. It could be anything from feeling like there was no correct answer, there was more than one "right" answer — meaning that several of the distractors could be possible correct answers, or that the test question just didn't ... Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/fire-recruit/articles/860469-The-oral-board-is-for-all-the-marbles/" target="_blank">The oral board is for all the marbles</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/860072-Four-ways-to-battle-heat-on-the-job/" target="_blank">Four ways to battle heat on the job</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-career/articles/847903-Avoiding-the-standard-answers-club/" target="_blank">Avoiding the standard answers club</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/847616-Workplace-decision-making-part-3/" target="_blank">Workplace decision making, part 3</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/fire-recruit/articles/847443-5-firefighter-written-test-strategies-to-help-you-succeed/" target="_blank">5 firefighter written test strategies to help you succeed</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-career/articles/827436-Cleaning-up-your-online-profile/" target="_blank">Cleaning up your online profile</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/827330-Workplace-decision-making-part-2/" target="_blank">Workplace decision making, part 2</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-career/articles/826775-How-to-have-a-great-interview-while-playing-cards/" target="_blank">How to have a great interview while playing cards</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/815256-Step-mill-training-for-the-CPAT/" target="_blank">Step mill training for the CPAT</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-career/articles/813569-Questions-to-ask-when-preparing-for-a-promotional-exam/" target="_blank">Questions to ask when preparing for a promotional exam</a> </li></ul>

Intrinsic safety in electronic PPE

Posted on Mon, 7 Jun 2010 20:52:04 UTC

The fire service is using electronic PPE more often in firefighting applications, and our reliance on the technology is increasing. Intrinsic safety requirements are designed to protect firefighters from hazards like explosions, but how strict should the guidelines be? Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/809434-Can-lighter-PPE-make-firefighters-safer/" target="_blank">Can lighter PPE make firefighters safer?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Personal-Protective-Equipment-PPE/articles/772118-Firefighting-in-3-D-Radiant-heat-dangers/" target="_blank">Firefighting in 3-D: Radiant heat dangers</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/hoods/articles/737867-How-Hoods-Can-Help-Detect-Flashover/" target="_blank">How Hoods Can Help Detect Flashover</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparel/boots/articles/735354-Behind-the-Scenes-of-2009s-PPE-Safety-Improvements/" target="_blank">Behind the Scenes of 2009's PPE Safety Improvements</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/gloves/articles/727687-Firefighting-Gloves-Finding-the-Right-Fit/" target="_blank">Firefighting Gloves: Finding the Right Fit</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/gloves/articles/602654-Firefighting-Gloves-Thermal-Performance-or-Dexterity/" target="_blank">Firefighting Gloves: Thermal Performance or Dexterity?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparel/boots/articles/595990-NFPA-Standards-How-You-Can-Shape-PPE-Technology/" target="_blank">NFPA Standards: How You Can Shape PPE Technology</a> </li></ul>

How to buy fire station equipment

Posted on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:19:50 UTC

There are obviously a lot of tools, gears, gadgets, and equipment that make up a fire station's resources. Here are a few things to consider when buying some of the most important pieces of equipment for your firehouse:Exhaust Removal Systems Exhaust removal systems help to create a safer environment for firefighters in confined environments by protecting them from noxious vehicle exhaust. According ... Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/power-management/articles/765077-How-to-buy-power-management-products/" target="_blank">How to buy power management products</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/rescue-equipment/articles/765073-How-to-buy-off-road-rescue-products/" target="_blank">How to buy off road rescue products</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-department-management/articles/753716-How-to-buy-fire-department-management-consulting-services-and-training/" target="_blank">How to buy fire department management consulting services and training</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/rescue-equipment/articles/753624-How-to-buy-water-rescue-equipment/" target="_blank">How to buy water rescue equipment</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/education/books-training/articles/747632-How-to-buy-fire-books/" target="_blank">How to buy fire books</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Emergency-Response-Tools/articles/746438-How-to-buy-generators/" target="_blank">How to buy generators</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/How-to-Buy-Firefighting-Products/articles/739536-How-to-buy-fire-department-billing-and-administration-products/" target="_blank">How to buy fire department billing and administration products</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighter-fitness/articles/681892-How-to-buy-firefighter-fitness-equipment/" target="_blank">How to buy firefighter fitness equipment</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/technical-rescue/articles/681580-How-to-buy-technical-rescue-equipment/" target="_blank">How to buy technical rescue equipment</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Extrication-Tools-Cutters-and-Spreaders/articles/600569-How-to-buy-extrication-tools-cutters-and-spreaders/" target="_blank">How to buy extrication tools, cutters and spreaders</a> </li></ul>

Rescue is a Thinking Person's Game

Posted on Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:38:53 UTC

AP/Minnesota Daily, Stacy Bengs Firefighters size up the scene after the bridge collapse in Minn. last week. Years ago, when I took my first search and rescue class, the instructor talked about the six-sided review of a building or incident. "Look up, look down, and make sure you look all around before committing yourself," he told us. Over the years, I have thought of that simple saying on many emergency ... Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/rescue/articles/280862-Under-the-Microscope/" target="_blank">Under the Microscope </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-department-management/articles/279705-Becoming-a-Fire-Chief/" target="_blank">Becoming a Fire Chief</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/rescue/articles/102753-Lessons-Learned-for-Fire-Rescue-Part-2-of-2/" target="_blank">Lessons Learned for Fire Rescue: Part 2 of 2</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/rescue/articles/102417-Lessons-Learned-for-Fire-Rescue-Part-1-of-2/" target="_blank">Lessons Learned for Fire Rescue: Part 1 of 2</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Harold-Schapelhouman/articles/16708-Lead-Follow-or-Get-Out-of-the-Way/" target="_blank">Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way!</a> </li></ul>

Grab a Greater Slice of Funding

Posted on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:24:36 UTC

In speaking with fire and EMS agencies about the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, there is a great deal of confusion about just how many applications each eligible agency may submit in a given year. Some say one, others two. Very rarely is the correct answer given. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/437847-AFG-Awards-Show-Me-the-Money/" target="_blank">AFG Awards: Show Me the Money! </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/402364-Sweat-the-Small-Stuff/" target="_blank">Sweat the Small Stuff</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/737179-Fire-Grants-101-An-Introduction-to-Firefighting-Grants/" target="_blank">Fire Grants 101: An Introduction to Firefighting Grants</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/328064-A-Tale-of-Two-Lists/" target="_blank">A Tale of Two Lists</a> </li></ul>

What's Going On Out There?

Posted on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:40:48 UTC

There was a time when volunteer firehouses across this great country had waiting lists for membership. It was such an honor to be a part of the community's "winning team" that people would line up trying to join. Unfortunately, those days seem to be all but gone. Driving around many towns, it's not uncommon to see signs announcing, "Firefighters Wanted." There are a number of factors contributing to ... Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/239377-Command-Presence/" target="_blank">Command Presence</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/labor-issues/articles/111469-Lets-share-learn-from-our-near-miss-experiences/" target="_blank">Let's share, learn from our near miss experiences</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/103477-Becoming-an-officer-offers-challenges-rewards/" target="_blank">Becoming an officer offers challenges, rewards</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/ray-maguire/articles/17550-Knowing-the-Playbook/" target="_blank">Knowing the Playbook</a> </li></ul>

Recruitment and Retention projects for SAFER 2010

Posted on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:13:33 UTC

One of the aspects of the SAFER grant least applied for are projects under the recruiting and retention application. Why not give back to those members who volunteer their time and energy to the department, or provide them with some form of incentive to remain with the agency? Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/812312-Pre-AFG-application-submission-planning/" target="_blank">Pre-AFG application submission planning </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/679432-SAFER-Narrative-Tips/" target="_blank">SAFER Narrative Tips</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/592455-More-Choices-for-Fire-Prevention-Funding-Sources/" target="_blank">More Choices for Fire Prevention Funding Sources</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/591327-Grant-Proposal-Building-Blocks-The-Problem-Statement/" target="_blank">Grant Proposal Building Blocks: The Problem Statement</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/533741-Gathering-the-Right-Data-to-Write-a-Grant/" target="_blank">Gathering the Right Data to Write a Grant</a> </li></ul>

Get Ready for the Challenge – Part 2

Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:08:58 UTC

During the first part of this series we discussed the application of leg endurance for the tower ascent and descent. The next step to this process will be getting the upper body strength and muscle reaction needed to get through the challenge in a timely manner. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/446887-Get-Ready-for-the-Challenge/" target="_blank">Get Ready for the Challenge</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/427795-10-Steps-for-Ensuring-Successful-Health-and-Wellness-Programs/" target="_blank">10 Steps for Ensuring Successful Health and Wellness Programs</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighter-fitness/articles/347948-On-the-Road-to-Fitness-Dietary-Suggestions/" target="_blank">On the Road to Fitness: Dietary Suggestions</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/320398-Stepping-Up-Your-Fitness-Levels/" target="_blank">Stepping Up Your Fitness Levels</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/311819-First-Steps-to-Fitness/" target="_blank">First Steps to Fitness</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/292809-Heart-Health-Workouts-at-work/" target="_blank">Heart Health: Workouts at work </a> </li></ul>

Apparatus Advances in 2007

Posted on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:00:00 UTC

Photo Jamie Thompson Apparatus on display at the FDIC in Indianapolis in April. At the beginning of the year, the fire apparatus industry really seemed as if it would suffer because of the new 2007 EPA Guidelines for Diesel Engines. While it wasn't all smooth, it didn't turn out as bad as some had imagined. Admittedly, it did require a lot of redesign and engineering of cabs and bodies to have the ... Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/318348-Keep-it-Neat/" target="_blank">Keep it Neat</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/314823-The-Brake-that-Jake-Built/" target="_blank">The Brake that Jake Built</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/310357-Lighting-the-Way/" target="_blank">Lighting the Way</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/firefighting-pumps/articles/292306-Wheres-the-Pump-Panel/" target="_blank">Where's the Pump Panel?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/apparatus/articles/290684-Its-Whats-Up-Front-that-Counts/" target="_blank">It's What's Up Front that Counts</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Bob-Vaccaro/articles/288562-Remember-Apparatus-in-Safety-Stand-Down/" target="_blank">Remember Apparatus in Safety Stand Down</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/284930-Our-Own-Worst-Enemy/" target="_blank">Our Own Worst Enemy</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/284582-Innovative-apparatus-on-display-at-FDIC/" target="_blank">Innovative apparatus on display at FDIC </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Bob-Vaccaro/articles/282973-Change-for-the-Better/" target="_blank">Change for the Better</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/apparatus/articles/280155-What-Do-I-Build-With/" target="_blank">What Do I Build With?</a> </li></ul>

The hardest part of being a new company officer

Posted on Wed, 4 Aug 2010 20:55:53 UTC

What is the hardest part of being a new company officer? Managing a large incident? Writing reports? Using time effectively? All of these responsibilities present challenges for officers. But when new officers have time to think about it, most of them say the same thing. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/831473-The-First-Amendment-and-the-firehouse/" target="_blank">The First Amendment and the firehouse </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/810435-Leading-generation-why/" target="_blank">Leading generation 'why'</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/771569-How-to-handle-the-feedback-generation/" target="_blank">How to handle the feedback generation</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/740360-Chicago-Row-Highlights-Them-and-Us-Divides/" target="_blank">Chicago Row Highlights 'Them and Us' Divides</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/680598-Company-Officer-Tactics-for-Personnel-Problems/" target="_blank">Company Officer Tactics for Personnel Problems</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/604999-Managing-Gossip-in-the-Firehouse/" target="_blank">Managing Gossip in the Firehouse</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/597987-The-Balancing-Act-for-New-Company-Officers/" target="_blank">The Balancing Act for New Company Officers</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/590651-Someones-Getting-Promoted-Why-Not-You/" target="_blank">Someone's Getting Promoted – Why Not You?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/508184-The-Power-of-One/" target="_blank">The Power of One</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/506344-The-Myth-of-Multitasking/" target="_blank">The Myth of Multitasking</a> </li></ul>

Ways to retain your new members

Posted on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:37:55 UTC

We often spend our time trying to figure out how to recruit new members, without giving enough thought on what to do with them once they actually call. In business words, we spend a lot of time marketing but fail to focus on the sales aspect. We do not work on closing the sale to land and keep new members. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/825358-Fighting-fair-is-fighting-smart/" target="_blank">Fighting fair is fighting smart</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/labor-issues/articles/813838-Lessons-to-learn-from-LODD-benefits-battle/" target="_blank">Lessons to learn from LODD benefits battle </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/780884-How-your-department-can-embrace-diversity/" target="_blank">How your department can embrace diversity</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/767644-The-importance-of-wiping-your-feet/" target="_blank">The importance of wiping your feet</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jason-Zigmont/articles/750126-The-Politics-of-Training/" target="_blank">The Politics of Training</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/737135-The-Traditions-That-Hold-Us-Back/" target="_blank">The Traditions That Hold Us Back</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/607103-A-Time-to-be-Thankful/" target="_blank">A Time to be Thankful</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-department-management/articles/599662-The-Art-of-Making-it-Mandatory/" target="_blank">The Art of Making it Mandatory</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/594307-A-Little-Respect-Goes-a-Long-Way/" target="_blank">A Little Respect Goes a Long Way</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/586473-Brotherhood-Redux/" target="_blank">Brotherhood Redux</a> </li></ul>

Food for Thought at the Firehouse Kitchen

Posted on Mon, 7 Jan 2008 22:21:04 UTC

I always think outsiders would be amazed to see what goes on in the firehouse kitchen, as members try to outdo each other with personal attacks on each other. But these attacks are never spewed with hate or venom in my experience, just good-natured ribbing that keeps everyone honest. During my early years on the job, I would not even think of ribbing my officer or the chiefs. But today, with a smile ... Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Fred-LaFemina/articles/330726-Take-the-Lead-in-2008/" target="_blank">Take the Lead in 2008</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/327762-Dont-Underestimate-the-Roof-Position/" target="_blank">Don't Underestimate the Roof Position</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/317658-Cold-Climate-Challenges/" target="_blank">Cold Climate Challenges</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/rope-rescue/articles/312250-Utilizing-the-Search-Rope-Part-2/" target="_blank">Utilizing the Search Rope – Part 2</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/rope-rescue/articles/309945-Utilizing-the-Search-Rope-Part-1/" target="_blank">Utilizing the Search Rope – Part 1</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/292074-When-Risks-Outweigh-the-Benefits/" target="_blank">When Risks Outweigh the Benefits </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/290278-Ventilation-Oddballs/" target="_blank">Ventilation Oddballs</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Emergency-Response-Tools/articles/288215-Back-to-Basics-Forcible-Entry/" target="_blank">Back to Basics: Forcible Entry</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/rescue/articles/284352-Rescuing-Trapped-Firefighters/" target="_blank">Rescuing Trapped Firefighters</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Fred-LaFemina/articles/282452-Locating-a-Missing-Firefighter/" target="_blank">Locating a Missing Firefighter</a> </li></ul>