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Adam K. Thiel, Fire News in Focus
Adam K. Thiel Fire News in Focus
by Adam K. Thiel

With more than two decades in the field, Chief Adam K. Thiel — FireRescue1's editorial advisor — is an active fire chief in the National Capital Region and a former state fire director for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Chief Thiel's operational experience includes serving with distinction in four states as a chief officer, incident commander, company officer, hazardous materials team leader, paramedic, technical rescuer, structural/wildland firefighter and rescue diver. He also directly participated in response and recovery efforts for several major disasters including the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Tropical Storm Gaston and Hurricane Isabel.
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Texas firefighters went into harm's way to save others
Ga. firefighters wrote the book on handling a hostage situation
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Fire service mourns with Philly
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Know what to do with fireground video
K-9 airlift was justified
Understand the law before competing interests blow up on sceneFireRescue1 Article Comments7
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Compelling video captures compelling plight
Random acts of kindness: A vital role for fire departments
Unpacking the no-CPR storyFireRescue1 Article Comments4
Tactical lessons from a flammable-liquid near miss
Nightclub fires: Don't let more time pass before you make a difference
Grim weekend reminds us to prepare for the worst
Bomb-plot arrests a reason to review preparedness
What to do about the guy we make 'sick'FireRescue1 Article Comments8
Firefighting physics: Current research will change when we go in
Thieving firefighters cast a bad light on us allFireRescue1 Article Comments1
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A great high-rise save in any language
2012 LODDs: Why I'm optimistic and how we can improve
Be ready: Cardiac events can strike anyone, anytime
Webster shooting tragedy and how the public sees firefightersFireRescue1 Article Comments1
5 key issues of 2012, and 2013
In tragedy, firefighters stand as community pillarsFireRescue1 Article Comments3
Response time: Slow down to go fasterFireRescue1 Article Comments3
Cardiac near miss is a teaching moment
Tragedy makes us revisit vehicle backing hazards
Amputee firefighters: Is your department ready? FireRescue1 Article Comments1
POV response: When is it the right choice?
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Get involved: It's the only way to limit bad decisions
Leading cause of death strikes again
Beyond routine: Fighting fires during natural disasters
I'm glad it wasn't a firefighter FireRescue1 Article Comments2
Suicide attempts: Response can be touch and go
'Gangnam Style': Gaudy or chic?
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Remembering our fallen firefighters
LODD offers clear, and not so clear, lessons
Fire department keys: great privilege, great responsibility
Applauds for MLB's Nelson Cruz's actions off the fieldFireRescue1 Article Comments1
Do no harm begins with how we driveFireRescue1 Article Comments1
Texting and driving: 'I've done it'
Arming firefighters and EMTs is no easy callFireRescue1 Article Comments5
Vacationing firefighters, stranger things may happen FireRescue1 Article Comments12
PPE tampering: Horseplay can end in tragedy
Water supply: Be sure you have itFireRescue1 Article Comments1
Adopting standards is a contentious issue
Civilian rescuer: hero or threat FireRescue1 Article Comments6
Aerial failure: amazing that it doesn't happen more often FireRescue1 Article Comments2
Be ready when the 'policy window' opens
Staying calm when others are not
Women in the fire service
Frequent flyer programs merit consideration
The Colo. massacre: Terror really can strike anywhere
Cops vs. firefighters: The need for mutual respect
The firefighting helmet we've been dreaming about
Celebrity screw up is pub ed opportunity
Break down barriers to serve
When it hit the fan, CFD stayed cool
Live-fire training is the real thing
Grants: 3 keys to planning
Rest in peace, Charleston 9
Keep fatalities trending down
Eat like it matters
How to find private donors for fire dept. needs
Federal grants working for local fire departments
Keep sharp, learn from past fires
Families of fallen Japanese firefighters need help
Public education delivers tangible results
Roadway risk to firefighters
Don't get caught unprepared for violence
Plan and train for unconventional living quarters
Be prepared for CO, no matter the season or location
Seize the learning moments for fire education
Proactive fire protection, ongoing code enforcement help prevent LODDs
Chemical suicides present myriad threats to emergency responders
Mourning those who died this weekend
Ask about your personal and departmental disaster preparedness
Be on the lookout for roof collapse
Tucson's victory over MRSA
As more buildings become 'vacant', use more caution
Stay alert for unexpected hazards
Higher education is invaluable in the fire service
User fees for fire and EMS a public-policy decision
Chief Carr's influence has touched many
Apparatus security: A timeless dilemma
Choosing to wear SCBA is choosing life
Seeing the positives: Helmet-cam captures great rescue
Bringing our veterans into the fire service
A tragic event: What would you have done?
Manhole rescue LODD highlights technical rescue dangers
Why we need a Firefighter Code of Ethics
Speed kills: The issue the fire service needs to discuss
The positives of game-changing firefighter technology
More resources needed for arson investigation
Waiting for help: We're all facing shortages
Okla. incident highlights need for fully-functional SCBA
4 challenges firefighters face in 2012
The Conn. Christmas Day tragedy: Lessons to learn
We are not indestructible – and neither is PPE
Clocking in: A sign of changing times
Don't stop moving: Why firefighter fitness matters
Electric vehicles highlight ever-changing response environment
The 'unseen' dangers you should look out for
POV responses: What firefighters should know
Staying safe: Keep your head on a swivel
Downed power lines: Don't become part of the problem
Firefighter training can be as hazardous as the real thing
Lawsuits vs. firefighting: Know how to make the right call
When our 'drive to make it happen' ends in tragedy
What's your firefighting strategy in the 'Green Economy?'
Inmates as firefighters? Why it can never work
Backdraft close call: What we can learn
Could a fire department really let a home burn?
Only you can help prevent firefighter deaths and injuries
Wildfire close call proves importance of training
No joke: Prank video crosses the line
Reno air crash highlights importance of preplanning
10 years later: How we can honor the 9/11 fallen
How might you handle a similar situation?
Post-hurricane risks: How to help your communities
Rail hazards: Prepare with training, teamwork
Vehicle fires do not merit unnecessary risks
The vital importance of pre-incident planning
Vertical ventilation can be a risky evolution
How cameras on scene can tell our story
Tracking technology can be a real game changer
Social media challenges for fire departments
Why don't we stop the madness?!
Law enforcement PPE and the firefighter
How citizens can really help on the fireground
Driving fire trucks: Does age equal experience?
Police in EMS: Inter-agency cooperation is vital
Know the risks when using fire escapes
Brass thefts: Expect the unexpected
True confessions of a firefighter safety zealot
Do citizens feel comfortable physically attacking us?
Firefighter's road rage video: Lessons learned
Firefighters of the future
The 'routine' fire that went tragically wrong
Cutback challenges we face
PPE purchasing: Doing more with less
Department preplanning for tornadoes
Fire-based EMS: The issues we face
Firefighters critically need to understand new vehicle designs
Railroad responses: Be prepared
Stay vigilant, stay safe – and never forget
Helmet cam: Firefighters without SCBA, water improvise
Farm responses can be far from idyllic
Making citizens part of the response system
Holding the line
Standing by their fire department
Getting the message across
Often truth in jest
The role of technology in modern fire suppression
Will we ever learn from the past?
Tokyo firefighters put themselves in harm's way at nuke plant
Firefighters' courage, preparedness can help Japan recover
Arson for revenge shows troubling threat to firefighters
Technical rescues require serious training
Rescue of firefighter highlights need for well-designed RIT
How data can make us safer
Protecting the most vulnerable
Super Bowl fire chief made right call
Blizzard response highlights need for community education
Dangers of air operations
Jet-propelled water cannon offers food for thought
Cardiac screening needs for firefighters
Challenges of attempting to retrofit vehicles
Part of the job
Keep the heat on firefighter safety and survival
Get informed about the public policy process
5 things we learned in 2010
Lessons learned from a 911 dispatch mix-up
When citizens obstruct fire-rescue operations
Levels of risk
What's the value of your department's brand?
The importance of collaboration
$8,000 safety video pays for itself
A successful smoke alarm save
Approach building collapses with caution
Firefighter arson phenomenon needs to be addressed
Is your department ready for a hazmat incident?
Another tragic loss of a firefighter along our nation's roadways
Phoenix firefighter suicides highlight pressures we face
The 'Faces of Fire'
Required reading: The NIST Charleston report
How sprinklers can impact firefighter safety
The key to successful joint responses
How we can save lives
Do no harm
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Calif. explosion highlights hazards we can face
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How arson remains a serious problem
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Fire prevention: Central to our mission
Seat belt excuses make little sense
Mourning our fallen Bridgeport brothers
Lessons learned from Ga. truck fire video
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Basic infection control procedures
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