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<title>How stories make firefighting safer</title>
<author><![CDATA[Tom LaBelle]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/1460929-How-stories-make-firefighting-safer/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Stories of success and failure add context to the tactical skills and research data of fire suppression.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:04:48 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Historical Pa. firehouse could be on the line</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/1460832-Historical-Pa-firehouse-could-be-on-the-line/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA, Pa. &mdash; Engine 46, a distinctive and familiar 19th-century firehouse that survived the construction of I-95 through South Philadelphia&#39;s Pennsport neighborhood and the subsequent deindustrialization of the Delaware waterfront, is now in danger of demolition by a New York real estate developer. Members of the Pennsport Civic Association say they learned ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:22:04 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Calif. grand jury bashes fire district for wasting money</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/1460827-Calif-grand-jury-bashes-fire-district-for-wasting-money/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The Sacramento Bee NEWCASTLE, Calif. &mdash; Former board members of the Newcastle Fire Protection District wasted taxpayer money by neglecting repairs at a damaged fire station, resulting in needless spending on temporary housing for firefighters and on a costly special election, according to the Placer County grand jury. But a former fire district board member countered Monday that the station remains ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:01:25 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Unattended grease pot burns SC fire station</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/1460824-Unattended-grease-pot-burns-SC-fire-station/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The State COLUMBIA, S.C. &mdash; Columbia fire chief Aubrey Jenkins said Tuesday he has reached no decision on whether to discipline the firefighter who left an unattended pot of grease on a fire station stove Monday night, causing $20,000 worth of damage. &quot;I&rsquo;m sure he&rsquo;s embarrassed and won&rsquo;t do it again,&quot; said Jenkins, who didn&rsquo;t identify the firefighter. Jenkins said ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:54:09 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Town officials close entire fire department after sex assault arrest</title>
<author><![CDATA[FireRescue1 Staff]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/1460823-Town-officials-close-entire-fire-department-after-sex-assault-arrest/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Residents accused officials of disrespecting loyal, dedicated volunteers and questioned why they would shut over an isolated incident]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:49:44 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Peers and their influence on your workplace ethics</title>
<author><![CDATA[Linda Willing]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Linda-Willing/articles/1454995-Peers-and-their-influence-on-your-workplace-ethics/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Peers play a tremendous role in ethical decisions, and one voice can sway a group — for good or bad.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jun 2013 15:34:39 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Same old story: The biggest issues facing women firefighters today</title>
<author><![CDATA[Cheryl Horvath]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Cheryl-Horvath/articles/1453190-Same-old-story-The-biggest-issues-facing-women-firefighters-today/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The tales of two women highlight the challenges many women face pursuing their dream of being firefighters.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 16:28:42 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to gain complete compliance for SOGs</title>
<author><![CDATA[Dennis Rubin]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/dennis-rubin/articles/1449919-How-to-gain-complete-compliance-for-SOGs/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Washington D.C.'s No One Goes Home program is a template any department can use to get SOG buy in from officers and firefighters.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 01:04:55 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to lead without being a jerk</title>
<author><![CDATA[Linda Willing]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Linda-Willing/articles/1447216-How-to-lead-without-being-a-jerk/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Following disciplinary protocols in a fair way does not make you a jerk; it makes you a credible leader.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 00:17:09 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to cope with firefighter non-LODDs</title>
<author><![CDATA[Ronald J. Siarnicki]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Ronald-Siarnicki/articles/1446537-How-to-cope-with-firefighter-non-LODDs/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Just because the firefighters did not die in the line of duty does not mean their fellow firefighters can cope with the loss without help.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 17:18:02 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Use training time wisely</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/tips/441518-Use-training-time-wisely/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Firefighters know when they are being given busy work and will rebel against it, making a morale problem even worse.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 6 Dec 2008 01:26:42 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Enforcing the rules</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/tips/437089-Enforcing-the-rules/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Are safety rules actually enforced in your department? Do some officers/companies/shifts take them seriously while others blow them off completely...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:47:01 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to make your open house successful </title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/tips/431463-How-to-make-your-open-house-successful/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most successful ways to spread community awareness during Fire Prevention Week is through open house events...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Oct 2008 23:02:46 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Leadership and the stages of team development</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/tips/317973-Leadership-and-the-stages-of-team-development/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The way groups of people develop into teams can be characterized by the model "Forming-Storming-Norming-Performing." In each phase, groups have different competencies and needs, and leadership responsibilities change ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 7 Nov 2007 20:27:52 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Key considerations for diversity recruitment and retention</title>
<author><![CDATA[Debra Jarvis]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/tips/317358-Key-considerations-for-diversity-recruitment-and-retention/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[There are several key considerations when it comes to diversity recruitment and retention. The first is to form a diverse recruitment team ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:09:34 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>USFA Announces Fire Officials Selected for Harvard Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/official-announcements/1287843-USFA-Announces-Fire-Officials-Selected-for-Harvard-Senior-Executives-in-State-and-Local-Government-Program/</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Emmitsburg, MD &ndash; Joined by three other fire service partners, U.S. Fire Administrator Ernest Mitchell announced today that four senior fire officials will receive fellowships to attend the Harvard University&#39;s Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program this summer at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. The 19-day program includes other state and local government leaders ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 19:43:33 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>NFPA Board extends President Shannon&#8217;s contract</title>
<author><![CDATA[Lorraine Carli]]></author>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/official-announcements/1190270-NFPA-Board-extends-President-Shannons-contract/</link>
<description><![CDATA[November 29, 2011 &mdash; The National Fire Protection Association&rsquo;s (NFPA) Board of Directors has extended President James M. Shannon&rsquo;s term for an additional two years. Shannon will remain in the position through June 2014, two years beyond his previous contract which was set to end in June 2012.&ldquo;The Board is delighted that Jim agreed to extend his tenure as President until June ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:54:03 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Northeast ARFF Training Officers Consortium discuss working alliance </title>
<author><![CDATA[Captain Bill Major]]></author>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/official-announcements/1185071-Northeast-ARFF-Training-Officers-Consortium-discuss-working-alliance/</link>
<description><![CDATA[By Bill Major BNIA ARFFBOSTON &mdash; On October 3rd of this year, ARFF Training Officers from around the New England region met in Boston at the Massport Fire/Rescue Headquarters to discuss forming a working alliance. The focus of this alliance is to promote improved ARFF Services &amp; Training, to encourage professional standards in ARFF instruction and to raise the proficiency skills &amp; levels ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:44:53 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>2011 Tony Pini Diversity &amp; Inclusion Award Winners Honored in Atlanta</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/official-announcements/1128582-2011-Tony-Pini-Diversity-Inclusion-Award-Winners-Honored-in-Atlanta/</link>
<description><![CDATA[(9/26/2011)-- FIRE 20/20, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), Scott Safety, and LION were pleased to present the first annual Tony Pini Awards for Diversity and Inclusion in the Fire Service to four winning departments in Atlanta on August 25th. Portsmouth, VA; Toronto, ON; Bainbridge Island, WA; and the Fire Service Women of New York State were selected from a pool of 40 nominees from ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:48:20 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Joseph Donovan, Fire Service Icon Retires After Nearly 60 Years</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/official-announcements/829152-Joseph-Donovan-Fire-Service-Icon-Retires-After-Nearly-60-Years/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Chief Joseph L. Donovan, appointed by the Reagan administration as third Superintendant of the National Fire Academy, retired after 58 years devoted to the fire service. Chief Donovan leaves behind a legacy that will promote a culture that will sustain the profession of firefighting nationwide for years to come.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:27:57 UTC</pubDate>

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