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Ensure the regulator is snapped in place

To ensure that the connection has been made correctly, pull back on the MMR to try to pull it out. ...

Ensure your SCBA cylinder is snapped in place

To be sure the connection is made, pull back on the cylinder valve in an attempt to pull it out. If connected properly, it will not come out. ...

Proper PPE use protects firefighter health

There are obvious safety reasons for wearing full PPE correctly every time, but there are also important health reasons ...

Best practices for safe and effective communications

All personnel must be trained to use their radios in conjunction with other protective equipment. Comprehensive and continuing training is critical as communications is a key ...

Portable Radio User Guide

Users and their behaviors have an impact on the effectiveness of fireground communications. Human factors, such as the way we speak and organization of reports, affect ...

Top 5 Reasons Why Applications Do Not Make it to Panel Review

There are five main reasons why Assistance to Firefighters Grants applications do not make it to panel review. ...

Cold weather basics

During cold,wet winter weather, it's obviously important to stay as dry and warm as possible... ...

Recognize the Hidden Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a product of incomplete or poor combustion. It's a direct and cumulative poison. Many people encounter CO regularly and never know it because it's invisible ...

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