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A Time-out for Safety
With Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week under way, many fire and EMS agencies are taking a time-out from regular training activities to have a department safety ...
How to handle hydroplane situations
Should you find yourself in a hydroplane situation, research has shown that you should take a firm grip of the steering wheel, take your foot off the accelerator and do not touch ...
Lead by example
The first step in being an effective leader is to look at yourself, get to know your strengths and weaknesses, and understand them... ...
Managing vehicle traffic in smoke
Smoke has the potential to cause safety hazards to vehicle traffic in the vicinity of active fires, especially at night. The following traffic-related items should be considered ...
Company officers should ensure safe vehicle operations
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, of the 106 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2005, 26 were the result of vehicle accidents. Emergency vehicle accidents can ...
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