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<title>MySpace. My Business.</title>
<author>Scott Cook</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/277072-MySpace-My-Business/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:55:58 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Apparatus Advances in 2007</title>
<author>Bob Vaccaro</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/firefighting-pumps/articles/330741-Apparatus-Advances-in-2007/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[ 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 ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:00:00 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Eight Things to Do for Your Crew in 2008 </title>
<author>Billy Schmidt</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/331371-Eight-Things-to-Do-for-Your-Crew-in-2008/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[With 2008 under way, it's time for us to reflect on the year past and to begin developing our plans for the future. Here are eight straightforward ideas that company officers can use right now to help their crews stay ahead in 2008. 1. Be an informer Passing on relevant information about decisions, plans and activities to the people (your firefighters) who need it to do their work is vital. You can't ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:23:09 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Guide to PPE Performance Testing Methods</title>
<author>Jeffrey O. and Grace G. Stull Sponsored by Globe</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/gloves/articles/606070-Guide-to-PPE-Performance-Testing-Methods/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The understanding of key test methods in NFPA 1971 can provide an appreciation for just what limitations different clothing items can have for the firefighter. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:40 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Rescue is a Thinking Person's Game</title>
<author>Harold Schapelhouman</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/rescue/articles/292482-Rescue-is-a-Thinking-Persons-Game/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[ 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 ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:38:53 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Food for Thought at the Firehouse Kitchen</title>
<author>Fred LaFemina</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Fred-LaFemina/articles/332343-Food-for-Thought-at-the-Firehouse-Kitchen/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 7 Jan 2008 22:21:04 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Lead by Example in Vehicle Safety</title>
<author>Chris Daly</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/fire-seatbelts/articles/405895-Lead-by-Example-in-Vehicle-Safety/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The title of this year's Safety, Health and Survival Week is "Committed to Long-Term Results." But how can we commit to long-term results if those in positions of leadership and power won't follow the rules themselves? ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:00:07 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>What's Going On Out There?</title>
<author>Ray Maguire</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/276394-Whats-Going-On-Out-There/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:40:48 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>The Art of Making it Mandatory</title>
<author>Jason Zigmont</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-department-management/articles/599662-The-Art-of-Making-it-Mandatory/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Anytime a volunteer department makes something 'mandatory' there is usually an outcry from the members along the lines of, "I joined the volunteer department, not the mandatory department." Unfortunately, with tough times and changing regulatory requirements, sometimes there is no choice to make certain drills, events, calls, or time mandatory. We have all gone through these battles before and many of us remember the nightmares of making people shave their beards due to OSHA mandates, and it is always painful but necessary. Mandating anything to a volunteer department is an art, but there are things you can do to make it easier. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:01:40 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Sorry, our Department Can't Comply with Rehab Standards</title>
<author>Perry Denehy Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/439958-Sorry-our-Department-Cant-Comply-with-Rehab-Standards/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Let's look at the nine key components of NFPA 1584, highlighting some practical concerns. I will be taking the "devil's advocate" role in responding to the requirements of the standard. You may note an air of cynicism that is seldom heard in the fire service. This is a very serious topic and my approach is only to show that "If there is a will, there is a way."]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:19:30 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fire Act Grants: Failure to Plan is a Plan for Failure</title>
<author>Kurt Bradley Sponsored by CHIEF</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Kurt-Bradley/articles/404545-Fire-Act-Grants-Failure-to-Plan-is-a-Plan-for-Failure/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[It is becoming increasingly necessary to use any and all means at hand to stem the bleeding of your financial resources. Grants are one of the only ways that you can try to keep up with the constant demands and technological advances being made upon public safety agencies. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:12:34 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Equipment Needs for Rehabilitation </title>
<author>James Augustine Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/420860-Equipment-Needs-for-Rehabilitation/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Some departments have the staffing to perform the rehab operation internal to the organization. For departments that do not have internal EMS resources, the pathway to develop the program is an inter-agency agreement with the local EMS provider. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:32:50 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>H1N1 (a.k.a. Swine) Flu: Get Your Facts Straight </title>
<author>Mike McEvoy Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/485820-H1N1-a-k-a-Swine-Flu-Get-Your-Facts-Straight/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Egypt ordered a mass slaughtering of pigs as a supposed precaution against swine flu. Vice President Joe Biden told "Today" show host Matt Lauer that airplane and subway travel posed high risk for flu virus transmission. An ED doc in the Dallas area purportedly circulated a panicked e-mail claiming the National Stockpile is virtually depleted, local EDs are overrun with flu cases and the media is engaging in a full blown cover up of actual flu cases.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2009 17:52:34 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>A Checklist for Safety</title>
<author>Fire Department Safety Officers Association</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/591175-A-Checklist-for-Safety/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Checklists provide a systematic approach to actions necessary to complete a task — and the fire service has long used them for daily equipment readiness and service. The need for incident documentation lends itself to the use of checklists to record action taken. But some fire officers voice the opinion that command checklists diminish the intelligence level of the officer and that training and experience outweigh the need for checklists. However, both normal and abnormal situations call for the use of checklists to ensure consistency and to assist less experienced personnel.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:24:48 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Have a Plan for the Tactical</title>
<author>'Captain Bob' Smith</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Firefighter-Training/articles/407911-Have-a-Plan-for-the-Tactical/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Too many candidates get sucked into concentrating too much on the check-off list for their tactical without realizing it. In the process, they lose control of the fire and their score gets hammered.What's your best tactic for rescue or knocking down the fire? An aggressive attack on the fire! Go fight the fire with your resources. In the process you will get the necessary boxes checked off on the rating ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Jul 2008 18:14:57 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>NIMS' role in Roadway Safety</title>
<author>Tom LaBelle Sponsored by Globe</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/extrication/articles/605818-NIMS-role-in-Roadway-Safety/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Tom LaBelle When I first joined the fire service, the idea of drinking and driving was just becoming socially unacceptable. What this meant for our department was we still had a lot of early Saturday and Sunday morning vehicle crashes that required extensive extrication either to remove a patient, or more often a body. The roadway was a dangerous place. Over the passage of time, a lot has changed ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:21:44 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Minor Medical Emergencies on the Fireground</title>
<author>Albert Einstein Medical Center Sponsored by FireRehab.com</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/592482-Minor-Medical-Emergencies-on-the-Fireground/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[When confronted with a firefighter injury, we could very easily just choose to transport the firefighter to the hospital. But in some locations in the country, the hospital may be quite far from the scene, and EMS resources may be limited. Not every injury requires a trip to the hospital. If the firefighter suffered a minor injury at home, they would likely not call an ambulance for evaluation. But since they are on the fireground, they are often referred to the EMS that is present for evaluation.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:51:40 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Looking Is Not Always Seeing</title>
<author>Jim Upchurch </author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/507900-Looking-Is-Not-Always-Seeing/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[A few years ago, I gave a patient assessment lecture to a group of EMTs. Early in the lecture, I announced that my assistant would be coming around with a handout. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:06:28 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Response Guide for Sprinkler Systems </title>
<author>Michael Lee</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/597461-Response-Guide-for-Sprinkler-Systems/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[October is the month when we typically educate the public on fire safety as part of Fire Prevention Week. But it's also a good reminder of the need to educate our own personnel about one of the most impactful fire protection tools we have available — sprinkler systems...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:48:35 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Pandemic Flu Planning Part II: How to Run Point of Dispensing Sites</title>
<author>Jim Sideras</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/598423-Pandemic-Flu-Planning-Part-II-How-to-Run-Point-of-Dispensing-Sites/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In the event of a pandemic flu, the need for mass immunizations will be vital to containing the spread of the disease and also decreasing the impact to the nation''s critical infrastructure. To operate a successful Point of Dispensing (POD), there are many considerations. Part one in this series discussed goals, planning considerations, site selection, and security for creating a successful POD. This article will discuss site setup, layout, staffing, and public information deployment.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:15:01 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Roles and Rules of the Backup Line</title>
<author>Charles Bailey</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/tools/hoses/articles/598885-Roles-and-Rules-of-the-Backup-Line/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The backup line is a safety net for the crew on the initial attack line. This safety net has two main functions: It provides protection of the primary way out for the initial attack crew, and in the event that the volume of fire overwhelms the initial line, the backup line can move up to provide additional fire flow. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:45:08 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Get Ready for the Challenge &#8211; Part 2</title>
<author>Michael Medeiros</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/467954-Get-Ready-for-the-Challenge-Part-2/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:08:58 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>The UK Aerial Debate &#8211; Part 1</title>
<author>Steve Dudeney</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/438926-The-UK-Aerial-Debate-Part-1/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In the early days of organized firefighting in the UK, there were firemen who manned the manual pumps and escape men who manned "street fire escapes." These were 50ft wheeled ladders that were strategically located on street corners with a watchman who, with the help of passers-by, would wheel a ladder to rescue those trapped.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:35:55 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>HAZMAT Response Video Supplement: Personal Protective Equipment</title>
<author>Jones and Bartlett Publishing</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/data/video/PPE.asx]]></link>
<pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 01:28:40 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Grab a Greater Slice of Funding</title>
<author>Brandon Johnson Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/452948-Grab-a-Greater-Slice-of-Funding/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[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. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:24:36 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Carbon Monoxide Poisoning for Firefighters - CCBEMS approved - $15.95 (no charge, covered by ED grant until 12/31/10)</title>
<author>Masimo Inc.</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/articles/333461-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-for-Firefighters-CCBEMS-approved-15-95-no-charge-covered-by-ED-grant-until-12-31-10/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide is the most frequent cause of poisoning in industrialized countries. Reports indicate that over 500 people a year are killed by unintentional poisoning, with about 15,000 people seeking treatment at hospitals. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:16:45 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Managing Gossip in the Firehouse</title>
<author>Linda Willing</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/604999-Managing-Gossip-in-the-Firehouse/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Have you heard the latest? Such a lead is bound to get people's attention, as most people are eager for current information, whether it concerns department policy or personal relationships on the job. Gossip is a fact of life, but as a company officer you have a responsibility for managing it. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:19:26 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Funding Opportunities: What's in Your Backyard?</title>
<author>William Fletcher</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/424176-Funding-Opportunities-Whats-in-Your-Backyard/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[With most grant programs becoming more competitive, I've noted more emphasis being placed on applicants providing thorough vulnerability assessments of their area.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:36:01 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Making Critical Decisions on the Fireground</title>
<author>Jay Lowry</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/588763-Making-Critical-Decisions-on-the-Fireground/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Initial company operation on the fireground can be hampered by the officer's inability to make critical decisions. In some cases this is brought on by fear of making a mistake. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:34:06 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How About a Culture of Prevention?</title>
<author>Bill Delaney</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-prevention/articles/505944-How-About-a-Culture-of-Prevention/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The one big thing that was missing from all of the discussion that followed Ray McCormack's speech, and seemingly absent from all fire service debates/discussions, is the bastard child of the fire service: the culture of prevention. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:32:56 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ready to Go?</title>
<author>Louis N. Molino, Sr.</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighter-gear/bags-cases/articles/427415-Ready-to-Go/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In emergency response, it is all about being ready to go — just look at the USAR teams deployed to the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. And for the rest of us? Well, we go to the call, we go to the patient or the fire, we go to the hospital and then we go back to the station and so on. But are you really ready to go at all?]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:56:38 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Detached Garage Fire Hazards</title>
<author>Jason Poremba</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Emergency-Response-Tools/articles/601382-Detached-Garage-Fire-Hazards/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Detached and attached garages have very similar hazards with the exception that in most cases you do not have that exposure problem with a detached garage as you do with the attached ones. We need to first assess our potential risk versus reward. Are we going to make an over-aggressive attack on a non-occupied structure with nothing but hazardous materials inside? To me, garage fires are just big vehicles. You must treat them like potential bombs. Just like with cars, people tend to store everything and anything inside garages. Hazardous materials should be expected. Do not assume if there is no placard on a garage there are no hazards.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:31:31 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Sprinkler Advocacy is Our Responsibility</title>
<author>Billy Hayes</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/600608-Sprinkler-Advocacy-is-Our-Responsibility/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By now, most of you have seen the sprinkler demonstration that was conducted by the DC Fire & EMS at Gallaudet University during Fire Prevention Week where an unfortunate incident occurred including a firefighter receiving a minor burn injury. While much of the focus of that demonstration was on what went wrong, we also need to visit the message that we were trying to relay that day to the students and to the public.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:11:43 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Your Families: Who Loves You Baby?</title>
<author>Peggy Glenn Sponsored by Firefighters Bookstore</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Peggy-Glenn/articles/424341-Your-Families-Who-Loves-You-Baby/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[There are lots of experts who caution that the firefighter's nuclear family is an important part of the "fire family" whole. But no agency has an official SOP on how to manage it all. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:32:41 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Post-Incident Rehabilitation</title>
<author>Jeffrey Lindsey Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/602306-Post-Incident-Rehabilitation/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Earlier we discussed the need for a policy that governs the rehab sector on the incident scene or training grounds. In addition, the agency needs a policy on post-incident rehabilitation.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:59:14 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>The Value of Mentoring Programs</title>
<author>Mike Nelms and Mike Stanley</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/445937-The-Value-of-Mentoring-Programs/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Over the years, you've probably been to many conferences, classes and training sessions where instructors either said, "Find a mentor!" or, "Be a mentor!" Achieving these mentorship goals is easier said than done, but there are basic ways to turn this theory into reality. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:16:45 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to Develop Stimulating Hazmat Training </title>
<author>David Peterson</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/hazmat-equipment/articles/492583-How-to-Develop-Stimulating-Hazmat-Training/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By David Peterson Training sessions for hazmat response can become boring, monotonous and stale over time. This staleness can take its toll with a downturn in the team's morale and even resignations of members. If left alone, good operating hazmat teams can quickly become dysfunctional and difficult to correct. So what can be done to prevent a hazmat team's demise from a training perspective? The answer ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 19:17:10 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Pete's Principles Will Continue To Be Honored</title>
<author>C. Peter Jorgensen</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/C-Peter-Jorgensen/articles/597430-Petes-Principles-Will-Continue-To-Be-Honored/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Fire Apparatus readers knew my husband Pete, whose obituary follows, for his column and his bow ties. His love for the fire service began when he was a child in Medford, Mass., and lived near a fire station. In recent years vintage Macks were his favorite trucks and he owned several of them.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:55:23 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to Secure SAFER Funding for Retention and Recruitment</title>
<author>Jerry Brant Sponsored by CHIEF</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/605526-How-to-Secure-SAFER-Funding-for-Retention-and-Recruitment/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In the past some volunteer departments have stayed away from the SAFER grant application process because they didn't understand the program priorities and the possible benefits that could be derived by their department and its members.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:48:37 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Good Fuel for Great Response</title>
<author>Bryan Fass</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/597417-Good-Fuel-for-Great-Response/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[We all know that the population is steadily getting heavier and so are we. The foods we eat are filled with additives, sugars, fillers, and non-nutrient dense 'things' that have been deemed "generally safe for human consumption" by the FDA. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:06:19 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to Start Fire Prevention and Public Safety Programs</title>
<author>Bryan Jack</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/591863-How-to-Start-Fire-Prevention-and-Public-Safety-Programs/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Public safety outreach and fire prevention programs are probably one of the most important, yet overlooked aspects of the fire service today. These programs can and should play a critical role in your agency and in the community that you serve. After all, the prevention or self mitigation of an emergency situation is a win-win situation for all parties involved. Fire prevention and public safety outreach needs to be a year-round and ongoing process that focuses on all hazards, all age groups and all the demographic features of your district. A one week focus out of the year is simply not enough.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:30:48 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Tips for Successful Firefighting Panel Interviews</title>
<author>FireRecruit.com</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/604979-Tips-for-Successful-Firefighting-Panel-Interviews/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Here are some essential tips for acing your panel interview and getting the job you deserve: Attire: Clean Pressed ProfessionalGrooming: Shaved No hair patches! Combed Clean Ladies: Conservative jewelry Easy on the makeup Don&rsquo;t marinate in perfumeResumes: Application: What you must include Resume: What you want to include Bring 7 copies of resume and OFFER to hand them out before the interview ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:06:10 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Izard County 9-1-1: Bringing Advanced Technology to Rural Arkansas</title>
<author>9-1-1 Magazine Staff</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/533685-Izard-County-9-1-1-Bringing-Advanced-Technology-to-Rural-Arkansas/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[When Izard County (AR) Judge Rayburn Finley's grandson was injured in a four-wheeler accident last summer, Finley instinctively dialed 9-1-1 on his cellular telephone. But instead of reaching his county's dispatch center some five miles away, Finley spoke with a dispatcher in neighboring Sharp County more than 25 miles away.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:02:24 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Syndromic Surveillance for Pandemic Illness </title>
<author>APCO</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/596994-Syndromic-Surveillance-for-Pandemic-Illness/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[As the second wave of the H1N1 pandemic is felt around the country, a familiar buzz phrase has once again come to the forefront of emergency planning and response — syndromic surveillance. But what is syndromic surveillance and what does it have to do with public safety? ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:57:03 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Prevention Programs: How to Find Your Audience </title>
<author>Tom Kiurski </author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-prevention/articles/601933-Prevention-Programs-How-to-Find-Your-Audience/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[When I tell firefighters they are responsible for teaching their community fire safety education, they often ask me where exactly they are supposed to find the people to teach. Let's start with the easy ones first — children.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:04:37 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>More Choices for Fire Prevention Funding Sources</title>
<author>Sarah Wilson</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/592455-More-Choices-for-Fire-Prevention-Funding-Sources/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Sarah WilsonFunded at $35 million for 2009, the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant is the most popular source of funding for fire prevention projects. Outside of FEMA's FP&amp;S grant there are other programs your department can access to fund your prevention projects year round. Examples of the types of projects supported by fire prevention grants are public safety education, code enforcement and ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:29:13 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Firefighting Gloves: Thermal Performance or Dexterity?</title>
<author>Mike McKenna</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/gloves/articles/602654-Firefighting-Gloves-Thermal-Performance-or-Dexterity/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[What does the fire service want most in a glove — thermal performance or dexterity? Generally speaking, firefighters not only want it all but they want the best of everything! While I understand this point of view, the fire service is not going to get it all when it comes to structural gloves. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:48:13 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to Buy Extrication Tools, Cutters and Spreaders</title>
<author>FireRescue1 Products Staff</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Extrication-Tools-Cutters-and-Spreaders/articles/600569-How-to-Buy-Extrication-Tools-Cutters-and-Spreaders/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[There's a number of rescue equipment systems and extrication tools, cutters and spreaders available to fire departments. Deciding which tools and systems will best serve your agency is based on a number of factors. Each heavy rescue tool system available has its own unique benefits and no one tool is best for every situation. Here are some of the options and a guide on what to look for when buying extrication tools, cutters and spreaders.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:05:05 UTC</pubDate>

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