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FireRescue1 Member News December 5, 2007 Volume 208 |
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| Meet the Chief: Bob Khan, Phoenix Fire Department  |
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 Becoming fire chief for the first time can be daunting enough — but following in the footsteps of a fire service legend is doubly challenging. It was the task Bob Khan faced when he succeeded the retiring Alan Brunacini in heading the Phoenix Fire Department in August last year. "It was a very tough time — for both of us," he said ... Full Story Related Resources:  Learn more about the Phoenix Fire Department Strategic Plan Meet the Chief: Joanne Hayes-White, San Francisco Fire Department
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| Company Officer Development | |
| The Company Officer as a Coach | |
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By Billy Schmidt, FireRescue1 Columnist — Sponsored by Lighthouse |
| Company officers alone cannot, and should not, handle the details that turn their crew's objectives into reality. They must "coach for performance." A capable and well-trained crew that embraces your philosophy of being prepared and ready to operate, at any time, during any intensity level, is safer and goes to the emergency scene ready to give its best effort. Full Column |
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| Accumulated (chronic) fatigue is defined as fatigue from which normal rest does not produce recovery. Accumulated fatigue is often caused by extended periods of stress with inadequate recovery periods, which results in decreased productivity, compromised immune function, and reduced alertness. Fatigued workers perform poorly, behave carelessly, tolerate greater errors and become inattentive ... Full Tip | |
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