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FireRescue1 Member News January 7, 2008 Volume 217 |
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 Public sector employers in Tennessee are grappling with an expected drain of experienced workers and their institutional knowledge, as well as bracing for massive benefits payouts. In 2000, the Chattanooga Fire Department lost more than 60 people. As a result of those departures, more than half of the fire department is under age 35. Deputy Chief Lamar Flint said the fire department has held academies that focus on sharing knowledge between experienced firefighters and the new recruits ... Full Story Related Resources:  Wave of '09 retirees to make Chicago Fire Dept. younger, more diverse TALK BACK: What does your department do to bridge the gap between new firefighters and seasoned veterans?
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By David Jaslow, FireRescue1 Columnist Sponsored by FireRehab.com |
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| Food for Thought at the Firehouse Kitchen | |
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By Fred LaFemina, FireRescue1 Columnist |
| If a group of brother and sister firefighters has experienced a unique incident or a tragedy that occurred during the shift — or tour, as we call it in NYC — it's often discussed at the kitchen table. Not only can you learn from some of this information, it is also a type of counseling in a way. Full Column |
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Press Release: Avcomm International Provides First Responders with Reliable Communications Solutions [Avcomm International] Charleston Fire Department issues progress report on improvements [Charleston, S.C.] Related Article: Panel urges sweeping changes in safety, training, leadership at Charleston Fire DepartmentFla. fire chief faces dismissal over topless photo of accident victim [Umatilla, Fla.] FDNY: Average response time decrease in 2007 [New York] Mobile home fire kills 5 in Texas [Alvin, Texas] |
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