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FireRescue1 Member News January 16, 2008 Volume 220 |
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Forced retirement policies in spotlight after D.C. injuries |
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 When you're injured on-duty, recovering is only half the battle—it can be more about getting fit before your department retires you. With forced retirement policies that vary from department to department, you could be retired in as little as six months. The issue has been gaining much attention in Washington, D.C, after a rowhouse blaze injured two firefighters ... Full Story Related Resources:  D.C. officials work to ensure injured firefighters aren't forced to retire TALK BACK: What's your department's policy for forced retirements? What could be done to improve the system?
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| The Rules of Disengagement | |
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By Richard C. Maddox Vice Chairman, Fire Department Safety Officers Association |
| The U.S. fire service has enjoyed a long history of saving lives and property no matter what. Firefighters can easily tell you when to engage in an aggressive interior attack — but most cannot explain when the attack mode should change from aggressive (offensive) to defensive.
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| The Rights of the Firefighter | |
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By Perry Denehy, FireRescue1 Columnist — Sponsored by Masimo |
| When you decide to become a firefighter, is anyone looking after your needs? I propose a simple mantra called, "The Rights of the Firefighter." Look it over and decide how your department measures up. Rehab is an important part of those rights, and not just under the medical care heading. Full Column |
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Press Release: Around the Clock Fire Protection Without Around the Clock Effort from Consumer Fire Products [Consumer Fire Products] U.S. will pay 911 volunteer's family [New York] Related Article: PSOB rulings sometimes difficult for Justice Department
Conn. fire inspectors in legal battle over secret GPS [Bridgeport, Conn.] City investigates after Pa. woman dies during slow 911 response [Philadelphia] Wis. volunteer firefighter killed in traffic accident [Cambria, Wis.] |
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