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FireRescue1 Member News February 27, 2008 Volume 231 |
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| Meet the Chief: Kelvin Cochran, Atlanta Fire Department |
Fire chief leaves Minneapolis for Baltimore role
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 A few months ago, Chief Kelvin Cochran thought he had his future pretty much mapped out.As first vice president of the IAFC, he was due to assume the top role this summer. Next year, he planned to secure a high-level post with the USFA or FEMA. But sometimes opportunities come around that you're just not expecting — like the job of chief of the Atlanta Fire Department ... Full Story Related Articles:  Meet the Chief: Douglas Barry, Los Angeles Meet the Chief: Bob Khan, Phoenix |
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Fireground Chatter vs. Clear Communication – Part 1 |
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| By Charles Bailey, FireRescue1 columnist | ||
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While listening to audiotape of a pretty big fire recently, it occurred to me that a lot of information was floating around. Command was calling, asking, ordering. Other units on the scene were doing the same thing. All in all, a lot of talking. As the incident continued to develop, it was clear that command was frustrated and the operation was out of sync.
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| The fire service has come a long way in its care and maintenance of protective clothing. Now that firefighters are using high-tech turnout gear, departments must seek to extend its service life. Proper care not only makes equipment last longer, it removes harmful substances that firefighters can be exposed to each time they wear their gear. Full Column |
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Press Release: National Fire Protection Association Sets New National Standard for CO Screening by Pulse CO-Oximetry™ [Masimo] Firefighters face ethanol hazards in alternate fuels push [Jefferson City, Mo.] Related Article: Va. fire officials spotlight ethanol dangers
Detroit money woes 'could be endangering lives' [Detroit] High-tech help for FDNY [New York] Bush official 'sorry' for Forest Service's use of retardant [Missoula, Mont.] |
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Press Release: MagneGrip's AirHAWK Announces Improved Air Purification [MagneGrip] Two NIOSH reports highlight heart attack risk factors [Washington, D.C.] Related Article: Heart Health: 'Talk-test' your way to personal fitness
FDNY EMT 'punched patient' on way to hospital [New York] Wildfires flare in Texas, N.M. [Robert Lee, Texas] Ga. county launches project to map addresses [Dalton, Ga.] |
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