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FireRescue1 Member News April 2, 2008 Volume 242 |
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Where Did You Come From? |
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| By Jason Zigmont, FireRescue1 columnist | ||
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I was recently doing some yard work when I looked across the street and saw an elderly gentleman fall at the corner store. It took me a moment to realize what I was seeing, but then I took off running. I lifted him to his feet, keeping him from falling head first. His wife, who had watched the entire scene, looked at me and said, "Where did you come from?"
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Leading the Team |
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Your Role in Resolving Crew Conflict – Part 2 |
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| By Linda Willing, FireRescue1 columnist | ||
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Most fire departments have access to resources to aid in interpersonal conflict resolution. Larger departments might have someone on staff specifically assigned to this role while most have relationships with Employee Assistance Programs, which have trained counselors or mediators available to help with conflict situations.
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Press Release: FLAME-Sim to Unveil Virtual Training at 2008 FDIC [FLAME-Sim] Justice Department denied, delayed death benefits for firefighters, audit finds [Washington] Related Column: Action Needed Over Hometown Heroes Act Texas county disallows volunteers with criminal records [Parker County, Texas] Jury rules Kan. firefighter 'largely responsible' for fatal crash [Kansas City, Kan.] American Heart Association OKs hands-only CPR [Washington] |
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Press Release: GearGrid Announces the New Mobile Air Pack Rack, Featuring Convenient Accessible Storage [GearGrid] Creditors reportedly back American LaFrance repayment plan [Summerville, S.C.] Related Article: American LaFrance brings in new CEOVa. firefighter killed in accident before work; pinned by car [Henrico, Va.] Dramatic rescue saves two in Fla. yacht fire [Miami] Volunteer firefighters help catch thief at Calif. fireground [Arcata, Calif.] |
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 When I was diagnosed with a disorder as a child, I felt like I couldn't do what others did, and that I was somehow not smart enough. The truth is, I, and you, can do anything you want. You are not limited by a disorder. It means you may have to work harder, but you aren't limited by it.
I found that believing I had a disorder caused me to do things poorly, but today I know differently. I'm setting out for a career in the military, and in the meantime, while I'm going to college, I'm planning on being a volunteer firefighter. So you can do the same. You should definitely go for it.  — David_E, responding to: Thinking of becoming a volunteer firefighter |
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