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FireRescue1 Member News June 9, 2008 Volume 261 |
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Dennis Carmichael had just spoken in Detroit about his inventory-tracking technology for auto suppliers a few years ago when a fire department commander approached him with an idea.
"If we can track inventory like this, why can't we track people on a fire scene?" said the commander, John Ellis. It was the beginning of a partnership between Carmichael and Ellis. Using Carmichael's technology, and Ellis' software background, they created a system that could quickly account for large groups of firefighters in the chaos of an emergency ... Full Story Related Article:  The Electronic Firefighter
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| Close Calls on Camera | |
| Near Misses Highlight Poor Communication | |
| By Jason Poremba, FireRescue1 video columnist | |
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Portable radios in the fire service are a widely discussed topic. But what often seems to be overlooked is the actual use of them. Online videos are increasingly revealing a dangerous trend of complacency in the fire service. They're highlighting freelancing and a lack of knowledge in the overall command structure and general safety of other firefighters. Full Column  |
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| Giving Effective Feedback to Your Crew |
| By Linda Willing, FireRescue1 Columnist |
 Part of the officer's job is giving feedback to coworkers and subordinates, but how this feedback is given has a huge impact on its effectiveness. Feedback is a critical tool of professional development, and yet more than half of all those employed in the United States say they get no useful feedback at work. Full Column |
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