Planning
The expanding wildland-urban interface means tree fires pose an even greater risk to city and residential fire crews
Don’t assume residents know what your department does; spell it out and explain how additional funding would positively impact community members
Transparent communication between city managers and fire chiefs is essential for building a strong partnership and ensuring the city’s overall wellbeing
Limited staffing calls for being efficient in planning, training and member skills
Submerged vehicles can experience thermal runaway if water leaks into the battery box
Fire Chief (ret.) Craig Daugherty recalled the day he responded to shots fired at the high school where his 15-year-old daughter was in lockdown
Fuel loads, overhead storage and exposure concerns make garage fires anything but ordinary
Sprinkler systems, smoke detection and fire alarms may not yet be installed and operational
A deeper dive into Unified Command and its common terminology, plus best practices
It’s time for ICs to reevaluate the first-arriving transport options and coordination with the facilities that will receive patients
The best way to avoid analysis-paralysis during an MCI is to ‘get some of your thinking out of the way’ beforehand
After a tornado tore through Mayfield, fire crews searched for survivors, evacuated the local jail, and mourned a friend
Confidence can only be obtained through realistic MCI drills that truly test the system
An honest and objective community assessment will highlight the many potential MCI events that could occur in any jurisdiction
Real challenges of an MCI from a metropolitan city’s perspective
The Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center report reveals several factors that influenced the crew’s decision to stay, including an unheeded warning
Key questions to help determine if your department has the documentation needed – and whether your members are prepared
Responsive, personal service makes all the difference, says the chief of the all-volunteer department
Touring the condo collapse site offers a glimpse into the monumental rescue and recovery efforts underway
Learn to ask for and accept help when needed, even after years of believing you have mastered your craft
Does your estate plan include an advanced directive?
Know the program priorities, application details, and eligibility requirements for both hiring and recruitment and retention activities
We cannot allow complacency to distract us from training, health, PPE and bringing calm to chaos
2020 proved the importance of building – and updating – thorough continuity of operations plans for fire departments
Pandemic, protests complicate fire, EMS event planning, underscoring the importance of contingency planning and practice
No one wants their strengths to work against them, but they can have that impact if applied in excess
Every helicopter takeoff and landing, every suspicious package, every hint of civil unrest – Station 13 is ready to respond
15 tools to incorporate into a high-rise standpipe kit to ensure effective operations at these high-risk incidents
The six municipalities will sign an intergovernmental agreement and then the three departments that cover those areas will work on an operational plan
Calculate your net worth, evaluate your cash flow, and develop your strategies and tactics to take action
Making the right decision in the heat of the moment is the result of how you manage 3 factors – time, threat and control
People expect more than an impassioned plea; they want data-driven details
Tips, ideas and tricks of the trade that experienced firefighters have shared to help others become better and safer firefighters
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