Robert Avsec

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How to get the most from an outside trainer for your fire department
–Potential vendors should be questioned about quality, cost and relevance to the service needed by the department
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Second-life fire trucks: Know the risks
–Repurposing rigs for fire-service duty can be a great cost savings, but they require great care to make sure they are safe for firefighting
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Are driverless fire truck in our future?
–Couple the fast pace of technological developments with the hazards of driving a fire apparatus, and the idea may not be so crazy
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Are American fire trucks too big?
–Congestion and street width are just two of the factors that force us to consider the right size for our rigs
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How to safely operate firefighting tenders
–These unwieldy beasts make up a large percentage of apparatus crashes; follow these sound safety procedures to tame that beast and keep firefighters safe
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5 ways firefighters can manage heat stress
– 1Understanding the role of PPE and overall health in combating heat stress
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Who's working on your fire apparatus?
–Relying on emergency vehicle techs will improve a department's bottom line, response capability and overall safety
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The evolution of fireground communications systems
–Modern communication systems help prepare departments for the increasingly dynamic all-hazards environment
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How to keep toxic soup from seeping in
–The RedZone particulate blocking firefighter hood from LION closes the point of entry for particulates and vapors
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Rapid Response: Lack of smoke alarms contributes to multiple fatality structure fire
–How firefighters can work with childcare facilities to help underscore fire safety
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What’s new in fire department apparatus bay design and technology
–Several new technologies are being integrated into apparatus bays to optimize firefighter safety and department efficiency
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You crashed the fire truck: Now what?
–Nobody wants to crash the department rig, but it happens; here's a plan for what to do before and after a crash
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4 strategies for improved incident command post communications
–Train your incident commanders to use the right technology, in the right place, and to get everyone on scene on the same page
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How to achieve fire apparatus connectivity
–Eight questions to ask to ensure the router fire departments choose offers the functionality and connectivity they need to connect apparatus to the cloud
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Firefighters, what’s in your turnout gear pockets?
– 3Revisiting the question reveals a wide variety and volume of tools packed into firefighter turnout gear pockets
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