Andrew Beck

Andrew Beck has been a member of the program staff for the IAFC’s Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System since 2015 as an instructor, reviewer and subject-matter expert. Beck started his fire service career in 2002 with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, working in wildland fire operations. He then worked in wildland fire for the U.S. Forest Service from 2003 to 2006, when he transitioned to structural fire with the Mandan City (ND) Fire Department. He is currently the training officer, managing department training programs and live-burn operations. Beck teaches thermal imaging at various regional fire schools and is a live-fire instructor for the state firefighter’s association.

Full list of Andrew Beck results

8 tips for surviving on a firefighter paycheck in the age of crushing inflation
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From appearance fees to mobile car washes, there are ways (albeit some ridiculous) to earn a bit of cash for the station coffer
Apps every firefighter should have on their phone
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We have more information available at our fingertips than ever before
Basement fires: Building safety margins to reduce the impact of error
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The solution to creating a safety margin is understanding the dragons we face and learning the lessons to be more proficient and go home safely
Small-town MCIs: Where to begin?
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How small or rural fire departments can plan and train for MCIs
The power of stories: Sharing lessons learned is critical to firefighter improvement
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Humans are hard-wired to share stories; we must harness this instinct and use it to better the fire service
Electrical hazards: Key steps for safe operations around energy
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What firefighters must understand about downed power lines and other energy sources
Information onslaught: Learning to focus and run command
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A wind-driven structure fire posed many challenges, but we can learn from the good outcomes, too