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  Topographical fire truck staging considerations

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  When deciding where to park a fire truck at a scene, apparatus drivers must factor in the vulnerability of the staging area

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  The new age of hydraulics for the fire service

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  Hydraulic motors are enhancing fire service operational performance in a smaller package, giving smaller fire apparatus big apparatus capabilities

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  Key steps to performing field evaluations for PPE

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  Selecting turnout gear for your firefighters is a complex process, but an objective field evaluation can help you choose correctly

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  A new generation is shaking up the fire service

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  It may seem like millennials are still the young newbies at work, but in reality, it's the "iGen," and they are completely different

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  Breaking through cultural barriers: Serve with professionalism

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  America's diverse population can make things complicated for the fire service, but addressing the issue prevents it from being a problem

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  Parapet wall collapse: An old danger for new firefighters

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  Establish and enforce a collapse zone, and assign a separate incident safety officer to keep firefighters safe from a parapet collapse

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  Ground ladder placement: Rescue from a burning building

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  Remove the potential for the building occupant to injure firefighters during a ladder rescue

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  Making performance reviews relevant again: Change up the process

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  While the value of performance evaluations has not diminished, the way fire departments approach them should

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  How a rural Pa. volunteer fire department is combating opioids

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  Chief Christopher Snedeker explains how his department started noticing an uptick in opioid-related calls and how they're working to make sure they stay on top of the issue

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  How interoperability issues hindered police, fire response to a deadly wildfire

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  A review of the Chimney Top fire response reveals how interoperability and communications breakdowns contributed to the fire's devastation

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  4 skills needed to build trust within volunteer fire departments

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  Transforming into a good leader requires using solid communication techniques and fully understanding a department's history

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  How 'Safe Stations' offer hope amidst opioid epidemic

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  The goal of Safe Stations is to provide a safe and low-stress option for individuals seeking treatment for their drug addiction

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  An antidote to despair: 3 approaches to combat the opioid epidemic

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  Resiliency training, real-time data and safe stations are helping firefighters and the communities they serve combat the opioid epidemic

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  Book review: Fire service giant – A true story

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  It's time modern firefighters learn the true stories of past fire service visionaries and leaders who helped elevate the fire culture

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  Grant assistance for rural departments

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  The Volunteer Fire Assistance Program provides assistance to organize, train and equip fire departments in rural areas

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