Exclusives
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Topographical fire truck staging considerations
–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
–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
–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
–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
–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
–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
–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
–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
–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
–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
–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
–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
–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
–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
–The Volunteer Fire Assistance Program provides assistance to organize, train and equip fire departments in rural areas
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