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The floating fire station has drawn curious eyes from around the world, starting with its initial conception and extending to crew operations
In emergency services, the efforts of the crew and lessons learned on the ground are just as important as the outcome
From issues of trust, conflict and commitment to accountability avoidance and inattention, dysfunction can render a team utterly ineffective
A chief’s legacy inspires an intra-agency cooperative training classroom and live-action training facility establishing teamwork between fire, EMS, police and hazmat
Fire/EMS leaders and employees share the responsibility in clearly communicating expectations and performance
Awareness is not enough to transition trauma experience as a tool for growth within the fire service
Through effective training and coaching, fire chiefs can prepare their volunteer firefighters to achieve desirable outcomes without being overbearing
Emergency scene lighting is undergoing a rapid transition from halogen to LED lighting solutions
A measured, deliberate, intensive approach to identifying, training for and responding to a hazardous materials incident for the fire service
Researchers found a lack of trust between multicultural and high-risk populations as crews deliver fire and emergency medical services
The “hero” culture of the fire service increases the risk of injury and death when working within multicultural communities
Gain insight into the strengths and weaknesses of your team in regard to its ability to execute a recruitment and retention plan
An online survey was created to collect diversity-by-rank numbers for 108 fire departments
After Jeff Rhein lost his father to cancer, he entered the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge and launched a new nutrition, training and tracking wellness resource
Health and wellness program software aims to improve firefighter health and protect their access to cancer presumption legislation
Tragic fires continue to affect building codes and fire safety, sprinkler, fire inspections regulations
Balancing a 300-year tradition of dedicated service and professionalism with protecting firefighters from assault, shootings, protests and violence
This involved technique, while rarely used, can enable rescuers to create enough space to extricate a victim safely
Responders can gain access to aerial views of the incident, as well as the ability to send real-time pictures and data to different locations
NFPA 1851 is being revised, and early proposals would make it more clear how fire departments should clean contaminated PPE
Here are the important things to keep in mind to prepare and practice for this type of response
Lessons for fire leadership gleaned from the IAFC/VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report on emotional and behavioral health in firefighters
Educating firefighters about responding to emergencies including electrolyte releases, overheated batteries, fires and environmental events involving ESS
The 41-foot medical ambulance bus provides on-scene rehab and mass casualty incident response
A spotter, safe speed, warning lights and backup cameras must be utilized to prevent fire apparatus-involved injury or death
Use task books to document, evaluate and improve apparatus driver training and operational skills
Programs, initiatives, standards and resources have been put forward in the last 30 years to improve firefighter health and to decrease death and injury
Proper training can help firefighters control their emotional, mental and physiological reactions to abusive members of the community
A fire crew displays best fire safety and operational practices while battling a strip mall fire
Don’t get caught paying to access your data; use these tips to prevent, identify and recover from public safety ransomware attacks
Leaders take action, constantly strive to improve their leadership skills and hold other team members accountable for their actions
Chief Travis Myklebust offered strategies to create community partnerships and collaboration to achieve a reduction in 911 calls the fire service responds to
The average homeowner may rely too heavily on their local fire department for fire protection over fire suppression
