Exclusives
Handheld thermal imaging cameras do more than identify the seat of a structure fire; they’ve found a place in many emergency-response scenarios
Julie, the only woman on a 20-person crew, struggles to prove her worth and find a place in the very masculine world of firefighting
The policies presented to potential candidates define your philosophy and values with respect to diversity and hiring decisions
Identifying firefighter hazards, response area features and potential operations help in PPE selection
Firefighter training and an organizational culture evaluation are needed to prevent bullying and harassment in the fire house
Trust, honor and ethics are core values that shape transparent leadership
Disrupting the fire service’s legacy approach to staffing by breaking down constant and continuous staffing models
A plane crash into a residence required a combination of firefighting, hazmat and rescue to remove occupants from the home
Dig deeper with interview questions that reveal how a candidate will shape the fire service values and culture in years to come
Find out the specifics of the Emergency Treat, Triage and Transport payment model, and how will it affect your EMS agency
The 2018 Safer Grant application period is open; understand the objectives, guidelines and your eligibility
Planning active shooter response training with police, fire, EMS and medivac helicopters is a complex and challenging task
Striking the balance between agency independence and operational synergy through conflict resolution, funding and governance
The idea of requiring paramedics to earn a college degree is a hot topic among industry personnel, with national organizations weighing in
Near Miss With IAFC
Differing Near Miss reports show the value in after-action reviews to consolidate experiences and solidify lessons learned
After a high-speed collision, Kootenai County EMS System chief confirms lessons about designing and operating a safer ambulance
Requiring degrees for paramedics places undue burden on those entering the field and fire-based EMS training programs
Latest shooting highlights need to stop debating and start implementing ballistic vest plans, protocols and distribution
Don’t rely on trinkets in a pool of piranhas to build a successful fire department
Fire chiefs need to take care of themselves so they can better take care of their people
Follow this map to resiliency to overcome challenges and find satisfaction in leading your fire department
The IAFC Bullying, Harassment and Workplace Violence Prevention Task Group combats workplace bullying misconceptions and advocates organizational accountability
Charting, internal audits and following OIG/Medicare rules and exclusions can prevent a costly audit
Exploring combination, professional fire departments necessary to achieve safe, efficient firefighter staffing levels
EMS organizations can benefit from adopting the fire service model of a command structure as part of their response strategy
Recommending NFPA PPE product standards incorporate systematic ways of regulating restricted substances for new products
Remember to be kind and to keep your professional life off of social media
PTSD risk factors vary, but bolstering behavioral health efforts in the fire service can protect firefighters
By developing a formalized after-action reporting process, emergency responders can improve operations and enhance the health and safety of the response community
NIOSH Report cites crew integrity, lack of training in firefighter LODD
Dallas Fire Chief David Coatney credits enhanced RIT training for rescue of three Dallas firefighters in an apartment fire structural collapse
Fire-based EMS revenue structures and a success story in operating on user fees while providing excellent service
Challenge the file cabinets of past history in your fire department to achieve a visionary future
