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Firefighters routinely stay engaged at the fireground, but the smaller tasks at the station also need attention
Using competition in training is like using spices in cooking – a little goes a long way, and you have to be careful what combinations you use
The Community Health Needs Assessment is the starting point for launching a mobile integrated health program the hospital will pay your department to run
Chief Wylie and Lt. Duckworth recommended leaders check their policies and procedures in case a similar incident were to happen in their department
Check out the voters’ order versus the true order the fire service leaders completed their challenge
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also dig into the safety issues behind firefighter layoffs
To make your AFG application the most competitive it can be, pay attention to these seven changes for 2014
Bedbugs can and will get in your turnout gear; the nature of PPE makes eradicating them all the more tricky
Fuel load, access, water supply and wind were some of the major challenges facing firefighters
Which one do you think completed the challenge first?
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie dig into the report that offered over 200 recommendations after a Houston hotel fire claimed four firefighters’ lives.
Once the industry adopts standard specifications, fire truck prices and delivery time should come down
Firefighters being electrocuted by a powerline while on an aerial device is largely preventable; make sure your department is taking these safety steps
Firefighters must approach vehicles like an opponent; understand where its weaknesses lie and use that to gain an advantage
Bad food, exercise and lifestyle choices will shorten your career and your life; keep on top of all three early
Chief Metcalf shares some of the wisdom he gained after a year at the helm of the IAFC
Cast your vote to settle this tie, once and for all
The importance of preparation played out when a report of oil smell turned into a two-week-long response for an Ohio fire department
Deeper problems, outside a yes-no decision, require a well-crafted plan to avoid the mental pitfalls that leave the best decisions undiscovered
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also discuss how management can respect firefighter’s individuality and desire to express themselves
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also remind firefighters to stay safe while participating in community events
Which one do you think completed the challenge first?
While there is no one, clear answer, foam applications can bridge the gap
Bolted construction may have had a bad rap in years past, but precision technology has made it a viable way to build fire trucks
Increasingly structural firefighters are called on to battle wildfires encroaching interface areas; these are very different fires that require training and preparation
Which one do you think completed the challenge first?
We gathered the most compelling responses and invite you to join in by adding your own opinion in the comment section below
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also explain how fire chiefs and company officers can prepare their crews to act appropriately in the public eye
Grant rejection letters are never easy to take; here’s a deeper look at the three types of letters and why they are sent
Which one do you think completed the challenge first?
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie broadcast live from FRI 2014, including attendees in the discussion to find out what they hope to get from the convention
IAFC ditched the traditional keynote speaker at FRI in favor of an open discussion on big issues with three fire chiefs
A fire chief who succumbs to arrogance and a sense of self-importance will take actions not aligned with the department’s goals
