Exclusives
Keys to motivation include developing a vision, building a support system and changing bad behaviors
It is up to the training officers to make live-fire training both safe and effective; here’s how to do it
Despite overwhelming evidence that they work, firefighters still don’t use seat belts; this three-step process explains why and offers solutions
Calculate chassis load, determine fire suppression capability and do your math to build your 911 rapid response vehicle from the ground up
When I started in the fire service, the standard was the old-fashioned, red, rotating light with a chrome base
The quarterly grants offer fire departments a way to fund smaller projects and needs outside of the larger federal funding opportunities
Encourage progress and change in your fire department and your personnel with clear expectations and mentoring
Roadway incidents and cardiovascular health are the biggest dangers to firefighters as reported by the NFPA LODD research
Officer leadership courses should include sections on conflict management and resolution for when situations inevitably arise
Fire departments need to value community involvement, education and community paramedicine, over a low profile
Reintroducing NFPA standards and fire service initiatives to incorporate nutrition and fitness in your firefighter wellness program
This Father’s Day, recognize the fire service leaders who have made a difference in your life and career, and strive to mentor the next generation of firefighters
Fire chiefs and field providers have much to learn from the FBI’s ongoing summary and analysis of active shooter incidents
Taking into account the uniqueness of each community, it is important to employ the correct deployment models
Understanding what guides firefighters’ efforts, decision making and general direction leads to improved operations, community service and safety
In theory, automatic aid sounds like it would benefit all departments and jurisdictions involved, but that may not always be the case
Changing the way we approach on-scene firefighter rehab can help protect firefighters from exposure to carcinogens while removing their PPE
Bruce Moeller offers strategies for tackling the aging population, dubbed the “silver tsunami,” at Fire-Rescue Med 2018
As Starbucks addresses racial bias within its organization, fire departments can take a cue from their initiative
Communication skills are the key to diverting deviant behavior before it becomes the cultural norm
When conflict arises, the best course of action is to tackle the issue head on, and apologize when warranted
When a firefighter is confronted with a harrowing situation on the job, the first instinct shouldn’t be to repress the emotion that follows
NFPA 3000 isn’t a tactical document or a policies and procedures manual; it’s a framework to develop programs that integrate planning, response and recovery to active shooter hostile events
Embrace firefighter camaraderie, diversity and history while moving forward to embrace the future with passion
While firehouse scandal and negative headlines aren’t completely avoidable, focus on the mission at hand and get in front of bad behavior to improve community and public relations
Research shows without continued training and reinforcement, drivers drift back into bad habits without effective management
Chemical exposure, repeated cleaning and overall wear to firefighter turnout gear needs to be measured and tracked to know when it’s time to retire PPE
Understand your specific needs and how they align with existing requirements and vendor claims to identify the right solution to remove contaminants from turnout gear
Explore what is driving the growing incidence of firefighter suicides and what can be done to combat PTSD in first responders
Chief Bruce Varner describes what it was like to win his Fire Chief of the Year award during a tumultuous time and Chief Thomas Kuntz recalls winning alongside Chief Alan Brunacini
Including clear, complete documentation in your patient care report is a critical component of patient care
Conduct a personal 360 size-up to evaluate how your behavior contributes to the success of the mission
One county in Texas found a cost-effective way to get epinephrine in the hands of those first on scene and allow them to treat patients quicker
