Education & Training
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Apparatus manufacturer representatives offer tips for maximizing your time at fire service trade shows
There is really no substitute for face-to-face interaction and connections made during NFA programs, events and social outings
Gresham Firefighter Spencer Tejedas suffered burns to 45% of his body in a house fire where conditions quickly changed, leading to a flashover
For volunteer and career firefighters alike, pre-incident planning never goes off duty or takes a holiday
Knowing when and how to shift from an offensive fire attack to a defensive attack is critical for firefighter safety
Officials credit fire departments for the fewer injuries and deaths by continuing to spread awareness in school visits and open houses
Department veterans say the rookies are being allowed on light duty after suffering lesser injuries like a sprained ankle
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also dig into how to prepare for a promotion
It’s easy for a fire chief in a large organization to become decentralized, which makes it difficult to have good communication
Chief Wylie and Lt. Duckworth recommended leaders check their policies and procedures in case a similar incident were to happen in their department
It will help firefighters better prepare to respond to a rollover of a tanker carrying hazardous material
Firefighters arrived soon after the 29-year-old delivered baby Savannah and helped cut the cord
Chief Bright: “No one person bears all responsibility” for firefighter Stanley Wilson’s death
Commanders failed to assess the fire, structure and available personnel; Stanley Wilson died in May 2013 after ordered back into a collapsing building
Remy Jones told investigators he didn’t know how to respond when people came to the fire station seeking help
Fuel load, access, water supply and wind were some of the major challenges facing firefighters
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.
Firefighters must approach vehicles like an opponent; understand where its weaknesses lie and use that to gain an advantage
From landscaping fire stations to adjusting training tactics, firefighters must use less water
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also discuss how management can respect firefighter’s individuality and desire to express themselves
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