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Firefighter safety and Engineered Wood I-Joists
October 14, 2022
In-depth information for firefighters on engineered wood I-Joists.
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Firefighter/EMT Safety, Health & Survival: Stop Wearing Your Trophy
October 15, 2013
You just got back to the station from battling a heavily involved structure fire. You go through the motions of ...
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Firefighter/EMT Safety, Health & Survival: We Need to Read More
September 16, 2013
With the current challenges the fire service faces today, with ever-increasing responsibilities and danger, we need all the help we ...
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President`s Letter: Are You Prepared for the Affordable Care Act?
September 16, 2013
A few years ago, we watched with interest the debate about reform of the healthcare system and the subsequent passage ...
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Executive Fire Officer: Chief, Are You Prepared to Answer Today`s Tough Questions?
December 12, 2012
To say that over the last few years the fire service and its leadership has been under attack would be ...
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Rules of Engagement for Incident Commanders: Ensure Accurate Accountability
December 12, 2012
Ensure Accurate Accountability of Every Firefighter``s Location and Status Objective: To cause the incident commander and command-organization officers to maintain ...
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Firefighter/EMT Safety, Health & Survival: Are We Just Giving Lip Service to Firefighter Safety?
December 12, 2012
I think we all can agree that there``s much more emphasis on safety today than in years past. But it``s ...
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Firefighter/EMT Safety, Health & Survival: Top Ten Recommendations for Safety Program Guidelines
November 9, 2012
Last week, I had lunch with two good friends and colleagues. These 35-plus-year fire-department veterans and I share a common ...
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Rules of Engagement for Incident Commanders: Maintain Two-Way Communication, Obtain Progress Reports and Revise the Action Plan
October 30, 2012
Maintain Frequent Two-Way Communication and Keep Interior Crews Informed of Changing ConditionsObjective: To ensure that the incident commander obtains ...
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Seatbelts: A Fire Chief`s Nightmare
October 30, 2012
Many fire chiefs have struggled for decades with the age-old question: "How do I get my firefighters to follow the ...
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Emergency Medical Services: An Apple a Day
October 11, 2012
We all know the old saying that an apple a day will keep the doctor away. But, in this day ...
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Fire Camp Guide Contractor Opportunity
April 13, 2023
Seeking contractors to help develop a fire camp guide for volunteer and combination departments.
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Help Improve Mutual Aid & Multi-Agency Coordination – Participate Today!
April 5, 2023
We ask that you please share any relevant documents your agency has and complete the brief feedback form on your agency’s mutual aid to help inform best practices and assist us in developing this resource for the entire public safety community.
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Nominations Open for 2023 SHS Section Awards
March 31, 2023
Nominate someone who continues to pave the way for improved safety, health, and survival in the fire service.
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