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Featured Content 2006 pg. 4

• From The Jumpseat: Things Happen Fast - Be ready.
  Ensuring that all parts of the fire attack mechanism are operating as designed is a constant challenge. Through these basic practices, though, we can remain both effective and engaged.
• A Dangerous Combination
  While fire prevention inspectors and other law enforcement officials do their best to prohibit the sale of illegal fireworks, they are readily available to the average consumer.
• Are You In Touch With Fire Service Reality?
  If you no longer work in the fire station, or have never worked in the fire station, you may be out of touch with reality, especially with how you perceive life at the fire station and the daily routine of a firefighter.
• STAND DOWN 2006: When in Rome ....
  During this second annual Stand Down, we are focusing on vehicle safety. To understand how critical this is, just look at how many good firefighters we lose every year to traffic accidents and to being hit while operating on roadways. Look at how many traffic accidents we are involved in.
• Haz-Mat Survival Tips -Beyond The Rule Of Thumb
  Survival Tip 2 - Interpreting Highway Transportation Placards
  While knowing the exact name of hazardous materials involved in a highway transportation incident is best, knowing at least the hazard class will still enable first responders to make better informed decisions.
• From The Jumpseat: Know The Tools To Do Your Job
  The dynamic state of many apparatus compartments can make it even more difficult to keep track of everything as the department purchases new equipment, temporarily removes malfunctioning equipment, or revolving shifts move equipment around.
• Reading A Building - Practicing The Theory
  Let's look at two structures that have the capability to make your day, and if you are an officer, possibly make you briefly consider why you are working that day. Remember that our 7 point size-up consist of numerous factors that if present can give you a good idea of what to expect.
• Interviewing - It's Not All About You, It's Really About Them
  Begin your preparation by thinking like those who will be judging you. A common misconception is that the interview is all about you. In reality, the emphasis should be on your potential employer.
• Haz-Mat Survival Tips - Beyond The Rule Of Thumb
  As a general rule, all atmospheric monitors should be subjected to a functional (bump) test prior to each use to ensure that they operate as intended.
• FDIC 2006 Audio On Demand
  Click here to listen to audio from FDIC 2006 including the opening ceremonies, keynote speakers, interviews, and EXCLUSIVE Vendor-Sponsored Podcasts.

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