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You're Not InvincibleNo matter how tough you think you are, you're not immune from this latest cartoon from Paul Combs. Read More >> |
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Love Is Not EnoughIt's common for firefighters to say they love the job, but Ray McCormack argues that you need something more: engagement. Read More >> |
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Fitness: L-SitChris Brennan of Fire Service Warrior challenges you with a new bodyweight exercise. Read More >> |
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Is Your Agency Ethical?Although heroic actions are to be commended and celebrated, often they come with a cost. Dr. Kevin Kupietz examines how beneficence ethics can help firefighters keep perspective when it comes to fireground risks. Read More >> |
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The Offensive StrategyRichard Mueller offers his take on offensive firefighting, which occurs only after firefighters have examined the hazards and weighed the risks of a given fire scene. Read More >> |
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Construction Types and Fire BehaviorGreg Havel reviews the fire dynamics you're likely to find in the various types of building construction and discusses the need for preincident intelligence. Read More >> |
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Public Assembly Prevention ChecklistHow many times do we have to watch as our citizens die needlessly in night clubs and other public assemblies? Jim Tidwell provides a checklist for inspecting these occupancies. Read More >> |
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Education vs. Experience
John K. Murphy asks: Are work experiences better than a formal education in the fire service? |
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Do As I Say...
...Not as I do. Chris Willis discusses how this saying applies (or doesn't) in a training context. |
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Give Them an Inch...Do you remember your first year as a firefighter? Ryan Torres writes about fire service learning.Read More >> |
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On Mediocrity
The fire service is the last place where we need kinder/gentler attitudes about performance, Art Goodrich writes. |
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Sharing KnowledgeWe all benefit from sharing our knowledge and experience, Frank Ricci and Justin McCarthy write.Read More >> |
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Volume 166, Issue 5
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