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Bridgeport (CT) firefighters reported heavy fire showing from the third floor A-side of this 2 ½-story wood frame during an incident last month. Keith Muratori / www.firegroundimages.com
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From "How High's the Water, Mama" to "Mark Twain"Tom Guldner has some insights for marine firefighters dealing with drought and low-water conditions. Read More >> |
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The Professional Volunteer FD: PreparednessNo matter what your role is in your department, you owe it to your public and your fellow firefighters to be as thoroughly trained and prepared as possible, Tom Merrill writes. Read More >> |
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Three Traits of a LeaderMichael Barakey identifies three critical traits that all fire service leaders ought to possess. Read More >> |
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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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Where Are They?
Ricky Riley of Traditions Training shares some thoughts on accountability. |
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Are they really that bad? Chris Willis takes a closer look. |
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Quick DrillJason Hoevelmann shares a new drill on apparatus familiarity.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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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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05/01/2013
Volume 166, Issue 5
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