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On the Ground in Moore, OKBobby Halton shares his impressions after visiting the city in the wake of Monday's devastating tornado. Read More >> |
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Fitness: Hollow RocksFire Service Warrior's Chris Brennan brings another exercise to challenge your body's ability to maintain core stability. Read More >> |
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A Fire Officer's DozenOfficers are responsible for the safety and lives of the firefighters who follow them. Mike Wolfschmidt offers 12 points of advice for new fire officers. Read More >> |
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Tech Rescue Size-Up and Plan Development
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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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Ready to Work
You are called to a sprinklered big-box store in the middle of the workday. What are the chances it's actually on fire? |
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
Larry Schultz discusses the comprehensive studies being conducted on modern fire behavior. |
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Where Are They?
Ricky Riley of Traditions Training shares some thoughts on accountability. |
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Pistol Grips
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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Fire Engineering
05/01/2013
Volume 166, Issue 5
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