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Chief Rick Lasky discusses the little things that you can do now to help keep you and your firefighters safe on the fireground. |
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Host Rick Lasky talks to Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), about this organization's mission to help the families of fallen firefighters and the upcoming 2009 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
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Chief Rick Lasky interviews Battalion Chief (Ret.) John Mittendorf of the Los Angeles City (CA) Fire Department, who discusses his storied career and some of the major issues facing the fire service these days.
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Host Cheryl Horvath talks to Prince William County (VA) Department Battalion Chief Jennie Collins about the upcoming iWomen 2009 International Conference, which will be held May 13-17 in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Host Cheryl Horvath speaks with Courtney Lynch, a former Marine Corps officer and the keynote speaker for the iWomen 2009 International Conference.
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Host Cheryl Horvath talks to Rhoda Mae Kerr, the new chief of the Austin (TX) Fire Department, about her work with the IAFC, her new role in Austin, and diversity in the fire service.
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Jack J. Murphy is a 29-year veteran of the fire service. He is the Principle of JJM & Associates, LLC., and is the retired fire marshal and former deputy chief of the Leonia (NJ) Fire Department. He is a certified State of New Jersey Fire Official/Fire Inspector and has been involved with codes for over 25 years. Jack served for two and a half years on the New York City Model ICC Building and Fire Codes Program. He is the NJ State Deputy Fire Coordinator (Bergen Region), the Vice-Chairman of the Fire Safety Directors Association (New York City), and serves on the National Fire Protection Association committees for High-Rise Building Safety and Pre-Incident Planning. He is an editorial advisory board member of Fire Engineering magazine.
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Jack Murphy (right photo) and Sean DeCrane (left) discuss the implications of the recent ICC final code hearings in Minneapolis, including the success of the residential sprinkler code requirement initiative, and stress the need the fire service to support this requirement on the local level. Jack and Sean also discuss some missed opportunities at the hearings and the need for coordination so that the fire service speaks with one voice on code issues.
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Jack Murphy and Sean DeCrane talking to Bob Davidson, representative for the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM), about what's at stake in the upcoming final International Code Council (ICC) hearings in Minneapolis, Minnesota (September 17-23). They discuss the impact of these proposals on the fire service and how you can get involved.
NASFM: www.firemarshals.org ICC: www.iccsafe.org Sean P. DeCrane (left photo) is a 17-year veteran of the Cleveland (OH) Fire Department. He is a battalion chief assigned to the fire academy and currently authors the 'Continuing Education' periodicals. Jack J. Murphy is a 28-year veteran of the fire service. He is the Principal of JJM & Associates, LLC., and is the retired fire marshal and former deputy chief of the Leonia (NJ) Fire Department. |
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In part four of their radio series, Jack Murphy and Sean DeCrane talk to Jim Tidwell, ICC Director of Fire Service Activities, about the ICC code development process and why it's imperative for members of the fire service to get involved..
Sean P. DeCrane (left photo) is a 17-year veteran of the Cleveland (OH) Fire Department. He is a battalion chief assigned to the fire academy and currently authors the 'Continuing Education' periodicals. Jack J. Murphy is a 28-year veteran of the fire service. He is the Principal of JJM & Associates, LLC., and is the retired fire marshal and former deputy chief of the Leonia (NJ) Fire Department. |
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This edition of the ISFSI Voice features host Steve Pegram, fire chief of Goshen (OH) FIre Department, chatting with ISFSI President Eddie Buchanan. The two discuss the latest happenings with the society and have a discussion on academic integrity, also known as "pencil whipping." |
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This edition of The Voice features Ed Kline, Deputy Chief of the South Media Fire Company in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Listen in as host Steve Pegram and Chief Kline discuss training in a volunteer-based system. |
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This edition of the ISFSI Voice features Alan Walls, division chief of training at Colerain Township, Ohio. Listen in as Steve Pegram talks with Alan about planning your training for the next year. |
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Attorneys Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone tackle the legal aspects of firefighters' duty to act, taking into consideration a recent case regarding off-duty NYC EMTs during a medical emergency. DAVID “CHIP” COMSTOCK JR., JD, is a partner in the law firm of Comstock, Springer, and Wilson Co., LPA in Youngstown, OH. He is a 25-year veteran of the fire service and chief of the Western Reserve Joint Fire District in Poland, OH. He lectures extensively on fire service topics related to company officer operations, liability, and personnel issues. His articles have appeared in many fire service magazines, including Fire Engineering. He is president of the National Association of Fire and Emergency Service Attorneys. JOHN K. MURPHY, J.D. M.S, PA-C, EFO, FACC, has been a member of the fire service since 1974. He began his career as a firefighter/paramedic and retired in 2007 as the deputy chief of Eastside Fire & Rescue, Issaquah, WA, and chief of Sammamish, WA. He is the CEO of the National Traffic Safety Institute and an attorney whose focus is on employment practices liability, employment policy, internal investigations, and consulting on risk management for private and public entities. BRADLEY M. PINSKY is an attorney in Syracuse, New York, and a captain and municipal training officer in the Manlius (NY) Fire Department. He represents approximately 300 fire departments in New York. CURT VARONE has been a member of the fire service for over 37 years. He was a career firefighter in the Providence (RI) Fire Department for over 29 years, retiring as a deputy chief. He is an attorney with over 24 years of experience. He is the author of Fire Officer's Legal Handbook and Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services. He is the director of the Public Fire Protection Division at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In this webcast, however, he speaks for himself, and the choice of topics, the content, and any opinions expressed are his own, and not those of the NFPA. |
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Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone discuss the legal issues and policies of having junior firefighters (members under the age of 18) in the fire service. DAVID “CHIP” COMSTOCK JR., JD, is a partner in the law firm of Comstock, Springer, and Wilson Co., LPA in Youngstown, OH. He is a 25-year veteran of the fire service and chief of the Western Reserve Joint Fire District in Poland, OH. He lectures extensively on fire service topics related to company officer operations, liability, and personnel issues. His articles have appeared in many fire service magazines, including Fire Engineering. He is president of the National Association of Fire and Emergency Service Attorneys. JOHN K. MURPHY, J.D. M.S, PA-C, EFO, FACC, has been a member of the fire service since 1974. He began his career as a firefighter/paramedic and retired in 2007 as the deputy chief of Eastside Fire & Rescue, Issaquah, WA, and chief of Sammamish, WA. He is the CEO of the National Traffic Safety Institute and an attorney whose focus is on employment practices liability, employment policy, internal investigations, and consulting on risk management for private and public entities. BRADLEY M. PINSKY is an attorney in Syracuse, New York, and a captain and municipal training officer in the Manlius (NY) Fire Department. He represents approximately 300 fire departments in New York. CURT VARONE has been a member of the fire service for over 37 years. He was a career firefighter in the Providence (RI) Fire Department for over 29 years, retiring as a deputy chief. He is an attorney with over 24 years of experience. He is the author of Fire Officer's Legal Handbook and Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services. He is the director of the Public Fire Protection Division at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In this webcast, however, he speaks for himself, and the choice of topics, the content, and any opinions expressed are his own, and not those of the NFPA. |
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Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone discuss motor vehicle liability, in particular driving emergency vehicles and fire apparatus. DAVID “CHIP” COMSTOCK JR., JD, is a partner in the law firm of Comstock, Springer, and Wilson Co., LPA in Youngstown, OH. He is a 25-year veteran of the fire service and chief of the Western Reserve Joint Fire District in Poland, OH. He lectures extensively on fire service topics related to company officer operations, liability, and personnel issues. His articles have appeared in many fire service magazines, including Fire Engineering. He is president of the National Association of Fire and Emergency Service Attorneys. JOHN K. MURPHY, J.D. M.S, PA-C, EFO, FACC, has been a member of the fire service since 1974. He began his career as a firefighter/paramedic and retired in 2007 as the deputy chief of Eastside Fire & Rescue, Issaquah, WA, and chief of Sammamish, WA. He is the CEO of the National Traffic Safety Institute and an attorney whose focus is on employment practices liability, employment policy, internal investigations, and consulting on risk management for private and public entities. BRADLEY M. PINSKY is an attorney in Syracuse, New York, and a captain and municipal training officer in the Manlius (NY) Fire Department. He represents approximately 300 fire departments in New York. CURT VARONE has been a member of the fire service for over 37 years. He was a career firefighter in the Providence (RI) Fire Department for over 29 years, retiring as a deputy chief. He is an attorney with over 24 years of experience. He is the author of Fire Officer's Legal Handbook and Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services. He is the director of the Public Fire Protection Division at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In this webcast, however, he speaks for himself, and the choice of topics, the content, and any opinions expressed are his own, and not those of the NFPA. |
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Chief Halton interviews Chicago (IL) Firefighter Jason Durbin. While off duty, Durbin rescued a woman from a fire in a 29-story residential high-rise. Durbin describes the December 13 incident and his actions. |
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Chief Halton interviews Chief David Case, Fire Chief of the Clarence Center (NY) Volunteer Fire Company and the incident commander at the tragic plane crash in Clarence Center, New York. The crash claimed the lives of 49 passengers and one resident of Clarence Center on the ground. Learn how this fire department was able to respond to a major event and display the most competent and professional demeanor any fire company could hope to display.
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Chief Bobby Halton talks to Chris Hasbrouck, Steve Kerber, and Jim Dalton of Underwriters Laboratories about their pioneering work in fire behavior.
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