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Core Values of Commonsense Leadership: Perspective is (Not) Reality Thu, Aug 6, 2009 One company's limited view of the fireground can lead to bad decisions and tragic consequences. Jim Mason writes about the need for a larger perspective.
IAFC Endorses Chief Kelvin Cochran's Nomination to be U.S. Fire Administrator Wed, Jul 29, 2009 The International Association of Fire Chiefs has endorsed the nomination of Chief Kelvin Cochran to be U.S. Fire Administrator and has called on the Senate to move quickly to confirm him once hearings begin in August as anticipated.
July Roundtable: Officer Development Training Wed, Jul 15, 2009 If you had to choose one, should your department's officer development center on leadership/management or strategy/tactics? Read the full responses to this month's Roundtable question.
Society of Fire Protection Engineers Welcomes Allan Freedman as New Executive Director Mon, Jun 15, 2009 The Society of Fire Protection Engineers has named Allan Freedman as its fourth Executive Director.
June Roundtable: Censorship Mon, Jun 15, 2009 Should a fire department have the right to censor firefighters' comments to the media or public after a firefighter fatality or near miss? Fire Engineering readers share their reponses.
Inspections Maintain the Edge Mon, Jun 1, 2009 How do you maintain your company and department personnel’s efficiency?
Richard R. Bowers Confirmed as Montgomery County Fire Chief Tue, May 19, 2009 Richard R. Bowers, Jr. has been named the Chief of the Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Service.
May Roundtable: Plan B If A Device Fails Mon, May 18, 2009 View Fire Engineering readers' responses to our May Roundtable, which asked: Does your department have a plan for what to do if a technological device you are using fails?
FirePrograms announces new vice presidents Fri, Apr 17, 2009 FirePrograms Software, a leading supplier of Fire and EMS Records Management Software since 1981, has announced that Brad Busch and Chris Magiera have joined their team.
April Roundtable: Training and the Budget Thu, Apr 16, 2009 Has the budget crisis affected your department's ability to train. If so, what are you doing about it? Read Fire Engineering readers' replies to this month's Roundtable question.
Indiana may be first to pass Parkinson's presumptive legislation Mon, Apr 13, 2009 Indiana state legislation to require Parkinson's disease be treated as a line-of-duty disability under an emergency responder's pension and disability plan has passed the state house and senate.
IAFC Foundation announces Motorola Future Leaders Scholarship Fund Wed, Apr 8, 2009 The Motorola Future Leaders Scholarship Fund will target future fire and emergency service leaders. The deadline to apply for a 2009 scholarship is June 1, 2009.
Core Values of Commonsense Leadership: Preplanning Is Not Enough Thu, Apr 2, 2009 Preplanning alone is not enough to make fireground decisions--your size-up needs to confirm your tactical choices.
March Roundtable: Operating at the Aerial Tip Mon, Mar 16, 2009 Read Fire Engineering readers' responses to the March Roundtable question: Does your department allow firefighters to be at the tip of a straight-stick aerial when water is flowing?
CFSI announces 2009 Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award winner Mon, Feb 23, 2009 The Congressional Fire Services Institute's Board of Directors selected Mr. Steven Edwards, Director of the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute as the recipient of the 2009 CFSI/Motorola Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award.
Core Values of Commonsense Leadership: Know Your Response District Thu, Feb 19, 2009 Knowledge of your response district helps you to better preplan for potential incidents. Jim Mason discusses preplanning in his second column on leadership.
CFSI accepting nominations for fire service leadership award Mon, Feb 2, 2009 Sponsored jointly by the Congressional Fire Services Institute and Motorola, the Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award recognizes individual leadership in advancing fire and life safety initiatives.
Engine Company Skills Can Make or Break Your Department Sun, Feb 1, 2009 We were second due as our engine pulled up to the scene. Heavy fire was showing from the fire building and was rapidly extending into the third exposure (B-2) of the attached row houses.
Report: United States not ready for pandemic flu Wed, Jan 14, 2009 A recent Congressional report underscored the nation's vulnerability to a pandemic influenza outbreak and makes recommendations for how to achieve readiness to combat the threat.
Core Values of Commonsense Leadership Mon, Jan 5, 2009 Don't try to reinvent the wheel, Jim Mason argues in the first installment of his series on fire service leadership. Learn how a knowledge of past incidents can improve your ability to lead on the fireground.
International Association of Fire Fighters launches high blood pressure awareness program Fri, Dec 12, 2008 The initiative is designed to increase awareness of high blood pressure among IAFF members and encourage them to take action to manage their high blood pressure