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The outgoing ISFSI president presented some new cost- and time-efficient ways in which the fire service can produce quality audio and video.
At this morning's FDIC 2012 General Session, Peter Van Dorpe of the Chicago (IL) Fire Department delivered the keynote address, "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants."
The latest research in fire dynamics and behavior may conflict with some traditional firefighting approaches. Eddie Buchanan urges firefighters to be informed when going about choosing tactics.
On September 1, 2011, at 1503 hours, the most devastating call the Mumford (NY) Fire Department (MFD) could ever respond to erupted with an explosion at the local propane distribution plant.
In this drill, have firefighters explain what kind of preventative action they would take if certain fireground situations occur.
Part 3 of this firefighter training drill series on engine company work will focus on the maintenance of the engine itself and the tools and equipment that it carries.
Role playing is a valuable activity that allows firefighters to apply information they have learned or received and deliver that information using their interpersonal skills. Ron Hiraki writes about using role playing in firefighter training.
The third drill in this series offers a chance to discuss conditions that would be present at a fire scene that would halt a firefighters from making an interior or offensive attack.
Every firefighter must know how to prevent getting into hostile situations or environments. In this week's training drill, discuss when you would call the Mayday and what actions you would take in case of a Mayday situation.
Firefighting team success is dependent on each member’s performance and adherence to recognized standards, Devon Wells writes. One way to articulate those standards is with the acronym PITCH: Professionalism, Integrity, Trustworthiness, Cooperation, and Health.
