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The Sixth Sense
Many times when it “doesn’t feel right,” it isn’t. Trust your instincts, says Doug Mitchell.
What About the ‘E’ in VEIS?
Sean Gray looks at the VES vs. VEIS debate, mnemonics, and more.
Worth Dying For?!
Putting the public “first” is the correct approach, but putting firefighters “second” does not make our welfare inconsequential, Mark Cotter argues.
Choosing a Standpipe Pack
Clay Magee shares a few attributes you may want to consider when deciding what fold to use.
Put Your Pride Aside!
Adam J. Hansen on finding ways of bridging the old generation with the new to assemble the strongest fire service possible.
Leadership Tunnel Vision
Make sure you are engaged, and investing in your shift or station every day, and beware the signs of leadership tunnel vision, writes Robert Owens.
How a Ventilation Meme Went ‘FDNY Viral’
Kevin Burns shares an image that drew an impressive number of responses from the likes of Vincent Dunn, John Salka, John Ceriello, and more.
Watered-Down Standards
“Standards should not be lowered for members already in the field.” Read a commentary on firefighting physical fitness standards from Clay Magee.
Diversity in the Fire Service
Departments are more likely to be sued by internal rather than external customers. John K. Murphy on how addressing diversity can help.
Dealing with Repeated Trauma
Mark Lamplugh looks at the impact of incidents such as the Las Vegas mass shooting and the psychological well-being of responders.
Changing Too Fast?
Mark Cotter discusses the changes inspired by fire dynamics research.
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