Occupied Until Proven Vacant: The Bigger Picture of Search Culture
Firefighters must consider every building as occupied until proven vacant, says Tyler Prater, and cultivate a more effective search culture.
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Training Minutes: Building Constructon: Old Bank Building
In this Training Minutes video, Glenn Corbett and Paul Dansbach examine some of the firefighting concerns unique to older bank buildings in downtown areas.
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Drawn by Fire: Gustin!
Paul Combs pays tribute to the late Bill Gustin, captain with Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue and fire service legend.
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Strengthening Federal, State, and Local Technical Rescue Team Relationships
The success of technical rescue operations depends on the strength of relationships between federal, state, and local teams.
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Commercial Buildings: A View from the C Side
If you want to know the true state of Type III commercial buildings in your city's downtown, check the C side.
Building Construction Awareness Project: One Meridian Plaza Fire
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Commander’s Intent and Concept of the Operation: Two Powerful Leadership Tools
Jerry Knapp explains how these two crucial ideas from military planning can be used for fire departments.
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A Black Hole: Apartment Units and Gas Meter Identification
How do firefighters quickly ascertain the source of a natural gas leak in cases where large apartment buildings have numerous meters that may be out…
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The Other Forcible Entry: Through-the-Lock on the Fireground
Brandon Maurer examines another through-the-lock forcible entry challenge, this time at a storefront during a working fire.
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Survivorship Bias and Fire Service Retention
What is survivorship bias, and how does it apply to firefighter retention? Matt Aalto says focusing on why some members leave can help your agency's…
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Mayday Monday: Charlotte (NC) Near Miss
Tony Carroll reviews a recent firefighter near miss from the Charlotte (NC) Fire Department and offers a related training drill.
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The Authentic Fire Instructor: Crafting Impact Through Humility and Experience
Becoming successful as a fire service instructor requires introspection, humility, and an authentic approach, says Mickey Farrell.
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Fire History and LODD Calendar: March
Read about some significant fire events and line-of-duty deaths from March, including the Triangle Shirtwaist fire, the Southwest Supermarket fire, and more.
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Drawn by Fire: No Leap of Faith
The test is just the beginning of the sharing of firefighting knowledge and skills, not the foundation, says Paul Combs.
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