The Search Is Still On!
Your fire department should find the right strategy and tactics to accomplish search in the first few minutes after arrival.
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I Didn’t Get the Memo
When communicating within a fire department, don't send a memo. David Rhodes on making your messages recognizable, meaningful, and understandable.
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Life Lesson from Baseball: When Your Hero Lets You Down
It’s often said that you really don’t want to meet your heroes because you will usually be disappointed. As a leader, are you too busy…
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Cancer!
Firefighter cancer is a complex issue, however there are some simple steps firefighters can take to mitigate their exposure risks, David Rhodes writes.
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A Seat at the Table Keeps You Off the Menu
When crafting policy, it's crucial to include members who will be directly impacted by said policies. David Rhodes urges firefighters to ensure they have a…
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The Unexpected Influence of a Renaissance Man
You never know who will influence you the most or who will provide experiences that will influence you at some point down the road.
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The Lack of Search Training Is Appalling
Saving lives is at the core of the fire service mission, yet there is a noticeable lack of skill when it comes to search operations.…
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Research Identified the Dumbest Guy in the Room
Questioning why we do things often proves or improves firefighting methods and tactics that have been in place for decades.
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So Afraid We Make It Unsafe
The struggle between moral obligation and strict adherence to policy will continue unless firefighters are clear about what our work is.
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You Say You Want a Revolution
To effect a real change in fire department culture, it takes more than sensationalism and popularity among like-minded firefighters.
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Mr. Incident Commander, Tear Down That Structure!
Vacant and derelict structures present hazards to firefighters, but also problems to the wider neighborhood. David Rhodes has some thoughts on dealing with them.
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To OSB or Not to OSB?
Is oriented strand board really creating more exposure hazards than other material that firefighters use as training fire loads?
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When the Bell Rings, You Better Be Ready!
03.01.2023
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‘I Was in the Bathroom at the Time’
01.01.2023
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