David Rhodes

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.
4 min read
David Rhodes Editor's Opinion February 2025

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.
5 min read
Fire Engineering Editor in Chief David Rhodes

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…
6 min read
Fire Engineering Editor in Chief David Rhodes

Cancer!

Firefighter cancer is a complex issue, however there are some simple steps firefighters can take to mitigate their exposure risks, David Rhodes writes.
5 min read
Fire Engineering Editor in Chief David Rhodes

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.
5 min read
Fire Engineering Editor in Chief David Rhodes

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.
5 min read
Fire Engineering Editor in Chief David Rhodes

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?
5 min read
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