WHEN THE NEWS HITS THE FAN: PREPARING FOR THE INEVITABLE
The following is excerpted from the author`s book Public and Media Relations for the Fire Service, soon to be released by Fire EngineeringT.
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FE Volume 151 Issue 12
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WHAT A YEAR!
We said no to the deteriorating conditions caused by a leadership vacuum at the United States Fire Administration.
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REDIPAD
Najo Emergency Products: Foam pad designed to attach to backboard for patient comfort and improve spinal immobilization. Conforms to patient`s body and provides even support…
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Work with local OSHA representatives
I would like to thank John T. Bentivoglio for his article "OSHA`s Confined Space Standard: What Is Really Required of Fire/Rescue Agencies?" (July 1998). Although…
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EXTENDO BED CARGO PLATFORM
Extendo Bed: Rollout cargo platform allows instant access to all equipment. 1,200-pound capacity at over 100-percent extension. Multiple sizes and designs available to fit all…
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THE PIO: A POSITION WITH INFINITE BOUNDARIES
Service agencies are becoming more aware of the importance of having on staff an individual prepared to handle media relations. In the fire department, this…
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Diversity enhances fire department
I really appreciated Carl Welser`s "Right, Left, and Ace: The Unbeatable Combination" (Volunteers Corner, September 1998). Since I`m from Michigan, I can truly appreciate the…
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CAF SYSTEM
Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.: Available exclusively on Pierce apparatus, features rotary-screw compressor rated at 200 cubic feet per minute at 150 psi, powered by vehicle transmission…
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Valuable Rubble: Seizing Your Training Opportunities
The demolition of a building owned by the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) in the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg set in motion a series…
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The fire service needs USFA/NFA assistance
I wish to take issue with the comments by Daryl D. Sensenig. His assertion that the U.S. Fire Administration be closed shows his complete lack…
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ES-KEY ™ MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Class 1: System controls electrical devices of any ground equipment application over a network, allows OEM to develop and implement standardized network for application. Consists…
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The Public Information Officer: A Multifaceted Role
"Car 1103. Scene of an apartment fire; 2nd alarm; code 701 firefighter. Incident command requesting the PIO ...."
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