Emergencies Mean Service
Starting an IV line is totally different than stretching a hoseline, but we must have the same pride and professionalism in both duties.
Mike Ciampo
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Critiquing Conversations
Before taking up after a job, the company officer should grab his firefighters and conduct an informal company critique.
Taxing Your Resources and Limits
Taxpayer, strip mall, and supermarket fires aren’t your run-of-the-mill fires and present firefighters with a host of challenges.
Tactical Changes
Change can often be met with resistance and reluctance from firefighters. Mike Ciampo on some changes with saws, exhaust fans, and ladders.
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Smells and Bells
One day when we’re on a nuisance box, things could suddenly go from good to bad. Mike Ciampo warns firefighters about getting complacent.
FDIC International 2024: No One Fights Alone
FDIC Education Director David Rhodes and Fire Department of New York Lieutenant Michael Ciampo appeared together during Thursday’s Opening Ceremony.
Operating in Unison
Proper training and prior experiences can help you learn when, where, and how to perform proper firefighting operational tactics.
Aggressive Fire Tactics
The word “aggressive” pops up a lot in fire service articles, critiques, and conversations these days. Mike Ciampo considers it in relation to tactics.
Bodega Booby Traps
Mike Ciampo reviews two incidents that reveal some of the hazards connected with these small convenience stores.
343 and Counting: When Will It Stop?
Mike Ciampo and Paul Combs comment on the terrible toll that 9/11-related illnesses have taken on the Fire Department of New York.
Soffit Snafus
Mike Ciampo examines some firefighting considerations when dealing with soffits, exterior fires, and extension to the attic.
Droplets in the Air
As a precaution, it’s always fine to call for a hoseline, says Mike Ciampo—just don’t be surprised if it doesn’t get charged.
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