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A Magical Sleigh

For firefighters operating a tower ladder, it's important to be trained on transporting both equipment and civilians.

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.

Fire EMS Magazine

Code Red: Hospital

Mike Ciampo enumerates some of the challenges firefighters may have to deal with in fires at hospitals.

Firefighting Magazine

Critiquing Conversations

Before taking up after a job, the company officer should grab his firefighters and conduct an informal company critique.

Firefighting Magazine

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Relocated, Transferred, and Coverage

ON FIRE ❘ by MICHAEL N. CIAMPO Getting “moved up” (or whatever term you use) to another station to provide coverage while those units are actively engaged…

Fire Service Career Magazine

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.

Firefighting Magazine

Tactical Changes

Change can often be met with resistance and reluctance from firefighters. Mike Ciampo on some changes with saws, exhaust fans, and ladders.

Firefighting Magazine

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.

Firefighting Magazine

Firefighters on roof performing vertical ventilation

Operating in Unison

Proper training and prior experiences can help you learn when, where, and how to perform proper firefighting operational tactics.

Firefighting Magazine Structural Firefighting

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.

Firefighting Magazine Structural Firefighting