Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:08:58 UTC
During the first part of this series we discussed the application of leg endurance for the tower ascent and descent. The next step to this process will be getting the upper body strength and muscle reaction needed to get through the challenge in a timely manner. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/446887-Get-Ready-for-the-Challenge/" target="_blank">Get Ready for the Challenge</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/427795-10-Steps-for-Ensuring-Successful-Health-and-Wellness-Programs/" target="_blank">10 Steps for Ensuring Successful Health and Wellness Programs</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighter-fitness/articles/347948-On-the-Road-to-Fitness-Dietary-Suggestions/" target="_blank">On the Road to Fitness: Dietary Suggestions</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/320398-Stepping-Up-Your-Fitness-Levels/" target="_blank">Stepping Up Your Fitness Levels</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/311819-First-Steps-to-Fitness/" target="_blank">First Steps to Fitness</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/292809-Heart-Health-Workouts-at-work/" target="_blank">Heart Health: Workouts at work </a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:26:11 UTC
With costs for both used and new trucks skyrocketing it's essential to follow a few basic financial principles to make quality purchase decisions <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/772758-Avoiding-financial-mistakes-when-purchasing-apparatus/" target="_blank">Avoiding financial mistakes when purchasing apparatus</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/747987-Prepayment-Discounts-Must-Have-Protection/" target="_blank">Prepayment Discounts Must Have Protection</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/533929-Repair-Replace-Refurbish-Options-Require-Complete-Analysis/" target="_blank">Repair/Replace/Refurbish Options Require Complete Analysis</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:06:28 UTC
A few years ago, I gave a patient assessment lecture to a group of EMTs. Early in the lecture, I announced that my assistant would be coming around with a handout. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/helmets/articles/502054-Helmets-for-EMS/" target="_blank">Helmets for EMS</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jim-Upchurch/articles/487163-The-Littlest-Patient/" target="_blank">The Littlest Patient</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/487158-Maternal-Mortality-and-Immortality-Part-3/" target="_blank">Maternal Mortality and Immortality: Part 3</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/456360-Maternal-Mortality-and-Immortality-Part-2/" target="_blank">Maternal Mortality and Immortality - Part 2</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/442526-Maternal-Mortality-and-Immortality-Part-1/" target="_blank">Maternal Mortality and Immortality - Part 1</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/434682-This-Zebra-is-a-Horse/" target="_blank">This Zebra is a Horse</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/426726-The-Pee-Chart/" target="_blank">The Pee Chart</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/420706-Fatal-Separation/" target="_blank">Fatal Separation</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/405088-The-Heart-of-the-Matter/" target="_blank">The Heart of the Matter</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/400771-Immune-Response-Friend-and-Foe/" target="_blank">Immune Response: Friend and Foe</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Fri, 9 Jul 2010 20:50:59 UTC
Organizations imbue firefighters and officers with a sense of what it means to be a firefighter. Too often the words are "aggressive interior." <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Charles-Bailey/articles/823531-Realities-of-the-fireground/" target="_blank">Realities of the fireground</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/communications-interoperability/articles/817967-Pre-planning-for-a-radio-system-blackout/" target="_blank">Pre-planning for a radio system blackout</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/804720-Juggling-cuts-closures-and-public-expectations/" target="_blank">Juggling cuts, closures and public expectations</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/761375-Metaphors-mask-realities-of-firefighting/" target="_blank">Metaphors mask realities of firefighting</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Charles-Bailey/articles/739518-Academic-Approaches-to-Firefighting/" target="_blank">Academic Approaches to Firefighting </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/736053-Billie-Jean-an-Airplane-and-Smoky-Hallways/" target="_blank">Billie Jean, an Airplane, and Smoky Hallways</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/tools/hoses/articles/598885-Roles-and-Rules-of-the-Backup-Line/" target="_blank">Roles and Rules of the Backup Line</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Firefighter-Accountability/articles/586005-NIMS-Can-Create-Accountability-Problems-on-Scene/" target="_blank">NIMS Can Create Accountability Problems on Scene</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/502731-Firefighter-Safety-Time-for-a-Change/" target="_blank">Firefighter Safety: Time for a Change</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/497598-Firefighting-and-the-90-Doctrine/" target="_blank">Firefighting and the 90% Doctrine</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:32:50 UTC
Some departments have the staffing to perform the rehab operation internal to the organization. For departments that do not have internal EMS resources, the pathway to develop the program is an inter-agency agreement with the local EMS provider. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/409558-Rapid-Rehab-for-Back-to-Back-Calls/" target="_blank">Rapid Rehab for Back-to-Back Calls</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/397194-Fire-Rehabilitation-Who-is-Taking-Your-Pulse/" target="_blank">Fire Rehabilitation: Who is Taking Your Pulse? </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/co-testing/articles/348110-Fire-Rehabilitation-Fitness-Matters/" target="_blank">Fire Rehabilitation: Fitness Matters </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/319686-Winter-Incident-Rehab-and-Response/" target="_blank">Winter Incident Rehab and Response</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/311755-Taking-the-Heat-out-of-Summer-08/" target="_blank">Taking the Heat out of Summer '08</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/dehydration/articles/287577-Factoring-in-Environmental-Conditions-for-Rehab/" target="_blank">Factoring in Environmental Conditions for Rehab</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/281060-Factoring-in-Time-and-Temperature-for-Rehab/" target="_blank">Factoring in Time and Temperature for Rehab</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/274496-Pulse-CO-oximeter-Utilization-in-the-Emergency-Scene-Rehab-Area/" target="_blank">Pulse CO-oximeter Utilization in the Emergency Scene Rehab Area</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:44:06 UTC
Probably the biggest surprise was the return of American LaFrance to the show floor with two units <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/820719-Firehouse-World-opens-2010-show-season/" target="_blank">Firehouse World opens 2010 show season</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/772750-NFPA-1901-says-you-have-to-have-what/" target="_blank">NFPA 1901 says you have to have what?</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/761855-Special-Purpose-Boxes-Fill-Many-Different-Needs/" target="_blank">Special Purpose Boxes Fill Many Different Needs</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Apparatus-Ideas/articles/747151-2009-Some-Bright-Spots-In-A-Year-of-Transition/" target="_blank">2009: Some Bright Spots In A Year of Transition</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/682295-Sometimes-Pictures-Can-Tell-the-Story/" target="_blank">Sometimes Pictures Can Tell the Story</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Apparatus-Ideas/articles/603428-Remembering-Pete-A-Multi-Faceted-Friend/" target="_blank">Remembering Pete, A Multi-Faceted Friend</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/597439-Special-Units-Penetrate-Economic-Storm-Clouds/" target="_blank">Special Units Penetrate Economic Storm Clouds</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/589079-Eliminate-Surprises-Before-Final-Inspection/" target="_blank">Eliminate Surprises Before Final Inspection</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/533913-20-000-Plus-Attend-Pennsylvania-Fire-Expo/" target="_blank">20,000-Plus Attend Pennsylvania Fire Expo</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/507537-Preparing-The-Bid-Package/" target="_blank">Preparing The Bid Package</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:34:59 UTC
One of the most interesting pumpers ever built was among the new products showcased at FDIC in Indianapolis <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/830887-FDIC-2010-The-good-stuff/" target="_blank">FDIC 2010: The good stuff</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/807877-Aerial-Firefighter-Safety-Ladders-versus-Platforms/" target="_blank">Aerial Firefighter Safety: Ladders versus Platforms</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/772754-Optional-PPE-A-cultural-sign/" target="_blank">Optional PPE: A cultural sign</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/761863-Research-Studies-Abound-Despite-The-Bad-Economy/" target="_blank">Research Studies Abound Despite The Bad Economy</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/748000-Dangers-Of-Home-Made-And-Modified-Equipment/" target="_blank">Dangers Of Home-Made And Modified Equipment</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/603434-More-Useful-Equipment-Displayed-At-FRI-In-Dallas/" target="_blank">More Useful Equipment Displayed At FRI In Dallas</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/597456-Multi-Purpose-Vehicles-Take-Center-Stage-At-FRI/" target="_blank">Multi-Purpose Vehicles Take Center Stage At FRI</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/589080-Apparatus-Air-Bags-A-Life-Saving-Option/" target="_blank">Apparatus Air Bags: A Life-Saving Option</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/apparatus/articles/533919-How-To-Prevent-Backing-Accidents/" target="_blank">How To Prevent Backing Accidents</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/507550-The-National-League-Of-Cities-And-Firefighters-And-Cancer/" target="_blank">The National League Of Cities And Firefighters And Cancer</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:03:09 UTC
Incident commanders are bombarded with decisions on the fireground — but communication centers can relieve some of the burden. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/communications-interoperability/articles/771901-The-State-of-911/" target="_blank">The State of 911 </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/680790-How-to-Solve-Radio-System-Glitches-Before-They-Happen/" target="_blank">How to Solve Radio System Glitches Before They Happen </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/596994-Syndromic-Surveillance-for-Pandemic-Illness/" target="_blank">Syndromic Surveillance for Pandemic Illness </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/533676-Ride-Alongs-Aid-Communications-Personnel-Training/" target="_blank">Ride-Alongs Aid Communications Personnel Training</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/508316-The-Communications-Center-Response-to-Mayday-Calls/" target="_blank">The Communications Center Response to Mayday Calls</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:16:45 UTC
Carbon monoxide is the most frequent cause of poisoning in industrialized countries. Reports indicate that over 500 people a year are killed by unintentional poisoning, with about 15,000 people seeking treatment at hospitals. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/articles/333458-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-CCBEMS-approved-15-95-no-charge-covered-by-ED-grant-until-12-31-10/" target="_blank">Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - CCBEMS approved - $15.95 (no charge, covered by ED grant until 12/31/10)</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/articles/333433-Non-invasive-Respiratory-Gas-Monitoring-CCBEMS-approved-15-95-no-charge-covered-by-ED-grant-until-12-31-10/" target="_blank">Non-invasive Respiratory Gas Monitoring - CCBEMS approved - $15.95 (no charge, covered by ED grant until 12/31/10)</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/articles/333217-Oximetry-for-EMTs-and-First-Responders-CCBEMS-approved-15-95-no-charge-covered-by-ED-grant-until-12-31-10/" target="_blank">Oximetry for EMTs and First Responders - CCBEMS approved - $15.95 (no charge, covered by ED grant until 12/31/10)</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:23:09 UTC
With 2008 under way, it's time for us to reflect on the year past and to begin developing our plans for the future. Here are eight straightforward ideas that company officers can use right now to help their crews stay ahead in 2008. 1. Be an informer Passing on relevant information about decisions, plans and activities to the people (your firefighters) who need it to do their work is vital. You can't ...<br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/320538-The-Company-Officer-as-a-Coach/" target="_blank">The Company Officer as a Coach </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/317325-Clear-the-Path-For-Your-Firefighters/" target="_blank">Clear the Path For Your Firefighters</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/311424-Understanding-What-Motivates-Our-Firefighters/" target="_blank">Understanding What Motivates Our Firefighters</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Billy-Schmidt/articles/309567-Daily-Briefings-Build-Trust-in-Teams/" target="_blank">Daily Briefings Build Trust in Teams</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/291974-Constructive-Conflict/" target="_blank">Constructive Conflict </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/290123-Speaking-the-Same-Language/" target="_blank">Speaking the Same Language</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Billy-Schmidt/articles/287522-Action-Needed-to-Achieve-Results/" target="_blank">Action Needed to Achieve Results</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Billy-Schmidt/articles/284213-We-Cant-Save-Anyone-If-We-Become-Victims/" target="_blank">We Can't Save Anyone If We Become Victims</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Billy-Schmidt/articles/280858-Moving-From-Firefighter-to-Company-Officer/" target="_blank">Moving From Firefighter to Company Officer</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Billy-Schmidt/articles/279257-Finding-Positive-Solutions/" target="_blank">Finding Positive Solutions</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:42:38 UTC
The use of compressed air foam systems in rural, suburban and urban districts for structural firefighting is on the upswing. While the technology may be perceived by many as new, the proven real-world benefits of implementing CAFS today include increased crew safety and reduced property damage from fire and excess water. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Firefighting-Field-Notes/articles/530977-Mourning-The-Loss-Of-A-Fire-Service-Leader/" target="_blank">Mourning The Loss Of A Fire Service Leader</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/cafs/articles/531654-Injector-Type-Foam-Proportioners-Most-Efficient/" target="_blank">Injector Type Foam Proportioners Most Efficient</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/cafs/articles/531650-Things-To-Consider-When-Choosing-Foam/" target="_blank">Things To Consider When Choosing Foam</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/cafs/articles/601149-New-Technology-Requires-Training/" target="_blank">New Technology Requires Training</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-foam/articles/531232-Class-A-Foam-System-A-Necessity-For-Safety/" target="_blank">Class A Foam System: A Necessity For Safety</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/529491-Conshohocken-Gets-Air-And-Light-Truck/" target="_blank">Conshohocken Gets Air And Light Truck</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/529430-Hyattstown-Orders-4Guys-Workhorse/" target="_blank">Hyattstown Orders 4Guys Workhorse</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-foam/articles/529130-Flammable-Liquids-Fires-Need-Lots-Of-Class-B-Foam/" target="_blank">Flammable Liquids Fires Need Lots Of Class B Foam</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/510108-Five-Must-Do-Items-When-Specifying-A-New-Engine/" target="_blank">Five 'Must Do' Items When Specifying A New Engine</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/508633-Choosing-The-Correct-Nozzle-For-CAF-Systems/" target="_blank">Choosing The Correct Nozzle For CAF Systems</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:21:35 UTC
The most important thing to keep in mind when selecting a winch is how and where you'll be using it <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Extrication-Tools-Cutters-and-Spreaders/articles/456785-Rail-Responses-Provide-Extrication-Challenges/" target="_blank">Rail Responses Provide Extrication Challenges </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/453128-Roadway-Safety-Law-Requires-New-Equipment/" target="_blank">Roadway Safety Law Requires New Equipment</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/emergency-lighting/articles/487193-Keep-The-Scene-Bright-For-Safety/" target="_blank">Keep The Scene Bright For Safety</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/530967-Thoughts-On-Shows-And-The-Brotherhood/" target="_blank">Thoughts On Shows And The Brotherhood</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/531624-Custom-Vehicles-Present-Unique-Rescue-Challenges/" target="_blank">Custom Vehicles Present Unique Rescue Challenges</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/531714-Lessons-Learned-From-An-MCI-in-Pa/" target="_blank">Lessons Learned From An MCI in Pa.</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/739585-Apparatus-Striping-Increases-Visibility/" target="_blank">Apparatus Striping Increases Visibility</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparel/fire-jackets-and-coats/articles/601174-Firefighters-Must-Be-Seen-to-Be-Safe/" target="_blank">Firefighters Must Be Seen to Be Safe</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/530737-Its-Our-Responsibility-To-Keep-Firefighters-Safe/" target="_blank">It's Our Responsibility To Keep Firefighters Safe</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/529524-Winter-Is-Coming-And-It-Is-Time-To-Prepare/" target="_blank">Winter Is Coming And It Is Time To Prepare</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 17 May 2010 22:04:27 UTC
Seattle Fire Maintenance Garage supervisor Steve Skylstad explains what a garage looks for in a mechanic <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/apparatus/articles/807903-No-Downtime-At-SFD-Fire-Garage-Part-1/" target="_blank">No Downtime At SFD Fire Garage: Part 1</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/772761-Creative-SCBA-drills-prevent-malfunctions/" target="_blank">Creative SCBA drills prevent 'malfunctions' </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/682308-Mobile-Shop-Mechanic-Is-A-Paramedic-For-Apparatus/" target="_blank">Mobile Shop Mechanic Is A Paramedic For Apparatus</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/589082-Daily-Apparatus-Checks-Are-Commitment-to-Safety/" target="_blank">Daily Apparatus Checks Are Commitment to Safety</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/533923-Do-You-Know-Your-Equipment-Well-Enough-To-Draw-It/" target="_blank">Do You Know Your Equipment Well Enough To Draw It?</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/486050-Pre-Staging-Equipment-Before-Major-Events/" target="_blank">Pre-Staging Equipment Before Major Events</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Fire-Software/articles/482613-Google-An-Address-To-Prepare-For-Fire/" target="_blank">Google An Address To Prepare For Fire</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Tool-Time/articles/475485-Backboard-Technique-Saves-Firefighters-Backs/" target="_blank">Backboard Technique Saves Firefighters' Backs</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/530972-Gear-Keeper-Protects-Your-Mic-Lifeline/" target="_blank">Gear Keeper Protects Your Mic Lifeline</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/531207-Basement-Fires-And-Bulldozers/" target="_blank">Basement Fires And Bulldozers</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:55:23 UTC
Fire Apparatus readers knew my husband Pete, whose obituary follows, for his column and his bow ties. His love for the fire service began when he was a child in Medford, Mass., and lived near a fire station. In recent years vintage Macks were his favorite trucks and he owned several of them. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/C-Peter-Jorgensen/articles/592431-Barraclough-50-Years-Of-Knowledge/" target="_blank">Barraclough – 50 Years Of Knowledge</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/533918-Loot-For-Ladders-Program-Unlikely/" target="_blank">Loot For Ladders Program Unlikely</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/507535-Survey-Indicates-2009-Is-Solid-Year/" target="_blank">Survey Indicates 2009 Is Solid Year</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/486567-E-ONEs-Contest-And-Acquisition/" target="_blank">E-ONE's Contest And Acquisition</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/481636-New-Apparatus-To-See-At-FDIC/" target="_blank">New Apparatus To See At FDIC</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/468394-A-New-Web-Site-And-New-Writers/" target="_blank">A New Web Site And New Writers</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/456839-Ferrara-Sets-Sales-Record-As-Others-Get-New-CEOs/" target="_blank">Ferrara Sets Sales Record As Others Get New CEOs</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/453080-Annual-Recognition-Awards/" target="_blank">Annual Recognition Awards</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/apparatus/articles/446653-Darley-100th-Anniversary/" target="_blank">Darley 100th Anniversary</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/C-Peter-Jorgensen/articles/487165-Darley-100th/" target="_blank">Darley 100th</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:15:50 UTC
Of all the protective elements worn as part of the firefighter's ensemble, perhaps the least appreciated item is the protective hood. Over the past two decades, hoods have become a standard part of the ensemble. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/articles/832026-Advances-to-new-SCBA/" target="_blank">Advances to new SCBA</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/823831-Determining-when-PPE-needs-to-be-retired/" target="_blank">Determining when PPE needs to be retired</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparel/boots/articles/813463-Balancing-footwear-function-with-protection/" target="_blank">Balancing footwear function with protection</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/gloves/articles/772738-Performance-goals-for-gloves/" target="_blank">Performance goals for gloves</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/763478-Balancing-breathability-with-protection-in-turnouts/" target="_blank">Balancing breathability with protection in turnouts </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Fire-Goggles/articles/746966-Firefighter-Face-Protection-Goggles-vs-Faceshields/" target="_blank">Firefighter Face Protection: Goggles vs. Faceshields </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/gloves/articles/733215-Beliefs-and-Expectations-for-Protective-Clothing/" target="_blank">Beliefs and Expectations for Protective Clothing</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/gloves/articles/606070-Guide-to-PPE-Performance-Testing-Methods/" target="_blank">Guide to PPE Performance Testing Methods</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparel/fire-jackets-and-coats/articles/598653-How-to-Use-Firefighter-Protective-Clothing-Reinforcements/" target="_blank">How to Use Firefighter Protective Clothing Reinforcements</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/591053-MIST-and-Protection-Factors-for-Turnouts/" target="_blank">MIST and Protection Factors for Turnouts</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:00:07 UTC
The title of this year's Safety, Health and Survival Week is "Committed to Long-Term Results." But how can we commit to long-term results if those in positions of leadership and power won't follow the rules themselves? <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/401271-Dangers-of-Overweight-Vehicles-Part-2/" target="_blank">Dangers of Overweight Vehicles – Part 2</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/vehicle-safety/articles/317950-Dangers-of-Overweight-Vehicles-Part-1/" target="_blank">Dangers of Overweight Vehicles – Part 1</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/vehicle-safety/articles/290116-Hydroplaning-Hazard/" target="_blank">Hydroplaning Hazard</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/vehicle-safety/articles/281059-Curve-Caution/" target="_blank">Curve Caution </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/apparatus/articles/264250-Vehicle-Safety-Still-a-Big-Issue-in-06/" target="_blank">Vehicle Safety Still a Big Issue in '06</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicles/articles/244507-Stopping-Distances-Part-2/" target="_blank">Stopping Distances, Part 2</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicles/articles/239741-Stopping-Distances-Part-1/" target="_blank">Stopping Distances, Part 1</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/education/articles/108150-Driving-with-ABS-STOMP-STAY-and-STEER/" target="_blank">Driving with ABS: STOMP, STAY and STEER!</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/103828-Burning-kinetic-energy-key-to-safe-driving/" target="_blank">Burning kinetic energy key to safe driving</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Chris-Daly/articles/16974-Driving-fire-trucks-can-be-just-as-dangerous-as-a-loaded-gun/" target="_blank">Driving fire trucks can be just as dangerous as a loaded gun </a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:59:48 UTC
The coral snake has a fairly powerful venom, but not a very effective bite. About 100 people per year are bitten and the venom can cause death. But apparently 100 bites isn't enough, at least not enough to turn a profit. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/832364-Values-bring-meaning-to-safety-efforts/" target="_blank">Values bring meaning to safety efforts</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/823827-How-crew-size-study-aids-our-argument/" target="_blank">How crew-size study aids our argument</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/813498-What-are-we-safe-for/" target="_blank">What are we safe for?</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/772766-Ways-to-prioritize-firefighter-safety/" target="_blank">Ways to prioritize firefighter safety </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Tom-LaBelle/articles/763410-Firefighter-survival-10-ways-to-stay-safe/" target="_blank">Firefighter survival: 10 ways to stay safe</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/747463-Taking-Control-Over-LODDs/" target="_blank">Taking Control Over LODDs</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/736064-Past-Tragedies-are-Lessons-for-New-Year/" target="_blank">Past Tragedies are Lessons for New Year</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/682208-You-Are-Not-Special/" target="_blank">You Are Not Special</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/extrication/articles/605818-NIMS-role-in-Roadway-Safety/" target="_blank">NIMS' role in Roadway Safety</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/598647-Whos-Mentoring-the-Kids/" target="_blank">Who's Mentoring the Kids?</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:34:34 UTC
As 2009 bids us a fond farewell, Swine Flu has booked at least another year stay. While children seem disproportionately affected, the number one H1N1 victim is common sense. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/485820-H1N1-a-k-a-Swine-Flu-Get-Your-Facts-Straight/" target="_blank">H1N1 (a.k.a. Swine) Flu: Get Your Facts Straight </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Mike-McEvoy/articles/484438-Swine-Flu-What-You-Must-Do-Now/" target="_blank">Swine Flu: What You Must Do Now </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/co-testing/articles/443150-Get-Ready-to-Chill-in-09/" target="_blank">Get Ready to Chill in '09</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/co-testing/articles/429569-Non-invasive-Screening-for-CO-and-MET/" target="_blank">Non-invasive Screening for CO and MET </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/co-testing/articles/392504-Response-to-CO-Alarms-Time-For-Another-Detector/" target="_blank">Response to CO Alarms: Time For Another Detector?</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/330706-2007-Our-Neighbors-Caught-Bird-Flu-and-All-We-Got-Was-MRSA/" target="_blank">2007: Our Neighbors Caught Bird Flu and All We Got Was MRSA</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/327047-Making-Rehab-a-Requirement-NFPA-1584/" target="_blank">Making Rehab a Requirement: NFPA 1584</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/315402-Contamination-Dont-Pass-It-On/" target="_blank">Contamination: Don't Pass It On</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/292729-Criminalizing-Medical-Errors/" target="_blank">Criminalizing Medical Errors</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/289387-What-We-Dont-Know-Is-Hurting-Us/" target="_blank">What We Don't Know Is Hurting Us</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:33:45 UTC
Unfortunately, and for the second time this week, I'm writing about the tragic deaths of two firefighters in the line of duty. Once again we mourn our fallen brothers: Posey Dillon and Danny Altice of the Rocky Mount, Va., Volunteer Fire Department; my deepest sympathy and respect goes out to their families and fellow firefighters. I have to admit that while I've developed some sense of professional ...<br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/853664-Mourning-our-fallen-Bridgeport-brothers/" target="_blank">Mourning our fallen Bridgeport brothers</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/852177-Lessons-learned-from-Ga-truck-fire-video/" target="_blank">Lessons learned from Ga. truck fire video</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/851147-How-live-burn-training-aids-promotional-process/" target="_blank">How live-burn training aids promotional process</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/849315-Basic-infection-control-procedures/" target="_blank">Basic infection control procedures</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/848621-Developing-the-next-generation-of-responders/" target="_blank">Developing the next generation of responders</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/846846-Firework-attack-highlights-dangers-we-can-face/" target="_blank">Firework attack highlights dangers we can face </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/846532-Rehab-needs-for-firefighters/" target="_blank">Rehab needs for firefighters</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/832891-Its-never-easy-to-be-candid-about-your-shortfalls/" target="_blank">It's never easy to be candid about your shortfalls</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/831327-Calif-save-highlights-3-key-issues/" target="_blank">Calif. save highlights 3 key issues</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/830233-Lessons-to-learn-from-NFPAs-fatality-report/" target="_blank">Lessons to learn from NFPA's fatality report</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 9 Jun 2010 18:32:42 UTC
Wearing your SCBA for an entire fire or hazardous event will decrease your odds of inhaling toxic air, and so minimize the risks of developing cancer. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/807132-Aggressive-is-not-reckless/" target="_blank">Aggressive is not reckless</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/766855-Ranch-home-dangers/" target="_blank">Ranch home dangers</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/681577-Protecting-Exposures/" target="_blank">Protecting Exposures </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Emergency-Response-Tools/articles/601382-Detached-Garage-Fire-Hazards/" target="_blank">Detached Garage Fire Hazards</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/593975-Dangers-of-Decks/" target="_blank">Dangers of Decks</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Emergency-Response-Tools/articles/585817-How-to-Escape-the-Web-of-Wires/" target="_blank">How to Escape the Web of Wires</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jason-Poremba/articles/508663-Dangers-to-Spot-During-Size-up/" target="_blank">Dangers to Spot During Size-up</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Extinguishers/articles/502023-Flashover-Time-to-Get-Out/" target="_blank">Flashover: Time to Get Out </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/484809-Some-Firefighters-Do-the-Dumbest-Things/" target="_blank">Some Firefighters Do the Dumbest Things</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/458061-Building-Collapse-Learn-the-Warning-Signs/" target="_blank">Building Collapse: Learn the Warning Signs</a><br></li></ul>
