Firefighters don't always need an alarm tone to know it's time for work. Suddenly, a terrible concussion echoes across the equipment bay. Every pane of...More
As the fire chief of not one, but two departments, Rick Haase knows what it takes to be a leader. It takes dedication, its takes training, but mostly...More
All fire departments should be trained in industrial firefighting applications. Most firefighters become familiar with their retail districts while running...More
The EMS "mannequin simulator" was just one of the many marvels I discovered during my recent visit to Texas A&M Fire School's Emergency Services Training Institute, a Disney World of training for the fire service....More
An industrial fire department, a federal government fire department and a municipal fire department combine skills to strengthen emergency response....More
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VFIS's Ryan Pietzsch said that many agencies do not consider safety and security during the fire station design phase. Instead, they wait until after construction is completed and accidents or losses begin to occur....More
By Daniel B.C. Gardiner--Hundreds of pieces of fire apparatus will be blasting their way down different Main Streets this Memorial Day, giving nearby spectators as well as the firefighters in the line of march, a good dose of acoustic trauma....More
Bad news spreads faster than good news — and thanks to social media, it spreads in nano seconds. Whether a fire chief is accused of altering drug prescriptions, driving teens to prom on a fire truck or failing to perform during crisis response, millions know about it in the blink of an eye. But the fire and emergency service also is filled with good news and inspirational stories that I wish more people heard....More
Is it better to promote within to meet the cultural demands of a fire department, or should cities feel free to bring in outside people for new ideas?...More
Business literature has numerous examples of successful businesses built on the model of visionary chief executive officer who drove the organization to high performance but neglected succession as part of his or her vision and responsibilities. These companies often floundered if not outright failed....More