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Mutual Aid Blog

May 21, 2013

Commentary

How -- and when -- to design security into your fire station

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

May 20, 2013

Commentary

Protecting firefighters from acoustic trauma during parades

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

May 17, 2013

Commentary

Control your tech before it controls you

As a fire chief, the need to communicate with your officers and personnel is critical, but have you reached a point of communication overload?...More

May 16, 2013

Commentary

Chief of the Year Awards present opportunities to share good news

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

May 16, 2013

Commentary

No-confidence vote in Boston fire chief shows cultural divide 2

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

May 16, 2013

Commentary

Successful succession is no accident

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

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