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Mutual Aid Blog

May 22, 2013

Commentary

Finding the right equipment for EMS delivery

By Mike Metro -- The last time I wrote, I discussed the concept of sending the right person, at the right time, with the right equipment and the right training, in the right vehicle. Last month, we focused on the right person. For this article, I want to focus on the right equipment....More

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

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