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May 14, 2013

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Know the fundamentals of firefighter rehab

The key elements for heat stress mitigation include firefighter fitness, adequate rest, rehydration and managing body temperature. Fitter firefighters recover more quickly when they are provided an opportunity to rest and rehydrate....More
Apr. 3, 2013

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Take a closer looks at the HeatSeeker device for firefighter rehab

The HeatSeeker turns discharge caps that cover the hose ports standard on all fire trucks into water misters.
Apr. 3, 2013

Product

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HeatSeeker cools off firefighters on the cheap

The device is a brass discharge cap with six machined holes. When attached to the hose ports, the resulting fog can cool the surrounding air by 30°, while using just two gallons of water an hour....More
Jul. 18, 2012

Commentary

For Firefighters, Hydration Before Dehydration is Key

Fire departments should be in compliance with NFPA 1584, Rehabilitation of Members Operating at Incident Scene Operations and Training Exercises....More
May 17, 2012

Article

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Determining Rehab on the Fireground

One of the fireground’s toughest calls concerns when to take a firefighter off the line and when to send him back into battle, primarily because it is more art than science....More

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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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