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The Role of Leadership and Seat Belts

cygnus — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:00:00 +0000

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State associations, a fire department, chief and military cadet show the way

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Burton Clark

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After the line-of-duty-death of Captain John Keane, his department signed the seat belt pledge to honor him and make sure he didn't die in vain.

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S.C. Sheriff Elected Fire Chief

cygnus — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:22:17 +0000

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Karen Daily

Aiken Standard (South Carolina)

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Nov. 21--Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt is getting back to his roots in the fire service, officials have confirmed.

At the Clearwater Fire Department's regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, Hunt was elected to be the new chief of the volunteer fire department.

A spokesperson for the sheriff's office, Capt.

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The Meaning of the Meal

FHEditor — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:04 +0000

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Harry Carter

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Let me once again state the painfully obvious to you. Food is a critical element of life. Without nourishment, we would soon wither and die. That's right my friends, food is a life or death proposition. Of course those of you who really know me would suggest that I would be among the last to perish. Sorry to say, I guess you are right about that one. However, I want to make a much stronger point about food with this commentary.

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The Leader's Toolbox: The Seductive Lie

FHEditor — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:12 +0000

The Leader's Toolbox

Dr. Richard B. Gasway talks with leadership consultant Howard Cross about his program "Leadership - The Seductive Lie."

Cross shares the components of strong leadership and discusses why leadership is not a position. Rather it is a set of choices and those choices can, at times, be challenging.

Cross and Gasaway also discuss the role of vision in setting the course for an organization and the part that leaders and followers play in creating organizational success.

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Talk is Cheap: You Have to Walk the Walk

Harry Carter — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:46 +0000

I have spent a great deal of time over the past several years studying the concept of leadership as it evolves within the organizational environment. In comparing my research with the people I have studied in the world around me, I have noted a decided change in the type of people who are serving as leaders in the fire service.

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Fire Academy - Day 5

Tim Butler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:35:16 +0000

Darkness. Hot darkness. Smoke so thick I could not see our instructor, Bernie Vrona, who was 2 feet to my left. Suddenly, tongues of flame light up the smoky darkness 3 feet over my head....long, flowing tongues of flame. Rivers of liquid flame eagerly seeking a way towards more oxygen.....seeking more fuel....seeking any little chink in the protective clothing that I'm wearing in the searing heat. It is eerie.....and fascinating....and well, just really, really cool!

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Fire Academy - Day 4

Tim Butler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:31:33 +0000

Again, I began the day at 4:00 AM. I studied for this morning's weekly test, read and responded to email, and went into the office for an hour to talk with Assistant Chief of Operations, Jim Smith, about staffing issues.

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Fire Academy - Day 3

Tim Butler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:13:24 +0000

There was no academy class yesterday in honor of Veteran's Day, and I'm glad for the day of "rest"…..arms, shoulders, and chest were sore. I had prepared well for the "running" aspects of the academy, but the "lifting/pulling/pushing" aspects the first two days were – for me – a challenge. In spite of the "day off," I put in almost 10 miles of roadwork running and walking, but I took it easy on the upper body.

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Fire Academy - Day 2

Tim Butler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:01:54 +0000

Day Two….We began class with all 21 recruits present!

The academy schedule has been roughly organized into: classroom sessions in the morning; a 30 minute brown bag lunch on site; afternoon practical training; and the one hour of physical training at the end of the day.

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Fire Academy - Day 1

Tim Butler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:32:32 +0000

We began class with all recruits present – 21 of us, raring to go! The addition of these firefighters makes St. Paul the largest fire department in the state! Our uniformed personnel now total 434; Minneapolis Fire has, I believe, 427. These firefighters will enable our department to implement strategic changes in how we staff stations and operate fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in St. Paul. In many ways, they represent a strategic shift for us – a shift towards a brighter future and more effective and efficient service delivery.

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