Battalion Chief Mark Emery talks about size-up skills and situation awareness for the fireground based on a private dwelling fire. He incorporates the three leading causes of fireighter deaths on the fireground and how you can include them during size-ups and scene assessments.
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Dr. Richard B. Gasaway dicusses situation awareness and it's critical role in fireground safety.
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Los Angeles County Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Dubron talks about cancer and firefighters. Dubron founded the Firefighter Cancer Support Network after he was diagnosed with cancer.
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Battalion Chief Mike Gurley, the Eastern Director of the Fire Department Safety Officer's Association talks about making the commitment as an officer to focus on safety. He relates the story of one of his first officers who ignored basic safety concepts and his experiences with two LODDs. Listen as Gurley offers several ideas for implementing safety in your department.
Douglas K. Cline talks about securing the proper resources to mitigate the variety of incidents that departments are called to mitigate. Cline reminds us that, with today's tough economy, resources are already being reduced, but they are still needed on the fireground.
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Jim Pharr, from Eastern Kentucky University, examines fire dynamics and how they relate to every fireground operation. Pharr relates how a good working knowledge of fire dynamics is key to a proper size-up.
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Firehouse.com Contributor Michael Wilbur discusses safe vehicle operations for this week's focus on firefighter safety. Listen as he discusses the large number of fire truck versus fire truck collisions, intersection safety and much more.
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Firehouse.com Senior Writer Susie Nicol and U.S. Fire Administration's Acting Administor Glenn Gaines hosted a podcast with several leading experts in firefighter safety to help kick off this year's Fire/EMS Safety, Health & Survival Week.
The guests include: Al Conners, advisor to USFA acting administor; Chiefs Bob Dube and Billy Goldfeder from the IAFC: Jim Brinkley and Rich Duffy from the IAFF; John Proels and Ron Siarnicki from the NFFF; Phil Stittleburg from the NVFC and Dr. Burt Clark and Bill Troup from the USFA.
Gail Fast, of L&T Health and Fitness, talks about the need for regular health screenings. Fast work's with the NVFC's Heart-Healthy Firefighter trade show booth and discusses recommended screenings for various age groups.
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National Volunteer Fire Council Health and Safety Coordinator Lillian Ricardo talks about healthy eating for firefighters. She offers ideas for quick snacks and healthier food substitutions.
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