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The Impact of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on Firefighters

The pressures of today’s world can lead to mental health issues in any individual. The death of a loved one, divorce and financial challenges are only some of the most obvious stressors that affect people’s coping mechanisms in today’s society. Firefighters are a unique breed as they not...

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The Impact of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on Firefighters

In many areas, the fire service culture, which is built largely on the values of bravery and pride, prevents its members from asking for help when needed.

Article • June 18th, 2013
Weekly Drill: No. 122 - Risk Analysis

Drill #122: Risk Analysis The acceptable level of risk is directly related to the potential to save lives or property. Oftentimes we have heard it stated as “risk vs. gain” or “risk vs. benefit.” Readers will learn the three basic rules we...

Article • June 16th, 2013
Close Calls: Massive Storm Poses Unique Risks - Part 2

Last month, we presented a fire service perspective on the Hurricane Sandy and other massive storms that hit the mid-Atlantic coast within the past year and their impact on firefighters. This month, we report on after-the-storm factors, chiefly...

Article • June 1st, 2013
Speak Up: Fireground Setup Time

Thanks to Firehouse ® Magazine and Chief Vincent Dunn for his March 2013 Safety & Survival column “Fireground Setup Time, Measured Scientifically: Research Fills a Gap in Knowledge of Firefighting Tasks.” In the column, Chief Dunn completely...

Article • June 1st, 2013
As Firehouse Sees It: A Busy Few Weeks

The West, TX, fertilizer plant explosion and the exploding of two bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon were just two recent major incidents. In California, two large wildfires occurring so early in the year caused great concern to West...

Article • June 1st, 2013
Scuttlebutt 6/13

Navy names ship after Pentagon 9-11 victims, first responders A Navy ship named in honor of the victims and first responders of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon recently joined the fleet, serving as a floating tribute to the people who died that day...

Article • June 1st, 2013
The Fire Scene: How Safe Is Your Firehouse?

I’m sure every firehouse and fire station has some type of hazard that could result in an injury to a firefighter. A loose step on the stairway, a door that slams shut or a continuously wet floor in the bathroom. Those are not what I’m talking...

Article • June 1st, 2013
The 4 Phases Of the Stretch: Phase 2

Size-up is all about gathering and evaluating information in order to make good fireground decisions. At the scene of a fire we gather and evaluate information at a rapid pace. Seldom is there time to thoroughly process and evaluate this information...

Article • June 1st, 2013
Product Showcase 6/13

Blauer Blauer’s Multi-Threat Ensemble is certified to NFPA 1994 Class 2 and NFPA 1992 for serious protection during physically demanding HAZMAT response. GORE CHEMPAK Ultra-Barrier fabric stands up to high concentrations of CWA’s, TIC’s...

Article • June 1st, 2013
Rekindles 5/13

GARDEN CITY, NY: MAY 1, 1913 – Fire tore through five aviation hangars at Hempstead Plains, destroying a number of valuable flying machines. Among the craft lost was a splendid yellow monoplane, the largest on the field, a Curtiss-type biplane. The...

Article • May 8th, 2013
Fireground Setup Time

I was quite impressed with Chief Vincent Dunn’s Safety & Survival column headlined “Fireground Setup Time, Measured Scientifically” in the March 2013 edition of Firehouse ® Magazine . I congratulate him on the work. I did some preliminary...

Article • May 1st, 2013
Highways - What Kills Us!

Some years ago, when I was working in St. Louis, MO, I was doing research about the city’s police department for a project I was working on. While doing the research, I came across a book the department published that detailed the deaths of the 171...

Article • May 1st, 2013
The Power Saw: Working Safely & Effectively

I’ve talked about the power saw before, but there is always room for more discussion on such a useful, important and powerful piece of equipment. Whatever brand or model of power saw you use, including chain saws, there are some basics you need to...

Article • May 1st, 2013
In their Sights

A recent EMS run in suburban Atlanta, GA, turned into anything but normal. A resident who called in a request for an ambulance took five firefighters hostage and held them at gunpoint when they entered the structure after responding with an engine...

Article • May 1st, 2013
Massive Storm Poses Unique Risks - Part 1

Dealing with nasty, weather-related storms is nothing new to firefighters. When any of us heard about the massive storms that hit the mid-Atlantic coast within the past year, we naturally thought about “before and during the storm” issues. From...

Article • May 1st, 2013

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