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  • Awareness Issues in Special Operations

    As an emergency responder, your agency has probably been dealing with technical rescue at one level or another for years, even if you didn't realize it. Within the last ten years, line-of-duty injuries and fatalities involving special operations...

    Article • April 2nd, 2003

  • Conspace For Company Officers - Part II

    One of the most necessary parts of the action plan is the requirement to consider the safety and health of everyone on the scene, especially of responders.This article is the second part of a section on action plan development. In the first part we...

    Article • April 2nd, 2003

  • Fantasyland: The Oral Interview

    What is the biggest problem candidates have going to an oral board? Fear, nervousness, or anxiety? What causes it?

    Article • March 19th, 2003

  • Why Be A NORMal Leader?

    Recently, I saw a bumper sticker that read, “YB NORMal?” Wondering how this might apply to leadership, I ask, “Who wants to be NORMal?”

    Article • March 10th, 2003

  • Rapid Intervention: Are We Really Prepared?

    Rapid Intervention is still one of the most commonly used buzz words in today?s fire service but are we really prepared to perform it?

    Article • March 9th, 2003

  • Ice And Cold Water Rescue - Part III

    In addition to rescue procedures and skills, a great deal of emphasis must be placed on self-rescue and survival procedures in cold water.

    Article • February 15th, 2003

  • Myths vs. Reality in Thermal Imaging - Part I

    Thermal imagers (TIs) are revolutionizing the fire industry, quickly becoming standard equipment sought by every department in the country. Every day, another fire department accepts the value of TIs and puts a camera into service. Despite the quick...

    Article • February 1st, 2003

  • Do You Sleep When the Wind Blows?

    Good leaders have a vision, and they use that vision to lead their organization.A city decided to establish an emergency management division and hire an emergency management director. The city administrator interviewed many candidates and found a...

    Article • January 22nd, 2003

  • Ice And Cold Water Rescue - Part II

    All personnel operating at the Awareness level should be provided with appropriate Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) or Anti-Exposure Coveralls to protect them from the elements and any unintentional entries into the cold water.

    Article • January 20th, 2003

  • We Have Permission To Use The Word Mayday

    "What do you mean we have permission to use the word Mayday- we have been using it all along! What's the big deal?"I can hear some readers now: "What do you mean we have permission to use the word Mayday- we have been using it all along! What's the...

    Article • January 17th, 2003

  • Miracle Oral Board Tool

    Everyone has butterflies in an oral board. The trick is getting all the butterfly's to fly in the same formation.

    Article • January 15th, 2003

  • Ice And Cold Water Rescue - Part I

    Public Safety and Rescue personnel should be appropriately trained and equipped in order to appropriately respond to an emergency on the ice or in the water.

    Article • January 14th, 2003

  • Leadership Ethics In The Hiring Process

    Even if your department does background checks, you need to do more than just check for entry level test scores, work history and driving record.According to a recent NFPA report, "Regard for firefighters in the U.S. is at an all time high.

    Article • January 7th, 2003

  • Reading Comprehension Test-Taking Strategies II

    Reading a short passage carelessly may leave you with some false impressions.

    Article • January 2nd, 2003

  • Conquer The Promotional Interview!

    Many candidates think that if they have it figured out in their head and have written it down, it is going to come out of their mouth the same way.You have fallen off the end of the earth for up to a year or more. You've been immersed in preparing for...

    Article • December 17th, 2002

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