Leadership & Command

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Photo 1 - To be effective on the fireground, a fire officer must have a sound understanding of building construction and fire behavior.
Photo 1 - To be effective on the fireground, a fire officer must have a sound understanding of building construction and fire behavior.
Photo by Michael Daley

Photo 2 - Fire officers need a good blend of tactical competency and flexibility in all aspects of their response capabilities.
Photo 2 - Fire officers need a good blend of tactical competency and flexibility in all aspects of their response capabilities.
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Photo 3 - Being decisive on the fireground is a critical skill for the fire officer to create a successful outcome at an incident.
Photo 3 - Being decisive on the fireground is a critical skill for the fire officer to create a successful outcome at an incident.

Fire Officers: What Would You Do When No One is Watching?

As a fire officer, you are a direct front line representative for your respective department. You greet the public at many different instances, from the wide-eyed child that wants to grow up and be a firefighter, to the couple who stare at the charred remains of their lives work, looking for answers...

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Ignorance: The Wrong Lubricant for Your Fire Department's Machinery

By Dr. Harry Carter

Monday June 17, 2013

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