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  • Some Thoughts On Sharing A Gift

    Let me begin this month’s column by issuing a long-overdue tip of the helmet to you, the reader of my bi-monthly trip to the top of my favorite soapbox.

    Article • March 31st, 2000

  • Chief Concerns: Ordinary Heroes

    When a person chooses firefighting as a career or raises a hand to volunteer as a firefighter, he or she leaves the ranks of ordinary people.

    Article • March 31st, 2000

  • Another Meatless Bone for the Red-headed Stepchild

    I have spent the past several hours reading about the great victory won by Curt Weldon. Before I go any further, I want to praise the dedicated efforts of this true son of the fire service. I have met Mr. Weldon on a number of occasions, and he never...

    Article • March 30th, 2000

  • Hepatitis C: The Tip of The Iceberg

    Over the past few months, we have been following the case of the Hepatitis C controversy in the Philadelphia Fire department. The manner in which this whole matter has unfolded seems to be quite akin to a walk through a minefield. Just when you think...

    Article • March 29th, 2000

  • The Fire Service - America's Red Carpet

    As an observer of the national fire service scene, I am always on the look out for topics that deserve to be placed into the spotlight of public scrutiny. When my work in this field began, I was concerned that sufficient fodder for my use would be hard...

    Article • March 27th, 2000

  • The Fireground as a Training Ground

    Over the past thirty years, I have attended literally thousands of fires. These incidents have occurred on three different continents and in a wide range of climatic zones. Each of these fires has one thing in common with all of the others.

    Article • March 23rd, 2000

  • Chief Concerns: Taking Care Of Our Own: Planning For The Unthinkable

    We plan for everything! We pre-plan for fires, hazardous materials incidents, mass-casualty incidents and even for the safety of our people.

    Article • February 29th, 2000

  • A Strong Foundation For Service Delivery

    Dennis Compton uses the analogy of a three-legged stool to show how a fire department is at its strongest when all of its interdependent parts work together.

    Article • January 31st, 2000

  • The Turn Of The Century: Then And Now

    Let me begin this little story with a tip of the helmet to my good friend from Boston, retired Fire Commissioner Leo Stapleton. It is his gift for combining the real with the fictional that has made him the great author that he is. The genesis for...

    Article • December 31st, 1999

  • How Can I Do The Job If They Won't Buy The Tools?

    My friend the plumber came to my house the other day. I call him my friend because he always seems to be able to handle the emergencies my family throws at him. The funny part of it all is that he has this magic truck, or it seems magic because he...

    Article • November 30th, 1999

  • Leadership: A Few More Clues From On High

    During my career in the fire service, I have worked hard at becoming an observer of the world around me. I have noted many things on my trip through the groves of smoke and flames. I have observed fire departments with top-notch equipment and...

    Article • July 1st, 1999

  • Why You Should Get A Physical: A Close Friend's Close Call

    For all of you who know me personally, this column will probably come as a great shock. As many of you know, I am usually not the man to call when it comes to weight control, physical fitness or pursuing a healthy diet. As one who is just a tad too...

    Article • May 1st, 1999

  • Urban Fire Protection: Up To The Task At Hand?

    Over the past three decades, a real problem has developed in many of the urban areas throughout North America. Many large-loss fires have occurred because of inadequate staffing of fire units. Please take care to count regional population centers...

    Article • February 28th, 1999

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: An Update

    Article Available Online Soon!

    Article • February 28th, 1999

  • Keys To Success For Company Officers - Part 4

    Dennis Compton discusses ways to remain positive and productive over the long haul.

    Article • February 28th, 1999

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