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  • We Don't Lose "Non-Essential" Lives

    A recent newspaper article reported on a major fire department in our country being faced with the challenge of submitting a 15% budget reduction to the city council for consideration in the 2010–2011 budget process. This was in addition to the...

    Article • February 3rd, 2010

  • We Reap the Harvest We Sow

    When the frequency of an occurrence is drastically increased,  the exposure is prolonged or when the magnitude and impact of an incident are quite significant, people impacted tend to adjust and become desensitized after a while. It has a numbing...

    Article • February 2nd, 2010

  • The Proof is in the Pudding

    Just about a month ago in December, the USFA National Fire Data Center NFDC released "Fire in the United States, 2003-2007" report. This document is the 15th major edition of "Fire in The United States" published by the USFA and covers the five year...

    Article • January 18th, 2010

  • How Can a Fire Marshal Maximize Their Team's Performance?

    During a recent discussion of how to best maximize our fire prevention team during these tough economic times where many of us are faced with doing more with much less, it occurred to us that it may be a good time to refresh some of these tried but...

    Article • January 6th, 2010

  • T'was the Night Before Christmas
    T'was the Night Before Christmas

    The year is almost over and a new one is right around the corner. I am an optimist and believe that despite the negative economic impacts that all the communities across the land have taken during this devastating recession, and the brown outs...

    Article • December 15th, 2009

  • Plenty to Be Thankful For

    When I look back at our great accomplishments during the International Code Council (ICC) Code Hearing in Baltimore last month, I feel elated, proud, but most importantly thankful. Elated for our victory that will better protect our citizens and make...

    Article • November 18th, 2009

  • Fully Involved

    October is the fire prevention month. In my mind, the most significant event that undoubtedly will have a direct positive impact on fire prevention and in addressing the fire problem in our country took place back at the end of August. The ceremonial...

    Article • October 19th, 2009

  • A Tale of Saving Lives - You Write the Ending
    A Tale of Saving Lives - You Write the Ending

    Fire Prevention Week is about saving lives, the lives of our citizens and the lives of our firefighters who respond and are put at risk.It's Fire Prevention Week 2009 and Mrs. "Smith" brings her son "Jonny" to the fire station late on Saturday...

    Article • August 24th, 2009

  • As Green as it Gets

    What we do in our line of work is to put out the fires that spew out tremendous amounts of Carbon Dioxide into the atmosphere.

    Article • August 18th, 2009

  • Are We Educating the Public Enough on Risks?

    The hardest question to answer is: "What does the public view as their established comfort level with their acceptable risk?"

    Article • August 6th, 2009

  • NFPA's Take: Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned!
    NFPA's Take: Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned!

    NFPA has put together a comprehensive website that is not only easy to navigate but is chock full of resources.

    Article • July 16th, 2009

  • Money Talks

    The fire service needs to focus more on the economics of fire while communicating with local government on the costs of fire damage.

    Article • July 16th, 2009

  • Developing a Code of Conduct

    We are working in a climate where many have lost their jobs and are envious of ours, so we must sharpen the customer service skills.

    Article • July 2nd, 2009

  • Even More Important Now
    Even More Important Now

    We must be unified in our stance and focus all our efforts on reviving the AFG program.My past few articles have been focused extensively on the issues of public education and advocacy. Educating the public and our elected officials about the menace...

    Article • June 18th, 2009

  • Honoring the Charleston Nine Through Inspections and Pre-Fire Plans

    The idea has been shared with the fire service nationwide to show the importance of fire prevention inspections, of pre-planning and showing the families of the fallen firefighters their sacrifice has not been forgotten.

    Article • June 15th, 2009

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