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    • February 2024

    The February issue of Firehouse Magazine includes feature articles on higher education and fire service technology, plus previews of the upcoming CTEX 2024 Conference and the 2024 Station Design Conference.

    More content from February 2024

    Certificate degree programs and micro-credentials can be smart options to undergraduate degree programs for fire service members.
    Edward Tracey provides several reasons why fire service members might consider a certificate degree or a micro-credential to further their career rather than an associate or bachelor...
    Feb. 25, 2024
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    Changing the name of ‘procedures’ to ‘guidelines’ is one of a trio of actions that departments might incorrectly believe absolves them of responsibility when harm results from their action or inaction.
    Curt Varone explains why changing the name of 'procedures' to 'guidelines'—and two other premises—doesn't absolve a department of responsibility when harm results from its actions...
    Feb. 22, 2024
    Brandon Heggie is a lieutenant firefighter/paramedic who has worked in fire and EMS for more than a decade.
    Brandon Heggie tells EMS providers what steps that they can take to help patients who are suffering from septic shock.
    Feb. 22, 2024
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    Using GIS mapping to show data provides relevance when it’s converted to a map layer with other points of reference.
    Jason Moore provides departments with the why and how to tap geographical information systems to improve operations.
    Feb. 17, 2024
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    A tower ladder, a snorkel and numerous other streams were successful in keeping the fire at a three-story mansion (built in 1892) to the building of origin.
    A tower ladder, a snorkel and numerous other streams that were applied by the Chicago Fire Department were successful in keeping the fire at a three-story mansion (built in 1892...
    Feb. 13, 2024
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    Aaron Zamzow not only explains the importance of resilience for firefighters and EMS providers but provides the everyday means for building it.
    Feb. 13, 2024
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    In the Black Box Machinery Simulator, you’re able to work through multiple scenarios. Shown here, members tactfully are removing an upper roller to free the training hand.
    Robert Policht tells why preparation and size-up are just as important to free a person's hand, foot or worse from machinery as is the operation itself.
    Feb. 9, 2024
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    True leaders possess the character and values that inspire others.
    Kristopher Blume tells why leaders won't achieve their greatest potential if they don't embrace three tenets: being inspirational, seeking mentors and being open to guidance.
    Feb. 9, 2024
    Photo by Kevin Sofen
    The competitors had to ensure their tech solution could track first responders within one meter accuracy as they climbed a ladder.
    Jason Moore tells of how six development teams succeeded in creating multiple solutions to know the physical location of a firefighter, including in the z-axis, without the use...
    Feb. 8, 2024
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    In addition to numerous sessions on fireground operations, the second annual CTEX training event explored what departments can do to improve their members’ health, safety and ...
    Feb. 8, 2024
    The fire service must define and organize what fire and life-safety educators do, so fire departments will be capable of utilizing the true necessity of the community engagement professional.
    Victorian Simmons argues that it's time that CRR be seen as something more than a job description.
    Feb. 6, 2024
    The final three recipients of MSA and DuPont’s 2023 Globe Gear Giveaway.
    Globe Gear Giveaway Winners The final three recipients of MSA and DuPont’s 2023 Globe Gear Giveaway, which was conducted in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire ...
    Feb. 5, 2024