Firehouse Daily eNL - Mar 24th, 2023
 
 
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March 24, 2023

For Fitness Friday, Phil Blechman, editor at BarBend.com, explains how body composition, aerobic capacity, and muscular power and endurance significantly improve firefighter performance.

Robert "Pip" Piparo provides a variety of ways that you can counter the excuses that seep into your mind to avoid a commitment to your fitness.

2023 LODDs: 16 | Civilian Fire Deaths: 668 (per USFA)

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TOP NEWS & VIDEOS
Seven women fire officers contemplate their career to help to put others in a position to succeed during Women's History Month.
Bartow County Firefighter Matthew Smith, 41, was stricken at the Bartow-Cartersville Fire Joint Training Center.
The Scranton firefighter suffered 'a major injury' and is currently in the intensive care unit.
A Pro Care EMS provider and a civilian were killed in the wreck in Atlanta on Monday.
This week's rigs include a industrial pumper with an 8-inch deluge discharge, top-mount pumpers and tanker/tender apparatus.
Alabama volunteers also ask for donations of water and sports drinks on social media.
The Fairfax County engine was responding to a cardiac arrest when the collision occurred.
The power surge may have been caused by a generator, an FDNY official said.
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FEATURES
Jacob Johnson tells senior officers, captains and chiefs that the success of the newly promoted officer hinges greatly on the kind of mentoring that individual is provided by superiors.
Brendon Trayner advocates for fire department hiring that leans on private sector principles.
Brian Crandell, John Culbertson and Mark Gaillard stress that fires that are in the wildland urban interface can benefit from firefighting actions that utilize a combination of wildland and structure firefighting equipment and skills.
Peter Matthews urges departments and members to be prepared to provide detailed reasoning regarding an organization's operations and needs.