Education and Training
DAVID PEASE | 10/18/2009

Continuing education
Last issue I talked about a major concern with the NC budget and the possibility of the community colleges having to charge public safety for continuing education classes in North Carolina. A lot of hard work went into e-mailing, calling and meeting with local house representatives and senators to have that issue removed from the new budget. Luckily, we will not have to pay for classes for the next two years. But please remember that this is the second time this has come up and I am sure it will come up again. Everyone needs to stay abreast of this and work toward keeping things status quo for the future.

Fire
DOUG ROSS | 10/18/2009

Unlike a burglary or homicide scene, the preservation of the potential arson scene is a more difficult task for the 1st Responder. If you think about it, often arson scenes aren’t confirmed as actual crime scenes until hours, days or weeks after the fire is suppressed! For this reason alone all fire scenes must be considered potential crime scenes from the outset. 

HazMat
Peter A. Kirk, II | 10/18/2009

The proper tools and equipment are imperative for professionals of all kinds to do their jobs safely and effectively. But the obvious differences are many when comparing pencil pushers to those out in the field who engage in changing and uncertain environments. Hazmat professionals form a unique fraternity of men and women that heavily relies on one of their most essential tools -- their hazmat suits -- for safety and protection.

Education and Training
Joe Mancos | 10/18/2009

"Training is one of the most challenging jobs in all of public safety.” I heard this statement in a class I attended some time ago, and I have thought about it over the years. I have amended that statement made all those years ago in that classroom to say, “Doing training well is one of the most challenging jobs in public safety.”

HAZMAT —NCAHMR
Glenn Clapp | 01/11/2010

Sometimes in the hazmat community (and in a larger scale throughout the emergency response community) we become wrapped up in the latest technology and new “toys” of the trade, and fail to revisit the formative building blocks of our discipline. This is not to say that new equipment and technologies should not be considered or utilized, but rather that we should maintain our grasp of the basics that will see us through in many hazmat situations.

Fire
Lenny Yox | 01/11/2010

If I were to ask you what the main differences are once you are promoted to a position of leadership in your department, what would you say? Some would glibly answer about the color of their helmet, a new radio, a response light in their POV, new keys getting added to their key ring. Far too often the most important answer is overlooked; more responsibility gets piled on.

EMS
Michael Arntz | 10/18/2009

Are electronic medical records necessary in the healthcare? How can electronic medical records be managed more effectively? This article will address those questions.

Electronic medical records (EMRs) have received a lot of attention recently from the healthcare community. Records are a very important part of the healthcare process and using computers wisely can only benefit the patient. If the proper information is gathered at registration this patient information will be reviewed by the healthcare provider. This information can be transferred to other providers or the hospital or other clinics if needed. This definitely saves time for both the patient and the front desk personnel and the healthcare provider.

Education and Training
TIM WOJCIK | 01/11/2010

In 1975, James Kidd wrote a book entitled How Adults Learn. In his book he outlines 10 “commandments”for adult educators. In this issue, I would like to unpack the first five of these words of wisdom, slightly paraphrased, and apply them to educating our firefighters and EMS providers.

Education and Training
Carter Jones | 10/18/2009

For a number of years the national fire service has experienced some 100 plus firefighter line-of-duty fatalities annually. Additionally, injuries sustained by our firefighters linger around 80,000 each year. Providing solutions to the fatality and injury issues seem easy in light of the tremendous data base of information relating to the causes. However, the solutions become clouded when we begin to apply those lessons learned to the cultural environment in which we, as a service, have been reared.

Fire
Jennifer C. Prince | 01/11/2010

Pleasantly located on the northern end of the Grand Strand, North Myrtle Beach offers an abundance of exciting activities that are sure to please anyone.  It’s no wonder North Myrtle Beach welcomes millions of visitors each year!

Over the years we have welcomed thousands of our service men and woman for some much needed R & R with family and friends.  There is so much to do in North Myrtle Beach, from year-round festivals and entertaining dinner shows, to challenging miniature golf courses, there is never a shortage of activities.