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What lies between you and a toxic chemical? A PPE PRIMER

Hazardous materials personal protective equipment (PPE) is one component of the hazmat response tha... More >>

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Does the end justify the means?

While we hear the term “back to the basics” frequently, we don’t always take the time to truly reco... More >>

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Hydrocarbons: more than smoke and flames

Hydrocarbons are a class of chemicals that we deal with daily. They are so common, and come in so m... More >>

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Approaching vehicle collisions is S-I-M-P-L-E

With vehicle technology constantly changing, it is virtually impossible for responders to keep abre... More >>

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Can you tell the future?

How many times have you wished that you could tell the future? Maybe to win the lottery. Maybe to s... More >>

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Columnists

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The golden rule

Our essential mission and number one priority is to deliver the best possible service to our custom... More >>

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Build Now, but proceed carefully!

The recent economic downturn (or disaster, depending on your point of view) has resulted in some of... More >>

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Guatemala Mission Bound 2009

For several years now I have gone to the Appalachian mountains with a group from my church on an AS... More >>

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Communications

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The Trendelenburg myth

Sometimes the science and the street have trouble communicating. The Trendelenburg position was ori... More >>

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Responding to school bus emergencies

Everyday during my ride to work I take note of all of the school buses on the roads today. After al... More >>

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The use of radios in the IDLH environment

In 2009, Executive Fire Officer Paul Melfi published the following statement, “Giving a firefighter... More >>

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Interoperability key to firefighters’ future success

As firefighters battled flames inside the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001 they were faced with an eve... More >>

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Improve your incident command system

(The following is part two of a two part series on your command plan.) Incident management ... More >>

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Conferences and Events

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Fun things to do at Myrtle Beach

Whether you’re on vacation with friends or looking for things the whole family can enjoy, your vaca... More >>

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Special guest star at South Atlantic Expo

The North Carolina State Firemen’s Association will hold the 123rd Annual Conference and the South ... More >>

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Exciting activities to enhance your visit North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce CVB

Pleasantly located on the northern end of the Grand Strand, North Myrtle Beach offers an abundance ... More >>

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FDNY 9-11 Memorial Golf Outing

To the untrained eye the oceanfront party held each May at Springmaid Resort is like so many in Myr... More >>

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Education and Training

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Higher education for the fire service

Nothing stays the same and the fire service is no exception. Even while maintaining a sense of trad... More >>

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What lies between you and a toxic chemical? A PPE PRIMER

Hazardous materials personal protective equipment (PPE) is one component of the hazmat response tha... More >>

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Extrication strategies in training

When you read this, summer will be upon us. We will have already suffered through several close to ... More >>

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Does the end justify the means?

While we hear the term “back to the basics” frequently, we don’t always take the time to truly reco... More >>

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Hydrocarbons: more than smoke and flames

Hydrocarbons are a class of chemicals that we deal with daily. They are so common, and come in so m... More >>

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EMS

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Partnering for better patient care

Forsyth Medical Center and First Responders Work Hand in Hand to Develop Highly Successful Treatm... More >>

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The use of radios in the IDLH environment

In 2009, Executive Fire Officer Paul Melfi published the following statement, “Giving a firefighter... More >>

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Can you tell the future?

How many times have you wished that you could tell the future? Maybe to win the lottery. Maybe to s... More >>

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industry news

Industry news for Spring 2010 More >>

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Decision-making in CWA response

(This is part three of a three-part series on gas detection.) In responses to release of Chemica... More >>

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Equipment

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Extrication strategies in training

When you read this, summer will be upon us. We will have already suffered through several close to ... More >>

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Gloves and air packs: a working combination TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Gloves Several years ago, TechTrade introduced the Pro-Tech 8 fire glove. They soon realized t... More >>

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How to build a perfect fire station

Nearly all fire stations have a few items in common; apparatus bays, restrooms, decontamination, st... More >>

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This helmet passed the test

This month I will be starting something new here in my tenure with the Carolina Fire Journal as I r... More >>

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Returning to the foundations: portable extinguishers

I come again to you, the respected readers of this blessed periodical, in hopes to attempt to open ... More >>

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Financial

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Top 10 financial planning tips

While saving money is an important part of financial planning, there are other things you can do to... More >>

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Should you convert to a Roth IRA?

For many, the funding of a Roth IRA has not been an option for saving for retirement. However, sinc... More >>

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Bridging the gap Understanding the Importance of Documentation and Billing

As a rookie firefighter in a suburb of Detroit, I was excited to get on a truck and “put the wet st... More >>

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Mobile computing for your truck A crash course in making the switch from paper-based resources

As we all know, “emergency response” involves more than just fighting fires or tending to someone w... More >>

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The golden rule

Our essential mission and number one priority is to deliver the best possible service to our custom... More >>

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Fire

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Higher education for the fire service

Nothing stays the same and the fire service is no exception. Even while maintaining a sense of trad... More >>

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Extrication strategies in training

When you read this, summer will be upon us. We will have already suffered through several close to ... More >>

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Does the end justify the means?

While we hear the term “back to the basics” frequently, we don’t always take the time to truly reco... More >>

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Hydrocarbons: more than smoke and flames

Hydrocarbons are a class of chemicals that we deal with daily. They are so common, and come in so m... More >>

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25 Years of Memories Carolina Fire Rescue EMS Journal

A look back at 25 years of the Carolina Fire Rescue EMS Journal… More >>

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HazMat

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What lies between you and a toxic chemical? A PPE PRIMER

Hazardous materials personal protective equipment (PPE) is one component of the hazmat response tha... More >>

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One man’s hobby out of control Volunteer fire fighter’s safety train takes hazmat training to new level

When a hazardous materials incident involving rail transportation occurs, local first responders ar... More >>

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How to build a perfect fire station

Nearly all fire stations have a few items in common; apparatus bays, restrooms, decontamination, st... More >>

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Ready to hire an architect? Think RFQ

Has your department recently convinced “the powers that be” that a new Fire, Rescue, or EMS facilit... More >>

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ICS and Hazmat: where do we fit in?

Hazmat personnel are regularly faced with the question of where do we — hazmat teams and related pe... More >>

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Health and Wellness

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The Trendelenburg myth

Sometimes the science and the street have trouble communicating. The Trendelenburg position was ori... More >>

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Train like we are in it: functional exercise

I’m pretty much like every firefighter believing in the ideology of, “we should train like we’re in... More >>

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Health and fitness is the key

All across America we see fire departments and emergency services taking measures to outfit there c... More >>

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Fun things to do at Myrtle Beach

Whether you’re on vacation with friends or looking for things the whole family can enjoy, your vaca... More >>

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Fire investigation for the First Responder

One of the most important components to a successful fire service response is a properly completed ... More >>

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Industry News

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Partnering for better patient care

Forsyth Medical Center and First Responders Work Hand in Hand to Develop Highly Successful Treatm... More >>

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Bobbitt Builds Addition For St. Stephens Fire Department Bobbitt Design Build recently started ... More >>

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Take home vehicles prepare your press statement

If your fire department issues take home cars or SUVs to any of your paid staff members the media, ... More >>

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industry news

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Encouraging cooperation in arson prosecutions

Over the past few issues I have discussed certain issues that negatively affect the fire and arson ... More >>

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Management

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The instructors are true leaders

As we embark on a new decade and plunge deeper into the millennium, changes are sure to occur. The ... More >>

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Bobbitt Builds Addition For St. Stephens Fire Department Bobbitt Design Build recently started ... More >>

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Stuff that starts wars

Over the past few years I have had the opportunity to work with some individuals who really underst... More >>

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Mending fences

The spring of each year is a time that people on the farm get out and start to check the fence line... More >>

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Would you like some cheese with that whine?

Do you remember the Whiners on Saturday Night Live ?  The Whiners were recurring characters on Sa... More >>

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Rescue

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What lies between you and a toxic chemical? A PPE PRIMER

Hazardous materials personal protective equipment (PPE) is one component of the hazmat response tha... More >>

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Responding to school bus emergencies

Everyday during my ride to work I take note of all of the school buses on the roads today. After al... More >>

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RESCUE RECOVERY DIVING What does it take?

In 1975, I was recruited to help start the rescue squad in Garner, N.C. The irony is, I was recruit... More >>

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The use of radios in the IDLH environment

In 2009, Executive Fire Officer Paul Melfi published the following statement, “Giving a firefighter... More >>

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Approaching vehicle collisions is S-I-M-P-L-E

With vehicle technology constantly changing, it is virtually impossible for responders to keep abre... More >>

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Technology

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The use of radios in the IDLH environment

In 2009, Executive Fire Officer Paul Melfi published the following statement, “Giving a firefighter... More >>

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Health and fitness is the key

All across America we see fire departments and emergency services taking measures to outfit there c... More >>

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2010 SC Fire-Rescue Conference June 7-12

The 2010 South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference will be held in Myrtle Beach, SC, June 7-12, 2010. T... More >>

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Mobile computing for your truck A crash course in making the switch from paper-based resources

As we all know, “emergency response” involves more than just fighting fires or tending to someone w... More >>

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Water rescue  equipment considerations

Spring will soon be here and so will the storms that follow. With our ever changing environment, st... More >>

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NCAHMR

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Techniques for today’s truck company

In today’s fire service the art of forcible entry is dying. Any numbers of reasons are the cause of... More >>

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Hello! Anybody here?

Early on the 28th of December 2009, the Lexington Fire Dept. responded to a vacant commercial struc... More >>

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EXTRICATION EDUCATION Back to basics

Spring is here and we are going to see more folks on the road enjoying the weather and traveling, w... More >>

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A comprehensive EMS telemedicine system

(This is part three of a three part series on telemedicine.) More >>

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Decision-making in CWA response

In responses to releases of Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) there may not be one technology or one “an... More >>

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Online Exclusives

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Haiti: Operational Surveillance

I believe people and agencies that responded to the Haitian earthquake of January 2010 went in with... More >>

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Apparatus Companies Join Forces

Metrolina Fire and Rescue, Inc. and Anchor-Richey EVS, Inc. have teamed together to offer fire depa... More >>

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Guatemala Mission Bound 2009

For several years now I have gone to the Appalachian mountains with a group from my church on an AS... More >>

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Tools of the Trade

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Gloves and air packs: a working combination TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Gloves Several years ago, TechTrade introduced the Pro-Tech 8 fire glove. They soon realized t... More >>

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Techniques for today’s truck company

In today’s fire service the art of forcible entry is dying. Any numbers of reasons are the cause of... More >>

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This helmet passed the test

This month I will be starting something new here in my tenure with the Carolina Fire Journal as I r... More >>

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Water rescue  equipment considerations

Spring will soon be here and so will the storms that follow. With our ever changing environment, st... More >>

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Do you ‘just’ drive a fire truck? Training to be a ‘professional’ apparatus driver operator

In the fire service there are people who just drive fire apparatus, and there are drivers who skill... More >>

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Issues

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Higher education for the fire service

Nothing stays the same and the fire service is no exception. Even while maintaining a sense of trad... More >>

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What lies between you and a toxic chemical? A PPE PRIMER

Hazardous materials personal protective equipment (PPE) is one component of the hazmat response tha... More >>

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Extrication strategies in training

When you read this, summer will be upon us. We will have already suffered through several close to ... More >>

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Does the end justify the means?

While we hear the term “back to the basics” frequently, we don’t always take the time to truly reco... More >>

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Hydrocarbons: more than smoke and flames

Hydrocarbons are a class of chemicals that we deal with daily. They are so common, and come in so m... More >>

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2010 Spring

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The Scott World Firefighter Combat Challenge

The Scott World Firefighter Combat Challenge will be held in Myrtle Beach this year, bringing in ap... More >>

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2010 SC Fire-Rescue Conference June 7-12

The 2010 South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference will be held in Myrtle Beach, SC, June 7-12, 2010. T... More >>

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Fun things to do at Myrtle Beach

Whether you’re on vacation with friends or looking for things the whole family can enjoy, your vaca... More >>

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Fire and football

Despite all of the other things with which we are tasked, fire is still our middle name. We spend t... More >>

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This helmet passed the test

This month I will be starting something new here in my tenure with the Carolina Fire Journal as I r... More >>

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2010 Winter

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Apparatus Companies Join Forces

Metrolina Fire and Rescue, Inc. and Anchor-Richey EVS, Inc. have teamed together to offer fire depa... More >>

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From the Editor - Winter 2010

How can it be 2010? Weren’t we just worrying about our computers crashing and stockpiling food when... More >>

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Traumatic brain injury: thinking inside the box

I have been told that to be successful in any emergency field you must “think outside the box.”In t... More >>

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10 commandments for public safety educators

In 1975, James Kidd wrote a book entitled How Adults Learn . In his book he outlines 10 “command... More >>

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Are we heading in the right direction?

If I were to ask you what the main differences are once you are promoted to a position of leadershi... More >>

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2009 Autumn

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What’s new with struts and gloves? Tools of the Trade

Several years back, I wrote about the Rescue Jack stabilization struts. Now they have introduced a ... More >>

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A comprehensive EMS telemedicine system

(The following is part one of a three part series on EMS telemedicine.)   BR Med-Connect is ... More >>

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Benefits of the Electronic Medical Record RESCUE and EMS

Are electronic medical records necessary in the healthcare? How can electronic medical records be m... More >>

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Healthy life style

Saving lives. Isn’t that the heart of what firefighting and emergency medical services are all abou... More >>

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Interoperability key to firefighters’ future success

As firefighters battled flames inside the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001 they were faced with an eve... More >>

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From The Editor

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FROM THE PUBLISHER - Summer 2010

Some years ago, I was working alone late on a Friday night when a large burly man walked through th... More >>

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From the Editor - Spring 2010

I recently spoke with a chief from a rural volunteer fire department. He told me about the recent d... More >>

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From the Editor - Winter 2010

How can it be 2010? Weren’t we just worrying about our computers crashing and stockpiling food when... More >>

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Fall Edition 2009

In this edition, we feature expanded coverage in the area of Hazmat. It is such a vital area of the... More >>

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Issue 25.1 | Summer 2010

Keeping First Responders Safe
Ideas to improve safety on the job, leadership, serving our community and keeping the desire to serve others...