Waterfalls … Rescues and Recoveries
August 2022
By Bob Twomey It is that time of year when people will inevitably visit these powerful natural features, to awe at their beauty, to photograph
By Bob Twomey It is that time of year when people will inevitably visit these powerful natural features, to awe at their beauty, to photograph
By David Greene The modern-day fire service should take a lesson from the US Navy Seals. Seals are capable of being deployed anywhere in the
By David I King Jr, Cpt. Chesapeake Fire Dept. Well, we are in the thick of the summertime festivities. Kids are getting out of school,
By Tim Rogers, Ret. Battalion Chief, Charlotte Fire Dept. The late medical sociologist Irving Zola once shared a parable that has had a profound impact
By David Pease Historically, NC is number 3 for being hit by the most storms and hurricanes. Pre-1900 there were 139 recorded storms. From 1900
By David Hesselmeyer Having the privilege of being in emergency services now for over twenty years, I have never heard the term mentor used as
By Dr. Mark Rivero In today’s world of constant and unexpected change, where do the organization’s expectations clash with the younger generation’s expectations when it
By Robert Hand, Hazardous Material Program Manager, City of Raleigh Fire Dept. As an instructor teaching all levels of hazmat courses and hazmat continuing education,
By Dena Ali “Sitting with clients in therapy, I am frequently overwhelmed by their experiences of loss, heartache, and suffering. Many of my clients did
By Wayne Delancey, Deputy State Fire Marshal So, you have finished your on-scene investigation and collected photos, diagrams, and fire debris evidence. You have confirmed
By Aaron Dix, Executive Director, SCEMS Assoc. While Covid-19 created fissures in our departments’ foundations, the pandemic only exposed the deeper tectonic breaks already present
By Bill Webb We have all heard the saying, “keep it simple, stupid.” Dating back to the 1960s, the phrase applied to a design principle
By Glenn Clapp CSP, EFO, CHMM, CFPS There is no doubt that modern technology has enhanced our air monitoring capabilities not only in the number
By Tim Bradley, Executive Director, North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association The North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association (NCSFA) provides various benefits and programs for our members.
By Ken Newell, AIA, LEED AP BD+C very so often, I look back with amazement at where the construction costs of Fire/Rescue facilities have been,
By Dale R. Folwell, CPA | State Treasurer of North Carolina Thank you for choosing to serve and protect our communities. As a firefighter or
Advice for finding your fit from Fire-Dex By Todd Herring, V.P. of Product Innovation and Strategy, Fire-Dex As a firefighter, you work in dynamic environments
By Beth Krah Frank Zappa once said, “Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” That is true when it comes to advancing technologies.
By Jeff Casebolt When taking a first-semester Physical Education class as a major there are two lists often introduced that become the backbone of understanding
By David Pease We are ready to secure our tickets and wait to board the plane at RDU. Everything looked good until we found out
Type Department: Career Structure: Council/Manager/Fire Chief ISO: 2 Number of Stations: 12 Number of Apparatus: Pumpers: 9 | Aerials: 5 | Specialty: 3 Do you
Type Department: Career ISO: 2 Number of Stations: 4 Number of Apparatus: Pumpers: 4 | Aerials: 2 | Specialty: 2 Do you provide EMS? First
Like other populations, First Responders are at risk for depression, substance use disorders, and suicide. Here are some expert tips on the warning signs along with
By Chief Michael Lanning Personally, I find the stigma surrounding mental illness to be one of — if not the — most destructive stigmas affecting
By Brandon K. Dreiman First responders are paying more attention to mental wellness than ever before. One frequently-encouraged method for improving mental wellness is meditation.
By Scott A Robinson When I joined the fire service in 1995, I never imagined I would spend so much time advocating about resiliency in
By Tim Bradley The North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association (NCSFA) has been in existence for over 135 years serving North Carolina Firefighters. We’re called the
By Aaron Dixon, MBA, NRP For the friends and immediate co-workers of a fallen hero, there are engrained memories. They will never forget because they
By Dale R. Folwell, CPA | State Treasurer of North Carolina The North Carolina Department of State Treasurer (DST) works hard to sustain pensions and
By David Greene Many of you may not catch the reference, but the title of this quarter’s article refers to an old Kenny Rogers song.
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