‘Lights and Sirens’ Dangerous and Not Always Necessary
EMS agencies and their medical directors should be aware that a significant number of EMS personnel are injured during motor vehicle collisions while on duty
An Outside Architect’s Observations on Design-Build
Where do you turn FIRST when your department needs a new facility or expansion of an existing station? There are obviously many factors that go
Belton Fire Department
South Carolina Station Profile Belton Fire Department Department Name: Belton Fire Department County: Anderson Type Department: Combination Fire-Rescue Department ISO: Currently we are an ISO
Changes for the Modern-Day Fire House
Changes within the fire industry have always been present. The need and requirements for safety, strength and security have never been stronger than today. Along
Delivering the BAD NEWS As a Public Information Officer
Today’s “news” is dynamic and real time. It can arrive in the form of a credentialed, bonified media representative, a bystander with an ax to
Does Firefighter = Alcoholism?
I’ve been in the fire service for the past 29 years. That is a lot of accumulated time and a lot has happened including a
DroneResponders
Public safety drones have and continue to save lives and enhance the operational safety and effectiveness of many public safety organizations in the United States.
Fear, Snake Oil and Bunker Gear
People tell me that the older I get, the more cynical I will become. To some degree I do believe this. However, instead of being
Gear Up for Retirement
Throughout the day, firefighters and rescue workers are busy planning, responding to various calls for service and helping others in the community, with nearly 75
Get to Know Your South Carolina EMS Association
The makeup of South Carolina Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is just as diverse as the men and women that rise to the occasion and respond
Hurricane Season: Are You Aware and Prepared?
Download Crossword PDF ACROSS 1 Avoid wading in flood water, which can contain dangerous _____; underground or downed power lines can also electrically charge the
I Wish it Was Still September 12th
For those of us in the fire and emergency services, we just completed another somber and serious reminder of September 11, 2001. I call it
Industry News – 10/18/19
Mobile Fleet Lays Roots in Marion, South Carolina Mobile Fleet, the public safety and automotive product authority for over 20 years, is expanding their wholesale
Intermodal Tank Containers: Often Forgotten but Ever Present
It is an undeniable fact that hazardous materials responders should possess a thorough knowledge of the containers that hazardous materials are transported in. When we
It is OK to not be OK With Your PTSD
This article is the first in a series to outline an issue that is rapidly growing into an epidemic across our country. It is an
Not All Accreditation is Equal
The proposition of higher education can easily leave someone confused to the point they don’t know whether to scratch their watch or wind their butt.
Planning the Station Site for Expansion
It is a safe bet that when most departments are building a new station they never consider the possibility that one day they will need
Raleigh Fire Department
North Carolina Station Profile Raleigh Fire Department Department Name: Raleigh Fire Department County: Wake County Type Department: Municipal (fully paid) Fire Department ISO: Class 1
Reflections: ‘Wear Sunscreen’
In October 2019, it was my honor to celebrate 22 years in the fire service. I started at Northview Fire Department in Lee County, North
Responding to Gas Leaks
In a previous article, we talked about the generic hazards of dealing with compressed gases found in DOT Hazard Class 2. There have been two
Rope Based Casualty Extraction — An Introduction
Agencies across the country are preparing for the next act of mass violence. Rescue Task Force (RTF), Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) and Tactical Fire
Rowan-Cabarrus Fire and Emergency Services Program Receives National Recognition
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s Fire and Emergency Services program has received official Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) recognition from the United States Fire Administration.
Social Media in Public Safety
Social media in public safety has become an interesting and ideal area of debate in the last few years. As technology changes and demand for
Surface Water Rescue
There are quite a few specialties when it comes to technical rescue and water. Dive rescue, surface water rescue, swift water rescue, ice rescue, surf
The 7 Qualities Fire Service Leaders Must Possess
(This is part three of a seven-part series on leadership.) During this series we will be examining the seven qualities that are necessary for a
Today’s Youth Are Making a Difference
With the steady decline of volunteer firefighters across the nation, I would like to take this opportunity to share a positive story of how high
Trench Rescue: Soil Types, Trench Wall Failures and More
This article is designed to provide the rescuer with an understanding of the forces associated with soil “failures” and factors directly related to soil destabilization
Tricks to Portion Control and Better Choices
When searching for healthy eating tips, the phrase “portion control” pops up time and again. Simply put, controlling your portions means sticking to a set
We Are Still the Fire Department, right? RIGHT!
Our fire service has been around a while and for those that would suggest that not much has changed since our inception, this article will
What Ike Taught Us About Leadership
There’s absolutely no shortage of books on leadership lining bookshelves in libraries and book stores and available online. Books by leaders in business and in