ASK MR. BILL: Well I Certainly Didn’t See THAT Coming!
ASK MR. BILL A column devoted to answering your questions on consumer, mortgage, small business and non-profit investments and lending programs to help you navigate
Challenging Times
As EMS providers we live in interesting times. I wanted to take a moment to review some of the most recent changes to the EMS
Changes to Be Celebrated
The most rewarding aspect of my job is when the light bulb goes off for someone and they make changes that improve the quality of
Charleston Fire Department
Charleston Fire Department Department Name: Charleston Fire Department County: Charleston and Berkeley Type Department: Career ISO: 1/1X Do you provide EMS? Yes What type: BLS,
Charlotte Fire Department
Charlotte Fire Department Department Name: Charlotte Fire Department. County: Mecklenburg County Type Department: Municipal/Career Structure: ISO: 1 Number of Stations: 43 Chief Reginald T. Johnson
Crossword Puzzler – 07/30/20
DOWNLOAD PUZZLE PDF ACROSS 5 There is a legal standard that is often applied in the context of operating an emergency vehicle and that is
Education Changes to North Carolina’s Firefighter Certification
Approximately every five years, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) releases updates to their consensus standards. NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, was
Elevated Water Storage Tank Rescues
In the rescue service, rescuers can expect to receive the call that a person on an above ground water tank requires rescue. Generally you would
Generations in the Workforce Training and Recruiting
In previous articles we have discussed the numerous generations that may be employed within the current fire service. What we need to explore now is
His Experience, Your Gain
Recently, I had a conversation with a fire department chief who had, within the last three years, built a new fire department as their Base
In Living Color? The Colorful and Confusing Thermal Imaging Fire Service Color Palette World
Firefighters who use thermal imaging cameras (TIC) may have noticed that there are numerous color palettes and color temperature associations with fire service thermal imaging
It’s Not Too Early to Think About Election Day
We live in troubled times and there are certainly no easy answers to the problems that plague this country. There are no shortages of proposals
North Carolina’s Pension Funds Maintained During Tough Economy
Challenges confront us throughout our lives, but perhaps not on the scale we have seen in recent months. We are in unprecedented times and this
Pandemic Impacts on Station Design
Over the past five decades that our design firm has been involved in the planning and design of public safety facilities, there have been relatively
Proper Care and Maintenance of Your Blue Canaries
Early this year, my hazmat response unit was dispatched with local law enforcement to a postal facility for an intentional release of an unknown white
Public Safety Drones, Training and Proficiency
One of the significant needs that have been identified by a recent DRONERESPONDERS study report regarding public safety drones is the area of standardized training.
Risk-Based Decontamination: No, That’s Not a Typographical Error
All hazardous materials response personnel trained to the technician level and above should be well versed in the concept of risk-based response, as it is
Rules of Crisis Management and Leadership
(This article is an excerpt from a program of crisis management developed by Gilbert, Harwell and Jones following a series of significant disasters on the
Successful Leadership
Leadership can be a challenge in any industry, but it can be especially so in the emergency services world. Stress levels run high, budget challenges
Tactical Medicine for the Hostile Incident Response
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Life Support, pharmacology, advanced airway training, the list of courses goes on and on that our Paramedic and EMT students
The 7 Qualities Leaders Must Possess: Communications
(This is part four of a seven-part series on leadership.) During this series we will be examining the seven qualities that are necessary for a
The Budgeting Process for Fire Station Construction
Have you ever wondered how a construction company takes a fire department’s ideas and creates a budget for the construction of a new facility? Reliable
The Evolution of EMS and the SCEMS Association
Hello, my fellow Carolina Fire-Rescue-EMS Journal readers and followers. Without a doubt, the SCEMSA would not be where we are without the pathway previous leadership
The Fire Service and the Big ‘C’
Here is this quarter’s pop quiz. Aside from heart disease, which can have a number of underlying precipitating factors, what is the deadliest disease in
The Why and How of Monitoring Medication Onboard EMS Vehicles
For fire and rescue operations, everything comes down to ensuring the best patient outcomes. Having well-trained staff as well as current technology and equipment is
