A New Public Safety Drone Waiver
This July at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Virtual UAS Symposium, the FAA announced a new waiver for public safety. This new waiver is called
Billy Graham Chaplains Serving Amid Napa Valley Fires
As California battles its second-largest wildfire in the state’s history, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) has crisis-trained chaplains serving communities in Napa Valley.
CAAS and CAMTS Accreditation: How USP Good Distribution Practices Come Into Play
The business of emergency medical services is all about saving lives. That includes having the best-trained staff and most current technology and equipment to ensure
Can the COLORS of a Stationhouse Affect Mental and Physical Well-Being?
(This is part one of a two-part series.) Physical health and safety have recently come to the forefront of fire station design, but very little
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
Crossword Puzzle – 01/23/20
Download Crossword PDF ACROSS 1 A fireline trench is a trench on the downhill side of fire burning on steep slopes that is supposed to
Don’t Order the T-Shirts Chief… and Other Time Management Ideas
The fire department leaders I work with fight many battles on and off the fire ground. One that comes up most often is the battle
Ear Injuries from Public Safety Diving
Ear problems are the most common reported Public Safety Diving injury. Public Safety Divers as a rule don’t often dive as deep as their commercial
Firefighting Foam and Cancer
Recently filed lawsuits suggest that carcinogens contained within the commonly used aqueous film-forming foams (also known as “AFFF”) may be a cause of heightened levels
Greenville City Fire Department
Department Name: Greenville City Fire Department County: Greenville Type Department: Career Structure: Municipality ISO: Class 1 Number of Stations: 7 Chief Stephen Kovalcik Number of
GROOM Generations in the Workforce
In previous articles we have identified the different generations that are either entering or are currently in the workforce of their chosen field. In the
How to Become The ‘Wolf of Aggressive Fire Ground Tactics’
Leonardo Dicaprio starred in the 2013 movie “The Wolf of Wall Street” where he played a very aggressive stockbroker that had an uncanny ability to
It Might be Time to Have Another Discussion on the Future of USFA
Anyone who knows the history of the United States Fire Administration understands that its genesis goes back to the advocacy of the Joint Council of
Leadership: The Fundamentals
(Writers Note: This is hopefully the first of a series of articles focused on leadership in the fire service. It is directed more for the
LOW Angle Rescue
Many fire departments today are compelled to offer rope rescue capabilities to the communities they serve. This is a challenging task for any department. Staying
Managing the Active Shooter Attack or Hostile Incident
In November 2015 the world watched helplessly while nine terrorists executed the deadliest attack on France, since the second world war. The attack took the
Plan For Your Retirement and Save More
The road to retirement is long and the process of preparing for retirement is long-term, requiring an unwavering commitment. Saving for retirement can be challenging
Planning for the Unplanned: The Construction Contingency Allowance
A contingency is a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty. That definition provides apt expectation regarding the Construction
Rapid Intervention on a Hazardous Materials Incident
As a firefighter, you have undoubtably practiced rapid intervention techniques and scenarios. This practice may have come through evolutions around the firehouse or company drills
Resilience — An Essential Part of the Public Safety Professional
Each day that we put on our uniform and report for duty, we know that we are likely to face challenges and adversity. While this
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks:
A column devoted to answering your questions on consumer, mortgage, small business and non-profit investments and lending programs to help you navigate the new financial
The DOT Hazardous Materials Table:
It is always exciting to start a new class of hazmat technicians out on their first day of class. After the introductions and the student
The Incident Commander: A Prestigious, but Potentially Painful Proposition
We’ve spent the last year examining the Incident Management Organizational Structure. This structure includes the Command Staff (Safety Officer, Liaison Officer, and Public Information Officer)
The POWER of Reading the Instructions
It may come as a surprise but the majority of firefighters have not read a very important document in regard to their personal safety. It
The Rescuers: A Tribute to the Men and Women Who Make a Difference
Calendar year 2020 has been a rescuer’s challenge for extremes, from natural disasters, floods, massive forest fires, COVID 19 and all of its ramifications, over
The Role of EMS During the Pandemic
The last six months have not been easy. I am continually amazed by the exceptional job being done by EMS. Without the wonderful work carried
Weaverville Fire Department
Department Name: Weaverville Fire Department County: Buncombe Type Department: Career Structure: Municipal Department covering town limits and a county contract area around the town ISO:
