‘Building’ the Building Committee: Who Should Be Tapped?
Nearly three thousand years ago, Solomon penned, “In the multitude of counsellors there is safety.” But many years later, someone else wrote, “A camel is
A Lethal Cascade of Events
In 2009, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that there were over 212,000 industrial related falls that resulted in serious injury, 605 fatalities. That averages
A Safe Haven for Newborns
It’s been a pretty routine shift so far. You’ve just finished dinner so you and the crew sit for a little TV before finishing house
Air Monitoring Part One
(This is part one of a two part series.) Before you turn the page and skip this article because you saw the words “air monitoring”
Albert and Allen Jones
Twin brothers Albert and Allen Jones started their career in Emergency Medical Service (EMS) on Nov. 1, 1971 at the age of 21. They joined
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Alternative Fuel Vehicles – Yesterday’s dream, and today’s nightmare This issue we will examine the alternative fuels that vehicles are using that were once a
ASK ERNIE – “The Apparatus Maintenance Expert”
Why is knowing RPMs during a pump test important from year to year? The annual In-Service pump performance test year-to-year comparisons is a good way
Attracting The Next Generation
I’ve had the opportunity to talk to many fire chiefs, not only about building new stations but also about other types of challenges they encounter.
Columbia Fire Department
Department Name: Columbia Fire Department County: City of Columbia, Richland County Type Department: Combination-Career/Volunteer Structure: We are a City of Columbia Department, but provide fire
Concord Fire Department
Department Name: Concord Fire Department Address: 100 Warren C Coleman Blvd, Concord NC, 28027 Web site: https://www.concordnc.gov/Fire Phone: 704-920-5516 County: Cabarrus — North Carolina Chief
Coping With the Death of a Child Patient
It is not unusual or abnormal for people in the emergency response community to experience many different emotions and feelings in their day-to-day lives. The
Don’t Try This Fire Life Alone
In my journeys over the past four years interacting with thousands of firefighters and their families, I’ve noticed seasonality in the fire life that is
EMS and Law Enforcement Work Together to Reduce Overdose Deaths
We all choose prehospital medicine to help people during their time of greatest need. People are perhaps in their time of greatest need when they
Episode 14: Architect Selection Process
Three years ago I started writing about reading and understanding building plans so you could understand what your new firehouse would look like and how
From the Editor – Spring 2016
In our winter 2013 issue, Managing Editor Gwen Shuford started a special “Homefront” section to address the needs of the first responder family. “The family,
HDL: The Good Cholesterol
Your total cholesterol is a combination of High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), and Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL). HDL is also referred
Heavy Vehicle Rescue
The weather is turning warm and it’s time to start planning for upcoming extrication training. As the warmer weather rolls in, so does the increase
IndustryNews – 05/12/16
Finally It’s Here! An SCBA Refill Controller that addresses the refilling process, the mix of operator abilities, NFPA and DOT accountability requirements. For over 30
Managing Your Information During Contentious Political Environments
As you read this article, we find ourselves right smack in the middle of a contentious political environment; it only takes a few minutes of
Mount Holly Church Fire
On July 21, 2016 the Mount Holly North Carolina fire department experienced one of the largest downtown building fires in its 100 plus year history.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Spring has arrived in Myrtle Beach, America’s most popular beach vacation destination. And as the season comes into full bloom, the Grand Strand has never
North Carolina Association of Rescue and Emergency Medical Services, Inc.
Directors Meeting & Annual Meeting Thursday Night and Vendor are to open at 5PM. (More Time to see attendees) If you have already committed
PTSD — It’s for Real
Our fire service has recently started to understand the toll our firefighters work under on a daily basis. That toll can be classified as Post
Rescue Stretcher
This is the perfect time of year to go over our equipment, see what needs to be replaced, budget for new equipment, and see just
TACTICAL THERMAL IMAGING
We are accustomed to using Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC) for search operations but very few firefighters apply the TIC for interior structural fire attack. If
The Dynamics of Leadership
As I reflect back over the years in my career there is one lesson I remember that resonates from my mentors; “If you put the
The Tactical Medic Demystified
What do you really do? It’s a fairly common question asked by those outside of the public safety community. Everyone has a general idea of
Under Pressure:
Our discussion this issue will once again expand upon our series examining highway transportation tank trailers. We will extend our previous coverage of the ’06
What Happened?
You have just walked out of a stressful meeting with the budget staff when your phone rings. One of your ambulances has been involved in
Why can’t something be taught online?
“You can’t teach that in an online class.” I’ve heard this phrase doggedly expressed by many over the past 15 years. I have struggled to
