‘Finding a Problem Is Like Finding a Diamond’
EMS agencies must focus on how they act as a system. Patient safety should be a central part of all EMS agencies. Looking at each
10 Years After
I recently paid a visit to a fire station I opened 10 years ago last November. The idea was to see how the building was
Adaptive Leadership in the Hazmat World
One of the greatest leaps we make in our hazmat career is the progression from operations level responder to hazmat technician. This progression is viewed
Are We Adrenalin Junkies?
As founder of Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance I have traveled over 130,000 air miles annually for the past three or four years. Crisscrossing the states
Beware of the Keyboard Incident Commander
In our last article we discussed how my agency’s use of Social Media made an amazing impact for our community during the holidays. Over the
Calling All Citizens
On Nov. 17, 2011 around 6 p.m., I sat in the fire station listening to possible reports of a tornado in my community. My municipal
Contractors and Architects: The Foundation of Success
Starting a new project? Do you have a building committee? Do you have land? Do you know what you want to build? Do you have
Eighth Time is a Charm
What happens when the third time is not a charm? I suppose it all depends on the issue and whether you have the fire in
Engine Co Ops — Water Supply
In previous articles we covered some important aspects of the engine company. Topics included the first line, the second line and understanding fire ground flow.
Farewell Chief Bruno and Thank You!
It was a Sunday night and I was attending a class. How appropriate that was. An alphabetical registration was occurring which allowed me time to
Fire Wipes
If you are a member of any firefighter Facebook group, read magazines like this one, or tend to have good conversations in the firehouse, you
Industry News – 04/16/18
P.L. Custom Body and EquipmentCo., Inc. Announces C.W. Williamsand Co. As Distributor C.W. Williams & Co. (CWW) will be providing sales and service to emergency
Learning From Wolves
The attitude of a successful organization can be summed up simply: it is a constant visualization of success. This visualization of success has to be
Macedonia Rural Fire Districts
Department Name: Macedonia Rural Fire District County: Berkeley County Type Department: Volunteer Structure: Private ISO: 6 Number of Stations: 3 Number of Apparatus: 9 Pumpers: 4 Specialty: 5 Do
Moving Cancer Education Forward
By this point, most of us have seen the numbers illustrating the occupational cancer problem in the fire service. Multiple studies have been conducted by
NIOSH Pocket Guide
Everyone would agree that the world of hazmat has changed dramatically since the 1980s when HAZWOPER was published. The OSHA regulation established five training levels
No One Wants to Play in Your Sandbox
196,000 That is the number of search results that appear when typing, “volunteer firefighter shortage” into your google search bar. It has become an epidemic
Northern Star Illuminating Compass for Firefighters
If you are like me, you love the ingenuity of firefighters. If there is a need for something in the fire service and it does
Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department
Department Name: Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Dept. County: Hyde Type Department: All Volunteer Structure: Operating under Ocracoke Fire Protection Assoc. 501c3 ISO: 6 Number of Stations: One
Only the Brave Need Apply
“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” — Billy Graham “Only the Brave” is the
Preserving Our Past
The Rekindle Society, The Carolina’s Chapter of SPAAMFAA (The Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America) has held an
School Bus Extrication
We’re starting to see the signs of spring with the green and blooming of the trees, letting us know that warmer weather is right around
The Importance of Education in EMS
As the Spring issue of Fire Rescue Journal goes to press we have just wrapped up a very successful 2018 SC EMS Symposium. The weather
The N.C. Transportation Museum Fire Truck Festival
The North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, North Carolina, is a site typically known for its railroading heritage, located on the grounds of the former
The PreHospital Trauma System From 20,000 Feet
While the title takes a metaphorical stance on the viewpoint below, it is safe to say that prehospital providers should have an understanding of how
This is How You Eat Healthy
Have you heard people refer to BMI? Do you know what it is and how it is important to your health. BMI stands for Body
Waterfalls Rescue and Recoveries
It is that time of year when people will inevitably visit these powerful natural features to awe at their beauty, to photograph them, and for
We Need a New Station
If you are like most fire chiefs, you may often think — more likely dream — about building a new fire station. You make a
Why Should You Use an Architect with Significant Fire Station Design Experience?
If your organization is planning to renovate or build a new fire/rescue station, is there any benefit to using an architect who has significant fire/rescue
