A Hidden Danger in Turbojet Nozzles
I recently uncovered what I see to be a danger for firefighters in structural interior firefighting. When it comes to interior firefighting, gallons per minute
Building Relationships
Quite often we — the collective “we” meaning public sector hazmat responders — become ensconced in our own hazmat response worlds and therefore also become
Calculating Available Water Supply From a Dry Hydrant
Over many years I have been asked to calculate available water supplies from dry hydrants for numerous fire departments for their rating inspections and certifications.
Camden Fire Department’s FireFest Set for September
Each year, the Camden FireFest brings a sense of community and pride to our city that is unique to others. This year’s festivities will be
City of Goose Creek Fire Department
Department Name: City of Goose Creek Fire Department County: Berkeley Type Department: Career/Paid Structure: Municipal Government ISO: Class 2 Number of Stations: 3 Number of
Faith, Hope, Love
While on vacation with my family the week of July 4th, I thought of how truly blessed I am — as I often do —
Fitness as It Relates to Firefighter Injuries
Take a minute to review the two abstracts below. Body mass index as a predictor of firefighter injury and workers’ compensation claims. Kuehl KS1, Kisbu-Sakarya
How Is Your Training?
When you read this, we will be enjoying all that summer brings. I hope everyone’s spring was good, and you were able to enjoy some
How to Make the Right Decision When Making Your Gas Monitoring Purchase
Do you know the total cost of your gas monitoring program? From initial purchase, testing, maintenance, repair, training and finally replacement, it’s probably much more
Hurricane Season 2018: Preparing Your Fire Department
Hurricanes and severe storms in 2017 delivered a devastating blow across the Atlantic, from Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands to the U.S. mainland. According
Industry News – 07/27/18
Liberty Art Works Announces The Red Line Series The new Red Line Series of sculpted bronze plaques available at Liberty Art Works uniquely presents this honored
Is Your Relationship with the Organization Status Quo?
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
LOCKDOWN: This is Not A Drill
Almost daily news headlines appear with threats occurring all across the nation concerning active shooter situations. Active shooter incidents begin rapidly and end nearly as
NFPA Training Helps Community Members Prepare Homes and Businesses for Wildfires
On Sept. 13-14, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host Classroom Training Week at the Embassy Suites in Charlotte. This is a fantastic opportunity
Pros and Cons in Administering KETAMINE
Ketamine is an important drug that EMS providers should know about. It is possible that the paramedic scope of practice for ketamine may soon be
PST or CISM? What’s in a Name?
The Fall 2017 edition of Carolina Fire Rescue EMS Journal contained two very important articles, both on the same page. Perry Hall, in a follow-up
Raleigh Fire Department
Department Name: Raleigh Fire Department County: Wake Type Department: Fire Structure: Career ISO: 1 Chief John T. McGrath Number of Stations: 28 Number of Apparatus: 47 Pumpers:
Reputation Management
In the past I have written about reputation management because it seems to me, for a while many major fire conferences across the country had
The Cancer Blueprint for Change
We have all seen the images of the salty firefighter with the soot covered face, the stains on their gear and charred debris falling off
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 First Standard to Address Active Shooter Events
It happened again. Another senseless mass killing in another unsuspecting community. Active shooter incidents and hostile events have become a common occurrence around the world.
The Importance of Comfort in the Workplace
How many hours of the day do you spend working? Given you could spend anything between half and three-quarters of your waking hours in the
The Story Behind a Design-Build Contractor
Every project has a story and every story starts with a dream, a want, or maybe a need that moves from ideas to groundbreaking. As
Things That Go BOOM
If you watch any movie or television show, one aspect of hazardous materials that is constantly overdone is DOT Hazard Class 1 – Explosives. The
Trends That Are Impacting Fire Station Design
If you have been in the fire and rescue industry very long, you have witnessed many trends. Most trends turn out to be just fads
What is a System of Care and Why Are They Important
Welcome back again to the South Carolina Bureau of EMS contribution area of this edition of Carolina Fire Rescue EMS Magazine. As we gear up
