2018 Hazmat Challenge Competition
The North Carolina Association of Hazardous Materials Responders held its annual HazMat Challenge at the 2018 South Atlantic Fire Rescue Conference in Raleigh in August.
Anchor Richey New Delivery Profile: Stack Road Volunteer Fire-Rescue
Stack Road Volunteer Fire-Rescue New Delivery (Corrected From the Fall 2018 New Deliveries, in the Print Version) 2018 Anchor-Richey EVS 2000 Gallon Tanker w/ Mack
Ask, Care, Take
Well, now that I have your attention, let us examine a topic that is extremely important to our service, firefighter suicide. It is terribly unfortunate
Be Prepared: Forge Relationships Now
Both North and South Carolina have just gone through an unprecedented weather event that rivals both Floyd and Matthew. Both states responded well and witnessed
Beaches® Negril
For first-responders seeking the ultimate getaway, Beaches® Resorts, boasting three unique locations across Jamaica and Turks and Caicos, is the perfect paradise for everyone to
Congress Takes Action to Address Cancer in the Fire Service
In my presentations, I often take humorous jabs at Congress for its legislative achievements – or lack thereof – and the 115th Congress is no
CROSSWORD ! – 11/04/18
Click View Crossword PDF ACROSS 2 Detection Systems are designed to respond and transmit ___ through electrical impulses, pneumatic pressure changes, hydraulic changes or mechanical
Easley Fire Department
FIRE STATION PROFILE — South Carolina Easley Fire Department Department Name: Easley Fire Department County: Pickens Type Department: Fire Structure: Combination Career/Volunteer Chief Matthew Littleton
ESS and Solar Emergency Response
Does your department have a handle on ESS and solar emergency response procedures, pre-planning, safety gaps, ventilation and more? Nine-fold. That’s how great the increase
Establishing Water Supply in Remote Locations
A few years ago, my volunteer fire department was looking at lowering the fire insurance rating, which was at the time a 9E rating. One
FBHA: Takin’ It to the Streets
Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) has been traveling across the U.S. and Canada for over seven years. We have met thousands upon thousands of EMS
First Responders Are Perfect Fit to Foster Children
The foster care system touches the lives of more than 7,000 children in South Carolina annually. Right now, there are more than 4,600 children from
Funding the Federal Government is Never an Easy Task
Each year, Congress must approve funding measures so that the federal agencies can perform their functions. The process, established by our forefathers many years ago,
Guns and Hoses
If you have ever been involved in the planning and construction of any building, you are more than aware that it can be both a
Her Glasses
Do this. Take a nice long look at this photograph from the funeral for NYFD Lieutenant Michael Davidson that was held recently. Look past the
Industry News – 05/12/17
REV Group Acquires Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. It was announced April 25, 2017 that Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc. has been acquired by REV Group, an
N.C. National Guard RRT Joint Training Day
The North Carolina National Guard’s 42nd Civil Support Team – Weapons of Mass Destruction, hosted an RRT joint training day earlier this year and has
North Carolina Hazardous Materials Regional Response Teams
North Carolina is one of several states in the country who have adopted a regional response template for hazardous materials response. Maintaining the capability to
Paleo vs. Keto Diet
As I travel around testing firefighters, EMS, and police, it is very common to discuss dietary habits and changes annually. Two of the hottest diet
Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department
Department Name: Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. “The Eastside Engine Company” County: Wilkes Type Department: Fire Structure: Volunteer ISO: 6/9 Number of Stations: 1 Chief Andy Chatman
Professional Development:
As we continue into the future, changes are sure to occur. The fire service will certainly see many of these changes. The place that we
Recovery in the Wake of Hurricane Florence
September saw Hurricane Florence test the banks of the eastern shore, but she also served as a powerful demonstration of our first responders’ dedication and
The Element of Surprise
One of the most rewarding projects a design-build general contractor can take on is one in his own town and neighboring community. I have recently
The Weight of Water
In this edition I share the story of a three town Fire Protection District needing a new apparatus repair facility. Like most agencies, they were
Time to Pass the Torch
When you read this, North Carolina will be trying to begin its recovery from Hurricane Florence. This storm caused horrendous flooding in the eastern part
Tragedy Hits Carolinas
Hurricane Florence destroyed many homes, lives and property. Although it has been weeks many first responders are still involved in the clean-up. This picture hit
Turning it Around:
I usually start out annual required hazmat refresher training with the statement “Welcome to your annual hazmat refresher class!” In return, the class members often
Using UAVs And Helicopter Together
I have written past CFREJ articles about the respective roles and uses of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV drones) and helicopters in search and rescue. Both
Why Data Interoperability is Critical to EMS’s Role in Addressing the Opioid Crisis
Soon after my company began working with the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department in 2016, I conducted with them something that former Assistant Chief Norman Seals said
Winterproof Your Fire Station
Many of you will read the title of this article and laugh at the thought of winter in the Carolinas – especially when it’s the
