APOCALYPSE 2020
You are now facing an unknown, mysterious and deadly enemy. This pandemic is invisible, partial to no one. This is like a deadly wildfire spreading
Body Mass Index (BMI)
The benefits of maintaining a healthy weight go far beyond improved energy and smaller clothing sizes. By losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight, you
Community Risk Reduction in the Hazmat World
A concept that is paramount in today’s fire service community is that of community risk reduction, or CRR. Prior to engaging in a discussion of
Crossword Puzzle – 04/14/20
DOWNLOAD CROSSWORD PDF ACROSS 1 Flat, or _____ files are 10-inch and 12-inch files that come in handy for sharpening tools and can be carried
Defending Our Heroes
Numbers don’t lie. As firefighters we have been looking at numbers for quite a few years now and we know beyond the shadow of a
Disruptions in the Construction Chain
March 2020 will always be remembered as a very disturbing time in our history. With many senses of uncertainty, coming to grips with the right
Drones and the COVID19 Pandemic
Drones have been progressively making a positive impact in many aspects of public safety. Presently, the Coronavirus (COVID19), has impacted every citizen in the world
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
EMS and First Responder Objectives During Pandemic
I think that it is important to communicate the two main objectives of EMS and first responders during this pandemic. The first priority is for
Extrication Training Strategies
Well, first and foremost, “I’m Back.” The Coronavirus has not done me in, as I have several bushels of limes to take care of any
Hazardous Materials Course Changes at the National Fire Academy
In March 2018, a Hazardous Materials Curriculum Review was held at the National Fire Academy (NFA). This review included the following resident courses: Hazardous Materials
Industry News – 04/14/20
UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute Launches Fire Safety Academy New online learning management system brings fire research to the streets. UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute
Is College for You?
Do you think you are smart, but far from being a genius? Do you struggle with mathematics and/or English? Are you uncomfortable with the thought
Just-In-Time Training
The Corona Virus is bearing down on the Carolinas like LSU in another college football smack down. Is it the beginning of the Zombie Apocalypse
Practice Makes (Almost) Perfect
Training is an essential part of every police, fire, rescue, and EMS department throughout the country. Incident command, disaster scenarios, active shooter response, fire response,
Recruiting Newest Generations in the Workforce and Public Safety
Millennials born 1981-1996 and Generation Z born 1997-2012, are becoming the fastest growing members of today’s workforce. What can be interesting with these two groups,
Rigging Low Angle Rescue Systems
“Low angle” rescue evolutions are those revolutions that are basically performed upon slopes less than vertical. Historically, these rescues are on slopes ranging from 15
Shake Away Stress with Tension and Trauma Release Exercises
I loved being a paramedic and spent 30 years serving in emergency services. What I didn’t count on was the nightmares, depression, anxiety and panic
Staying the Course
Through my first years as the Treasurer for the State of North Carolina, I focused on incremental and meaningful changes like educating North Carolina citizens
Surface Supply Diving — Pros and Cons
Surface Supply diving has progressively started to become a more popular choice in the world of Public Safety Diving. While most of the fire and
Taking Advantage of Good Prices in a Bad Economy
As I write this article, the world is deep into the COVID19, Corona Virus event. The loss of life and health has been tragic. During
Telling The(ir) Story
In my Winter issue article, I discussed training options, courses and credentialing to become a Public Information Officer (PIO). This quarter I want to discuss.
The 7 Qualities Fire Service Leaders Must Possess
Being Competent (This is part two of a seven-part series on leadership.) During this series we will be examining the seven qualities that are necessary
The Incident Command General Staff, Keeping the IC Smart
Last quarter we examined the Incident Command System (ICS) Command Staff (Safety Officer, Liaison Officer and Public Information Officer) and how they keep the Incident
Understanding the Rescue Task Force Concept
By now the term Rescue Task Force (RTF) should be pretty widely understood in all emergency services organizations. As all new vogue terminology and tactics
Wadesboro Fire Department
FIRE STATION PROFILE — North Carolina Wadesboro Fire Department Department Name: Wadesboro Fire Department County: Anson Type Department: Combination ISO: 5/9s Chief Scott Martin Number
What a Pre-Engineered Building Can Mean for Your Station
Speed of construction, cost-savings, long-term durability and ample space to house and maneuver large equipment – these are just a few of the advantages that
What Will We Learn When the Pandemic is Over?
“The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” That is a quote from Henry Ford, one of the greatest entrepreneurs of
You’ve Found Yourself Assigned to the Hazardous Materials Response Unit
So, you’ve found yourself assigned to the Hazardous Materials response unit. Congratulations. Now what? As you prepare for your new role, you’ll hear differing viewpoints
