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Morning Lineup – March 28

By in Firegeezer at March 28, 2012 at 8:54 am
I have seen those maze-looking designs showing up here and there, but never really paid any attention to what they are used for. Read More »

Canadian FD Moves On the High-Tech Frontier

By in Firegeezer at March 26, 2012 at 3:01 pm
WATERLOO, ONTARIO, IS THE HOME to high-tech high flyer Reasearch in Motion (RIM), the innovative developers and purveyors of the pioneering Blackberry personal communication device. Read More »

Morning Lineup – March 4

By in Firegeezer at March 4, 2012 at 8:38 am
"We Are Watching You!" Read More »
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Morning Lineup – March 2

By in Firegeezer at March 2, 2012 at 6:46 am
This runaway technology is sooo neat. Read More »
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By in The State of Prehospital/Emergency Care at March 1, 2012 at 8:44 am
  While the issue of Electronic Medical Records and physicians seems a little off base for an EMS blog, the reality is that their use and adoption is occuring throughout all levels of healthcare.   This includes the prehospital arena and intra… Read More »

Firefighter Survival Gear – What Do You Carry?

By in Fire Department Training Network at February 27, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Constant training is required to remain proficient at any job - firefighting is no different. The excuse that “we don’t need to train - we do it every day” is nothing more than an excuse. Most of the busiest fire companies train on a continuous bas… Read More »

Morning Lineup – February 11

By in Firegeezer at February 11, 2012 at 9:25 am
Two months ago in December the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) has given approval for major commercial airlines to issue single-purpose iPads to their pilots.... Read More »

Morning Lineup – February 10

By in Firegeezer at February 10, 2012 at 8:22 am
Some sad news to share. Read More »
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CES 2012 – Day 1

By in Firegeezer at January 11, 2012 at 10:42 pm
Updates From the Consumer Electronics Show Read More »
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3 Days Left to Play the eBook Contest

By in Firegeezer at January 11, 2012 at 1:05 pm
TO HELP INTRODUCE YOU TO the world of eBooks, Dave Diamantes, author of top-selling eBook Dead Pen Pals has created this simple exercise combined with a contest for your enjoyment and enlightenment. Read More »
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Tips for FF fitness

By in First Due Tactics at January 10, 2012 at 13:32
  http://www.28daymuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/The-28-Fatal-Flaws1.pdf Hey guys, check this article out avoid common mistakes made in and out of the gym. Be safe!! Read More »

Morning Lineup – January 10

By in Firegeezer at January 10, 2012 at 8:41 am
If you haven't logged on since yesterday morning, then you haven't yet seen the eBook contest we're running. Read More »

Play the eBook Contest

By in Firegeezer at January 9, 2012 at 2:28 pm
TO HELP INTRODUCE YOU TO the world of eBooks, Dave Diamantes, author of top-selling eBook Dead Pen Pals has created this simple exercise combined with a contest for your enjoyment and enlightenment. Read More »
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Product Review – Kindle Apps for Smartphones

By in Firegeezer at January 6, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Part Four of a four-part series on devices to download and read digital publications known as eBooks. Read More »
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Product Review – The Kindle Fire Tablet

By in Firegeezer at January 4, 2012 at 11:43 am
Today we review the Kindle Fire tablet. Read More »
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Product Review – The Kindle e-reader

By in Firegeezer at January 3, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Part One of a series about eBooks and e-readers .... how to use them. Read More »

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By in Leatherhead 109 at December 28, 2011 at 1:30 am
It was a big hole. At least 8 feet across at its longest point and four or five at the widest.  I won't exaggerate and say we nearly fell in, because we didn't come close. But that pit got my attention!  This was a run-away wood stove fire and it was b… Read More »

Beyond the Academy Video Training Series – Engine Operations: Hydraulic Ventilation

By in Brotherhood Instructors at November 26, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Check out the newest Beyond the Academy Video Training Series. This one is entitled "Engine Company Operations: Hydraulic Ventilation with a Smooth-bore/Solid Stream Nozzle. Many fire service members believe that a fog nozzle is the only nozzle tha… Read More »

Morning Lineup – November 23

By in Firegeezer at November 23, 2011 at 8:11 am
The meat of the article is how to avoid using easily-hacked passwords for your various online accounts and entry permissions. Read More »
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Leadership: Catchin’ Speedy

By in Leatherhead 109 at November 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm
What is it about leadership that is so elusive?  Grab your cup and get a refill, this'll be quick.  While we're at it I should mention that leadership is an issue we need to talk about more.  I been cogitatin' on it and I think I will begin to hash ou… Read More »

FILO workout

By in First Due Tactics at November 11, 2011 at 13:51
Firefighter Workout Reps: 21-15-9 3 rounds Pull ups 75#> overhead thrusters Burpees Read More »

Up On the Roof!

By in Leatherhead 109 at November 10, 2011 at 11:28 pm
A few tours back, the kid and I were on top of a wood frame, two-story residential. Metal roof. Taken there by the City's platform... Read More »

Fire Trucks at Bottom of New York Harbor (according to the computer monitor)

By in Firegeezer at November 10, 2011 at 9:44 am
The project was supposed to be completed three years ago, but is unfinished and waiting for another infusion of $4.3 million to wrap it up Read More »

Coordinated Ventilation – Part II by Nate DeMarse

By in Brotherhood Instructors at November 2, 2011 at 8:00 pm
I stumbled upon a couple videos that drive home points made in the earlier Coordinated Ventilation post. These videos clearly show answers to previously asked questions, and bring up some new discussion tips as well. This is precisely how we should … Read More »

Coordinated Ventilation

By in Brotherhood Instructors at October 26, 2011 at 7:00 am
Take a look at these two videos for a great example of coordinated ventilation.  The outside vent (OV) firefighter on the fire escape waits until the line is putting water on the fire to take the windows.  Doing so helps the engine make the adv… Read More »

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