Posts Tagged: First Due Blog Carnival
More working fires… Another “Mutual-aid” and Santa’s Sexy Helper Day 18
Ok, we've got a ton of news to catch up on. Roanoke's Bravest had a busy night last night. I'm not sure what the actual temperature was (with or without the wind chill) but I can assure you, IT WAS COLD! The night ..or morning started with an apartment fire on the South-side.
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First Due Blog Carnival 6th Ed.
“Social Media Policy”
A slim roundtable of thoughts about social media policies. Maybe it's not a problem after all?
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The Fire Critic’s School of Hard Knocks Policy on Social Media
I could have written a very nice, well written, and detailed example of a social media policy that departments might be able to use to their favor. I have decided to do something different. I will actually have plenty to come in the future as I gear up for my FDIC class on Social Media.
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“Social Media Networking Policy”
Response to First Due Blog Carnival
It is really quite simple. Prepare for the worst, teach what is expected, reward or punish the result.
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Call For Submissions: Create a Social Media Policy this month on the First Due Blog Carnival
So here’s your chance. Write out a draft policy on social media/networking for members of your department. Chances are good that most of you don’t already have one in place. Be serious about it as your work might be a catalyst for change, and could help prevent your department from experiencing some of the problems we’ve read about – and will continue to read about. Check our you current disciplinary process to be sure your draft policy is fair and legal.
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6th Ed. First Due Blog Carnival:
Call For Policy
Everyone has an opinion about all these social media problems, but do they have a workable solution?
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First Due Blog Carnival Edition 5 – Minimum Standards
The topic this month was Minimum Standards. I asked what should the minimum standards should be, why we should have them, and why we don't have them already.
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Minimum Standards for “A person who fights fires”?
Across the Nation, State to State, City to City, town to town, and fire department to fire department the meaning of the term “firefighter” is different.
Merriam Webster defines it as “a person who fights fires” source
That about sums it up doesn’t it…Goodnight!
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First Due Blog Carnival: Call For Submissions – Edition 5 – Minimum Standards
Minimum standards. What should they be? Who says? Get your word in by the 28th
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4th ed. First Due Blog Carnival
Interesting agendas from contributors concerned about firefighter safety.
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National Fire Chief
Don't worry. I don't believe I'd be kept on the job for very long.
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The Fire Critic for USFA’s Top Position
The impact of the certification standards would be huge in relation to paid and volunteer departments alike. The long term effects of this proposition could prove fruitful especially for those who like to use the word "professional" a lot! This also plays a role in line item 4 of USFA's current strategic plan " # Improve the fire and emergency services’ professional status."
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First Due Blog Carnival – Wanted: National Fire Chief
Today is the due date for June's First Due Blog Carnival titled "Wanted: National Fire Chief".
Get your submissions in to Bill Carey of Backstep Firefighter. The link for the call for submissions is here.
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First Due Blog Carnival:
Wanted: National Fire Chief
Suppose you were the next USFA chief. Seriously.
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‘Tear it Apart’, Sharing the Wealth
Andy Fredericks was right, "Research, research, research."
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Sharing the Wealth…Passing the Torch
One thing that someone recently told me was that the fire service is so different that many other professions. He was speaking to the fact that when we come up with a new idea, new ideals, new ideology, new technology, or new ways of doing things we share it with ALL firefighters. In so many other professions, that information is held close to the heart yet over the heads and out of reach of their peers.
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First Due Blog Carnival Episode 2 in the Books
There were some new blogs in the mix and some non-bloggers who submitted their articles to be posted on blogs as well! It seems as though this thing is catching on. Episode 2 titled "Influential Fire Reports" struck a cord with a lot of people and really helped put a thumb on what has influenced many firefighters! I must say that the best part of episode 2 is the thought that a family member may come across it and see that their relative's death/injury resulted in a positive learning experience for someone else. It also proves that no one is forgotten...
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Inside the Mind,
Influential Fire Reports
Many personality traits influence the type of firefighter or officer you are. Some you have no clue of.
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Influential Fire Reports
Understanding the Routine Fire
"A common thread to all of them is how such a routine fire can end in the death of one of our own."
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My Most Influential Fire Report – Kyle Wilson LODD Report
Kyle's death resounded across Virginia and the rest of the Nation with a loud "it could happen to you!". Firefighters are very good at thinking that things will never happen to them. It always happens to someone else. Even though Kyle worked at a department on the other side of the State from me, it seemed as though it happened to my department. It left a resounding wake up call to many firefighters in my area.
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Firefighter Netcast at FDIC
They're so good it's like listening in 3-D.
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Call for Submission – 2nd Episode of the First Due Blog Carnival
The subject of this second edition is “Influential Fire Reports”. What fire report, or reports, have had the greatest impact on you personally and professionally as a firefighter? This report can be of firefighter fatalities, close calls, near-misses and even fire or structural behavior. The report can be a federal, state, department or independent investigation, no matter so long as it is one that made a significant impact in the way you now think and operate as a firefighter or fire officer.
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2nd Ed. First Due Blog Carnival
Call for Posts
What fire report has influenced you? A call for submissions to the First Due Blog Carnival.
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First Due Blog Carnival, 2nd Ed.
“Influential Fire Reports”