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First Due Friday; You Arrive on the Truck… (Video)

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at May 11, 2012 at 9:54 am
First thing you see is a Truck pulling up to the scene. YOU'RE ON THAT TRUCK! Based on what you see with the building, the conditions, the Engine Co. and other crews' operations, WHAT ARE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS FOR YOUR CREW? Compare this FD's ops to your FD and give us your RECEO VS considerations. Enjoy! Read More »

Thought For The Day… It’s a Circle!

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at May 7, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Things change, they always have , they always will. Read More »

Class Announcement! Street Smart Forcible Entry

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at May 2, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Irmo Fire District, in Columbia, SC, will be hosting 2 open enrollment 4-Hour Street Smart Forcible Entry 1 classes Read More »

First Due Friday; Heavy Fire, Standpipe Ops & Mayday! (Video)

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at April 13, 2012 at 10:27 am
This video is a great training tool for size-up, radio comms & Command presence. This FD sounds very professional despite difficult fire conditions. This week we've got heavy fire & smoke on an upper floor w/ standpipe ops in progress and a Mayday called while transitioning to Defensive Ops. Compare this FD's ops to your FD and give us your RECEO VS considerations. Enjoy! Read More »

First Due Friday; We’ve Got a Hot One in the Desert (Video)

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at March 16, 2012 at 7:52 am
What would your FD do for this attached garage fire? Would your FD make entry through the front door and push the fire out OR knock it down from the outside, then go in? What would you do to address the extension issues? Give us the report and your RECEO VS considerations. Enjoy! Read More »

Finding Inspiration to be a Healthy Firefighter

By in The Fire Critic at March 15, 2012 at 4:50 pm
I have been trying to be a healthier firefighter. I am not talking about wearing SCBA...I have always done that. I am talking about strength training, eating healthy, and being fit. Read More »

First Due Friday; “Houston” We Have a Problem!

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at March 2, 2012 at 11:03 am
THE SCENARIO: HEAVY FIRE from the attic w/ extension to TWO other houses! If this one doesn't test the strength and discipline of your crews and alarm assignments, congratulations! Give us the report and your RECEO VS considerations. Enjoy! Read More »

FIRE FIT – Heart Healthy

By in Firefighter Radio at February 13, 2012 at 21:49
  Join host Brett Hicks and his guest Ms. Michelle Detwiler the Wellness Account Manager for L&T Health and Fitness as they discuss heart health and nutrition! It is no secret that one of the leading causes of premature fi… Read More »

2012 Class and Event Planning In Progress

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at December 19, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Make training, professionalism and pride part of your New Year's resolution! We're in the process of building our 2012 calendar with intense, realistic hands-on training, interactive classroom events and good old-fashioned brotherhood. Read More »

FIRE FIT – The Tactical Athlete

By in Firefighter Radio at December 12, 2011 at 21:00
Image via Wikipedia   Join Brett Hicks as he kicks off FFR’s special series on Firefighter Fitness called FIRE FIT! Brett’s host will be Mr. John Hofman, CSCS, MS the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Sacramento… Read More »

FIRE FIT Coming to Firefighter Radio in December!

By in Firefighter Radio at December 1, 2011 at 16:45
Monday, December 12 @8pm EST Image by Justin Liew via Flickr What is fitness? Merriam-Webster (2011) defines fitness as the quality or state of being fit. But what does that mean to a professional in the fire service? A workou… Read More »

RIC Refresher Breakdown

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at November 16, 2011 at 1:39 am
Saws, irons, ladders and rescues were the flavor of week for our brothers in Bluffton, SC. Safe Firefighter, LLC just wrapped up a RIC Refresher for the Bluffton Township Fire District. Training included calling the Mayday, self-rescue, rapid intervention crew assignments and operations and performing proactive RIC tasks. Read More »

Hometown Heroes: Minnesota Firefighters Efforts to Build a New Memorial

By in Firefighter Radio at November 1, 2011 at 13:10
With this episode, we begin a series called Hometown Heroes. We will look at fire departments and organizations around the globe. We will launch our series in Minnesota. If Minnesota’s 20,000 firefighters raise enough money by the end of th… Read More »

Change the Way You Train

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at September 18, 2011 at 10:59 am
Are you looking for quality, cost-effective Fire Service training options? I’m excited to be a part of a new training event series that will bring first-rate education and hands-on training to affordable, regional locations. There are two events this fall from Go>Forward Training... Read More »

Firefighter Health Week: Day Five

By in Backstep Firefighter at August 18, 2011 at 4:01 pm
All the resources and support don't mean a thing if you don't take the actual steps to get in there and become healthier. Read More »

Firefighter Health Week: Day Four

By in Backstep Firefighter at August 17, 2011 at 6:12 pm
Just like the fireground, your wellness program needs a game plan. Read More »

Firefighter Health Week: Day Three

By in Backstep Firefighter at August 16, 2011 at 4:28 pm
There is plenty of support to keep you going, even if you're the only one on the shift who doesn't want to be a heart attack statistic. Read More »

Firefighter Health Week: Day Two

By in Backstep Firefighter at August 15, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Think of it as the 360-degree sizeup of your body. Read More »

PGFEMS Chief Bashoor, County Executive Baker and Career Recruit School Run for NFFF

By in Backstep Firefighter at August 14, 2011 at 12:11 pm
P.G. chief runs with recruit school to raise money for NFFF. Read More »

Firefighter Health Week: Day One

By in Backstep Firefighter at August 14, 2011 at 10:04 am
As equally important as mayday, bailout training and building construction but just not as glamorous. Maybe that's why more die from heart attacks? Read More »

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By in Backstep Firefighter at August 13, 2011 at 10:16 am
Another reason why I say Safety Week should focus on primarily health and fitness and less on the fireground. Read More »

da’ Shore has a great Memorial Day flush

By in Firegeezer at June 6, 2011 at 6:50 am
Who knew Demoflush was so important for Ocean City, MD. Read More »
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Common Diseases and Health Problems of Firefighters

By in A Firefighters Own Worst Enemy at May 6, 2011 at 9:44 am
The dangers of firefighting are not always readily apparent. Obviously, the most visible hazard is the fire itself and the severe damage it causes to the structure the firefighter must enter. However, even without serious injury, firefighters have a high risk of long-term health problems as a result of their occupation. Read More »

Fallen Axes Run

By in Ash & Dreams at May 4, 2011 at 08:49
The Ride for Boo/Brian Carey Memorial Fund, Inc., is pleased to announce the "Fallen Axes" ride. The ride will travel along historic ‘Old Route 66’ from Homewood, IL down to Springfield, IL, escorted by the Illinois State Police, to attend the Illinois State Medal of Valor and Fallen Firefighters Memorial service on 05/12/2011. At this event the following firefighters will be honored for giving the ultimate sacrifice. Firefighter Gary L. Cummins, Brocton Volunteer Fire Protection District Firefighter/EMT Corey Ankum, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Edward J. Stringer, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Wheatley, Chicago Fire Department Assistant Chief Thomas Innes, Hindsboro Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Mark Johnson, Hinsdale Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Colin Carey, Homewood Fire Department Lieutenant Frank Fouts V, Kankakee Fire Department Firefighter Kurt Meusel, Scales-Mounds Fire Department Read More »

Dallas Fire-Rescue Changes Website To Rainbows Over SideCharlie Blog Post

By in SideCharlie.com at March 30, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Well, what do ya know? After our first blog post and subsequent follow-ups asking that the photo on the front of Dallas Fire-Rescue's website be changed - it finally happened. The original full size photo showing a firefighter not wearing any respiratory… Read More »

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