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Why We Search: Maryland Father Tries to Save Son in Abandoned House Fire

By in Backstep Firefighter at November 5, 2011 at 8:38 am
The elder McKeown called 911 and then entered the home to search for his son. Read More »

Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week 2011, Days One thru Seven;Training and Preparedness

By in The Company Officer at June 24, 2011 at 11:21 pm
Did you remember to participate in the 2011 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week? The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the International Association of Fire Fighters(IAFF) were formative in developing this year’s  2011 … Read More »

Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week 2011, Day Seven; Fire Fighter, Fire Officer and Command Training and Preparedness

By in Command Safety at June 24, 2011 at 7:43 pm
As the official Fire/EMS Safety Week 2011 begins to wind down, in many stations around the country this weekend is dedicated to training, drills and evolutions dedicated toward the many facets and functional elements... Read More »

Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week 2011, Day Six; From Waldbaum’s to Hackensack-Worcester to Charleston; Legacies for Operational Safety

By in Command Safety at June 23, 2011 at 8:38 pm
[caption id="attachment_2813" align="aligncenter" width="535" caption="Fire Service Tradition and The Brotherhood"][/caption] For those of you that follow or have attended one of my many seminar and lecture program offerings, one program seems v… Read More »

Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week: Day Four -The New Fire Ground

By in Command Safety at June 21, 2011 at 6:54 pm
Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week: Day Four -The New Fire Ground       There is an immediate need for today’s emerging and operating command and company officers to increase their foundation of knowledge and insights related to the mod… Read More »

Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week: Day Three-The New Rules of Engagement

By in Command Safety at June 20, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week: Day Three-The New Rules of Engagement  With so many changes (budget cuts, staffing reductions, reduced training, etc.) in so many fire departments, it is critical for fire fighters to focus on their own surviv… Read More »

Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week: Day Two- Building Knowledge = Fire Fighter Safety

By in Command Safety at June 20, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week: Day Two- Building Knowledge = Fire Fighter Safety   Know Your World Buildingsonfire.com Other Considerations in Program Planning for Safety Week; Other considerations to support the theme, objectives and in… Read More »

Roof and Ceiling Collapses DCFD and Gary FD

By in Command Safety at April 8, 2011 at 8:10 am
The collapse conditions presented themselves during the course of operations in which suppression or search and rescue operations were being conducted. Read More »

Why We Search: Despite Owner’s Claim, Vacant Ohio Rental Home Was Occupied

By in Backstep Firefighter at March 22, 2011 at 10:03 pm
Homeowner told crews that the home was not occupied and there was reason to believe anyone was inside. Read More »

January at Backstep Firefighter

By in Backstep Firefighter at January 31, 2011 at 8:42 pm
We "covered" January rather well. Read More »

Why We Search: Shared Post Courtesy of CMD-FD, on Squatter Resourcefulness

By in Backstep Firefighter at January 31, 2011 at 2:01 pm
CMD-FD allows us to share with you another in the multiple examples of why we search when fire and building conditions allow it. Read More »

Why We Search:
Neighbor Rescues Two Squatters From Springfield, Missouri Fire

By in Backstep Firefighter at January 26, 2011 at 8:32 am
Neighbors knew home was vacant for years and squatters were using it during the winter. Read More »

Why We Search:
Michigan Teens Ditch Class and Videotape Themselves Setting Fire In Empty Warehouse

By in Backstep Firefighter at January 21, 2011 at 9:59 pm
They set a fire in this warehouse, but it wasn't a warming fire. Read More »

From Sir Lancelot To Wyatt Earp to Dick Winters, Putting Others Ahead Of Ourselves

By in Backstep Firefighter at January 15, 2011 at 1:53 pm
The spirit of the message makes sense, but it a message we cannot follow to the letter, unless we leave the trucks in the building and don’t respond. Read More »

Vacant Hyperbole, or
“Janet Doesn’t Ride Here”

By in Backstep Firefighter at January 12, 2011 at 2:02 pm
Worth looking for? Really? Are we trying to foster constructive dialogue or create hype to get clicks? Read More »

Why We Search:
Chicago, Two Fires With Rescues

By in Backstep Firefighter at January 2, 2011 at 10:50 am
On the heels of laying two of their members to rest, Chicago firefighters rescue squatters and tenants from two different fires. Read More »

Why We Search: Philadelphia
One “Rat” Unable to “Scatter Away”

By in Backstep Firefighter at December 28, 2010 at 9:47 am
I suppose Christmas and the few days after might have been just another day, another day alive or dieing, struggling. Rest in peace old timer, you are no rat no more. Read More »

Chicago Firefighters; Double LODD, 17 hurt during 3-11 alarm Blaze and Building Collapse

By in Command Safety at December 22, 2010 at 10:45 am
            [caption id="attachment_1398" align="aligncenter" width="490" caption="Chicago fire personnel evacuate an injured firefighter at a extra-alarm fire at 1700 East 75th Street. (E. Jason Wambsgans/ Chicago Tribune)"][/caption] … Read More »

P.G. Working: Clinton

By in Backstep Firefighter at November 10, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Minor injuries suffered during vacant house fire in Southern Division. Read More »

Why We Search: Dallas

By in Backstep Firefighter at November 10, 2010 at 11:22 am
Someone's calling for help behind that boarded up window? Impossible! Read More »

Why We Search: Prague

By in Backstep Firefighter at October 28, 2010 at 8:42 am
Fire knows no boundaries. Two rescued, nine dead in vacant building fire. Read More »

When Did It Become Okay To Say ‘No’?

By in Backstep Firefighter at September 24, 2010 at 10:48 am
The next time someone says it's just a vacant building, think about young Patrick Collura. Read More »

Preplanning Pays Off For Boston Chief

By in Backstep Firefighter at August 23, 2010 at 6:47 am
District 7 chief's first thoughts on arrival were of the Worcester Cold Storage fire. Read More »

Take a Good Look Around-This is Your Town

By in The Company Officer at March 30, 2010 at 11:44 am
As you drive about your response district today, coming back from an alarm, heading to the firehouse tonight or running errands around your community, take a good look around. Ask your self a simple question; “How well do you know the buildings, struct… Read More »

Worcester: Reinforcing Lessons Learned

By in Backstep Firefighter at March 24, 2010 at 5:30 am
"“We’ve been having trouble with people getting in there, - " Read More »

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