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What makes you a better Fire Officer - Experience or Education?Are work experiences better than a formal education in the fire service? Will the impact of a higher educational degree affect the firefig… Started by John K. MurphyLatest Reply |
Is a Defensive attack really DefensiveI will admit it right it off; I may be splitting hairs or simply consumed in the symantics of it but as a naturally aggressive firefighter… Started by Ron BecknellLatest Reply |
Funeral for a friend and questions for youFuneral for a friend and questions for you: Six to eight firefighters will be chosen to carry the casket of our friend. Any less we wou… Started by Frank RicciLatest Reply |
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What makes you a better Fire Officer - Experience or Education?Are work experiences better than a formal education in the fire service? Will the impact of a higher educational degree affect the firefig… Started by John K. Murphy |
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11 hours ago Reply by John K. Murphy |
In House Training ChallengeI recently switched departments and am getting settled in at my new station. I have noticed a lack of interest in "in house" training, and… Started by Dave Werner |
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15 hours ago Reply by Dave Werner |
Advice, suggestions requested! Patient movement/removal devicesGood day everyone! We have recently had a rash of injuries after lifting and moving excessively large patients. I understand lifting tech… Started by P.J. Norwood |
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Apr 30 Reply by Chris Piepenburg |
Teaching the "why" when training along with the "how."During my twenty plus years I have attended many courses and conferences from many different instructors. And over the last few years I ha… Started by Ron Becknell |
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Apr 27 Reply by Ron Becknell |
Company Officer TrainingWhat are some of the most important topics in company officer training? Beginning a officer training program for my department and I do not… Started by Clint Raley |
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Apr 4 Reply by Gregory Boso |
Awards...Hello, I’ve got a question regarding awards and ceremonies. We are a small volunteer department that has 23 currently active members.… Started by Dan Rice |
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FIREFIGHTER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUESLt. Billy Greenwood of FETC Services hosted another great show on Tap the Box that showed how and where you can find assistance to firefig… Started by Lt. Billy Greenwood |
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Saws and Saw Blades for Truck Co OperationsI am looking for some thoughts on saws, saw blades, and saw set-ups on truck companies. We are a suburb of Dallas that runs one truck comp… Started by Scott Thompson |
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MAYDAY SOP Do you put firefighting ops on a different channelWe are rewriting our MAYDAY SOP Do you have firefighting ops change channel and if you do what problems have you encountered. Is everyone o… Started by Jim Duffy |
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Mar 22 Reply by Rex Strickland |
Do you have a policy on use of Helmet Cameras?Technology today has given us great tools for training. One of these is the helmet camera which can provide for great after action revues… Started by Ron Becknell |
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