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One Month Down

Ok, so I have made the big switch from EMS supervisor to Truck/Roving officer and it has been a month. It is a completely different beast. As an EMS supervisor, the work came to me, I had no time to sit back and relax, I was constantly on the go. However as a truck officer, I find there is more down time. I am spending time getting to know my truck and crew. I have already had a few issues but nothing that I couldn't deal with. Unfortunately, my comfort level with my new crew and my general…See More

Feb 15, 2012

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Aaron Edwards replied to Aaron Edwards's discussion Questions about Standard Operating Procedures(Guidelines) or whatever your department calls them?

"Chief and Ron, Thanks for your replies. I agree that SOPs are needed and they need to be easy enough to retain that even under the most stressful situations they can be followed. I was really hoping that someone who does not believe in SOPs would…"

Feb 14, 2012

Ron Ayotte replied to Aaron Edwards's discussion Questions about Standard Operating Procedures(Guidelines) or whatever your department calls them?

"While having a good set of SOPs/SOGs is essential, some of those who write them make them far too complex. Some "adapt" exsiting versions without really reading them, some have no correlation to a Department's operations. My version…"

Feb 10, 2012

Aaron Edwards posted a discussion

Questions about Standard Operating Procedures(Guidelines) or whatever your department calls them?

Recently I became aware that a local jurisdiction, which my department works closely, has no SOPs. I know at one point they had SOGs, that were very similar to my departments. I found this out during a training exercise. The exercise was a building fire and the first engine on location laid out from the hydrant. The second arriving piece was a supervisor (from my department), he took command and started running the fire ground. The next piece was the truck, followed closely by the final 2…See More

Feb 10, 2012

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Aaron Edwards joined Sandy Lasa's group

Heavy Rescue

All things pertaining to heavy Rescue operations

Jan 6, 2012

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Aaron Edwards joined Christopher A. Barry, Sr.'s group

Truck Company Operations

A place to discuss any and all things related to Truck Company Operations on the fireground.

Dec 31, 2011

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Aaron Edwards joined Michael Urban's group

Fitness, Wellness, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention

This group will be used to promote fitness and wellness among firefighters to prevent injuries and deal with the rehabilitation of the injuried firefighter.

Dec 31, 2011

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Aaron Edwards joined Brent Sanger's group

Firehouse Kitchen

We spend a lot of time at the firehouse. We train there, we sleep there, and we eat there. Because of that, there are many incredible firehouse cooks out there. Share your recipes with us. This is also a place to discuss nutrition in the firehouse.

Dec 31, 2011

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Aaron Edwards joined Brandon Barney's group

Engine Company Ops

This Group will cover operations at the engine company level. Ideas will be viewed and commented on to build the better Engine Company.See More

Dec 31, 2011

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Aaron Edwards joined Chad Berg's group

Aerial Operations

This group is geared for the operation of aerial devices that include, straight stick aerial ladders, tower ladders, telescoping platforms, articulating platforms, and elevated waterways. Tactical considerations based on capabilities & limitations.See More

Dec 31, 2011

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Aaron Edwards joined Skip Coleman's group

Street Smart Fire Officer

Becoming an officer is a daunting task. Becoming a good officer on the fireground is even harder. This group will concentrate on Fireground operations and the decisions that fire officers of all ranks make. I will post scenarios and ask question.See More

Dec 29, 2011

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Aaron Edwards joined Scott Thompson's group