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Video Discussion: Brooklyn Box 0212, All Hands at Coffee Shop Fire

Size-up discussion for Williamsburg workerVideos below are of an all-hands fire at Box 0212 in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Photos of the 9 January fire first appeared on NYC Fire Incidents Facebook page. The shots of the initial hoseline stretch are quite good.For use as a size-up discussion post, some images below can help. Here is the view (click on each image for a larger photo) once we enter the hundred…See More
Jan 24
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Defining Aggressive, Part I: Tasks and Identity

Understanding the word within its culture Preposition: If a certain word defines our identity and self-worth it is vital to know how we alter such word from its true definition. Fleshing out some thoughts on whether or not we're changing what the word really means. “Aggressive firefighting” has become the staple description of the U.S. fireground ever since narratives in trade magazines and websites first delivered it. Since then it has become the identity for good and bad of fire departments…See More
Dec 8, 2012
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Bill Carey commented on Bill Carey's blog post Helmet Cam Perspective: Training Questions
"Thank you. It is interesting to learn that some departments don't believe in riding assignments based on their unknown staffing response; a bit odd, I wonder if they believe that the task(s) simply don't exist if the firefighter isn't…"
Dec 7, 2012
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Helmet Cam Perspective: Training Questions

A few questions to challenge you and your crewJacksonville, Florida firefighters at the scene of a working house fire with a report of people inside. For this post we’ll use certain parts of the video to create a prompt for you to use as training with your own crew for similar incidents. The video appears at the bottom of this post.NOTE: The purpose of the video and our post is to provoke discussion about your own decisions and operations. It is not intended to be a critique of the Jacksonville…See More
Dec 7, 2012
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Bill Carey posted a blog post

Helmet Cam Perspective: Training Questions

A few questions to challenge you and your crewJacksonville, Florida firefighters at the scene of a working house fire with a report of people inside. For this post we’ll use certain parts of the video to create a prompt for you to use as training with your own crew for similar incidents. The video appears at the bottom of this post.NOTE: The purpose of the video and our post is to provoke discussion about your own decisions and operations. It is not intended to be a critique of the Jacksonville…See More
Dec 6, 2012
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Sep 21, 2012
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Pirate Tales

Everyone reads in different manners and within specific media. Some like certain magazines, others certain sites. The technology and speed make it more important to use varied means to get lessons in front of readers. Such is the case of using "Speak Like a Pirate Day" to highlight the never-forget basics. - Bill On behalf of International Speak Like A Pirate Day, an account of the the Jolly Rogers of Rogers Avenue. Consider the items in bold; how do they measure up against your officer and…See More
Sep 20, 2012
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Bill Carey posted a blog post

Pirate Tales

Everyone reads in different manners and within specific media. Some like certain magazines, others certain sites. The technology and speed make it more important to use varied means to get lessons in front of readers. Such is the case of using "Speak Like a Pirate Day" to highlight the never-forget basics. - Bill On behalf of International Speak Like A Pirate Day, an account of the the Jolly Rogers of Rogers Avenue. Consider the items in bold; how do they measure up against your officer and…See More
Sep 19, 2012
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"Glad to see my brother from another mother is present and accounted for."
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"Bill, welcome to the Pennwell family great to be working with you! Bobby"
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Lives in:
Prince George's County, Maryland
Department:
Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department
Title/rank:
former Lieutenant
Years of public service:
20
Agency structure:
Combination fire department
Bio:
Former volunteer firefighter, fire officer in Prince George's County, Maryland. Currently employed as a online public safety news and blog manager: FirefighterNation.com/ Fire Rescue Magazine / FireEMSBlogs.com / JEMS.connect/JEMS.com / LawOfficerConnect/LawOfficer.com
Creator of and Contributes to the site Backstep Firefighter.
Web site:
http://backstepfirefighter.com/

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Video Discussion: Brooklyn Box 0212, All Hands at Coffee Shop Fire

Size-up discussion for Williamsburg worker

Videos below are of an all-hands fire at Box 0212 in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Photos of the 9 January fire first appeared on NYC Fire Incidents Facebook page. The shots of the…

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Posted on January 24, 2013 at 11:20am

Defining Aggressive, Part I: Tasks and Identity

Understanding the word within its culture

 

Preposition: If a certain word defines our identity and self-worth it is vital to know how we alter such word from its true definition. Fleshing out some thoughts on whether or not we're changing what the word really means.…

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Posted on December 8, 2012 at 10:20am

Helmet Cam Perspective: Training Questions

A few questions to challenge you and your crew

Jacksonville, Florida firefighters at the scene of a working house fire with a report of people inside. For this post we’ll use certain parts of the video to create a prompt for you to use as training with your own crew for similar incidents. The video appears…

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Posted on December 6, 2012 at 5:27pm — 2 Comments

Pirate Tales

Everyone reads in different manners and within specific media. Some like certain magazines, others certain sites. The technology and speed make it more important to use varied means to get lessons in front of readers. Such is the case of using "Speak Like a Pirate Day" to highlight the never-forget basics. - Bill

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Posted on September 19, 2012 at 7:00pm

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At 7:20am on September 16, 2012, Matt McDowell said…

Hey Bill

At 10:06am on September 15, 2012, Bill Carey said…

Thanks Dave.

At 3:40pm on September 14, 2012, Dave LeBlanc said…

Glad to see my brother from another mother is present and accounted for.

At 3:10pm on September 14, 2012, Bill Carey said…

Thanks Bobby.

At 3:07pm on September 14, 2012, Bobby Halton said…

Bill, welcome to the Pennwell family great to be working with you! Bobby

At 11:46am on September 14, 2012, Bill Carey said…

Thank you.

At 11:44am on September 14, 2012, Brad Hoff said…

Welcome  to the Community Brother!

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