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Radio Show and Twitter for Firefighters

Having somewhat recovered from an illness that kept me out of circulation for months I'm glad to be back. So many exciting things going on in the fire service but a lot of bad news as well. First the good news:The launch of Urban Firefighter magazine. This is the best news I've seen in a long time for firefighters who love the craft.Twitter. We are making a huge impact on twitter by updating incidents and news about pensions, layoffs, etc on our…See More
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Radio Show and Twitter for Firefighters

Having somewhat recovered from an illness that kept me out of circulation for months I'm glad to be back. So many exciting things going on in the fire service but a lot of bad news as well. First the good news:



The launch of Urban Firefighter magazine. This is the best news I've seen in a long time for firefighters who love the craft.



Twitter. We are making a huge impact on twitter by updating incidents and news about pensions, layoffs, etc on our… Continue

Posted on May 19, 2010 at 9:06am

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A number of us got together to create and run Halligan and Hose , a website about the profession of firefighting. Our goal is simple - to assist the bravest in what they do through information.



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At 1:48pm on April 20, 2009, Cheryl Horvath said…
Hi Jay,

I just started listening to your radio podcast, Vent the Roof. Interesting stuff. Nice job!
At 10:43am on January 26, 2009, Rob Cannon said…
Jay,
Oh ok thanks, I was just curious. Job well done by the men and women of Columbia Fire.
At 6:05am on January 23, 2009, Rob Cannon said…
Jay,
You mentioned on your 2nd podcast on Thurs. that Columbia Rescue 3 was first in to a house fire and made the initial knock. I'm assuming that is has a tank and pump. What size tank and what GPM pump does is have?

As always, keep the podcasts coming and I will continue to be there to listen!

Stay Safe,
Rob

Profile Information

Lives in:
Columbia, SC (Also Charleston, SC)
Department:
Served In Three Departments
Title/rank:
Editor
Years of public service:
FirefighterHourly.com
Agency structure:
other
Top issues in your department:
Fire Service Wide:

Lack of Truck Work

Staffing

Economics

Lack Risk Analysis
Professional Qualifications:
Present/Past member of:

IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters)
IAFM (International Association of Fire Marshals)
Society of Professional Journalists
NFPA
NFPA Technical Committees
Certitified Firefighter
Fire Marshal

Published in Fire Engineering, Fire Chief, and other trade journals.
Topics you provide training for:
Tactics

Get Your Department's Message Out Via Non-Traditional Methods

Risk Analysis

New Media and the Fire Service
Areas of expertise:
Media-Fire Department Interface

Utilizing Information To Motivate Firefighters

Building Construction
Bio:
Currently serving as the Editor of FirefighterHourly.com

Co-Owner of JayMO Media
Web site:
http://www.firefighterhourly.com

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