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- Residence.
- Maryland
- Department:
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- Title/rank:
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- Years of public service:
- 22
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Professional Qualifications:
- State Cert. Instructor
- Topics you provide training for:
- Tactics for Engine and Truck Company Ops.
- Areas of expertise:
- I would say I am not an expert in any area, I am always learning.
- Bio:
- My name is David Polikoff. I am a Career Captain in Montgomery County Maryland, and a Volunteer in Prince Georges County Maryland Company 33 Kentland. I have been a career firefighter in Montgomery County for 20 years and a Volunteer for 22. I have had training in swift water rescue, ice diving, black water rescue diving and boat operations. I am skilled in Truck Company, Engine Company and Heavy Rescue Squad operations. I am a level II instructor; I am a lead instructor the Montgomery County Public Service Training Academy. I have taught for the Illinois Fire Service Institute, and was an instructor for Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) Past presenter at FDIC
I am currently assigned to Montgomery County Sta. 3 on Truck 3
- Web site:
- http://www.workingfire.net
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Control your radio
The first 5 min of an incident is the most critical yet that is when you hear the most unnecessary radio traffic. Thinks before you speak on the radio. Is what your going to say going to have an impact on the incident or is it something that can wait.
When things go bad on the fire ground they go bad fast. Let the crews fighting the fire have the radio courtesy they deserve.
Something to think about!!
Posted on March 6, 2008 at 8:10am — 1 Comment
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Frank Ricci
You raise some very important points as always. I think part of the excessive radio traffic issue is the lack in some departmants, of working pre-arrival assignments. It is very important in my opinion to have standard assignments fro arriving companies based on type of building and event, arrival order and the type of apparatus. I feel that when company officers are responsible to accomplish tactical objectives based on their copmpanies capabilities and functionality it reduces the stress and pressure on the first due. When people are under pressure they tend to talk a lot. When there is a lack of pre-established direction it also creates the need for a lot of communication. Just a small thought thanks for jolting me awake before my third coffee!
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