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Consider your words carefully when demeaning those who speak of "safer firefighters"!

Perception is reality...and a large part of one's perception is based upon their environment... past, present and their expected future.

For example, if you are around positive people the majority of your life then you more than likely will have a bright outlook on things and most who cross your path will consider you to be a smiling optimist. Conversely, if you spend most of your time around people and situations that steep in negativity then you will probably share a life view full… Continue

Added by John Barrett on November 2, 2010 at 7:30pm — 3 Comments

Responding to Non Emergency Calls re: Fire Service Court -Fire Engineering Radio

Certainly enjoyed this informative Podcast! It raises issues that just 10 or even fewer years back wouldn't have aroused curiosity to many of us. Remember when we used to fill residential swimming pools ?

A few years ago, I recall being dispatched to a residence where EMS was already on scene. The EMT and Paramedic were trying to maneuver a gurney with patient out an entry that was obstructed by large shrubbery and low tree limbs. I chopped a clearing just enough to allow passage of the… Continue

Added by Jon D Marsh on November 1, 2010 at 12:38am — No Comments

THE OL' BALL AND CHAIN - October FE Magazine Illustration

To see more of my work or to purchase prints, visit: www.artstudioseven.com

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Added by Paul Combs on October 25, 2010 at 1:52pm — 4 Comments

Things that drive me crazy! (or crazier)

I suppose we all have pet peeves. As anal as I am, I have more than my share. One of them is what is shown in the photo above. Now, to be fair, no water is flowing (yet) and I am sure that the men and women of the Pawtucket fire department are among the best in the country. But - what's the firefighter doing at the tip of the aerial?

In my opinion, he or she is in one of the most dangerous positions a firefighter can put themselves in - and… Continue

Added by Skip Coleman on October 21, 2010 at 9:52am — 6 Comments

STRANGE S.O.G. BREW

I am a BIG believer in SOGs (or, SOPs depending on your Department). Standard Operating Guidelines are the foundation for how we approach most incidents and a baseline for what is expected of us as firefighters. Although it is up to ALL of us to follow and uphold our Department's SOGs, I'm putting this commentary on the… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on October 18, 2010 at 2:45pm — 5 Comments

Roll Call for October 3 - October 9

SAFE Firefighter is going to give an overview of how WE did as a fire service from Sunday to Saturday of every week. Please feel free to leave comments or add comments with links to additional information.

Thanks and Be SAFE!

To Read the Post, CLICK HERE

Added by Matt McDowell on October 16, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Dry Hydrants

Having a difficult time determining the best practice for flushing/back flushing these installations. Believe that pressurizing them with an inch-and-a-half or larger is causing uncemented plastic fittings to come apart or to leak. Saw the comments about letting the "dust settle" and gravity feeding some portion of the tank water down the h*** before priming. We have milfoil trouble, is anyone doing anything about invasive specie? Thanks for any suggestions

Added by Gary M Courtney on October 9, 2010 at 1:37pm — No Comments

REMEMBER THAT PREVENTION IS OUR MISSION, TOO

I'd like to introduce you to a good friend of mine, and to the fire service. Dayna Hilton and her family of dalmatians are making a difference through their energetic fire education programs. I first met Dayna and Sparkles through email a few months ago and quickly became a huge fan of their passion and dedication for… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on October 7, 2010 at 7:04pm — 7 Comments

Roll Call for September 26 through October 2

SAFE Firefighter is going to give an overview of how WE did as a fire service from Sunday to Saturday of every week. This will include LODD, Civilian Deaths, Close Calls and any other interesting stuff. Please feel free to leave comments or add comments with links to additional information. Thanks and Be SAFE!

Roll Call for the week of September 26- October 2…

LODD-RFB

2 (Robert Hall and Edward Mosely)

62 for 2010

Civilian Fire… Continue

Added by Matt McDowell on October 6, 2010 at 9:11am — No Comments

Coverage of the NFFF Memorial Weekend

Hello to all,

Live STREAMING coverage of this weekend’s NFFF Memorial Weekend will be available at www.safefirefighter.com.

Coverage will begin on Saturday October 2 for the Candlelight Service at 6:45 pm EDT, and will continue on

Sunday October 3 during the Memorial Service at 9:30 am EDT.

Find it in the right sidebar.

FTM-PTB-DTRT-EGH-RFB-KTF

Thanks, Be… Continue

Added by Matt McDowell on October 1, 2010 at 4:05pm — No Comments

My New Fire Department Photo Book

http://www.mtpublishing.com/proddetail.asp?prod=northILfirephotos

Added by Tim Olk on September 29, 2010 at 10:02am — No Comments

TOO FAST FOR TEENS!

Like much of my commentary, this piece was created out of frustration and anger. I have witnessed kids being cut out of cars they should never had the opportunity to drive, too many times. Obviously, any car can hurt and/or kill. Trust me, I found plenty ways to get into trouble driving a '74 Pinto as a teen. However, placing… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on September 28, 2010 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments

BOOK AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30th!!!

Well, Drawn By Fire is almost here and I'm getting excited about seeing my book for the first time!! I will be signing the limited edition prints that will go to the first 100 orders tomorrow - so, big day at the drawing board. Will post a few photos over on my Facebook page when I can.

If you are interested… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on September 22, 2010 at 2:55pm — 3 Comments

New Chicago FD History Book!!!

Well it's finally complete!!! I have uploaded the new book to the Blurb website and it's ready to be sold.

An historical photo retrospective of the Chicago Fire Department. The book features several hundred brilliantly restored Kodachrome images of the men, apparatus and fires from the 1950s and 1960s. Also included is historical data, including dates, locations, equipment information, as well as a wealth of interesting facts and anecdotes. This is a must see book of seldom seen… Continue

Added by Steve Redick on September 20, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

DEATH TRAPS - SEPTEMBER MAGAZINE ILLUSTRATION

The late Francis Brannigan said it best, "The building is your enemy; know your enemy". Building construction is getting lighter, more synthetic, and failing sooner under fire conditions; we are wearing more thermal protective gear and going in further - it's obviously a dangerous and often deadly… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on September 17, 2010 at 1:40pm — No Comments

RIDING BACKWORDS...A Rookie's Perspective on Issues Affecting the Fire Service

RIDING BACKWORDS – September 2010

Open Door Policies

Generally speaking, an open door policy refers to the availability of management to any employee at any level. Open door policies allow employees to step outside the traditional boundaries created by the hierarchy of an organization – what we know as the chain of command. Open door policies permit employees to bring their concerns to the appropriate level they feel can provide the impetus necessary to… Continue

Added by John Barrett on September 14, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Don't Forget EMS!

Last week's announcement by the US Transportation Secretary that traffic fatalities have reached the lowest levels in 60 years overlooked an important contributor: EMS. NHTSA Administrator David Strickland cited increased seat belt use and tougher drunk driving enforcement as key contributors to the decline in traffic deaths. There was no mention of EMS. This is a grim reminder that we need better methods of documenting the… Continue

Added by Mike McEvoy on September 13, 2010 at 2:03pm — No Comments

FOREST SUPER HERO

I can't say enough about how much I admire wildland firefighters!! We do brush/field fires in my area, but nothing on a large, hundreds of acre, scale. My hat is off to the men and women who do this day in and day out - stay safe Brothers and Sisters!

To see more of my work or to purchase… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on September 2, 2010 at 7:31am — 2 Comments

Solar Panel Rooftop Fires

Hello All,

I am very aware of the issue of not being able to turn of a solar panel. What's the answer to this issue? I have two buildings that I want to put solar on the roof. What about firesafety after a earth quake or during a fire what do you do with the solar?

Added by Stephen Craig Cutler on August 27, 2010 at 2:28am — 3 Comments

ISO Ratings.

There has been a lot of questions concerning ISO ratings in our area. I've compiled some information written from reading everything I could find on the subject. The ISO website is very good and the information is easy to find.k Check it out on my Blogspot: http://ning.it/b9VKoh

Added by Robert Rhoades on August 24, 2010 at 2:01am — No Comments

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