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The Greatest Leadership Wins

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Added by Fire Chief Billy Greenwood on October 22, 2013 at 1:00pm — No Comments

PICK UP THE FLAG

Pick up the flag

Iconic pictures from the World Trade Center, Iwo Jima, Gettysburg and Pearl Harbor all share a common thread. During the chaotic aftermath of these unspeakable horrors someone quieted fear, started healing pain and suffering, restored hope and returned focus of mission. They stepped up and inspired others to engage as a team. They picked up the flag.

The position of flag bearer is one of great honor, then and now. During the Civil War, the regimental…

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Added by Warren Cersley on October 15, 2013 at 11:03am — 1 Comment

Full Door Forcible Entry

Most of our fires occur in residential structures. The primary access door to most single family dwellings and multi-family units are inward swinging doors, secured with a key in knob lock and a dead bolt above. This is not an absolute, this is a majority. If we think about theses locking mechanisms and the fact that they are centered at the jamb this point is going to be very tight, but as we work away from these mechanisms we may see an opportunity.…

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Added by Brian Brush on October 15, 2013 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

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