Acting Officer Information
In general try to simply maintain the current culture of the station. Do not try to change things for the sake of making an impression; it usually does not go well. The crew is highly trained and well disciplined. The goal of the acting officer is to fit into that unit. Rely on the crews to help answer any questions if you are not sure about the day to day operations. They will not take advantage of you.
Know that the…
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Beyond the Door
"What Vs. Why"
The Fire Service continues to be the last line of defense for those we serve. As hazards evolve we continue to be the "All Hazards" mitigation agency. Those who have gone before us have created an expectation in the public that we are the" go to" agency. This is what draws a great deal of the people we hire. We must always know our history and our craft.
There has been a shift. We have…
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"You never know when you're being watched. It's my least favorite part of acting, celebrity."
- Denzel Washington
Make no mistake, when you're operating at an incident you are a celebrity. People gather to watch the drama that is unfolding within their neighborhood with admiration, fascination, and curiosity. This is a behavior that has not changed…
Added by Paul Combs on December 17, 2012 at 12:02pm — 1 Comment
By: Brian Brush
Think to yourself about a professional athlete that you believe truly has a love for the game. Those who so clearly stand out, not just for performance and consistency, but also their humbleness and approach. The ones that take to the field, court, or ice because it is what they live for, not what makes them a living.
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Just a quick tip for practicing with your Buddy Breathing Hose. In our classes one of the skills that we notice to be week is the ability of firefighters to manage their Buddy Breathing Hose with gloves on. Although Buddy Breathing is not in the current SCBA standard, it is in the upcoming 2013 standard.
Obviously, drilling with your SCBA and using the Buddy Breathing Hose will increase your confidence and skill level. Getting out and using the SCBA and practicing during evolutions is…
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December Fire Engineering magazine commentary.
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Added by Paul Combs on December 11, 2012 at 5:22pm — No Comments
Tradition is a very big part of the Fire Service, Next to Training and Fighting Fires it's a Key element that defines us as to who we are. From the day we walk in as a Probationary Firefighter to day we Retire or Leave a office that we have held , Tradition is there, Its A Right of Passage .
Tradition can best defined as a Ritual, belief or object passed down within a Society, also a baiscal character of a society meaningful clothes [ i.e Uniforms , and such] . The…
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Added by Brent Blamires on December 4, 2012 at 10:26am — No Comments
Last night I was sent the picture below. Let me first say that this particular light is not on a fire apparatus. We had a little bit of discussion about the labeling on Facebook and figured the topic was worth sharing. Here’s what the label says if you can’t read it in the picture: #1 Push black release on bottom #2 Pull upward on flashlight. Check out the picture and think for a moment about training. Then scroll down for a few more thoughts. …
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It’s that time of year again when the common cold and flu begins being passed from one person to the next. Each year the common cold affects the average person two times, and can affect the fire rescue athlete even more. The sneezing, coughing, sore throat, and runny nose leave you wanting to curl up under the bed covers. To avoid this misery, prevention is the best…
Added by Aaron Zamzow on November 22, 2012 at 12:30am — No Comments
Now that I have your attention, it is time we speak about buckling up. Before your attention wanes because you think this is yet another fire service writer imploring you to wear your seatbelt, realize that I do not wish to speak of seat belts in this post. I do wholeheartedly agree with wearing a seat belt on the apparatus, but that is a subject for another day. Take a look at the photos below, and I want you to take in the stark difference between the two.…
ContinueAdded by Jason Jefferies on November 20, 2012 at 8:49am — 3 Comments
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family - may it be a joyous and safe time! Keep less fortunate friends and loved ones in your prayers and be thankful for everything in your life.
...just beware of the canned cranberries!!
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Added by Paul Combs on November 20, 2012 at 7:22am — No Comments
Bleeding the Line
Many habits are formed in the academy and on the drill ground. Some of these habits are good and some not so good. We try to create a realistic scenario and environment as much as possible during drill. Due to many constraints we are faced with the need to adjust what we would or should really do because “this is only a drill.”
Firefighters are taught very early on to open the bale, bleed the air and check the…
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From the time the alarm sounds, stresses begin to deteriorate our abilities to function as we do normally. The alarm itself kicks off an acute physiological response which immediately reduces cognitive and physical abilities. We pile on gear which restricts our movement, retains heat, and weighs down our body. The trip to the alarm in the rig is exciting; sirens, the smoke column, and radio traffic continue to ramp up emotion. Now we arrive to find the ball is set in motion; firefighters are…
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This is not the time to realize that you should have trained more on aerial ladder operations and tactics - pre-plan your response areas and train on proper placement and quick set-ups! Train, train, train...
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Added by Paul Combs on November 14, 2012 at 10:47am — 1 Comment
Has your fire department ever found it necessary to “commandeer” equipment in order to mitigate an incident?
Does your state laws allow in specific circumstances for a representative of the fire department, at the direction and command of a fire department’s ranking officer to take public control of private equipment with legal immunity should that action cause negative reverberations?
Is your fire department willing to go beyond that threshold where it becomes more important…
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This photo shows a way to make an SCBA face piece for your RIT bag/kit glove friendly. You can use a garden hose or any kind of rubber tubing or hose that would be easy to grab with a gloved hand. We used a small bungee cord and ran it through the bonnet and attached both ends to the hose. This allows for easy feeling and grabbing the back of the mask with gloved hands.…
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To ALL our veterans, wounded warriors, and active service members - THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
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Added by Paul Combs on November 11, 2012 at 11:31am — No Comments
This editorial seems very appropriate now that the handshakes and photo-ops are over. Every politician loves a firefighter, especially during an election year!
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Added by Paul Combs on November 8, 2012 at 10:46am — No Comments
Working as a fitness trainer and as a career firefighter I get a lot of requests to create workouts that can be performed on duty with equipment at the firehouse. Today my crew and I performed this intensive 30 minute interval workout. This workout will get your heart racing, challenge your core and work your muscles.
The workout consists of three, 10 minute intervals each with a different focus. The first 10 minutes focuses on anaerobic recovery, the second ten minutes on full…
Added by Aaron Zamzow on November 3, 2012 at 9:52pm — No Comments
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