As we all know, time is of the essence in our profession. Regardless of whether the incident is a fire, an emergency medical run, or any other type of call, we should try to get to the incident in the shortest time.
National Fire Protection Association 1500, Standard on Fire Department Safety and Health Program, requires the presence of personnel for the rescue of members operating at emergency incidents.
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I have been asked, “What do you think you’re doing with your column?” Well, whatever it is, I thought that I would add some more of what is on my mind.
The crisp autumn air brings thoughts of the fall event many people look forward to all year long-Halloween-which makes this a perfect time for your fire department (and any outside agencies you think may help you spread the word) to plan how to disseminate Halloween safety information to your citizens.
Great projects often start from whims. Although some are products of a grand plan that may have been brewing for a long time, some are products of a flash of inspiration.
In July, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced the “Second Stage Review” of DHS, what he calls “a systematic evaluation of the Department’s operations, policies, and structures.