Turn on the Pump
During the warm summer months, water in many neighborhoods becomes everyone's friend.
FE Volume 165 Issue 7
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Names in the News
GLENN CORBETT was named the 2012 Man of the Year by the Firefighter Christopher Santora Educational Scholarship Fund.
Company/Association News
THE FIRE FIGHTER CANCER FOUNDATION has launched the "Save Our Survivors" campaign to provide for and improve the health of first responders living with the aftermath of the 9/11 Ground Zero tragedy.
APPARATUS DELIVERIES
The Los Angeles City (CA) Fire Department has placed four AMERICAN LaFRANCE tractor-drawn aerial ladder trucks in service.
More FE Volume 165 Issue 7
Always Be Prepared for the Unexpected
I once heard an individual say that we do not have to know 100 percent of the job, 100 percent of the time.
Product Showcase
The newest advancement in Gore's two-layer technology, CROSSTECH® BLACK MOISTURE BARRIER, provides field-tested, improved durability.
Starling v. Board of County Commissioners
In May 2005, Captain Randolph Starling of the Palm Beach County (FL) Fire Rescue Department arranged to have Firefighter Caroline Smith transferred to his fire station as his subordinate.
To Discipline Is to Teach
Probably the biggest factor deterring fire service members from becoming leaders is the fear of disciplining a crew member.
The Benefits of Assessment Centers
In a 25-year-long study described in First Break All the Rules, the Gallup organization found that the most important factor for an employee's job satisfaction was the relationship with his immediate manager.
Taking Command: A Navigational Formula
The words are simple and straightforward: "Attention all members: It is with deep regret that the department announces the line-of-duty deaths ... fierce five-alarm warehouse fire ... a moment of silence for the deceased."
Are You the Company Officer Your Firefighters Need?
How do you measure up as the officer of your company? Are you what your company firefighters need?
Functional Fireground Accountability, Part 2: Tools and Technologies
Part 1 discussed the foundation of an accountability system—the basic structure to which you can add additional tools and technology to build a system geared to your department.
