Factors To Consider When Buying A Winch

Posted on Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:21:35 UTC

The most important thing to keep in mind when selecting a winch is how and where you'll be using it Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Extrication-Tools-Cutters-and-Spreaders/articles/456785-Rail-Responses-Provide-Extrication-Challenges/" target="_blank">Rail Responses Provide Extrication Challenges </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/453128-Roadway-Safety-Law-Requires-New-Equipment/" target="_blank">Roadway Safety Law Requires New Equipment</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/emergency-lighting/articles/487193-Keep-The-Scene-Bright-For-Safety/" target="_blank">Keep The Scene Bright For Safety</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/530967-Thoughts-On-Shows-And-The-Brotherhood/" target="_blank">Thoughts On Shows And The Brotherhood</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/531624-Custom-Vehicles-Present-Unique-Rescue-Challenges/" target="_blank">Custom Vehicles Present Unique Rescue Challenges</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/531714-Lessons-Learned-From-An-MCI-in-Pa/" target="_blank">Lessons Learned From An MCI in Pa.</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/739585-Apparatus-Striping-Increases-Visibility/" target="_blank">Apparatus Striping Increases Visibility</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparel/fire-jackets-and-coats/articles/601174-Firefighters-Must-Be-Seen-to-Be-Safe/" target="_blank">Firefighters Must Be Seen to Be Safe</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/530737-Its-Our-Responsibility-To-Keep-Firefighters-Safe/" target="_blank">It's Our Responsibility To Keep Firefighters Safe</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/529524-Winter-Is-Coming-And-It-Is-Time-To-Prepare/" target="_blank">Winter Is Coming And It Is Time To Prepare</a> </li></ul>

The UK Aerial Debate – Part 1

Posted on Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:35:55 UTC

In the early days of organized firefighting in the UK, there were firemen who manned the manual pumps and escape men who manned "street fire escapes." These were 50ft wheeled ladders that were strategically located on street corners with a watchman who, with the help of passers-by, would wheel a ladder to rescue those trapped. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/398799-Two-Nations-Divided-by-a-Common-Language/" target="_blank">Two Nations Divided by a Common Language </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Steve-Dudeney/articles/317971-Tragedy-Highlights-Need-for-Back-to-Basics-Approach/" target="_blank">Tragedy Highlights Need for Back to Basics Approach </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Steve-Dudeney/articles/312475-Firefighting-in-the-UK/" target="_blank">Firefighting in the UK</a> </li></ul>

Apparatus Advances in 2007

Posted on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:00:00 UTC

Photo Jamie Thompson Apparatus on display at the FDIC in Indianapolis in April. At the beginning of the year, the fire apparatus industry really seemed as if it would suffer because of the new 2007 EPA Guidelines for Diesel Engines. While it wasn't all smooth, it didn't turn out as bad as some had imagined. Admittedly, it did require a lot of redesign and engineering of cabs and bodies to have the ... Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/318348-Keep-it-Neat/" target="_blank">Keep it Neat</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/314823-The-Brake-that-Jake-Built/" target="_blank">The Brake that Jake Built</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/310357-Lighting-the-Way/" target="_blank">Lighting the Way</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/firefighting-pumps/articles/292306-Wheres-the-Pump-Panel/" target="_blank">Where's the Pump Panel?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/apparatus/articles/290684-Its-Whats-Up-Front-that-Counts/" target="_blank">It's What's Up Front that Counts</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Bob-Vaccaro/articles/288562-Remember-Apparatus-in-Safety-Stand-Down/" target="_blank">Remember Apparatus in Safety Stand Down</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/284930-Our-Own-Worst-Enemy/" target="_blank">Our Own Worst Enemy</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/284582-Innovative-apparatus-on-display-at-FDIC/" target="_blank">Innovative apparatus on display at FDIC </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Bob-Vaccaro/articles/282973-Change-for-the-Better/" target="_blank">Change for the Better</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/apparatus/articles/280155-What-Do-I-Build-With/" target="_blank">What Do I Build With?</a> </li></ul>

2009: Year of Swine Fools

Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:34:34 UTC

As 2009 bids us a fond farewell, Swine Flu has booked at least another year stay. While children seem disproportionately affected, the number one H1N1 victim is common sense. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/485820-H1N1-a-k-a-Swine-Flu-Get-Your-Facts-Straight/" target="_blank">H1N1 (a.k.a. Swine) Flu: Get Your Facts Straight </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Mike-McEvoy/articles/484438-Swine-Flu-What-You-Must-Do-Now/" target="_blank">Swine Flu: What You Must Do Now </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/co-testing/articles/443150-Get-Ready-to-Chill-in-09/" target="_blank">Get Ready to Chill in '09</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/co-testing/articles/429569-Non-invasive-Screening-for-CO-and-MET/" target="_blank">Non-invasive Screening for CO and MET </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/co-testing/articles/392504-Response-to-CO-Alarms-Time-For-Another-Detector/" target="_blank">Response to CO Alarms: Time For Another Detector?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/330706-2007-Our-Neighbors-Caught-Bird-Flu-and-All-We-Got-Was-MRSA/" target="_blank">2007: Our Neighbors Caught Bird Flu and All We Got Was MRSA</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/327047-Making-Rehab-a-Requirement-NFPA-1584/" target="_blank">Making Rehab a Requirement: NFPA 1584</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/315402-Contamination-Dont-Pass-It-On/" target="_blank">Contamination: Don't Pass It On</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/292729-Criminalizing-Medical-Errors/" target="_blank">Criminalizing Medical Errors</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/289387-What-We-Dont-Know-Is-Hurting-Us/" target="_blank">What We Don't Know Is Hurting Us</a> </li></ul>

Size does matter

Posted on Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:32:50 UTC

The debate over why firefighters often fail to fasten their seatbelts has raged on for at least six years Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/fire-industry-today/articles/830877-EMS-needs-help/" target="_blank">EMS needs help</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/820700-NFPA-encourages-public-participation/" target="_blank">NFPA encourages public participation</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/822278-Wheeled-Coach-launches-access-safety-system/" target="_blank">Wheeled Coach launches access safety system </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/fire-industry-today/articles/807899-An-Opportunity-To-Look-Back/" target="_blank">An Opportunity To Look Back</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/fire-industry-today/articles/772784-FAMA-members-share-their-expertise/" target="_blank">FAMA members share their expertise</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/fire-industry-today/articles/761443-2010-On-Capitol-Hill-May-Be-Very-Significant/" target="_blank">2010 On Capitol Hill May Be Very Significant</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/747989-Manufacturers-Dedicated-To-Protecting-Firefighters/" target="_blank">Manufacturers Dedicated To Protecting Firefighters</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/fire-industry-today/articles/682301-In-The-Footprints-Of-Peter-Jorgensen/" target="_blank">In The Footprints Of Peter Jorgensen</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/603450-In-Vehicle-Computers-Become-Important-Emergency-Tools/" target="_blank">In-Vehicle Computers Become Important Emergency Tools</a> </li></ul>

Powerful new hydraulic cutters

Posted on Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:45:06 UTC

TNT Rescue and Champion Rescue tools showcased their respective new hydraulic cutters at FDIC Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/807873-The-Cold-Truth-About-Wood-And-Plastic-Cribbing/" target="_blank">The Cold Truth About Wood And Plastic Cribbing</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Emergency-Response-Tools/articles/761881-Incompatibility-Of-Hoses-And-Couplers/" target="_blank">Incompatibility Of Hoses And Couplers</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/682310-NVT-Whats-Coming-And-Whats-Missing/" target="_blank">NVT: What's Coming And What's Missing</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Extrication-Tools-Cutters-and-Spreaders/articles/597785-Altering-Rescue-Techniques-For-New-Vehicle-Technology/" target="_blank">Altering Rescue Techniques For New Vehicle Technology</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/482631-Metallurgy-101-A-Lesson-In-New-Vehicle-Extrication/" target="_blank">Metallurgy 101: A Lesson In New Vehicle Extrication</a> </li></ul>

How to secure wellness and fitness AFG funding

Posted on Mon, 10 May 2010 23:07:44 UTC

Here's a breakdown of what the wellness and fitness category covers and what you need to include in your application. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/812289-AFG-2010-is-for-EMS-too/" target="_blank">AFG 2010 is for EMS, too</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/780433-Social-networking-for-grant-leads/" target="_blank">Social networking for grant leads</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/749387-Reporting-rules-and-procedures-for-accepted-AFG-Grants/" target="_blank">Reporting rules and procedures for accepted AFG Grants</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-career/articles/606045-How-to-Save-Staffing-if-SAFER-Funding-is-Denied/" target="_blank">How to Save Staffing if SAFER Funding is Denied</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/591863-How-to-Start-Fire-Prevention-and-Public-Safety-Programs/" target="_blank">How to Start Fire Prevention and Public Safety Programs</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/586034-Overlooked-Grants-Could-Bolster-Your-Budget/" target="_blank">Overlooked Grants Could Bolster Your Budget</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/501835-Successful-AFG-Applications-The-Next-Steps/" target="_blank">Successful AFG Applications: The Next Steps</a> </li></ul>

Intrinsic safety in electronic PPE

Posted on Mon, 7 Jun 2010 20:52:04 UTC

The fire service is using electronic PPE more often in firefighting applications, and our reliance on the technology is increasing. Intrinsic safety requirements are designed to protect firefighters from hazards like explosions, but how strict should the guidelines be? Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/articles/809434-Can-lighter-PPE-make-firefighters-safer/" target="_blank">Can lighter PPE make firefighters safer?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Personal-Protective-Equipment-PPE/articles/772118-Firefighting-in-3-D-Radiant-heat-dangers/" target="_blank">Firefighting in 3-D: Radiant heat dangers</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/hoods/articles/737867-How-Hoods-Can-Help-Detect-Flashover/" target="_blank">How Hoods Can Help Detect Flashover</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparel/boots/articles/735354-Behind-the-Scenes-of-2009s-PPE-Safety-Improvements/" target="_blank">Behind the Scenes of 2009's PPE Safety Improvements</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/gloves/articles/727687-Firefighting-Gloves-Finding-the-Right-Fit/" target="_blank">Firefighting Gloves: Finding the Right Fit</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/gloves/articles/602654-Firefighting-Gloves-Thermal-Performance-or-Dexterity/" target="_blank">Firefighting Gloves: Thermal Performance or Dexterity?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparel/boots/articles/595990-NFPA-Standards-How-You-Can-Shape-PPE-Technology/" target="_blank">NFPA Standards: How You Can Shape PPE Technology</a> </li></ul>

Tires Are Assets To Be Tracked And Managed

Posted on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:46:17 UTC

Since the tires on all emergency vehicles are one of the largest fleet costs, they should be viewed as assets, not consumables. Consumables refer to merchandise that is bought and consumed. Truck tires should be treated as assets, which are tracked and managed from the time of purchase to retreading to ultimate disposal. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/597459-A-10-Point-Program-For-Preventive-Maintenance/" target="_blank">A 10 Point Program For Preventive Maintenance</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/articles/482611-Preventive-Maintenance-Protects-the-Department/" target="_blank">Preventive Maintenance Protects the Department</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/475484-Cooperative-Maintenance-Has-Many-Advantages/" target="_blank">Cooperative Maintenance Has Many Advantages</a> </li></ul>

Training LODDs show need for rehab

Posted on Fri, 14 May 2010 13:55:44 UTC

7.3 percent of all on-duty firefighter deaths occur during training, making rehab for training evolutions an important step in reducing LODDs. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/780880-The-deadliest-time-of-year-for-firefighters/" target="_blank">The deadliest time of year for firefighters</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/737402-Practical-Evolution-for-Rehab/" target="_blank">Practical Evolution for Rehab</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/602306-Post-Incident-Rehabilitation/" target="_blank">Post-Incident Rehabilitation</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/592856-Rehab-Accountability-Release-and-Documentation/" target="_blank">Rehab Accountability, Release and Documentation</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/510282-Medical-Monitoring-and-Treatment/" target="_blank">Medical Monitoring and Treatment</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/499665-Considerations-for-Implementing-Rehab/" target="_blank">Considerations for Implementing Rehab</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/466062-Requirements-for-Rehab/" target="_blank">Requirements for Rehab</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/446252-Teaching-Rehab-Area-Characteristics/" target="_blank">Teaching Rehab Area Characteristics</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Firefighter-Training/articles/439954-Be-Prepared-for-Incident-Rehab/" target="_blank">Be Prepared for Incident Rehab</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Firefighter-Training/articles/429759-Get-the-Right-Terms-for-Rehab/" target="_blank">Get the Right Terms for Rehab</a> </li></ul>

MySpace. My Business.

Posted on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:55:58 UTC

MySpace. My Business. At least that's what some of us seem to think. We can post items on MySpace, TheDilly, Yahoo Personals and other Web sites without any repercussions. Right? Maybe not. A sheriff's deputy was recently fired from his job because of some things he had posted on his MySpace page, namely a list of his favorite things, including breasts, drinking heavily and swimming naked. To make matters ... Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/276367-Its-the-Weather/" target="_blank">It’s the Weather</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/275057-Dear-Chief/" target="_blank">Dear Chief ... </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/274399-The-Degrees-of-Separation/" target="_blank">The Degrees of Separation</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/264245-What-Got-You-Started/" target="_blank">What Got You Started?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/244710-How-Will-You-Vote/" target="_blank">How Will You Vote?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/244205-Hiring-the-New-Chief/" target="_blank">Hiring the New Chief</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/243782-The-Turnover-Part-2/" target="_blank">The Turnover, Part 2</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/243569-The-Turnover/" target="_blank">The Turnover</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/243076-Questions-for-the-Chiefs-Part-2/" target="_blank">Questions for the Chiefs, Part 2</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/242626-Questions-for-the-Chiefs/" target="_blank">Questions for the Chiefs</a> </li></ul>

Funding increase hope for AFG and SAFER 2011

Posted on Tue, 6 Jul 2010 21:56:36 UTC

A major development would fund both the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Program at $420 million. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/812291-How-to-make-AFG-2010-easier-for-your-department/" target="_blank">How to make AFG 2010 easier for your department</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/811865-Cuts-make-2010-AFG-funding-more-competitive/" target="_blank">Cuts make 2010 AFG funding more competitive</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/810842-Apply-early-for-ARRA-special-vehicle-funding/" target="_blank">Apply early for ARRA special vehicle funding</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/hazmat-equipment/articles/733573-Hazmat-Pipeline-Grants-Open/" target="_blank">Hazmat Pipeline Grants Open</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/605526-How-to-Secure-SAFER-Funding-for-Retention-and-Recruitment/" target="_blank">How to Secure SAFER Funding for Retention and Recruitment</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/605013-How-to-Hire-Firefighters-With-2009-SAFER-Grants/" target="_blank">How to Hire Firefighters With 2009 SAFER Grants</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/595626-How-to-Secure-Fire-Prevention-and-Safety-Grants/" target="_blank">How to Secure Fire Prevention and Safety Grants</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-safety-for-children/articles/592456-Application-Tips-for-Fire-Prevention-and-Safety-Grants/" target="_blank">Application Tips for Fire Prevention and Safety Grants</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/533684-Connecting-Rural-Agencies-The-Quest-for-Funding/" target="_blank">Connecting Rural Agencies: The Quest for Funding</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/504796-AFG-Cuts-Fight-for-Fair-Funding/" target="_blank">AFG Cuts: Fight for Fair Funding</a> </li></ul>

Have a Plan for the Tactical

Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2008 18:14:57 UTC

Too many candidates get sucked into concentrating too much on the check-off list for their tactical without realizing it. In the process, they lose control of the fire and their score gets hammered.What's your best tactic for rescue or knocking down the fire? An aggressive attack on the fire! Go fight the fire with your resources. In the process you will get the necessary boxes checked off on the rating ... Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Firefighter-Training/articles/394515-Scenario-Questions-in-Promotional-Interviews/" target="_blank">Scenario Questions in Promotional Interviews</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Firefighter-Training/articles/331900-Game-Day-Assessment-Center-Preparation/" target="_blank">Game Day Assessment Center Preparation </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Firefighter-Training/articles/312956-The-Miracle-Oral-Board-Tool/" target="_blank">The Miracle Oral Board Tool</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Firefighter-Training/articles/292727-Its-All-About-Presentation/" target="_blank">It's All About Presentation </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Firefighter-Training/articles/288447-Test-Drive-the-Promotional-Candidates/" target="_blank">Test Drive the Promotional Candidates</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/badges/articles/282974-Stories-Get-Badges/" target="_blank">Stories Get Badges</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Captain-Bob-Smith/articles/278211-Preparation-is-the-Key/" target="_blank">Preparation is the Key </a> </li></ul>

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning for Firefighters - CCBEMS approved - $15.95 (no charge, covered by ED grant until 12/31/10)

Posted on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:16:45 UTC

Carbon monoxide is the most frequent cause of poisoning in industrialized countries. Reports indicate that over 500 people a year are killed by unintentional poisoning, with about 15,000 people seeking treatment at hospitals. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/articles/333458-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-CCBEMS-approved-15-95-no-charge-covered-by-ED-grant-until-12-31-10/" target="_blank">Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - CCBEMS approved - $15.95 (no charge, covered by ED grant until 12/31/10)</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/articles/333433-Non-invasive-Respiratory-Gas-Monitoring-CCBEMS-approved-15-95-no-charge-covered-by-ED-grant-until-12-31-10/" target="_blank">Non-invasive Respiratory Gas Monitoring - CCBEMS approved - $15.95 (no charge, covered by ED grant until 12/31/10)</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/articles/333217-Oximetry-for-EMTs-and-First-Responders-CCBEMS-approved-15-95-no-charge-covered-by-ED-grant-until-12-31-10/" target="_blank">Oximetry for EMTs and First Responders - CCBEMS approved - $15.95 (no charge, covered by ED grant until 12/31/10)</a> </li></ul>

How to buy fire station equipment

Posted on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:19:50 UTC

There are obviously a lot of tools, gears, gadgets, and equipment that make up a fire station's resources. Here are a few things to consider when buying some of the most important pieces of equipment for your firehouse:Exhaust Removal Systems Exhaust removal systems help to create a safer environment for firefighters in confined environments by protecting them from noxious vehicle exhaust. According ... Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/power-management/articles/765077-How-to-buy-power-management-products/" target="_blank">How to buy power management products</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/rescue-equipment/articles/765073-How-to-buy-off-road-rescue-products/" target="_blank">How to buy off road rescue products</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-department-management/articles/753716-How-to-buy-fire-department-management-consulting-services-and-training/" target="_blank">How to buy fire department management consulting services and training</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/rescue-equipment/articles/753624-How-to-buy-water-rescue-equipment/" target="_blank">How to buy water rescue equipment</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/education/books-training/articles/747632-How-to-buy-fire-books/" target="_blank">How to buy fire books</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Emergency-Response-Tools/articles/746438-How-to-buy-generators/" target="_blank">How to buy generators</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/How-to-Buy-Firefighting-Products/articles/739536-How-to-buy-fire-department-billing-and-administration-products/" target="_blank">How to buy fire department billing and administration products</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighter-fitness/articles/681892-How-to-buy-firefighter-fitness-equipment/" target="_blank">How to buy firefighter fitness equipment</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/technical-rescue/articles/681580-How-to-buy-technical-rescue-equipment/" target="_blank">How to buy technical rescue equipment</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Extrication-Tools-Cutters-and-Spreaders/articles/600569-How-to-buy-extrication-tools-cutters-and-spreaders/" target="_blank">How to buy extrication tools, cutters and spreaders</a> </li></ul>

Ways to retain your new members

Posted on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:37:55 UTC

We often spend our time trying to figure out how to recruit new members, without giving enough thought on what to do with them once they actually call. In business words, we spend a lot of time marketing but fail to focus on the sales aspect. We do not work on closing the sale to land and keep new members. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/825358-Fighting-fair-is-fighting-smart/" target="_blank">Fighting fair is fighting smart</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/labor-issues/articles/813838-Lessons-to-learn-from-LODD-benefits-battle/" target="_blank">Lessons to learn from LODD benefits battle </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/780884-How-your-department-can-embrace-diversity/" target="_blank">How your department can embrace diversity</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/767644-The-importance-of-wiping-your-feet/" target="_blank">The importance of wiping your feet</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jason-Zigmont/articles/750126-The-Politics-of-Training/" target="_blank">The Politics of Training</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/737135-The-Traditions-That-Hold-Us-Back/" target="_blank">The Traditions That Hold Us Back</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/607103-A-Time-to-be-Thankful/" target="_blank">A Time to be Thankful</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-department-management/articles/599662-The-Art-of-Making-it-Mandatory/" target="_blank">The Art of Making it Mandatory</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/594307-A-Little-Respect-Goes-a-Long-Way/" target="_blank">A Little Respect Goes a Long Way</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/586473-Brotherhood-Redux/" target="_blank">Brotherhood Redux</a> </li></ul>

5 components of a wellness initiative

Posted on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:41:39 UTC

An unfortunate reality in public safety is that many of the parts that make up the whole are weak. Just as a chain is only as strong as the weakest link, so is public safety as good as the weakest responder. What I am referring to is our culture of entitlement. Perhaps that is not the best word to describe the psychology of many responders, but the truth remains that we as a profession are lazy. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/833083-Condition-your-whole-body-with-high-intensity-training/" target="_blank">Condition your whole body with high intensity training</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/832965-What-should-I-eat-during-a-shift/" target="_blank">What should I eat during a shift? </a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/763882-How-to-give-your-system-a-boost/" target="_blank">How to give your system a boost</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/733567-How-to-Stay-Injury-Free-in-2010/" target="_blank">How to Stay Injury Free in 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/606523-Preventing-Injury-in-Responders/" target="_blank">Preventing Injury in Responders</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/597417-Good-Fuel-for-Great-Response/" target="_blank">Good Fuel for Great Response</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/589873-A-Heavy-Subject/" target="_blank">A Heavy Subject</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/507896-Treating-Trigger-Points/" target="_blank">Treating Trigger Points</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighter-fitness/articles/503290-Five-Points-for-First-Responder-Fitness/" target="_blank">Five Points for First Responder Fitness</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/499439-More-Steps-for-Uniform-Fitness/" target="_blank">More Steps for Uniform Fitness</a> </li></ul>

Pre-AFG application submission planning

Posted on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:12:16 UTC

By Sarah WilsonAs you get ready to submit your application for Vehicles, Operations & Safety, and Regional Projects, there are several items you can prepare ahead of time to ensure your department's success.The AFG Grant Application Process can be intimidating, but our FireGrantsHelp team hopes to give you and your department not only encouragement, but also the proper guidance and resources to ... Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/679432-SAFER-Narrative-Tips/" target="_blank">SAFER Narrative Tips</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/592455-More-Choices-for-Fire-Prevention-Funding-Sources/" target="_blank">More Choices for Fire Prevention Funding Sources</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/591327-Grant-Proposal-Building-Blocks-The-Problem-Statement/" target="_blank">Grant Proposal Building Blocks: The Problem Statement</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/533741-Gathering-the-Right-Data-to-Write-a-Grant/" target="_blank">Gathering the Right Data to Write a Grant</a> </li></ul>

The First Amendment and the firehouse

Posted on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:34:37 UTC

The fire station is not home, and blurring the distinction between the two places has been the source of all kinds of trouble for individuals and organizations alike. Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/810435-Leading-generation-why/" target="_blank">Leading generation 'why'</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/771569-How-to-handle-the-feedback-generation/" target="_blank">How to handle the feedback generation</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/740360-Chicago-Row-Highlights-Them-and-Us-Divides/" target="_blank">Chicago Row Highlights 'Them and Us' Divides</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/680598-Company-Officer-Tactics-for-Personnel-Problems/" target="_blank">Company Officer Tactics for Personnel Problems</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/604999-Managing-Gossip-in-the-Firehouse/" target="_blank">Managing Gossip in the Firehouse</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/597987-The-Balancing-Act-for-New-Company-Officers/" target="_blank">The Balancing Act for New Company Officers</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/590651-Someones-Getting-Promoted-Why-Not-You/" target="_blank">Someone's Getting Promoted – Why Not You?</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/508184-The-Power-of-One/" target="_blank">The Power of One</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/506344-The-Myth-of-Multitasking/" target="_blank">The Myth of Multitasking</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/497591-Confrontations-with-the-Public-How-to-Stay-Safe/" target="_blank">Confrontations with the Public: How to Stay Safe</a> </li></ul>

The 'c-word' and firefighter safety

Posted on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:20:14 UTC

Our illustrious long tradition of doing what we're told and not asking questions has led to more trouble than we can account for - and can be blamed on the 'c-word.' Other columnist articles: <ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/apparatus/articles/736061-Safety-Helped-Protect-Firefighters-Lives-in-2009/" target="_blank">Safety Helped Protect Firefighters' Lives in 2009</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/600608-Sprinkler-Advocacy-is-Our-Responsibility/" target="_blank">Sprinkler Advocacy is Our Responsibility</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/596022-NFPA-Meeting-Targets-Safety-Challenges-Facing-Large-Urban-Populations/" target="_blank">NFPA Meeting Targets Safety Challenges Facing Large Urban Populations</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/501597-A-Checkup-From-the-Neck-Up/" target="_blank">A Checkup From the Neck Up</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/451559-Saving-Firefighter-Lives-Through-Public-Education/" target="_blank">Saving Firefighter Lives Through Public Education</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/443612-Looking-Back-Looking-Ahead-at-Firefighter-Safety/" target="_blank">Looking Back, Looking Ahead at Firefighter Safety</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/430983-Cultural-Change-Just-Do-It/" target="_blank">Cultural Change: Just Do It</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/402184-16-Ways-to-Stay-Safe/" target="_blank">16 Ways to Stay Safe</a> </li></ul>