Think Big
Training that simulates mass-casualty events is easier than you think, even for volunteer fire departments
By Bob Kolva
After assessing the scene, the responding personnel went to work triaging the patients. Photo courtesy of the Newman Lakes (Wash.) Volunteer Fire Department.
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Have you ever watched the evening news and longed for the opportunity to stage a major disaster scenario in your area? Only a firefighter would dream of a homegrown calamity. Luckily, with planning, cooperation and a little hard work, you too can bring mayhem
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I'll Never Forget
My experience at the Tribute WTC Visitor Center in NYC
By Jeff Berend
I have to start by saying that I haven’t written anything in a very, very long time. Which is strange since my job title and description is “publisher.” Sure, I’ve written plenty of emails, business plans, memos, etc., over the last few years. But it’s been a long time since I’ve written something that had real meaning to me, and something I wanted to share with others. I guess I’ve been waiting for inspiration. This story starts with an email from Billy G, aka Chief Goldfeder. He seems to have… Read the entire article on FirefighterNation.com.
In my last article, I discussed some concerns about wind-driven fires. To continue that article, I must start out by saying that I’m just passing on information ... more »
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The Power to Kill
Electrical hazards are a constant threat on the fireground
By Scott Cook
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Electricity. We deal with it in some form or fashion every day on the fireground. Cars hit utility poles and drop wires, wires burn through at structure fires before or after our arrival, or we’re working interior ...
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