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Advancing Hoselines

While the state of that category covers the general actions, the exact details show a different picture.

Posted byData Not DramaMay 25, 2021Posted inEducation, Line of Duty DeathsTags:Bill Carey, Education, Engine Company, Line of Duty Deaths, United States Fire Administration1 Comment on Advancing Hoselines

Do Large Departments Get a Pass?

We tend to forget that fires are not sterile lab environments but actual happenings where something will always go wrong or be done incorrectly.

Posted byData Not DramaMay 23, 2021Posted inCommentary, Social MediaTags:Bill Carey, Commentary, Social MediaLeave a comment on Do Large Departments Get a Pass?

Mindset

We will create firefighters that are fearful and tentative about doing their jobs.

Posted byData Not DramaMay 23, 2021Posted inEducation, Risk, SafetyTags:Dave LeBlanc, Education, Risk, Safety1 Comment on Mindset

On The Job

After giving a tour one asked if our organization was aggressive or if we typically just stood outside and lobbed water in the windows.

Posted byData Not DramaMay 21, 2021Posted inCommentaryTags:Bill Schnaekel, CommentaryLeave a comment on On The Job

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