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The Safety Mantra

Our decisions should be informed and solid, but curtailing one whole aspect of our operations does not necessarily make us safer.

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 23, 2020November 23, 2020Posted inFirefighting, RiskTags:Dave LeBlanc, Firefighting, Line of Duty Deaths, Risk, SafetyLeave a comment on The Safety Mantra

Giving ‘Fast Attack’ a Bad Name?

Is it the tactic that is killing Houston firefighters or is it something else?

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 18, 2020Posted inFirefightingTags:Bill Carey, Firefighting, Line of Duty Deaths, ReportsLeave a comment on Giving ‘Fast Attack’ a Bad Name?

Giving ‘Fast Attack’ a Bad Name?

The ‘fast attack’ quickly became a point of blame.

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 18, 2020November 18, 2020Posted inFirefightingTags:Firefighting, Line of Duty Deaths, Reports, SafetyLeave a comment on Giving ‘Fast Attack’ a Bad Name?

The Primary Search is Negative

Four words that are relatively simple in their meaning but have significant meaning.

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 18, 2020November 18, 2020Posted inFirefightingTags:Communication, Dave LeBlanc, FirefightingLeave a comment on The Primary Search is Negative

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