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When Did It Become Okay to Say ‘No’?

Your size-up is your own; no other department is going to fight this fire for you, and for the victims possibly inside.

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 23, 2020Posted inFirefighting, RiskTags:Firefighting, Rescue, RiskLeave a comment on When Did It Become Okay to Say ‘No’?

Surviving Fire Forums

I nearly lost my mind on one fire website when I read folks equating post counts with experience, knowledge and respect.

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 23, 2020March 24, 2022Posted inCommentary, Communication, Education, Social MediaTags:Commentary, Communication, Education, Social MediaLeave a comment on Surviving Fire Forums

Merchandising Your Safety

Until the errors in the basics are corrected standards attached to merchandise will be nothing more than fire service commercialism.”

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 23, 2020November 23, 2020Posted inCommentary, SafetyTags:Commentary, Dave LeBlanc, SafetyLeave a comment on Merchandising Your Safety

Hot Chiefs

Is it asking too much to allow a chief to manage the board with just a vest, or does he need to be decked out just like the nozzleman?

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 23, 2020Posted inCommentary, Health & WellnessTags:Commentary, Health & Wellness, LeadershipLeave a comment on Hot Chiefs

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