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Category Archives: Commentary

Consider: POV-related Death

How could we honestly honor a LODD caused by going 96 mph?

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 24, 2020Posted inCommentaryTags:Bill Carey, Commentary, POV, United States Fire Administration, Vehicle OperationsLeave a comment on Consider: POV-related Death

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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