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Defining Expertise

The idea is that you can be an expert in fighting fires stupidly and that’s valid until you get burned or someone dies and then you are not an expert anymore.

Posted byData Not DramaApril 22, 2021Posted inEducationTags:Bill Carey, Commentary, EducationLeave a comment on Defining Expertise

Squatter Resourcefulness in Camden

Never have we come across such a squared away squatter.

Posted byData Not DramaDecember 3, 2020December 3, 2020Posted inCommentaryTags:Abandoned, Commentary, Gabriel Angemi, Homelessness, RiskLeave a comment on Squatter Resourcefulness in Camden

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

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