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Tag Archives: Firefighting

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’?

Are You a Disciplined Fireman?

Tradition dictates we learn from our past and pass those lessons on to the new guys.

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 23, 2020November 23, 2020Posted inFirefightingTags:Dave LeBlanc, Expect Fire, FirefightingLeave a comment on Are You a Disciplined Fireman?

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?

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