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Tag Archives: Firefighting

Lesson in Awareness: Mogadishu and Complacency

Soldiers who have not been trained under stressful conditions do not
react well when confronted with antagonistic situations.

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 23, 2020Posted inEducation, Firefighting, Line of Duty DeathsTags:Education, Firefighting, Line of Duty DeathsLeave a comment on Lesson in Awareness: Mogadishu and Complacency

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

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