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Extinguishing Firefighter Cancer
Nov 20, 2024 · Join us for an important webinar on Firefighter Health and Safety, where we will explore essential practices and strategies to protect the health and well-being of firefighters …
A Closer Look at LUNAR - Firefighter Nation: Fire Rescue
Feb 1, 2012 · A few weeks back, I had the wonderful opportunity to tour the training facilities at the Montgomery County (Md.) Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS).
The Four Warning Signs of Flashover - Firefighter Nation
May 30, 2020 · Rollover. Rollover is a reliable sign of a flashover but because of thick, black smoke it may not be visible. You may not be in the room that is on fire; therefore, you might …
We Can’t Believe They Gave Us This Show: Firefighter Syndrome
Dec 10, 2024 · In episode three of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us This Show, the hosts welcome Jadie Miller. They discover her inspiring journey, talk about her groundbreaking …
Wildfire Explodes in CA, Spurring Mass Evacuations and Shelter-in …
Dec 10, 2024 · Matt Hamilton, Rong-Gong Lin II, Richard Winton and Connor Sheets Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — A ferocious wildfire was spreading rapidly early Tuesday in …
Understanding the New SLICERS Acronym - Firefighter Nation
Feb 1, 2014 · The success of many initial-attack operations, ranging from car fires to structure fires, relates to how effectively the engine company is able to lead-out the attack line.
Probationary Firefighter Training Programs: Building Your Playbook
Dec 31, 2024 · A successful probationary firefighter training program must go beyond teaching technical skills—it should also integrate new members into the department’s culture.
Fire Department Access Requirements - Firefighter Nation
May 8, 2018 · NFPA 1. NFPA 1 requires fire department access roads to meet much of the same criteria as the IFC. I will focus on the differences here. One additional requirement in NFPA 1 …
The ISO’s Checklist for Fireground Safety - Firefighter Nation
May 7, 2013 · The ISO’s job is dynamic and complex. As such, effective ISOs have developed an incident scene management strategy involving checklists to divide their duties into …