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And The Oscar Goes To…

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Winners in various categories in fire service cinema.
Or, just the ones I like.

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Posted by on February 28, 2011 • Filed under: Commentary, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Be Careful Who Is Interpreting The Data.
Asst. Professor In Firefighter Personality Study Says Globe Was Wrong

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Globe lets union reply go without posting, but professor calls out the opinionated editor.

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Posted by on February 17, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Communication, Education, Fire Rescue Topics, Learning Behavior, News • Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Thinking About Little Things

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Tunnel vision, prejudices, attitude, excessive talking – all can turn a fireground sour.

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Posted by on February 15, 2011 • Filed under: Command & Leadership, Engine Company, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Public Relations That Will Break Your Heart

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Think firefighters only care about themselves, their pensions and salary? Think again.

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Posted by on February 15, 2011 • Filed under: Uncategorized

You’re Offended?
Video Shared By STATter911 Reveals Some of You Have A High Opinion of Yourselves

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When Dave shared episode 1 of the hilarious “Hosed”, some squirrels took offense.

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Posted by on February 13, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Commentary, Learning Behavior, Philosophy • Tagged: , , , , ,

Tool Choice

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Dave LeBlanc reminds us of one of Tom Brennan’s “Random Thoughts” and how it relates to riding assignments and filling your hands before going to work.

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Posted by on February 12, 2011 • Filed under: Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Bronx Working: Video Captures OVM Making Entry On Top Floor Fire

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Three children injured during Bronx apartment fire. How specific are the outside vent position duties in your department?

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Posted by on February 12, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, News, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Boston Local Once Again Swings The Social Media Sword. New Union President Delivers A Still Unpublished Response To Globe’s “Opinion”

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Boston paper decides to take on the fire department again now that Ed Kelly is no longer union president.

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Posted by on February 8, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Fire Rescue Topics, News • Tagged: , , , , , , , , ,

NIOSH Wants To Hear From You

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You have until 29 April to put in your two cents on the firefighter fatality investigation program.

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Posted by on February 8, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, In the Line of Duty, Learning Behavior, News, Technology & Communications, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

All Hands Working In Bed-Stuy

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NY Daily News video report of an all-hands fire in Brooklyn.

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Posted by on February 5, 2011 • Filed under: Engine Company, fire, Firefighting Operations, Fires, News, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

“Bunkroom Articles”
New Feature to a Growing FD Live-In Site

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Growing web service begins offering help for departments with live-in members.

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Posted by on February 4, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Fire Rescue Topics, Funding & Staffing, Learning Behavior • Tagged: , , , , ,

Caveman Documentaries

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Video documentaries about Engine 40, Tower Ladder 35.

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Posted by on February 3, 2011 • Filed under: fire, Fires, In the Line of Duty, Line of Duty, Major Incidents, Videos • Tagged: ,

Boston, January Multiples

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Two doubles and two triples for January.

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Posted by on February 2, 2011 • Filed under: Command & Leadership, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Fires, News, Videos • Tagged: , ,