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Alameda County Working: Rescue Company Helmet Cam Captures Rescues and More

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Video answers critics about delay in getting water on the fire and shows that chasing kinks is everyone's job.

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Posted by on February 10, 2012 • Filed under: Command & Leadership, Communication, Engine Company, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Rescues, Training, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

So Much for That “It’s Not Vacant Until We Search” Ideology

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Aggressive and Safety each took a hit in Toledo.

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Posted by on February 6, 2012 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Communication, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Learning Behavior, News, Rescues, Training, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

2012, The First 10

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34 days into the new year and the first 10 on-duty deaths.

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Posted by on February 3, 2012 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Education, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, In the Line of Duty, Line of Duty, News, Training, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , , ,

Spaghetti

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You are an engine company, not an Italian restaurant.

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Posted by on February 3, 2012 • Filed under: Engine Company, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Training, training-fire-rescue-topics, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Playing the Rescue Card

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Comments show that our beliefs are hypocritical once we find a body.
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Posted by on February 1, 2012 • Filed under: Commentary, Firefighter Safety & Health, Learning Behavior, Rescues, Training, training-fire-rescue-topics, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

A Comment Worthy of a Post

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Executive Director of the NFFF reminds us of the purpose of "EGH".

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Posted by on January 31, 2012 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Education, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, In the Line of Duty, Learning Behavior, Line of Duty, Training, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , , , , , ,

It Is That Simple

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It is a wonder how we did it without the internet.

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Posted by on January 26, 2012 • Filed under: Commentary • Tagged: ,

Why We Search, 2012

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We are not saying you should be reckless, unsafe. We are saying you should be realistic.

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Posted by on January 26, 2012 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Education, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, News, Rescues, Training, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Told You So. Ontario Volunteer Department Charged After Fire Traps Firefighters During Rescue

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Court raises issues of liability, training and funding.

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Posted by on January 20, 2012 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, News, Rescues • Tagged: , , , , , ,

“Not Gonna Do It”

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Graphic photo begins to be cool to share. Why?

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Posted by on January 12, 2012 • Filed under: Commentary, Fire Rescue Topics, News • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , ,

Brooklyn Citizen Finds Firefighters “Joyriding”.
Or, “Engine 255 Shops for the Meal”

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Shopping for the meal still baffles the public.

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Posted by on January 7, 2012 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Commentary, Fire Rescue Topics, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Pine Bluff, Arkansas Video Highlights Quick Work by Minimum Staffed Crews

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Submitter of past Backstep article is seen hustling the hoselines.

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Posted by on January 7, 2012 • Filed under: Command & Leadership, Education, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Biggest Lesson from DCFD Logo Rebuttal: Tact

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“We are disinclined to acquiesce to your request.”

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Posted by on January 5, 2012 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Communication, News, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , ,

This Day in LODD, Structure Fire History
Poor Operations and Flashover Kill Three, Iowa 1999

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Smoky conditions with little heat ends up incinerating three firefighters.

 

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Posted by on December 23, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Education, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, In the Line of Duty, Line of Duty, Rescues, Training, Training & Development • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , ,

This Day in LODD, Structure Fire History
Collapse Six Minutes After Under Control, Chicago 2010

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Collapse kills two, injures 19 after two line fire goes under control.

 

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Posted by on December 22, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Education, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, In the Line of Duty, Line of Duty, Rescues, Training, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

This Day in LODD, Structure Fire History
Fire Keeps RIT from Reaching Probie, Texas 2004

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Increasing heat, crowded entrance, radio not used and victim 15 feet from the door.

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Posted by on December 20, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Communication, Education, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, In the Line of Duty, Line of Duty, Rescues, Training, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

This Day in LODD, Structure Fire History
Disorientation, Radio Problems and RITs Driven Out, Missouri 1999

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Two rapid intervention teams forced to withdrawl from search for battalion chief.

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Posted by on December 18, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Education, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, In the Line of Duty, Learning Behavior, Line of Duty, Rescues, Special Operations, Training, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

This Day in LODD, Structure Fire History
Pre-Planning and Disorientation, New York 2003

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Ladder company firefighter is lost approximately 30 feet away from nozzle team.

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Posted by on December 16, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Education, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, In the Line of Duty, Line of Duty, Training • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Collyer Mansion Rescue: Pasadena, MD
Rescue of Handicapped Occupant and Progressing Fire on Videos

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November rescue of a handicapped woman from rapidly progressing fire conditions.

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Posted by on December 15, 2011 • Filed under: Command & Leadership, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, News, Rescues, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

“Absolutely Not!” Rebuffing Refusing to Search for Occupants in Collyer Mansion Conditions
Shared Post from CMD-FD

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Gabe Angemi allows us to share why hoarding shouldn't be an excuse to not act.

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Posted by on December 12, 2011 • Filed under: Command & Leadership, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Rescues, Training • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Too Soon?

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Before anyone starts picking up stones, think about how you're damaging the possible lessons learned.

 

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Posted by on December 9, 2011 • Filed under: Commentary • Tagged: , ,

Stockton, California Working:
A Little ‘Shot in The Arm’ for the Fire Service

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First-in footage at Stockton working fire.

 

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Posted by on December 9, 2011 • Filed under: Commentary, Engine Company, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Boston Mayday Training Sample

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Video highlights communications during fire attack and mayday.

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Posted by on November 23, 2011 • Filed under: Command & Leadership, Communication, Education, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Rescues, Technology & Communications, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Uncategorized, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , ,

IAFF Cancer Study Newsletter,
Issue 1

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First word out on work done so far investigating firefighter cancer.

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Posted by on November 22, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Education, Firefighter Safety & Health, News • Tagged: , , , , ,

Helmet Cam:
Interior of San Bernardino City House Fire

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Going in with a captain on a San Bernardino working fire.

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Posted by on November 22, 2011 • Filed under: Command & Leadership, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, News, Technology & Communications, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Videos • Tagged: , , , , ,