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Visual Size-Up on the Fireground

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Looking at the fire conditions from a photographer's perspective

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Posted by on December 1, 2012 • Filed under: Fires, Technology & Communications • Tagged: , , , , ,

Helmet Cam Perspective: Working Fire, Occupied Dwelling

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Working fire with reports of occupants inside

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Posted by on October 3, 2012 • Filed under: fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Fires, News, Rescues, Technology & Communications, training-fire-rescue-topics, Videos • Tagged: , , , ,

DLSR vs. Camera Phone
Fireground Photography Pros and Cons

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Lloyd Mitchell looks at two different tools in the toolbox.


 

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Posted by on June 28, 2012 • Filed under: Fires, News, Technology & Communications • Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Seaside Working:
California Helmet Cam View of Store Fire

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Response and arrival at this small taxpayer job.

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Posted by on June 18, 2012 • Filed under: Command & Leadership, Engine Company, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Technology & Communications, Training, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Truck Company, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

California Helmet Cams:
Hayward and Contra Costa County

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Why we believe this first-person view is important to the fire service.

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Posted by on June 15, 2012 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Communication, Dispatch & Communications, Engine Company, fire, Fire Dispatch, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Technology & Communications, Training, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Truck Company, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ohio Close Calls
Blaming Radios and Remembering Past Tragedy

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Calls show hindsight and misguided blame. Are we sure we're headed in the right direction when looking for "lessons learned"?

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Posted by on May 10, 2012 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Communication, Engine Company, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Fires, Learning Behavior, News, Technology & Communications, Training, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Globe’s WASP
Physiological and Location Monitoring on the Fireground

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More on Globe's WASP technology.

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Posted by on April 25, 2012 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Communication, Education, Emergency Communications, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, News, Technology & Communications, Training, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Globe WASP
Getting Closer to Better Firefighter Tracking and Monitoring

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Firefighter tracking, health monitoring and PPE combine for a proactive approach to your safety.

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Posted by on April 20, 2012 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Firefighter Safety & Health, News, Technology & Communications, Training & Development, 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: , , , , , , , , , ,

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: , , , , ,

FireRescue Magazine at Indy

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FDIC might have been a working vacation for some, but not for FireRescue Magazine.

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Posted by on April 12, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Communication, Education, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, News, Technology & Communications, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , , , , ,

Rhetorical Lesson No.5: Maybe T-Shirts and Patches Make a Difference?

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If the local news can’t properly identify you, what do you do?

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Posted by on April 11, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Communication, Fire Prevention & Education, Fire Rescue Topics, News, Technology & Communications, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Can You Hear Me Now? Staying Alive: Prince George’s County Fire, EMS Department Unveils Mobile Mayday Simulator

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New Technical Services Battalion uses department box truck to create a complex mayday classroom.

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Posted by on March 1, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Communication, Education, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Learning Behavior, Rescues, Technology & Communications, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Vehicle Operations & Apparatus, Videos • 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: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Boston Local 718 Offers A Customer Service Message.
What Does Your Local or Department Do?

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Boston Local reminds its customers they’re close at hand when the time calls.

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Posted by on January 6, 2011 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Communication, Fire Rescue Topics, Funding & Staffing, Technology & Communications, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

First Due Blog Carnival 6th Ed.
“Social Media Policy”

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Entries are few in this latest edition. Perhaps departments have made themselves secure against social media gaffes. Naahhhh…..

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Posted by on November 29, 2010 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Communication, Education, Fire Rescue Topics, Technology & Communications, technology-communications-ems-topics, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , , , , , ,

“Social Media Networking Policy”
Response to First Due Blog Carnival

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My submission to this month’s edition notes four main issues.
Without them, no policy will be effective.

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Posted by on November 27, 2010 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Communication, Education, EMS Topics, Fire Prevention & Education, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Technology & Communications, technology-communications-ems-topics, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

6th Ed. First Due Blog Carnival:
Call For Policy

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Social media and social networking faux pas have created a lot of commentary among public safety bloggers. What would they do if they were in charge?

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Posted by on November 11, 2010 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Communication, Fire Rescue Topics, News, Technology & Communications, technology-communications-ems-topics • Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Potomac, Md. Working

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Latest in quality use of cameras and editing during response and fireground operations from a western Maryland department.

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Posted by on November 8, 2010 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, fire, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Technology & Communications, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Vehicle Operations & Apparatus, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Thesis for an Anniversary Gift

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FireEMSBlogs.com has been running for a little over a year now.
What are you doing with it?

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Posted by on November 5, 2010 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Commentary, Education, EMS Topics, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, In the Line of Duty, Learning Behavior, Philosophy, Technology & Communications, technology-communications-ems-topics, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , , , , ,

PR Dilemma: Buffalo

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Division Chief in Buffalo has to take time from commanding a fire to point out the obvious.

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Posted by on November 1, 2010 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Command & Leadership, Communication, fire, Firefighting Operations, Fires, News, Technology & Communications, Videos • Tagged: , , , ,

Over-Estimating Technology

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We live in a quickly advancing technological age. My daughter will go through grade school without ever having to touch an encyclopedia; two firefighters states apart can do a live radio program from their own basements; and some of my coworkers can Four Square from the most remote locations. (more…)

Posted by on May 9, 2010 • Filed under: Education, Engine Company, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighting Operations, Learning Behavior, Technology & Communications, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics • Tagged: , ,

Communication: Boston Firefighter Down

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Damage to this three-decker under construction on Sigourney Street that was hit by fire yesterday was estimated at around $100,000. Two firefighters were injured, one seriously. (John Tlumacki/ Globe Staff)

Damage to this three-decker under construction on Sigourney Street that was hit by fire yesterday was estimated at around $100,000. Two firefighters were injured, one seriously. (John Tlumacki/ Globe Staff)

Communication on the fireground has been an interest of mine for some time. It is a key subject when studying firefighter behavior, not only for what is said but how.

One of my favorite memories from my experience in Prince George’s County is a house fire in Adelphi. We were out on the squad earlier for a fatal accident and were on the scene waiting for investigators to finish their work. Communications put us on a box alarm for a house fire only a few blocks away from our location. Engine 441 was with us but had a line stretched, so we would be alone for just a minute or so. (more…)

Posted by on January 1, 2010 • Filed under: Command & Leadership, Firefighting Operations, Fires, Learning Behavior, Technology & Communications, Training & Development, training-fire-rescue-topics, Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

11 Reasons Why for NIOSH

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I cannot claim credit for the question. Rather, it was asked and caught my eye. In less than a minute I gave Art Reason 11 reasons why NIOSH reports may not be read or taken seriously. (more…)

Posted by on November 21, 2009 • Filed under: Administration & Leadership, Commentary, Education, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, In the Line of Duty, Learning Behavior, Philosophy, Technology & Communications, Training & Development