Posted on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:24:36 UTC
In speaking with fire and EMS agencies about the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, there is a great deal of confusion about just how many applications each eligible agency may submit in a given year. Some say one, others two. Very rarely is the correct answer given. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/437847-AFG-Awards-Show-Me-the-Money/" target="_blank">AFG Awards: Show Me the Money! </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/402364-Sweat-the-Small-Stuff/" target="_blank">Sweat the Small Stuff</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/737179-Fire-Grants-101-An-Introduction-to-Firefighting-Grants/" target="_blank">Fire Grants 101: An Introduction to Firefighting Grants</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/328064-A-Tale-of-Two-Lists/" target="_blank">A Tale of Two Lists</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:08:58 UTC
During the first part of this series we discussed the application of leg endurance for the tower ascent and descent. The next step to this process will be getting the upper body strength and muscle reaction needed to get through the challenge in a timely manner. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/446887-Get-Ready-for-the-Challenge/" target="_blank">Get Ready for the Challenge</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/427795-10-Steps-for-Ensuring-Successful-Health-and-Wellness-Programs/" target="_blank">10 Steps for Ensuring Successful Health and Wellness Programs</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighter-fitness/articles/347948-On-the-Road-to-Fitness-Dietary-Suggestions/" target="_blank">On the Road to Fitness: Dietary Suggestions</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/320398-Stepping-Up-Your-Fitness-Levels/" target="_blank">Stepping Up Your Fitness Levels</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/311819-First-Steps-to-Fitness/" target="_blank">First Steps to Fitness</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/292809-Heart-Health-Workouts-at-work/" target="_blank">Heart Health: Workouts at work </a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:16:38 UTC
Whether you have a short or a long pool season, there are some tips that you can share with your community to help keep them safer during the summer months. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-prevention/articles/831433-Fire-safety-on-the-Fourth/" target="_blank">Fire safety on the Fourth</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-prevention/articles/823553-Commonsense-messages-you-need-to-pass-on/" target="_blank">Commonsense messages you need to pass on</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/803878-4-props-your-prevention-program-needs/" target="_blank">4 props your prevention program needs</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-safety-for-children/articles/746128-Six-Stats-to-Help-You-Promote-Community-Fire-Safety/" target="_blank">Six Stats to Help You Promote Community Fire Safety</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Tom-Kiurski/articles/680054-Community-Education-Tips-for-Winter-Weather/" target="_blank">Community Education Tips for Winter Weather</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-prevention/articles/601933-Prevention-Programs-How-to-Find-Your-Audience/" target="_blank">Prevention Programs: How to Find Your Audience </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Extinguishers/articles/595596-Family-Fire-Safety-Tips-for-Your-Community/" target="_blank">Family Fire Safety Tips for Your Community </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/595591-5-Ways-to-Mark-Fire-Prevention-Week/" target="_blank">5 Ways to Mark Fire Prevention Week</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Extinguishers/articles/532987-Lessons-in-Fire-Extinguisher-Use/" target="_blank">Lessons in Fire Extinguisher Use</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:48:11 UTC
The APGAR score is a widely used standard method to assess a newborn infant. This assessment is easy to do, takes little time, and is consistent between health care providers. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/technical-rescue/articles/769382-Crush-Syndrome-made-simple/" target="_blank">Crush Syndrome made simple</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/733577-Think-Globally-and-Act-Locally-in-2010/" target="_blank">Think Globally and Act Locally in 2010</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/598423-Pandemic-Flu-Planning-Part-II-How-to-Run-Point-of-Dispensing-Sites/" target="_blank">Pandemic Flu Planning Part II: How to Run Point of Dispensing Sites</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jim-Sideras/articles/595965-Pandemic-Flu-Planning-Part-I-How-to-Set-Up-Point-of-Dispensing-Sites/" target="_blank">Pandemic Flu Planning Part I: How to Set Up Point of Dispensing Sites</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/493497-Preparing-for-a-Pandemic/" target="_blank">Preparing for a Pandemic </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/466932-Stroke-Issues-for-Prehospital-Providers/" target="_blank">Stroke: Issues for Prehospital Providers</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/aeds/articles/437329-Developing-Successful-Public-Access-Defibrillator-Programs-Part-2/" target="_blank">Developing Successful Public Access Defibrillator Programs – Part 2</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/aeds/articles/428378-Developing-Successful-Public-Access-Defibrillator-Programs/" target="_blank">Developing Successful Public Access Defibrillator Programs </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/422001-Thermal-Burns-Patients-Treatment-Special-Situations-and-Prevention/" target="_blank">Thermal Burns Patients: Treatment, Special Situations and Prevention</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/399723-Thermal-Burns-Patients-Initial-Assessments-and-Management-Tips/" target="_blank">Thermal Burns Patients: Initial Assessments and Management Tips </a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:16:45 UTC
Carbon monoxide is the most frequent cause of poisoning in industrialized countries. Reports indicate that over 500 people a year are killed by unintentional poisoning, with about 15,000 people seeking treatment at hospitals. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/articles/333458-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-CCBEMS-approved-15-95-no-charge-covered-by-ED-grant-until-12-31-10/" target="_blank">Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - CCBEMS approved - $15.95 (no charge, covered by ED grant until 12/31/10)</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/articles/333433-Non-invasive-Respiratory-Gas-Monitoring-CCBEMS-approved-15-95-no-charge-covered-by-ED-grant-until-12-31-10/" target="_blank">Non-invasive Respiratory Gas Monitoring - CCBEMS approved - $15.95 (no charge, covered by ED grant until 12/31/10)</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/articles/333217-Oximetry-for-EMTs-and-First-Responders-CCBEMS-approved-15-95-no-charge-covered-by-ED-grant-until-12-31-10/" target="_blank">Oximetry for EMTs and First Responders - CCBEMS approved - $15.95 (no charge, covered by ED grant until 12/31/10)</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 9 Jun 2010 18:32:42 UTC
Wearing your SCBA for an entire fire or hazardous event will decrease your odds of inhaling toxic air, and so minimize the risks of developing cancer. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/807132-Aggressive-is-not-reckless/" target="_blank">Aggressive is not reckless</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/766855-Ranch-home-dangers/" target="_blank">Ranch home dangers</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/681577-Protecting-Exposures/" target="_blank">Protecting Exposures </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Emergency-Response-Tools/articles/601382-Detached-Garage-Fire-Hazards/" target="_blank">Detached Garage Fire Hazards</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/593975-Dangers-of-Decks/" target="_blank">Dangers of Decks</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Emergency-Response-Tools/articles/585817-How-to-Escape-the-Web-of-Wires/" target="_blank">How to Escape the Web of Wires</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jason-Poremba/articles/508663-Dangers-to-Spot-During-Size-up/" target="_blank">Dangers to Spot During Size-up</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Extinguishers/articles/502023-Flashover-Time-to-Get-Out/" target="_blank">Flashover: Time to Get Out </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/484809-Some-Firefighters-Do-the-Dumbest-Things/" target="_blank">Some Firefighters Do the Dumbest Things</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/458061-Building-Collapse-Learn-the-Warning-Signs/" target="_blank">Building Collapse: Learn the Warning Signs</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:34:34 UTC
As 2009 bids us a fond farewell, Swine Flu has booked at least another year stay. While children seem disproportionately affected, the number one H1N1 victim is common sense. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/485820-H1N1-a-k-a-Swine-Flu-Get-Your-Facts-Straight/" target="_blank">H1N1 (a.k.a. Swine) Flu: Get Your Facts Straight </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Mike-McEvoy/articles/484438-Swine-Flu-What-You-Must-Do-Now/" target="_blank">Swine Flu: What You Must Do Now </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/co-testing/articles/443150-Get-Ready-to-Chill-in-09/" target="_blank">Get Ready to Chill in '09</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/co-testing/articles/429569-Non-invasive-Screening-for-CO-and-MET/" target="_blank">Non-invasive Screening for CO and MET </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/co-testing/articles/392504-Response-to-CO-Alarms-Time-For-Another-Detector/" target="_blank">Response to CO Alarms: Time For Another Detector?</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/330706-2007-Our-Neighbors-Caught-Bird-Flu-and-All-We-Got-Was-MRSA/" target="_blank">2007: Our Neighbors Caught Bird Flu and All We Got Was MRSA</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/327047-Making-Rehab-a-Requirement-NFPA-1584/" target="_blank">Making Rehab a Requirement: NFPA 1584</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/315402-Contamination-Dont-Pass-It-On/" target="_blank">Contamination: Don't Pass It On</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/292729-Criminalizing-Medical-Errors/" target="_blank">Criminalizing Medical Errors</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/289387-What-We-Dont-Know-Is-Hurting-Us/" target="_blank">What We Don't Know Is Hurting Us</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:03:00 UTC
By Douglas Cline The Kitchen TableThere is a general attitude of "It won't happen to me" in the fire service when it can. Safety and survival starts prior to the incident and continues throughout the incident with actions and attitudes both before and during the incident.For years I have heard firefighters internationally say, "we have to be aggressive when combating fires, that's what ...<br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/The-Kitchen-Table/articles/737420-Twenty-Ten/" target="_blank">Twenty Ten</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/737415-Leaders-Die-But-Their-Legacy-Lives-On/" target="_blank">Leaders Die, But Their Legacy Lives On</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:40:48 UTC
There was a time when volunteer firehouses across this great country had waiting lists for membership. It was such an honor to be a part of the community's "winning team" that people would line up trying to join. Unfortunately, those days seem to be all but gone. Driving around many towns, it's not uncommon to see signs announcing, "Firefighters Wanted." There are a number of factors contributing to ...<br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/239377-Command-Presence/" target="_blank">Command Presence</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/labor-issues/articles/111469-Lets-share-learn-from-our-near-miss-experiences/" target="_blank">Let's share, learn from our near miss experiences</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/103477-Becoming-an-officer-offers-challenges-rewards/" target="_blank">Becoming an officer offers challenges, rewards</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/ray-maguire/articles/17550-Knowing-the-Playbook/" target="_blank">Knowing the Playbook</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:02:24 UTC
When Izard County (AR) Judge Rayburn Finley's grandson was injured in a four-wheeler accident last summer, Finley instinctively dialed 9-1-1 on his cellular telephone. But instead of reaching his county's dispatch center some five miles away, Finley spoke with a dispatcher in neighboring Sharp County more than 25 miles away. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/533765-Putting-a-CAP-on-Disparate-Emergency-Communication-Systems/" target="_blank">Putting a CAP on Disparate Emergency Communication Systems</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/533760-Entering-the-Next-Next-Generation-Vendor-Driven-Technologies-that-will-Affect-Your-Comm-Center/" target="_blank">Entering the Next Next Generation: Vendor-Driven Technologies that will Affect Your Comm Center</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/508365-Demonstrating-Interoperability-Developing-a-Mobile-Communications-Rally/" target="_blank">Demonstrating Interoperability: Developing a Mobile Communications Rally</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/508355-A-Regional-Approach-to-Communications-Interoperability-How-it-Worked-in-the-Tidewater/" target="_blank">A Regional Approach to Communications Interoperability: How it Worked in the Tidewater</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:35:47 UTC
What does the Greek financial crisis that hit the headlines earlier in the summer have to do with fire stations being built? A great deal. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/832066-Mourning-the-Charleston-fallen-3-years-later/" target="_blank">Mourning the Charleston fallen 3 years later </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/828776-A-firefighters-duty/" target="_blank">A firefighter's duty</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/labor-issues/articles/812741-Special-operations-and-lean-budgets/" target="_blank">Special operations and lean budgets </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/labor-issues/articles/806285-The-revolving-door-fire-service/" target="_blank">The revolving door fire service </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/680590-Displays-of-Heroism/" target="_blank">Displays of Heroism </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/588763-Making-Critical-Decisions-on-the-Fireground/" target="_blank">Making Critical Decisions on the Fireground</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jay-Lowry/articles/507082-5-Ways-to-Deal-with-Politicians/" target="_blank">5 Ways to Deal with Politicians</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/503946-Remembering-Charleston-Two-Years-Later/" target="_blank">Remembering Charleston: Two Years Later</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/rescue-equipment/articles/500564-Vent-Enter-and-Search/" target="_blank">Vent, Enter and Search</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jay-Lowry/articles/492521-How-to-Destroy-a-Fire-Department/" target="_blank">How to Destroy a Fire Department</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:00:07 UTC
The title of this year's Safety, Health and Survival Week is "Committed to Long-Term Results." But how can we commit to long-term results if those in positions of leadership and power won't follow the rules themselves? <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/401271-Dangers-of-Overweight-Vehicles-Part-2/" target="_blank">Dangers of Overweight Vehicles – Part 2</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/vehicle-safety/articles/317950-Dangers-of-Overweight-Vehicles-Part-1/" target="_blank">Dangers of Overweight Vehicles – Part 1</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/vehicle-safety/articles/290116-Hydroplaning-Hazard/" target="_blank">Hydroplaning Hazard</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/vehicle-safety/articles/281059-Curve-Caution/" target="_blank">Curve Caution </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/apparatus/articles/264250-Vehicle-Safety-Still-a-Big-Issue-in-06/" target="_blank">Vehicle Safety Still a Big Issue in '06</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicles/articles/244507-Stopping-Distances-Part-2/" target="_blank">Stopping Distances, Part 2</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicles/articles/239741-Stopping-Distances-Part-1/" target="_blank">Stopping Distances, Part 1</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/education/articles/108150-Driving-with-ABS-STOMP-STAY-and-STEER/" target="_blank">Driving with ABS: STOMP, STAY and STEER!</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/103828-Burning-kinetic-energy-key-to-safe-driving/" target="_blank">Burning kinetic energy key to safe driving</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Chris-Daly/articles/16974-Driving-fire-trucks-can-be-just-as-dangerous-as-a-loaded-gun/" target="_blank">Driving fire trucks can be just as dangerous as a loaded gun </a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:20:14 UTC
Our illustrious long tradition of doing what we're told and not asking questions has led to more trouble than we can account for - and can be blamed on the 'c-word.' <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/apparatus/articles/736061-Safety-Helped-Protect-Firefighters-Lives-in-2009/" target="_blank">Safety Helped Protect Firefighters' Lives in 2009</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/600608-Sprinkler-Advocacy-is-Our-Responsibility/" target="_blank">Sprinkler Advocacy is Our Responsibility</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/596022-NFPA-Meeting-Targets-Safety-Challenges-Facing-Large-Urban-Populations/" target="_blank">NFPA Meeting Targets Safety Challenges Facing Large Urban Populations</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/501597-A-Checkup-From-the-Neck-Up/" target="_blank">A Checkup From the Neck Up</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/451559-Saving-Firefighter-Lives-Through-Public-Education/" target="_blank">Saving Firefighter Lives Through Public Education</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/443612-Looking-Back-Looking-Ahead-at-Firefighter-Safety/" target="_blank">Looking Back, Looking Ahead at Firefighter Safety</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/430983-Cultural-Change-Just-Do-It/" target="_blank">Cultural Change: Just Do It</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/402184-16-Ways-to-Stay-Safe/" target="_blank">16 Ways to Stay Safe</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:06:55 UTC
Tourniquets can be an important part of EMS on the fireground if you know when to use them, which types to use, and how to remove them <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/833373-Prehospital-tourniquet-use-An-old-tool-revisited/" target="_blank">Prehospital tourniquet use: An old tool revisited</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/833363-Jumper-down-Trauma-care-at-the-fire-scene/" target="_blank">Jumper down: Trauma care at the fire scene</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/825391-The-lowdown-on-low-back-pain/" target="_blank">The lowdown on low back pain</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/763518-Burn-care-on-the-fireground/" target="_blank">Burn care on the fireground</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/763497-Treatment-tips-for-fireground-electrical-injuries/" target="_blank">Treatment tips for fireground electrical injuries</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/678769-START-Method-Makes-Triage-Fast-Simple/" target="_blank">START Method Makes Triage Fast, Simple</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-CPR/articles/606803-A-CPR-Change-You-Need-to-Make/" target="_blank">A CPR Change You Need to Make</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/595257-Deciphering-Heat-Emergencies/" target="_blank">Deciphering Heat Emergencies</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/592482-Minor-Medical-Emergencies-on-the-Fireground/" target="_blank">Minor Medical Emergencies on the Fireground</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/509574-A-New-Treatment-for-Cyanide-Poisoning-Hydroxocobalamin/" target="_blank">A New Treatment for Cyanide Poisoning: Hydroxocobalamin</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:06:28 UTC
A few years ago, I gave a patient assessment lecture to a group of EMTs. Early in the lecture, I announced that my assistant would be coming around with a handout. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/helmets/articles/502054-Helmets-for-EMS/" target="_blank">Helmets for EMS</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jim-Upchurch/articles/487163-The-Littlest-Patient/" target="_blank">The Littlest Patient</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/487158-Maternal-Mortality-and-Immortality-Part-3/" target="_blank">Maternal Mortality and Immortality: Part 3</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/456360-Maternal-Mortality-and-Immortality-Part-2/" target="_blank">Maternal Mortality and Immortality - Part 2</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/442526-Maternal-Mortality-and-Immortality-Part-1/" target="_blank">Maternal Mortality and Immortality - Part 1</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/434682-This-Zebra-is-a-Horse/" target="_blank">This Zebra is a Horse</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/426726-The-Pee-Chart/" target="_blank">The Pee Chart</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/420706-Fatal-Separation/" target="_blank">Fatal Separation</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/405088-The-Heart-of-the-Matter/" target="_blank">The Heart of the Matter</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/400771-Immune-Response-Friend-and-Foe/" target="_blank">Immune Response: Friend and Foe</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:38:53 UTC
AP/Minnesota Daily, Stacy Bengs Firefighters size up the scene after the bridge collapse in Minn. last week. Years ago, when I took my first search and rescue class, the instructor talked about the six-sided review of a building or incident. "Look up, look down, and make sure you look all around before committing yourself," he told us. Over the years, I have thought of that simple saying on many emergency ...<br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/rescue/articles/280862-Under-the-Microscope/" target="_blank">Under the Microscope </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-department-management/articles/279705-Becoming-a-Fire-Chief/" target="_blank">Becoming a Fire Chief</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/rescue/articles/102753-Lessons-Learned-for-Fire-Rescue-Part-2-of-2/" target="_blank">Lessons Learned for Fire Rescue: Part 2 of 2</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/rescue/articles/102417-Lessons-Learned-for-Fire-Rescue-Part-1-of-2/" target="_blank">Lessons Learned for Fire Rescue: Part 1 of 2</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Harold-Schapelhouman/articles/16708-Lead-Follow-or-Get-Out-of-the-Way/" target="_blank">Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way!</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:22:42 UTC
Start by determining how the appropriate NFPA standard applies to your department. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/867392-Video-could-help-secure-AFG-SAFER-funding/" target="_blank">Video could help secure AFG, SAFER funding</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/846603-Funding-increase-hope-for-AFG-and-SAFER-2011/" target="_blank">Funding increase hope for AFG and SAFER 2011</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/812291-How-to-make-AFG-2010-easier-for-your-department/" target="_blank">How to make AFG 2010 easier for your department</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/811865-Cuts-make-2010-AFG-funding-more-competitive/" target="_blank">Cuts make 2010 AFG funding more competitive</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/810842-Apply-early-for-ARRA-special-vehicle-funding/" target="_blank">Apply early for ARRA special vehicle funding</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/hazmat-equipment/articles/733573-Hazmat-Pipeline-Grants-Open/" target="_blank">Hazmat Pipeline Grants Open</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/605526-How-to-Secure-SAFER-Funding-for-Retention-and-Recruitment/" target="_blank">How to Secure SAFER Funding for Retention and Recruitment</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/605013-How-to-Hire-Firefighters-With-2009-SAFER-Grants/" target="_blank">How to Hire Firefighters With 2009 SAFER Grants</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Prevention-Products/articles/595626-How-to-Secure-Fire-Prevention-and-Safety-Grants/" target="_blank">How to Secure Fire Prevention and Safety Grants</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-safety-for-children/articles/592456-Application-Tips-for-Fire-Prevention-and-Safety-Grants/" target="_blank">Application Tips for Fire Prevention and Safety Grants</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:41:39 UTC
An unfortunate reality in public safety is that many of the parts that make up the whole are weak. Just as a chain is only as strong as the weakest link, so is public safety as good as the weakest responder. What I am referring to is our culture of entitlement. Perhaps that is not the best word to describe the psychology of many responders, but the truth remains that we as a profession are lazy. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/833083-Condition-your-whole-body-with-high-intensity-training/" target="_blank">Condition your whole body with high intensity training</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/832965-What-should-I-eat-during-a-shift/" target="_blank">What should I eat during a shift? </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/763882-How-to-give-your-system-a-boost/" target="_blank">How to give your system a boost</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/733567-How-to-Stay-Injury-Free-in-2010/" target="_blank">How to Stay Injury Free in 2010</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/606523-Preventing-Injury-in-Responders/" target="_blank">Preventing Injury in Responders</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/597417-Good-Fuel-for-Great-Response/" target="_blank">Good Fuel for Great Response</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/589873-A-Heavy-Subject/" target="_blank">A Heavy Subject</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/507896-Treating-Trigger-Points/" target="_blank">Treating Trigger Points</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighter-fitness/articles/503290-Five-Points-for-First-Responder-Fitness/" target="_blank">Five Points for First Responder Fitness</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/499439-More-Steps-for-Uniform-Fitness/" target="_blank">More Steps for Uniform Fitness</a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2008 18:14:57 UTC
Too many candidates get sucked into concentrating too much on the check-off list for their tactical without realizing it. In the process, they lose control of the fire and their score gets hammered.What's your best tactic for rescue or knocking down the fire? An aggressive attack on the fire! Go fight the fire with your resources. In the process you will get the necessary boxes checked off on the rating ...<br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Firefighter-Training/articles/394515-Scenario-Questions-in-Promotional-Interviews/" target="_blank">Scenario Questions in Promotional Interviews</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Firefighter-Training/articles/331900-Game-Day-Assessment-Center-Preparation/" target="_blank">Game Day Assessment Center Preparation </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Firefighter-Training/articles/312956-The-Miracle-Oral-Board-Tool/" target="_blank">The Miracle Oral Board Tool</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Firefighter-Training/articles/292727-Its-All-About-Presentation/" target="_blank">It's All About Presentation </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/Firefighter-Training/articles/288447-Test-Drive-the-Promotional-Candidates/" target="_blank">Test Drive the Promotional Candidates</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/badges/articles/282974-Stories-Get-Badges/" target="_blank">Stories Get Badges</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Captain-Bob-Smith/articles/278211-Preparation-is-the-Key/" target="_blank">Preparation is the Key </a><br></li></ul>
Posted on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:37:55 UTC
We often spend our time trying to figure out how to recruit new members, without giving enough thought on what to do with them once they actually call. In business words, we spend a lot of time marketing but fail to focus on the sales aspect. We do not work on closing the sale to land and keep new members. <br><br><b>Other columnist articles:</b><br><ul><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/825358-Fighting-fair-is-fighting-smart/" target="_blank">Fighting fair is fighting smart</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/labor-issues/articles/813838-Lessons-to-learn-from-LODD-benefits-battle/" target="_blank">Lessons to learn from LODD benefits battle </a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/780884-How-your-department-can-embrace-diversity/" target="_blank">How your department can embrace diversity</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/767644-The-importance-of-wiping-your-feet/" target="_blank">The importance of wiping your feet</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Jason-Zigmont/articles/750126-The-Politics-of-Training/" target="_blank">The Politics of Training</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/737135-The-Traditions-That-Hold-Us-Back/" target="_blank">The Traditions That Hold Us Back</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/607103-A-Time-to-be-Thankful/" target="_blank">A Time to be Thankful</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-department-management/articles/599662-The-Art-of-Making-it-Mandatory/" target="_blank">The Art of Making it Mandatory</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/594307-A-Little-Respect-Goes-a-Long-Way/" target="_blank">A Little Respect Goes a Long Way</a><br></li><li><a href="http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/586473-Brotherhood-Redux/" target="_blank">Brotherhood Redux</a><br></li></ul>
