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Pennington: There's More Than the Fire Service

Ryan Pennington reflects on a vacation with his family and some time away...

Blog • August 6th, 2014
Mentoring: The Next Generation Won’t Just Happen

Dr. Harry Carter shares the difference between mentoring and coaching and...

Article • July 24th, 2014
Karpluk: Book Quotes to Help You Become Better

Les Karpluk pulls quotes two books that helps firefighters see the fire...

Blog • July 23rd, 2014

Carter: Getting It All Done Requires a Bit of Time Management

When you do not schedule the events in your life, you do not control your...

Blog • July 10th, 2014
Karpluk: Five Myths on Fire Service Leadership

Les Karpluk looks at five beliefs that people don't really understand...

Blog • July 4th, 2014
Pennington: Training to the Tip of Perfection

Firefighters should take their training as serious as the hardened warriors...

Blog • June 30th, 2014

Training

Training & Tactics Talk: Ladders on the Fireground, in Training
Podcast
Created: August 10, 2014

Andrew Bieze, Joe Blank and Jonathan Hall talk about the use of ground or...
Fire Research: Does Your Toolbox Have All the Proper Tools
by Dr. Harry Carter
Created: August 4, 2014

For many years, Harry Carter was a voice in the wilderness crying out for...

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Wildland

Black Forest Fire Chief Remains Incommunicado
Lisa Walton
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
Created: August 21, 2014

Chief Bob Harvey has not officially resigned.
Aerial Battle Waged Against Calif. Wildfire
Tim Sheehan
The Fresno Bee
Created: August 21, 2014

A converted DC-10 made four significant drops in a day.

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Funding & Grants

Ga. Department Preparing to Double its Force
Becky Purser
The Macon Telegraph
Created: August 18, 2014

Perry Fire Department will be filling 21 slots this fall.
Judge Denies Conn. Union's Request to Rescind Layoffs
Greg Smith
The Day, New London, Conn.
Created: August 16, 2014

Nine firefighters in the Poquonnock Bridge Fire District of Groton were...

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Politics & Law

Breast Pumping Issue Gets Arizona Dept. in Hot Water
Darren DaRonco
The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson
Created: August 3, 2014

A paramedic is suing Tucson for failing to provide an adequate space to...
Maine Firefighter Gets $16k For Whistle-Blower Lawsuit
Beth Brogan
Bangor Daily News, Maine
Created: August 3, 2014

A West Bath firefighter who was allegedly demoted for squealing on the...

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Careers

A Return to College Life
by Cynthia Mills
Created: March 15, 2013

As my husband returns to college to get his degree, this means that his...
Miss. Chief Says Pay Needs to Match Area Departments
Terri Ferguson Smith
The Meridian Star, Miss.
Created: August 10, 2014

Meridian Fire Chief Anthony Clayton says his firefighters are leaving for...

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Rescue & Special Ops

A Blueprint for Success to Developing a Technical Rescue Team
by Bob Duemmel
Created: March 10, 2014

This is the first of a five-part series on the development of a technical...
Unorthodoxed Confined Space Rescue Challenges N.J. Responders
by Michael Daley
Created: March 10, 2014

Firehouse contributor Michael Daley provides an in-depth view of a very...

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Leadership & Command

IAFC Installs New President And Chairman of the Board
Press Release
Created: August 20, 2014

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has installed Chief...
Texas Chief Brings Home Gold for Painting Detail
Andrew McLemore
Austin American-Statesman
Created: August 18, 2014

Manchaca Fire Chief Chris Barron was named volunteer chief of the year by...

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Emergency Vehicles & Operations

Fire & Rescue Apparatus Maintenance Roundtable
by Ed Ballam
Created: January 4, 2013

When it comes to fire apparatus maintenance issues, you would be correct to...
Maine Voters Say 'No' to Ladder Truck Repairs
Matthew Daigle
Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
Created: August 20, 2014

Woodstock Fire Department members were denied $10,000 to repair the...

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Firefighter Safety

Seven Key Actions and Observations for Safety Officers
by Jeffrey Pindelski
Created: September 19, 2013

Jeffrey Pindelski discusses the key points for an incident safety officer...
Four Kentucky Firefighters Shocked During 'Ice Bucket' Challenge
Firehouse.com News
Created: August 21, 2014

Reports indicate that an aerial came close to a powerline and electricity...

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Technology & Communications

Pa. County 911 Faces Lawsuit Over Fatal Fire Dispatch
Bob Kalinowski
The Citizens' Voice, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Created: July 31, 2014

The lawyers representing the family of a 52-year-old woman who died in a...
Wildfire Officials Say Drone Interfered with Air Attacks

The Associated Press
Created: July 29, 2014

The person was trying to get video of the blaze and when authorities said...

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Strategy & Tactics

Welcome the New Bloggers: The Jersey Guys
by Robert Moran and John J. Lewis
Created: August 11, 2014

Firehouse is excited to work with John J. Lewis and Robert Moran, the two...
Training & Tactics Talk: Ladders on the Fireground, in Training
Podcast
Created: August 10, 2014

Andrew Bieze, Joe Blank and Jonathan Hall talk about the use of ground or...

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Health & Wellness

Pennington: There's More Than the Fire Service
by Ryan Pennington
Created: August 6, 2014

Ryan Pennington reflects on a vacation with his family and some time away...
Ohio Firefighters Who Don't Exercise May Face Discipline
Natalie Trusso Cafarello
The Blade, Toledo, Ohio
Created: July 14, 2014

Sylvania Township officials wants to punish firefighters who don't exercise...

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Fire Prevention & Investigation

Blaze Burns Hundreds of Tires at Ga. Business
Michael Hall
The Brunswick News, Ga.
Created: August 21, 2014

Thick, black smoke drifted over U.S. 17.
Conn. Firefighter Charged With Starting Dumpster Fire
Nicholas Rondinone
The Hartford Courant
Created: August 21, 2014

Southington fire officials said they were disappointed.

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Industry Insights

Ballam: Spending Quality Time in Fire Apparatus Cabs

Wednesday June 25, 2014

I spent some quality time sitting in apparatus cabs recently. I sat in cabs from at least six...

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Partner of Fallen Va. Medic Recalls Last Moments
Beth Honaker had eye contact with Joshua Weissman seconds before he plunged...
Ga. Chief Relieved of Command After Aerial Failure Incident
Hall County Chief David Kimbrell will remain Emergency Management Agency...
Former N.Y. Chief Suffers Head Injury Donning Gear in Station
Verdoy Safety Coordinator Jason Wheatley is in a medically induced coma.
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The Yorktown firefighter suffered a two-inch gash on his stomach.

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