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Vehicle Fires – Are We Doing It Right?
Car
fires are a routine thing for us in the Fire Service. It can almost be
said that it’s one of the most basic things we do. But the question is…
Are we doing it right? Most of us would answer yes. But I’d like you to
hold on to that answer until after you read this.
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Firefighter Survival – Are We Prepared?
As
firefighters, we are asked to do put ourselves in harm’s way
repeatedly. We do it with the altruistic desire to help out fellow
humans. We train do go in and extinguish the fire. We learn tactics and
strategies on how to attack the fire. We read about VEIS, and forcible
entry. But what happens when we find ourselves in the structure and
things go wrong? Who saves us? Do you rely on only the RIT team or do
you attempt to find a way out?
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Box 1075 Customs Joins LHM For Helmet Care Tips
With
the growing amount of fire helmet customization going on these days,
there is a lot to look for from the businesses out there doing this
work. For example, make sure you choose the best company. Check out
their ratings and reviews. Ask around groups that have used these
companies. Just because they are the cheapest in price, doesn't mean
it's the best workmanship. Look and see how many jobs were completed by
these companies. If there are only 1 or 2 pics of completed restoration
helmet jobs, it might not be a good choice to be using them. Remember
fans, fire helmet customization is all bout showing off your lid and
having pride in it. When customers use or choose your business, they are
trusting you with your workmanship. Send these customers back a piece
of art that is worth paying for and better yet, worth showing off. Show
pride in your work.
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Young Leaders in Today’s Fire Service
This
article was intended to be “Young Officers in Today’s Fire Service”,
but in writing it I have come to realize that it should not matter if
you are an officer, you can still lead. A leader can be anyone from the
oldest Chief to the youngest junior member. I want to focus on the young
leaders in today’s fire service. It seems young leaders are becoming
more common, and the disdain is growing. I am also witnessing these
young “leaders” act like more of a boss, which is not how it should be.
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Training Our Fire Service Minds
It’s
your first day at the training grounds. Your instructors seem to be
well seasoned and know the subject matter well. You eagerly learn all
you can about the drill at hand and can’t wait to put the information
learned to good use. It’s your turn to enter the structure and search
for victims. While in the structure, you recall the skills learned and
practiced and start to put them into effect. But suddenly you look back
and your partner is not there. Your mind starts racing… What could have
happened to them? They were just there! You turn around and head back
in the direction you came from with a sense of urgency. Your heart is
beating faster and your breathing has increased. As you come around the
corner, you find your partner entangled in some debris and they are
panicking also. You quickly try to help them get disentangled so you can
continue your search. You both work tirelessly to free him. Once you
have freed him you realize you are almost out of air, but have no idea
where you are in the structure. Should I try to go back? Should I
quickly move forward? What should I do?
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