A Hard Rain
Missouri fire department rescues 25 from floods, helps community through crisis
By Crawford Coates
Several low-pressure systems moved across the central United States March 17–19, bringing with them severe rainfall, flash floods and lowland flooding.
According to NOAA, the Meramec River at Eureka, Mo., crested at 40.06 feet at 9 p.m. on March 22—the third-highest flood crest ever ...
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COMMENTARY
A Tactical Approach
An inside look at 5.11’s innovative way of designing PPE
Story & Photos by A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P
Revolution: A fundamental change in the way of thinking about or visualizing something; a change of paradigm
I had the rare opportunity to sit in on the start of a revolution in late January, when I was invited to observe a planning process at 5.11 Tactical in Modesto …
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Reality Check:
School Rules
Online education provides an excellent alternative to traditional degree & certification programs
By Scott Cook |
Education—beyond high school and the recruit academy—is an important aspect of progression in today’s fire service. In many cases, a college education, or a specific additional skill set (e.g., a second language) can mean the difference for an increase in salary or ...
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It Takes a Community
Community partnerships are key to effective disaster management
By Fire Chief Matt Shobert, EFO
We’re all familiar with the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” A similar mantra holds true for disaster management: It takes a village (or an entire community) to successfully manage a disaster ...
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Going Up?
How to advance hoselines in high-rise buildings
By Greg Jakubowski
High-rise buildings present a number of unique challenges to fire departments. Now before you stop reading because you think your response area doesn’t include these types of structures, remember that a high-rise doesn’t have to be a gigantic, multi-level tower in the middle of a metropolis; it can be any building ... more »
