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Dear FireRescue Reader,
The February issue of FireRescue magazine is out and full of great information, including the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System Annual Report. And don't miss interviews with Gordon Routley, Charleston's Post-Incident Assessment and Review team leader, as well as chiefs from around the nation who've suffered LODDs, about the ramifications of Charleston's Phase 1 Report—an important and poignant piece.

This month's e-Newsletter is also information-packed, featuring exclusives from Brad Havrilla on the art of auto stabilization and Billy Schmidt on human error. Plus, in light of recent events, we revisit Bob Hnatko's tips for weather-related disasters. Enjoy!

Sincerely,
The FireRescue Team

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Firefighting—360

To Err Is Human

Human factors determine the success of any operation
By Billy Schmidt

The world is not a safe place. I'm not referring to natural disasters or terrorism, but to human error, which causes injury and death every day… more »

The Cutting Edge

Steady as You Go
Vehicle stabilization is critical at any incident
By Brad Havrilla

Stabilization is more than throwing a couple of step chocks under a car. It's a component of the extrication scene that should always be done but is often overlooked because of the severity of the crash. History has shown that by not stabilizing the car, we put ourselves in harm's way. For example … more »

Exclusive

Fire on the Fairway
Roof fire races through University of Texas Golf Club
By Crawford Coates
Photos by Jim Linardos

From the Pages of FireRescue

The Coming Storm
Weather-related emergencies require unique preparation & planning
By Bob Hnatko

I am by no means an artist, but let me paint a picture for you: It's a typical Saturday shift during what has been a usual summer season. The local Boy Scout troop was at your station earlier today; your company helped them with their Emergency Preparedness merit badge. Your station weatherperson walks into the day room and informs you that the latest weather report is calling for severe thunderstorms this evening. As the captain switches on the TV… more »

Calling the Plays
How & why to develop a department "playbook"
By Homer Robertson

Do you remember that day in Sunday school when they taught us, "Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime"? I was there, but I can't say it all soaked in… more »

Fire Service News

The USFA & National Wildfire Coordinating Group announce new wildfire training aid for rural firefighters... more »

IAFF Legislative Conference will be held March 9–12 in Washington, D.C. more »

Fireman's Fund donates more than $6 million to the fire service in 2007... more »

FM Global awards $245,000 in fire prevention grants to nearly 100 organizations in 2007 & announces 2008 call for applications... more »

The U.S. Department of Commerce & the National Weather Service recognize the University of Nevada, Reno, Fire Science Academy with StormReady designation... more »

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