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On the Dark Side
Recovery is the side of rescue we
rarely talk about—or prepare for
By Harold Schapelhouman |
There's a dark side to the rescue business known as recovery. In major events, most of what you may face could very well be the recovery of deceased human beings and parts of bodies, or even the gruesome task of disentanglement ... more »
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Human Tools
The components of crew
resource management
By Billy Schmidt |
Emergency operations in the fire service, like any other complex and challenging high-risk task, involve a systematic process carried out by proficiently trained teams that have varying roles and decision-making responsibilities. Technical training ... more »
Baptized by Fire
First day at new Ocala, Fla., fire station a busy day
Story & photo by Battalion Chief Brian Stoothoff
Ocala Fire Rescue's new fire station was officially opened just 53 minutes when they received they responded to their first call. Firefighters went to numerous medical calls and four structure fires
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Intentional Chiefing
Safe apparatus driving will only be a reality
when chiefs commit to enforcing policies
By Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder, EFO
Sixteen initiatives, seatbelt pledges, Stand Down weeks, firefighter close calls, firefighter near misses, safety, health and survival, everybody goes home. A lot is going on related to firefighter safety, health and survival. Does it matter? ...
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