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Are You a Sunshine Fireman?

Let me begin this missive to my fire service buddies by suggesting that the cold winter weather here in New Jersey is wreaking havoc with my front porch-sitting, cigar-puffing, thinking-chair sessions. Ladies and gentlemen, I have been forced to conduct a strategic, retrograde retreat to the safety of my super-sized Lazy-Boy recliner. Let me also share the fact that Mrs. Carter don't allow no seegar smokin' in her home. I can chew on them, but there is no interior firing up of a heater in...

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Claustrophobia

In the name of affordable housing and the American dream to own a home, higher density construction emerged as a means for reducing the price sticker for the new houses.

Larry Manasco

Assuming Command from the First-On Companies

On my side of town, we have experimented with a different way of commanding a fire.

Bruce Thompson

The Fire Officer's Role in a Changing World

I want to address the simple struggle going on between those who seek to improve things by doing them in a new and different way and those who cling to the tried and true methods of the past.

John Dibacco

Evolved from Individuals: Are We Freelancing Companies?

Have we evolved from individual freelancing to freelancing by companies?

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The Leader's Toolbox: Making Sure that Everyone Goes Home

Friday, February 5, 2010 - 12:35

In this episode of the Leader's Toolbox, host Dr. Richard B. Gasaway focuses on the Everyone Goes Home initiative and the Courage To Be Safe program.

Chief Gasaway interviews Ron Dennis, executive director of the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association and the training liaison for the Everyone Goes Home initiative. He also talks with Billy Hayes, director of community affairs for the Washington, DC, Fire Department and the advocate manager for the initiative.

The Leader's Toolbox: Alternative Staffing Models

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 14:22

Host Dr. Richard B. Gasaway talks with Ponderosa, TX, Fire Chief Fred Windisch about alternative staffing models.

Chief Windisch emphasizes the importance of identifying the root problems with your department's staffing to help keep the proper number of members on the street. The two discuss the value of being "mission-centric" and the need to evaluate your organization's and community's needs.

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Ranting and Bullying: The New Form of Discourse

Like many of you, I love the fire service. Like many of you, I have been battling the forces of ignorance and evil for a long time. The battle has been long and the battle has been hard. So what do I have to show for...

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Rope Essentials for Rapid Intervention and Survival

Presented By:

Jeffrey Pindelski

Monday, August 31, 2009 - 03:00

Rapid intervention and firefighter survival skills are often considered advanced, but do you have a firm grasp on the basic skills of firefighter removal? This webcast, based on case studies and proven statistics, will enable you to learn essential rapid intervention rope rescue concepts that can also be applied to basic, everyday fireground survival.

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Billy Goldfeder To Speak At NIPSTA Leadership Seminar

Mon, 03/22/2010 (All day)

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