The Fatal Danger of Ignoring Fire Service Standards
Fire Service Standards: Like most activities in the fire service, we are not too proactive. We usually need an impetus in order to make the change.
Surge Capacity: Is It Possible during the Summer Months?
Many facilities need 24/7 coverage and the ability to recall personnel for surge capacity. But is surge capacity possible in the summer months?
Summer: Ideal for Practicing Firefighting’s Basic Skills
Now that warm summer weather is here, it is a good time to practice basic skills. These basic skills will be important throughout a firefighter’s career.
Spring Disasters: Getting the Management Basics Right
All disasters start locally. If you get the management basics right on the small events, that will make the big events easier to handle.
A Tiered EMS System Improves Responses and Patient Care
Having a well-organized and efficient tiered EMS system will reduce the time spent by crews at an incident scene and allows faster definitive care.
To Receive Funds, Volunteer Organizations Need More Data
Each community will reach a point when it must hire paid personnel. Providing valid data from volunteer organizations to support this need is key.
Why Volunteer Agencies Can't Be Fast, Reliable and Free
Volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) services are expected to be free or nearly free in many communities.
Make Sure Your Incident Command Vehicle Meets Your Needs
Incident command vehicles: The overall resources of an organization and its standard operating procedures commonly dictate a vehicle’s design.
Should Stricter Standards Be In Place for Disaster Funds?
Disaster funds: We must find a new way of combating repeated losses that drain funds and cost taxpayers unsustainable amounts.
Responding to the Growing Number of Hate Crimes
Once key targets for hate crimes are identified, first responders should ensure that their incident plans are current.