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Nozzlehead

Training Should Accompany Changes in Policy [8]

In response to a letter from someone who’s frustrated that his department is willing to write new policies but not then create a solid training plan based on those policies, Nozzlehead offers some advice passed along to him from his Grandpa Master Stream and then offers useful tips about taking the initiative to develop a training plan.

By Nozzlehead [9]
Apparatus Ideas

Allentown Updates Its Fleet [10]

Allentown (Pa.) Fire Department recently purchased three engines and two mid-mount platforms from KME, providing a significant update to an aging fleet.

By Bob Vaccaro [11]

Social Media Policies Protect Fire Departments [12]

Michelle DeCrane, public information and marketing manager for the Austin Fire Department (AFD), discusses the importance of becoming familiar with social media websites, the potential damage they can do to a fire department’s reputation and why having a social media policy is crucial to a department’s overall success. She also shares some of the details included in the AFD’s policy.

By Michelle DeCrane [13]
  • Nozzlehead

    Training Should Accompany Changes in Policy [8]

    In response to a letter from someone who’s frustrated that his department is willing to write new policies but not then create a solid training plan based on those policies, Nozzlehead offers some advice passed along to him from his Grandpa Master Stream and then offers useful tips about taking the initiative to develop a training plan.

    By Nozzlehead [9]
  • Allentown's new Engine 9 is built on a KME Severe Service chassis and features extra rescue compartmentation. Photo courtesyKME [10]
    Apparatus Ideas

    Allentown Updates Its Fleet [10]

    Allentown (Pa.) Fire Department recently purchased three engines and two mid-mount platforms from KME, providing a significant update to an aging fleet.

    By Bob Vaccaro [11]
  • Policies that govern social media use by firefighters help protect departments and personnel. Photo iStock.com [12]

    Social Media Policies Protect Fire Departments [12]

    Michelle DeCrane, public information and marketing manager for the Austin Fire Department (AFD), discusses the importance of becoming familiar with social media websites, the potential damage they can do to a fire department’s reputation and why having a social media policy is crucial to a department’s overall success. She also shares some of the details included in the AFD’s policy.

    By Michelle DeCrane [13]
  • Emergency workers tend to patients in the triage area during a mock terrorist attack rescue exercise held on the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia. First responders from both Pennsylvania and New Jersey participated in the drill, which simulated an attack on the PATCO high-speed commuter train. Photo AP/Joseph Kaczmarek [14]

    Preparing for a Terrorist Event Involving Energetic Materials [14]

    Considering that emergency responders have a high probability of responding to a terrorist event involving energetic materials, whether pre- or post-detonation, it is imperative that all firefighters understand the different types of energetic materials, the PPE and equipment required, how to approach command of these incident, and the training needed in advance.

    By Tom Phillips [15]
  • The Command Center's interior surfaces are smooth dry-erase boards that are pre-labeled for use right out of the box. The surfaces are magnetic, too, so you can attach magnet markers-?" x 1" magnets, some of which are labeled with positions and assignments, and others that are blank and can be written on. Photo Jim Schiller [16]
    Gear Test

    Gear Test: Tactron's Command Center Board [16]

    Jim Schiller reviews Tactron’s Command Center Board, finding that it’s easy to carry and store, functional right out of the box, expandable, features rugged/sturdy construction and includes magnets/tags for just about every possible function.

    By Jim Schiller [17]
  • The Three Forty Three leads military vessels up the Hudson River to kick off Fleet Week. Photo FDNY [18]
    News

    FDNY's New Fireboat, the Three Forty Three [18]

    The FDNY and New York City have a new fireboat, named the Three Forty Three in tribute to those firefighters killed on Sept. 11, to help them protect the city.

    By Jane Jerrard [19]
  • From the Editor

    Fatal Fire Provides a Lesson about Fire Service Risk Management [20]

    FireRescue Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach uses a tragic fire to demonstrate how sometimes, when we think we're safest, we're really exposed to many risks.

    By Timothy E. Sendelbach [21]
  • President's Letter

    Embrace Succession Planning [22]

    In his first President’s Letter as President of the IAFC, Chief Jack Parow addresses the importance of succession planning and how to set up a solid mentoring program

    By Jack Parow [23]
  • Leadership Skills

    Understanding City Managers [24]

    Working with city and county administrators is one of the most challenging aspects of a fire chief role. Understanding the differences between fire chiefs and city managers is key to establishing successful working relationships.

    By Marc Revere [25]
  • Safety

    Select the Right Architect for Your New Station [26]

    Jeff Cash presents 8 useful questions that you should learn the answers to in the process of selecting an architect to design your department’s new fire facility.

    By Jeff Cash [27]

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