Fire-Rescue International happened this past weekend and the task force was well represented. Chief Ralph Webster participated in a discussion hosted by Firefighter Netcast via Dave Statter and Fire Hero Radio. This episode was a discussion with Woodstock (IL) Fire/Rescue Chief Ralph Webster and Mike Brooks who works for CNN Headline news. Mike is a retired DC Detective. Pictures and podcast belong to FFNetcast and can be found by clicking HERE [ Read More ]
As you probably already know, an unprecedented meeting of the American fire service met in Tampa back in 2004. The Life Safety Task Force generated a list of 16 Life Safety Initiatives. I’m sure most of us had seen or heard them. But, if you are truly dedicated to saving your lives and the lives of those on your department and your crew, you will have come pretty damn close [ Read More ]
I recently received an email from a department that was frustrated about a decision they had made that was apparently not well received by others. I will be cautious here not to start a war between departments, but feel the need to at least identify the department that contacted me. Tri-State Fire Protection District has elected to have their members communicate on the radio that they (the crew in the [ Read More ]
These Bi-Weekly Firefighter Safety Quizzes are based on NIOSH Bi-Weekly Quizzes. You will need to download the stand alone PowerPoint presentation and print copies of the related NIOSH reports. You can then assign your crew roles an responsibilities. Click Here to learn more!!! Download the QUIZZES now by clicking HERE Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
It is with sad hearts that we would like to share this information recently posted on FireFighter Close Calls concerning the LODD of Chicago Firefighter Christopher Wheatley. Monday, August 9, 2010 Firefighter Christopher Wheatley We regret to advise you that Chicago Firefighter Christopher Wheatley, 31, has died in the Line of Duty after he fell 3-4 stories while operating at a fire in the Loop area restaurant this morning, according to [ Read More ]
I was recently asked to talk to a group of young people that were graduating from a firefighter academy. In preparing my address, which was expected to be centered on the Everyone Goes Home program, I couldn’t help but think about the message delivered in the Courage to be Safe program. Not wanting to take away from anything that was taught in the academy with regards to the young firefighters [ Read More ]
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