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In Part 2 we talked about Situational Awareness and how the CAN report should be something that we implement in our own lives. Today we continue on this track and talk about that call for help in life and the size up we make. The Call for Help When the moment strikes: a child...

There are many different kinds of calls that responders may request a utility company. A vehicle could have struck a pole, there could wires arcing due to a storm, or a private contractor may have hit a gas line. When you respond to a call that needs electrical, gas, or telephone...

Throughout my career, I have been exposed to the acronym LDRSHIP over and over.  This is the acronym for the seven core Army values. These seven values were plastered on the walls of every Army firehouse I have ever served in, and I am forever grateful for that.  Seeing these...

Salmon is #4 on the Top Five List Salmon makes it on my list of the top five foods that firefighters must eat for two reasons: it is the highest food source of Omega-3 “good fats,” and it is a great protein source as it is lower in calories than other meats. Omega-3s, The Good...

When we go to battle: We put on our Armor Part  (See Ephesians 6:11-13) In Part 1 we discussed standing on common ground and life’s challenges that present themselves to us each day in a variety of ways and we handle them as we do the incident scene challenges. Today we are...

In our last article we discussed temperature and moisture and their effects and impacts on firefighting. This week we will review humidity and its’ impacts on firefighting. The concept of atmospheric moisture and its impact is a bit more elusive to comprehend.  Most of us...

The primary mission of the fire service is to protect life. One of the ways we do this is through the primary search at a building fire. By definition, the primary search is the aggressive systematic search of a structure performed either before or during fire suppression...

The first of the five foods that firefighters must eat is probably not one that you would have thought as a wonder-food: oatmeal. But don’t underestimate it – eating oatmeal helps you achieve a healthy weight and lowers your cholesterol which reduces your risk of developing...

“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.”    Philippians 2:5 The fire service is made up of a diverse group of individuals who come from various backgrounds, religions, races, and environments. We are as different as they come when you...

What is the Language Line? Language Line is a private service that many PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points), or dispatch centers, utilize. In the 911 environment, it is a linguist that can identify the language of the caller and translate between the dispatcher and caller when...