Saturday, May 17, 2008
Leadership
Stunted Growth
Little things grow into big issues that can have a profound and possibly devastating affect on a department’s culture. ...
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to Schaitburger, FIRE Grant Cuts ...
Become a Thousand Points of (Red) Light
We should consider that if a fire station is properly positioned, it could very well be the most substantial strength in any community’s response to a major disaster. ...
Vision Quest
Program Chairman Jim Crawford hopes a clear picture of fire prevention emerges from a budding IFE initiative....
Incident Command
Flawed Progress
With fewer fires and an arguably misplaced focus on system over solution, fire chiefs may need to revisit fireground strategy and tactics. ...
Unstable Situation
Deinstitutionalizing the mentally ill changes the first responder’s role; learning about their conditions will aid in treatment. ...
To Enter or Not to Enter, That is the Question
Leaders must be able to evaluate change objectively and must be willing to promote and implement that change if it’s beneficial to their departments, even if the idea might not be very popular. ...
Rapid Responsiblity
An RIT officer often is too burdened during a mayday to handle more tasks. A dedicated operations chief alleviates some problems. ...
Management & Administration
Still No Certification Standard in Emergency Preparedness Plans
The majority of U.S. companies have a formal, written plan for emergency preparedness, according to a report released by The Conference Board. But a widely adopted certification standard for such plans does not exist yet....
Contentious Past Calls Discipline into Question
If disciplinary action involves an employee with a disciplinary record, be prepared to show why your action is justified based on the infraction at hand. ...
Higher Calling
A Virginia department partnered with an allied-health college to create a degree and internship program for firefighter/paramedics....
Custom Frame
Dissecting a city’s EOP with a strategic frame analysis shows areas in need of improvement. ...
Public Education
Media Kit Available for Arson Awareness Week
Arson Awareness Week is May 4–10 and this year’s theme is “Toylike Lighters — Playing with Fire.” The U.S. Fire Administration has released a media kit to help fire departments create awareness of this danger in their community....
Custom Frame
Dissecting a city’s EOP with a strategic frame analysis shows areas in need of improvement. ...
Digital Dilemma
Blogs give the public near-instant access to information. Use them to your advantage....
Vision Quest
Program Chairman Jim Crawford hopes a clear picture of fire prevention emerges from a budding IFE initiative....
