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FireRescue1 features a diverse team of fire service leaders and experts, tackling topics that touch on every facet of a firefighter’s career, from the early days serving as a firefighter recruit at the Academy to training on fire-rescue operations to commanding incidents and, ultimately, the department.
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RECENT ARTICLES
From showing appreciation to explaining the “why,” there are several ways to help minimize attrition rates at your department
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Detailing the tragedy from the initial response to the final investigation
A simple three-step approach helps company officers identify what’s known, uncover blind spots and use fresh perspectives to improve decisions on the fireground
Focus on the core competencies that prevent small errors from becoming fatal ones
Company officers play the biggest role in shaping whether firehouse culture leans toward purpose or persistent complaint
Sometimes, despite love and connection and every effort to help, we can’t save someone — but we must keep trying
PFD Assistant Chief Jeff Schripsema shares a powerful story highlighting the department’s commitment to its members