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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
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Understanding these fractures is vital for providing effective patient care and making informed treatment and transport decisions
Every deferred engine, denied staffing request and compromised rescue plan leaves behind moral residue chiefs can’t shake
As authority grows, so does the risk of ego-driven leadership — and its impact on trust, decision-making and culture
When protecting the familiar becomes more important than improving the organization
Fire Chief Jim Robinson and Preet Bassi detail the purpose of the Center for Innovation, plus its governance structure, partnerships and program areas
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