Posts tagged with "Fire Chief"
Fire helmet selection for the modern world: Beyond knockdown and overhaul
Consider key factors like shell materials, durability, weight and comfort
How to safely operate firefighting tenders
These unwieldy beasts make up a large percentage of apparatus crashes; follow these sound safety procedures to tame that beast and keep firefighters safe
1 year later: Looking back at how the fire service navigated the COVID-19 crisis
Marking a full year since the pandemic declaration, we recognize all that firefighters have endured – and how we can persevere
Firefighter focus: How to remain mission-focused amid ongoing challenges
We cannot allow complacency to distract us from training, health, PPE and bringing calm to chaos
3 Maine deputy fire chiefs disciplined for not enforcing mask mandates
Portland Fire Chief Keith Gautreau said that 11 firefighters called out sick due to COVID-19 exposure after going maskless at the fire station
4 steps to safe, realistic live-fire training
It is up to the training officers to make live-fire training both safe and effective; here's how to do it
Unprecedented: Second round of AFG-S grants to open in October
Volunteer and combination departments have a second opportunity to secure COVID-19 PPE-related funding
Beyond turnouts: Your PPE checklist to keep you safe and comfortable
Detailing your glove, boots, eye protection and undergarment options, plus what to wear around water
