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Should a company officer still be "one of the guys" after getting promoted? Or is it better for officers to be apart from the crew, so they can see the big picture and enforce discipline? Or is there a middle ground between these two extremes? How is it possible to balance roles as an officer in a fire station? Many new ...

1. The fire service is a dangerous profession. Every year, on average 100 firefighters die and another 80,000 are injured. To stay safe, study and learn about your emergency work and its hazards. Knowledge of your job enhances safety. [widget:news__schoolfinderintro] [widget: 738] 2. Heart attacks are the number-one killer of firefighters. Remain in good physical and mental condition. A lifelong commitment ...

There are 5 classes of fires.  A, B, C,D,K.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety     Hazardous Peroxides

  Photo Jamie Thompson Parry displays his trauma simulation kit. Related Resource: FRI 2009 Special Coverage DALLAS — Offering everything from face lacerations to abdominal eviscerations, David Parry Jr. literally made his mark on Fire-Rescue International in Dallas. The vice president of Techline Trauma hosted one of the more eye-catching booths with the company's line of wound kits on display. Based ...

I often hear the same complaint from firefighter candidates. “Nobody’s hiring!” The reality is at any given time our site, FireRecruit.com, has hundreds of available jobs throughout the nation. The problem seems to be that everyone wants a job in a rather specific location, or in a department that fits a certain criteria. The more selective you are, the more you ...

Codes and standards for firefighter safety.

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This will be conducted by the Fire Service Training of Oklahoma State University. The class will be from 0800am to 0500pm on SAT August 22 nd. Will be held at the Flint Ridge Fire Dept. Call Flint Ridge Fire Dept at 918-597-2222 or Click on the link below to register online for the Course. The Class is FREE.   http://www.osufst.org/utils/event.php?id=16240 ...

The Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center announces   S.T.A.R.T. Fest 2009 ( Special Techniques and Response Training ) September 11, 12, 13, 2009 Classes will be held in various locations in the Lake Charles La. area. The classes are FREE for any Emergency Responder to attend. We have an excellent schedule of training classes planned and would like to see you ...