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Details and discipline: why they’re so important at the firehouse and on the fireground: https://lnkd.in/e_h2u26D #fireservice #firefighter #fireandrescue

In the #fireservice, overlooking even the smallest details can cascade into calamity: https://lnkd.in/d6sQifbn #firefighter #fireandrescue

In the #fireservice, overlooking even the smallest details can cascade into calamity: #firefighter #fireandrescue

Chief Gary Ludwig’s book is an invaluable resource for fire departments looking to improve the future of their personnel. It covers everything from the basics to the importance of investing in our people. Link: 110 Ways to Rock Your Firefighter Probation: How to Succeed as a Rookie Firefighter https://a.co/d/60enZ5X #firefighter #firefighting #probation

🔥 Calling all firefighters! 🚒 Are you equipped with the knowledge to use SCBAs effectively? This comprehensive guide has got you covered! From proper donning and doffing to maintenance and troubleshooting, we've got all the tips and tricks you need to stay safe and effective on the frontlines. Don't take chances when it comes to your safety – get your copy now! 🔥👨🚒 #firefighter #firefighting #firefightertraining #firesafetytraining #firerescue #safetyfirst #hseprofessionals #safetyengineering

📣 Exciting news from Fireline: We’ve just launched our brand new website! 💻 Check it out here: https://fireline.tech/ If you’re looking for a starting point, check out the resources page that links to our NFIRS-to-NERIS Transition Guide, our NERIS Readiness Survey, plus more. Here it is: https://lnkd.in/gbRDscz5 We’re excited to work with departments to embrace the future of fire service technology. Have any feedback on the site? Let us know in the comments. #firefighter #firefighters #fire #firedepartment #fireman #firefighting #rescue #firerescue #firedept #firstresponders #fireservice #emergency #emergencyresponse #neris #nfirs #rms #tech #technology #fireline

"Essentials is what the fire service uses to train not only our new recruit firefighters but even our seasoned firefighters," said Dan Ripley, Lincoln Fire & Rescue Fire Captain. Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition releases this August! Learn more at IFSTA.org/essentials

UPDATE to my last post as reminder of filing for FDNY Firefighter exam. FILING HAS BEEN EXTENDED, NOW CLOSES 23 AUG, 2024. Spread the word, ALL are welcome to apply. URGENT information for veterans. Want to share information with currently serving military members and veterans to get them to file. Even if still serving Active Duty, they can file. Take exam, and or hold it for when they decide to transition out of the military. But MUST file to have as options when transitioning out. There are many benefits veterans could be entitled to because of their service. Benefits such as VP and DVP credit which awards 5 or 10 points to final score. Also veterans get exam fee waiver. If currently serving military member are delayed appointment due to military service, they could start with additional benefits such retro seniority. Link below: https://lnkd.in/eqWdiaWv

"The one thing that the fire service is known for is its ability to adapt and mitigate situations. When an emergency arises in a community, firefighters respond with their mobile toolbox on hand; fire apparatus having capabilities to mitigate almost any scenario." Read more from James Rychard and Ken Gaskin here: https://lnkd.in/gnSbRtj3 #TrainingWeek #CdnFirefighter #Training #Education #Firefighter #Firefighting

"99% of what we need to be able to do is preparation. 1% is actually doing it." Captain Wesley Cox recently summed up the training ethos at Winder Fire Department as firefighters undertook the Denver Drill, modeled after a 1992 fire in Denver, CO in which a firefighter was trapped in a confined space. "Our citizens deserve for us to be prepared." Watch the video below to learn how our firefighters prepare for worst-case scenarios ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eWNeri69