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The Firefighter Job Interview: How to Stand Out

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 6:35


Here's how to be your best in the firefighter oral interview, plus 12 do's and don'ts Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

8 Tips to Survive Your First Firefighter Shift

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 10:52


The leap from cadet to on-shift firefighter can be daunting; here's how to manage those first impressions you leave and build bonds with the crew Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Scene Safety: Firefighters must prepare for more than smoke, & flames

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 5:41


In today's perilous world, firefighters require a new response paradigm to increase scene safety Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

2 Operational Acronyms Firefighters Must Learn

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 10:40


There are hundreds of acronyms in the fire service, but these two are a must for fireground operations. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Be a Better Firefighter with Post-Incident Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 7:19


Whether just starting a firefighting career or a seasoned officer, being adept at getting the most out of an after-incident critique makes firefighters and the department better. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Fire Engineers: 12 Rookie Mistakes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 10:57


Viewed as opportunity or setback, the jump to the driver's seat brings a new set of responsibilities for firefighters. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

A firefighter’s Back-to-Basics Guide to Forcible Entry Tools

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 10:27


Understanding the different tool functions, the forces involved, and how it all fits into the overall fireground operation. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

A firefighter’s Guide to Fireground Search and Rescue

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 8:57


Part 1 – Detailing situational awareness, size-up and firefighter orientation during this vital operation Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Building Construction Basics: Key Terms Firefighters Need to Know

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 11:29


A firefighter’s guide to building loads, forces and hazards. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Overcoming Fear: What Firefighters can do to Alleviate Problematic Phobias

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 7:05


Steps to dealing with fear involves learning to understand, face and minimize negative reactions. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

There is an 'I' in team – and it’s good to recognize and reward it

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 6:12


Individual accomplishment serves the greater good of the entire crew. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Solidifying Firefighter Accountability on the Fireline

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 8:51


How to use communications systems to help ensure personnel accountability during wildfire events. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

What City Firefighters Need to Know about Wildland Fires

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 7:31


Increasingly structural firefighters are called on to battle wildfires encroaching interface areas; these are very different fires that require training and preparation. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

When the Power Goes Out: Redundancy is Key with Firefighting Technology

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 5:50


Technological advances hold promise, but fireground principles and rudiments must be focus of ongoing training efforts. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

A Firefighter’s Guide to Fire Service Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 12:27


Learn to employ smart political tactics while working toward the greater good Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

From Meaningful to Mundane: The Importance of Firefighter Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 7:17


Fire officer tips for effective communication with firefighters at the station.  Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

4 Roles of a Great Company Fire Officer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 7:51


So you want to be a fire officer; here are the four key roles you will need to play. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Best Practices for Preplanning Special Events

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 9:51


Reviewing the safety considerations, interagency planning and preplanning tools to aid firefighters. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

A firefighter’s Guide to Radiation and Response

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 8:59


Hazmat training should include the four types of radiation, and how time, distance and shielding can protect firefighters from exposure. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Social Media Landmines: Protecting Firefighters from Themselves

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 5:59


Even fire service content shared from private accounts can spread far beyond its intended audience. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Announcing Boot Basics the book

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 0:50


We are proud to announce the release of a new book by Jim Spell - Boot Basics - A Firefighter's Guide to the Service. Available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Also available as part of Kindle Unlimited. Boot Basics is a concise, general explanation of what a firefighter needs to know to begin a lifelong career in the fire service. Boot Basics provides the all-important overview of the fire service… allowing you to acclimate to the demands and rigors of the profession. Chapter by chapter, quiz and answers, Boot Basics gets you to where you want to go. Amazon Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1703423100/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=boot+basics+firefighting&qid=1573340143&sr=8-2 Amazon Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08142H9C6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

A Firefighter’s Guide to UAS Certification

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 10:22


New Federal Aviation Administration guidelines announced for fire departments. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

10 Keys to Electrical Fires and Emergencies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 10:39


What firefighters need to know about mitigating electrical emergencies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Reflecting on 9/11 and the Superhero First Responder

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 7:10


In the years since Sept. 11, 2001, firefighters have been elevated in TV shows, movies and advertising as modern heroes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Sign of Low Firefighter Morale

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 9:11


Decreasing productivity, lack of participation, bullying as humor and a loss of confidence are the first signs of low firefighter morale in your firehouse. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

How to Succeed as a Firefighter

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 9:25


A sense of responsibility, being trustworthy and having a positive attitude are three step you need to succeed in your career and in your personal life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

A firefighter's Guide to the Two-Way Portable Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 8:03


Firefighters must learn to use the two-way portable two-way radio. If there is ever a moment of equality in the fire service, it is when the microphone of a two-way radio is keyed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

The Challenges of a Railroad Disaster

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 9:23


Railway disasters are growing more frequent and more severe. They can happen in any community and firefighters must know how to respond safely and effectively. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Fire Service Lessons for a Successful Retirement

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 5:19


Learning to apply fire service lessons to retirement is a formula for success. From active firefighter to engaged civilian, it is time to reflect and move forward. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Post Incident Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 6:57


Whether you are starting your career as a firefighter or a seasoned officer, getting the most out of an incident critique makes you and your department better. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

PTSD Part Two - Treatments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 10:19


Here are the primary treatments currently being used to treat firefighter experiencing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Acronyms for the various therapies: CBT-Cognitive Behavior Therapy, ET-Exposure Therapy, CR-Cognitive Restructuring, PE-Prolonged Exposure Therapy, CPT-Cognitive Processing Therapy, EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, SIT-Stress Inoculation Training, PCT-Present Centered Therapy Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

PTSD Part One - Symptoms

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 8:13


Firefighters need to recognize and understand the symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder as it relates to our profession.  Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Tunnel Vision

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 6:21


Tunnel vision can put you and your crew at risk. Learning what it is and how to minimize it is critical to all firefighters.  Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Generational Change in the Fire Service

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 8:07


There is a real need to understand and accept the generational change happening in the fire service.  Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

Firefighter Stress and Well-Being

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 9:11


Firefighter stress and well-being. Understanding well-being may be the key to eliminating firefighter stress. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fair-reach-forum/support

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