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The Year in Disaster

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Join Jeremy Mitchell as he reviews of long duration, large-scale disasters with a focus on how small career, combination and volunteer departments respond to these incidents. We will talk about the impact on the organizations and look at how well disaster management plans fared during these responses, all topics important to many of our listeners.
 

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Posted by on December 10, 2011 • Filed under: Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , ,

The High Performance Instructor

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What defines an average instructor compared to an amazing instructor? While many may say talent, giftedness, or an ability they are born with, becoming an amazing instructor is about skill. In this seminar, we will share and discuss the skills you need to become a high performance instructor. We are not talking about unreachable goals, but tangible skills anyone can obtain. We will break it down to the steps and means to gain such, and put you on the path to becoming a high performance instructor.

 

Listen it and hear the voice of the fire service on FFR! Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @FirefightRadiodefines an average instructor compared to an amazing instructor? While many may say talent, giftedness, or an ability they are born with, becoming an amazing instructor is about skill. In this seminar, we will share and discuss the skills you need to become a high performance instructor. We are not talking about unreachable goals, but tangible skills anyone can obtain. We will break it down to the steps and means to gain such, and put you on the path to becoming a high performance instructor.

 

Listen it and hear the voice of the fire service on FFR! Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @FirefightRadio

 

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Posted by on December 8, 2011 • Filed under: Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , ,

FIRE FIT Coming to Firefighter Radio in December!

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Monday, December 12 @8pm EST

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What is fitness? Merriam-Webster (2011) defines fitness as the quality or state of being fit. But what does that mean to a professional in the fire service? A workout program? A diet regiment? Or a physical examination? The truth is many firefighters are selfless and they dedicate so much to everyone else that they forget to take care of themselves.

We at Firefighter Radio believe fitness is the foundation of an effective first responder.  Furthermore, fitness encompasses more than physical strength and cardiovascular endurance.  Health is a total package that includes mental and spiritual health as well.  In the coming weeks, Firefighter Radio will present a series of special broadcasts dedicated to Firefighter Fitness aptly titled FIRE FIT!

In our series, we will readdress the problem of firefighter fitness, highlight the prevalence of diseases and morbidities, but most importantly, we will present episodes dedicated to physical health, mental health, and spiritual health.  We hope you will join us for our series or better yet, drop us line or comment on our post.  Tell us what you think are the most serious, preventable health threats facing firefighters today.

We look forward to bringing you this informative and interactive series.  If we save only one life from premature death or get one firefighter to get out and be active then we succeed!

Check back for updates, ‘Like’ us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter @FirefightRadio

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Posted by on December 1, 2011 • Filed under: Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Ground Ladder Placement at Residential Fires

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Join Jeremy Mitchell as he discusses a topic important to many of our listeners.  Ground ladders are not thrown with either the frequency or the skill that they once were, yet there are still key objectives on the fireground that often cannot be met without the prompt, skillful placement of ladders. This show covers some of those objectives, and provides information on forming a quick initial plan for ladder use at residential fires.

 

Please join us and call in with your comments or questions.  Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @FirefightRadio

 

 

 

Posted by on November 28, 2011 • Filed under: Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , ,

Social Media Guide for Public Safety

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JUST PUBLISHED! NEW LOW PRICE! And also available in e-book format for your Kindle, Nook or Sony Reader!

Check out Brett Hicks’ guide on Incorporating Social Media into Public Safety Communications.  It is available as an e-book or Paperback at Lulu.com.

This practical guide is an excellent resource for any public safety professional considering implementing social media as part of their strategic communications.  Ever wonder how many people you can reach with your social media messages through Facebook, Twitter or Blogs? Then this guide is for you!

 

Support independent publishing: Buy this e-book on Lulu. e-book​

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Posted by on November 27, 2011 • Filed under: Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , ,

A Convergence of Technology for Firefighter Training

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Most online training deals with reading text and posting to discussion boards. However, on December 6th, 2011, that is about to change. The Open Fire Academy, International and Firefighter Radio are offering the first class that is both synchronous and asynchronous in delivery. It will encompass live discussion and course delivery, while providing for you jump in at your convenience. We will be offering the live segments at specified times where you can join in the discussion with others in the class and the instructor. Miss the class segment? No problem… you can download and join in the discussion later. In the coming weeks we will also be adding video chat and group sessions where you can talk, see, or interact. 

The course: The High Performance Instructor.

Description:

What defines an average instructor compared to an amazing instructor? While many may say talent, giftedness, or an ability they were born with, becoming an amazing instructor is about skill. In this five part seminar, we ill share and discuss the skills you need to become a high performance instructor. We are not talking about unreachable goals, but tangible skills anyone can obtain. We will break it down to the steps and means to gain such, and put you on the path to becoming a high performance instructor.

We, initially, are integrating two types of technology to allow you to participate in the live broadcasts and provide your thoughts in the forums.

While the course is free, you will need to register by going to:

http://www.openfireacademy.org/course/view.php?id=126

 

Posted by on November 21, 2011 • Filed under: administration-leadership, command-leadership, ems-health-safety, ems-topics, fire-prevention-education, fire-rescue-topics, firefighter-safety-health, firefighting-operations, fires, funding-staffing, hazmat, in-the-line-of-duty, line-of-duty, major-incidents, mass-casualty-incident, news, patient-management, rescues, special-operations, technology-communications, technology-communications-ems-topics, training-development, training-fire-rescue-topics, vehicle-operation-ambulances, vehicle-operations-apparatus, videos, wildland • Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Open Fire Academy Starts Affiliate Program Today

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We want to get the word out about what we are doing to help better promote training to the fire service. If you are a website or blog publisher, we will pay you to promote the Open Fire Academy, International. Promoting our mission and efforts to the fire service is our goal. We want you to be a part of it. 

To learn more, go to:

http://www.openfireacademy.org/mod/page/view.php?id=787

Posted by on November 17, 2011 • Filed under: administration-leadership, command-leadership, ems-health-safety, ems-topics, fire-prevention-education, fire-rescue-topics, firefighter-safety-health, firefighting-operations, fires, funding-staffing, hazmat, in-the-line-of-duty, line-of-duty, major-incidents, mass-casualty-incident, news, patient-management, rescues, special-operations, technology-communications, technology-communications-ems-topics, training-development, training-fire-rescue-topics, vehicle-operation-ambulances, vehicle-operations-apparatus, videos, wildland

Positive Pressure Ventilation

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Join Jeremy Mitchell as his discusses PPV.  PPV is an often misunderstood aspect of the ventilation mission; when it is considered, it is usually as an “after knockdown” adjunct to natural ventilation. However, PPV can also be used in situations where roof access is not available or inadvisable; or, when a fully staffed truck company is unavailable. This show will explore how to integrate PPV into the fireground attack.

 

Please join us and call in with your comments or questions.  Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @FirefightRadio

 

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Posted by on November 16, 2011 • Filed under: Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

HAPPY VETERANS DAY!

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Firefighter Radio salutes those who serve, have served and all those standing behind and supporting those currently serving!

Posted by on November 11, 2011 • Filed under: Uncategorized • Tagged: , , , ,

RAW: Two Story Structure Fire in Darke County

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DARKE COUNTY, Ohio — 

Firefighters from Greenville city and Greenville Township fire and numerous neighboring departments were dispatched to a house fire near Greenville in Darke County.

The alarm sounded shortly before 1 a.m. at 6328 Childrens Home-Bradford Road close to State Route 121.

Engulfed in flames was a two-story home.

There are no reports of any injuries.

 

Posted by on November 8, 2011 • Filed under: command-leadership, firefighting-operations, fires, news, videos