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PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Registration Deadline is Coming for the
2009 Fire Service Leadership Summit
March 23-26th
Join Us for Four Days with Some of The Most Recognized Leaders in America's Fire Service:
Dennis Compton, Ret. Fire Chief: Mesa, AZ: "Personal Leadership... A Key to Leading Others"
Dennis Rubin, Fire Chief: District of Columbia: "From Lemons to Lemonade: Rebuilding a Discipline System"
David Daniels, Fire Chief: Renton, WA: "What You Don't Know CAN Kill You"
Kelvin Cochran, Fire Chief: Atlanta, GA: "Striving and Thriving as a Leader During Tough Economic Times" & "All for One, One For All"
Kevin Brame, Deputy Fire Chief: North Las Vegas, NV: "Transitioning to Leadership"
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Mario Rueda, Deputy Fire Chief: Los Angeles, CA: "Metro-Link Crash: Incident Overview"
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For a complete program brochure click the link below:
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The National Fire Academy has changed the application period/open enrollment period starting with the next application period. The new application/open enrollment dates are: April 15 - June 15 (instead of May 1-June 30) for courses to be held October through March and October 15 - December 15 (instead of November 1-December 31) for courses to be held April through September.
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18th Annual Fire Leadership Challenge
December 3 – 5, 2009
Keystone, Colorado
Call for Presentations
You are invited to submit an abstract to be considered for presentation during the 18th Annual Fire Leadership Challenge to be held at the Keystone Resort & Conference Center in Keystone, Colorado on December 3-5, 2009. This is your opportunity to help shape the program by sharing your knowledge and expertise with fire service leaders from around the state and nation.
The Fire Leadership Challenge is Colorado’s premier fire service conference and exhibitor event, and annually brings together more than 400 chief and company officers from across the state and region.
The Conference Committee is seeking presentations on new ideas and practical solutions to the challenges facing today’s Fire Service, related to this year’s conference theme:
“Extraordinary Leadership in Turbulent Times”
The formal “Call for Presentations”, which identifies the requirements for submitting a proposal for a presentation, including the selection process, speaker obligations, and other important information may be downloaded from: http://www.colofirechiefs.org/docs/FLC2009_Call_for_Presentations.pdf.
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#1
I have been requested to begin research on SOG's/SOP's for search and rescue groups (Non-USAR) for post disaster operations that involve fire/ems/public works crews and am looking for anything available through the TRADE network.
Thank you,
Dean O'Nale, Lt/Paramedic
Oldsmar Fire Rescue
225 Pine Avenue North
Oldsmar, FL 34677
813.749.1200 Work
813.891.6814 Fax
donale@ci.oldsmar.fl.us
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#2
Our rural (4100pop and 56sq mi) FD (25FF's all 0$ volunteer) is looking to enlist the assistance of willing community members for non-IDLH related fireground tasks and support functions. These folks have no desire to pursue a FF certification (mostly physical constraints), but posses other useful skills to the FD. Insurance company says BWC is OK, anyone already implemented a similar program? Need suggestions for SOP's and training requirements, any other concerns?
Thanks much!
Lee Adams, asst. chief
Lockington Volunteer Fire Association
LST325sailor@yahoo.com cell(937) 418-2762
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#3
My Chief has assigned me to research and design a fire officer development program / academy. Any information, ideas, or input on this would be greatly appreciated. I would like the program to coincide with what our personnel will learn when they take fire officer I – IV and other lower level leadership courses. Thank you for your time and suggestions.
Warren Adair
Lieutenant
City of Goose Creek Fire Department
P.O. Drawer 1768
Goose Creek, SC 29445
843-553-8350
wadair@cityofgoosecreek.com
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#4
Our department would like to update our written probationary report for firefighters. We have been using our current format for over twenty five years. It uses a numbered rating scale and area for written narrative by the rater. Please e-mail reports to.
Thank you,
Dkelly@ci.new-rochelle.ny.us
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#5
A focused group of fire service members has worked to influence elected officials to increase the amount of funding for fire departments. In this endeavor it is always helpful to have user data to support arguments. The following link addresses some of the issues related to specifically measuring progress that has been achieved with grants. Whether you are for or against measuring your performance we want to get your opinion. Please complete the survey at the following link to help out with this issue. Also please help out by sending the link to other fire service groups and individuals who have an opinion. National, State and Local firefighter groups are where the influence is. Make it count, log your thoughts.
We know that the President will be looking for money to help fund the economic recovery plan. Whether it will be AFG funding may depend on how active we are in influencing those who make the decisions. How effective we are depends on the strength of our arguments. Data will help our arguments.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1%2bUxIUPBmdyFty%2bzXe9Kcg%3d%3d
Mike Love, Division Chief
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service
(240) 777-2439
michael.love@montgomerycountymd.gov
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#6
With the current tough economic times our department is going through, we like many other departments are looking for alternative revenue sources to aid us through these dark times. I have done some research and have found a number of departments across the country that have passed ordinances or resolutions providing for cost recovery from insurance providers but would like to have a broader perspective in order to formulate an opinion and/or make a possible proposal to the city fathers for their consideration. Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to give.
My query;
- If your department has a similar program in place, could you please respond to me with the specifics of the program that your community currently uses?
- Could you please forward the fee schedule associated with the billing?
- Provide a copy of the ordinance or resolution granting authority?
- How long have you been operating this program?
- Have you found it to be successful?
- What do you use the revenue for? Operations / Capital items
- If you had it to do over again, would you do it or what would you change?
- How was it received by the community when implemented?
- Does your department or agency utilize a third party for billing or is it done in house? (3rd party fees?)
- Any comments you care to make would certainly be appreciated.
I understand this request may indeed be time consuming for those of you who choose to respond, however I’m sure we’re not the only department that could benefit from the information you provide. To that, I would be more than willing to share any information gathered with departments that may be considering a similar path.
Best regards,
Mark Kessler, Asst. Chief
Sycamore Fire Department
535 DeKalb Avenue
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-4514
mkessler@cityofsycamore.com
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#7
I am looking for any information on how departments deal with staff diagnosed with epilepsy.
Thank you in advance.
Alan Brody
Training Officer, Fire
Chippewas of Rama First Nation
705-325-3611 ext.1279
alanb@ramafirstnation.ca
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#8
I am looking for anyone who has constructed a roof prop that requires the crews to work off of a ladder and train from a roof prop that is elevated from the ground, similar to an actual residential roof. I am interested in adding this to our training props, however I am in need to have this done correctly and in a manner that is safe for our personnel to operate on. Seeing as this will be subject to actual loading and other such natural forces I want this to be constructed properly. I am hoping to construct this on top of an existing building we have that is brick and concrete. If you have plans, drawings, and actual pictures I ask if you can please share them with me. If you have any questions of me please feel free to contact me via phone or email. I have pictures available of the structure I am looking at affixing the prop to.
Thank you all in advance,
Frank Ricci
Battalion Chief
Casa Grande Fire Department
119 E. Florence Blvd.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
Station 520-421-8777 x5988
fricci@casagrandeaz.gov
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#9
What are the pros and cons of combining Fire Department Vehicle Maintenance with centralized governmental Fleet Maintenance. Kansas City Kansas Fire Department presently maintains and services its own fire apparatus with 3 trained fire apparatus mechanics. There is some thought that we should combine all our vehicle maintenance and repairs with the city fleet maintenance center. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
Assistant Chief Craig G. Duke
Kansas City Kansas Fire Department
815 N. 6th Street
Kansas City
Kansas 66109
913-573-5937 (Office)
cduke@kckfd.org
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#10
Our department is reviewing the pros and cons of Reusable versus Disposable Blankets on EMS Units. Do any of you have policies on this subject matter?
Assistant Chief Craig G. Duke
Kansas City Kansas Fire Department
815 N. 6th Street
Kansas City
Kansas 66109
913-573-5937 (Office)
cduke@kckfd.org
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#11
Does anyone have an SOG on utilizing the Supplied Air System, where to place the bottles, working time, etc. If so can I get a copy?
Thanks and Stay Safe!!
Joe Heim
Fire Chief
East Dubuque Fire Department
Station: 815.747.6619
edfire18@yahoo.com
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#12
I am asking if any of your departments have a policy on when how to go from your respective dispatch channel to a fireground frequency.
For many years we have operated on one single channel for dispatch and fireground and we have never used a perfectly useful fireground frequency. We are an old dept. and change doesn't come easy, but this is the right move.
My specific issues are compliance with switching and any tricks to keeping Command in touch w/ crews on fireground and w/ dispatch. We are a seventy member department w/ three sometimes four stations so we are not that huge.
Again any help to send my way in the form of SOGs, etc. sure would help.
Stay Safe
Joe Pronesti
OFE VI
Elyria, Ohio FD
jpronesti@elyriafire.com
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#13
I am inquiring about "Pay Per Call" in the Fire Service. We are looking to start this in our Department BUT I am not sure of the mechanics of doing this. I think this could get very complex. Do you have anyone in your ring that could give me some good advise?
Thanks for your time,
Randy Brown
Deputy Chief
Killen Fire Rescue
fireplug10@aol.com
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#14
I will be receiving a promotion to Captain in the next couple of weeks and would like to get some advice from those in that position or higher on some things to keep in mind when meeting with their new crew for the first time, what pitfalls to be aware of (example...such as not knowing when to draw the line between being a friend and being a boss). Also, are there any particular things that you do to maintain your training, motivation, etc. so that you can consistently be a good and competent leader? What classes/books/tools/mentors helped you in becoming a better officer? I understand the great responsibility that has been awarded me and I want to do the best job possible! Thanks in advance!
Sincerely,
Sergeant Natalie S. Taylor
Middletown Fire Protection District
ntaylor@mfpd.org
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#15
Hello, I am a Fire Safety Officer for Columbia University Medical Center. The New York City Fire Department has recently enacted a new Fire Code, one of the issues in the new code is the use of oxygen sensors in areas where the laboratories are dispensing cryogenic fluids. I have been tasked with researching what types of oxygen sensors are to be installed in these areas of the campus. My question is does anyone have any experiences with Oxygen sensors having an audible / visual alarm, and what type would be best suited in the laboratories such as battery operated, plug in or hard wired? What type and frequency of maintenance needs to be done on the various models?
How often do the sensors need to be changed? What are the pros and cons of the battery operated model as opposed to the wired models?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Edward Moran
Fire Safety Specialist
Columbia University Medical Center
212-305-6780
esm2136@columbia.edu
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#16
I am looking into developing an updated powerpoint on Building Construction types( Type I,II,II,IV etc.) that includes different roof designs/types, truss designs, and hazards associated with each, for our department. With the many new and potentially dangerous designs ( Lightweight I-beam floor joists , for example) and construction techniques out there now, I am hoping to gather as many photographs, powerpoints or other information I can use to update our training on this important topic. Any materials forwarded would be welcome. Thank-you and have a fire safe day guys.
Warren L Thomas
Division Chief of Training
La Crosse Fire Dept.
Phone: 608-789-7266
thomasw@cityoflacrosse.org
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#17
Dr. Bryan E. Bledsoe, DO, FACEP, Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV is looking to determine if anybody has developed a policy/protocol specifically for non-fire EMS crews operating in a fire rehab and medical monitoring capacity in agreement with NFPA 1584?
He would also like to know if anyone has photos of same.
His E-Mail address is bbledsoe@earthlink.net.
Thanks.
Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET
FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI
Training Program Manager, Fire & Safety Specials its, Inc.
LNMolino@aol.com
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#18
Can any of you email your accountability policies? My Battalion Chief is working on a draft Accountability Training Manual.
We would like to improve/standardize the:
- Process for logging/changing crews on the MDT (mobile data terminal).
- Model for collecting Passports on any incident.
- Model for tracking crews on small incidents, like house fires or pins.
- Model for tracking crews on larger incidents, like high rise/mall fires.
- Model for tracking crews when outside agencies like the regional HAZMAT Team, TRTRT, or MMST are called into the City of Va. Beach.
Thanks
JBranch@vbgov.com
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#19
I am seeking information on policies and procedures for computer and internet use of fire department owned computers and policies and procedures on the use of personal computers (laptops) at the fire station.
Dennie C. Boyt, Fire Chief
Natchitoches, Louisiana
dcboyt@ci.natchitoches.la.us
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#20
Our department is looking to create an SOP in reference to Fire Department emergency response to gas well responses and/or oil drilling facilities in your jurisdiction. If you have an SOP relating to gas/oil drilling or gas well response, we’d appreciate any help.
Colleen F Gilmore, MPH
Emergency Management Coordinator/DPS Analyst
Department of Public Safety
City of Southlake
(817) 748–8624
cgilmore@ci.southlake.tx.us
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#21
I am in the Fire Protection Technology Program. We have to develop ARP's. I am looking for some information on how other department gain control of a building HVAC and utility system during a fire in high-rise or multi-story buildings. Do you have system group that is responsible for this? If so, what are their assignment. I am also looking some of you all SOG for this. My ARP call this "System Group".
Lt. Willie Townsend
662-417-9814
wetj2@yahoo.com
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#22
Montgomery County (Maryland) Fire and Rescue Service wants to offer ride-a-long opportunities to prospective employees and volunteers. We are interested in obtaining policies and guidelines that address procedures, waivers, information to prepare the prospect, insurance coverage and patient privacy. Please provide documents that you are comfortable sharing as well as your email comments and advice to Division Chief Mike Love. Thank you.
Chief Michael Love, EFO, CPM
Division of Community Risk Reduction Services
101 Monroe Street, 12th Floor
Rockville, MD 20850
Voice (240) 777-2439
Michael.Love@montgomerycountymd.gov
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2009 U.S. Line of Duty Deaths 6 LODD’s
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Visit FIREFIGHTERNEARMISS.COM and check out the Report of the Week(ROTW) for an incident description followed by review questions designed to spark discussion. We can all learn from these.
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Several people have experienced difficulty accessing the TRADE's Virtual TRADEing Post through the address published and have contacted me for suggestions. The system was unavailable for a short time but is back up and running. Go to Louisiana State University Fire and Emergency Training Institute's NFA TRADE page: http://feti.lsu.edu/municipal/NFA/TRADE/ and access it there. Look for improvement on how the material is organized very soon.
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LESSONS LEARNED INFORMATION SHARING
LLIS.gov Partners with US Fire Administration
As part of its continual effort to improve information sharing across the emergency response and homeland security communities, LLIS.gov launched a new partnership with the US Fire Administration (USFA). The USFA strives to provide national leadership to local fire and emergency services departments. To highlight the new partnership, LLIS.gov has created a new USFA Resource Page where members can access USFA technical and special reports, related LLIS.gov original content, featured documents, and valuable links. To access the resource page, log onto LLIS.gov and click on US Fire Administration under LLIS.GOV PARTNERS.
The LLIS.gov Team continues to post new Lessons Learned, Best Practices, Practice Notes, and Good Stories to the system on a regular basis. Weekly updates about new original content can be found in the NEW LLIS.GOV CONTENT box on the homepage of LLIS.gov. LLIS.gov recently posted the following original content documents drawn from USFA Technical Reports:
Lessons Learned
- Fire Operations: Determining if Local Water Systems Can Meet Demand during Major Fires (Reno, NV Twelve-Fatality Hotel Arson, 2006)
Fire departments’ pre-planning processes should determine if local water systems are capable of meeting the demand necessary for fighting major fires. - Incident Management: Locating Public Information Operations Close to the Command Area (Apex, NC Chemical Fire, 2006)
Incident commanders should consider locating public information operations in close proximity to the command area. - Emergency Management: Updating Incident Action Plans Throughout an Incident’s Response (Apex, NC Chemical Fire, 2006)
Incident commanders should consider having incident action plans routinely updated during extended response activities. - Fire Operations: Training Personnel in Specialized Tactics for Incidents at Power Plants (Rhea County, TN Watts Bar Hydroelectric Plant Fire, 2002)
Fire departments that have power plants located within their area of operations should ensure that their personnel are trained in the appropriate specialized tactics. This will enable the departments to respond successfully to incidents at the plants. - Incident Command: Appointing a Public Information Officer (Ardent Sentry Full-Scale Exercise, 2007)
Incident command should ensure that an appropriately trained individual serves as public information officer during an incident response. This individual should understand his or her media management responsibilities and should be able to interface with the emergency operations center and joint information center. - Incident Management: Identifying Remote Staging Areas (Apex, NC Chemical Fire, 2006)
Incident commanders should identify potential remote staging areas for use during response operations when resources may be exposed to unacceptable hazards. This enables incident commanders to relocate and protect resources from potential exposures. - Mass Evacuation: Planning for the Evacuation of Special Needs Populations (Apex, NC Chemical Fire, 2006)
Emergency managers should develop clear, concise plans that address the evacuation of their special needs populations in the event of an incident. - Pre-Incident Site Planning: Acquiring Diagrams and Plans for Power Plants and Industrial Facilities (Rhea County, TN Watts Bar Hydroelectric Plant Fire, 2002)
Fire departments should acquire diagrams and pre-plans for local power plants and other industrial facilities in their area. It is critical that these facilities provide fire departments with all information necessary to respond to an incident on their premises.
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LLIS.gov has partnered with the Emergency Management and Response – Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EMR-ISAC) to provide LLIS.gov members access to the EMR-ISAC’s free, critical infrastructure protection (CIP) information. Located at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD, the EMR-ISAC was developed to collect, analyze, and disseminate timely, consequential information to assist in the practice of critical infrastructure protection by the leaders, owners, and operators of the nation’s Emergency Services Sector.
The EMR-ISAC, a no-cost information sharing program within the Department of Homeland Security, specifically provides information necessary to protect local internal critical infrastructures (i.e., personnel, physical assets, and communication/cyber systems that must be intact and operational 24 x 7) against all hazards, from natural disasters to terrorist activities. The program’s main focus is ensuring that emergency response leadership, their organizations, and local policy leaders have both the internal and external support and resources to aid in disaster protection, prevention, and response to enhance survivability, continuity of operations, and mission success.
The United States Fire Administration recommends everyone should have a comprehensive fire protection plan that includes smoke alarms, residential sprinklers, and practicing a home fire escape plan.
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