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News, events, and announcements from the fire and emergency services.
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Creating Perfect Probies
Probies. The future of the fire service. Future leaders, future officers, future Chiefs. Traditionally, we tend to treat…
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Leader Vs. Title Holder
This one is a hot topic of conversation. The difference between being a leader and having a leadership…
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Fire in College Point claims the life of an 8 year old- Fire Marshals have HazMat remove Li Ion batteries
Early morning fire in College Point claimed the life of an 8 year old girl. Just after 730am,…
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From Buddy To Boss
“With great power comes great responsibility.” Whether you’re a career firefighter or volunteer, holding a leadership position can…
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The Debrief
After a job or a drill, it’s important to debrief your members and make sure everyone’s feeling ok.…
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2nd Alarm Manhattan 9/13/22
Just after midnight September 13th, 2022, Box 0415 was transmitted for reported store fire. Upon arrival of Engine…
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Li-Ion battery fire on an ebike in Midwood, Brooklyn
A 4am blaze in the Midwood section of Brooklyn originated as a Lithium Ion battery on an e-bike.…
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Early morning water search in horrific tragedy
Monday Sept 12th 2022, Battalion 43 companies were alerted for a water search for 3 missing children. The…
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“First in. Last out.”
A term we hear often in the fire service – But can we apply it to leadership? Can…
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Li Ion Battery explosion leaves 1 dead in Vancouver
Vancouver BC Firefighters responded to an explosion at Empress Hotel 235 E Hastings St, Saturday morning June 11th…