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Explorer and Jr. Firefighter Competition to take place during Fire-Rescue
The annual Explorer and Junior Firefighter Competition is Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m. The competition consists of two events: Gear Donning and Team Hose Deployment. The family-oriented event is part of...
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April Science & Research-Week 4 -Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study (FFCCS)
Established in July 2016, the FEMA-funded Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study (FFCCS) research project provides a national framework to collect and integrate firefighter epidemiologic surveys, biomarkers...
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May-Decontamination – Week 1 PPE/Bunker Gear Decon
We as firefighters know that firefighting is dangerous, but the invisible dangers are much more dangerous leading to major health issues for firefighters. Below is a dust study done by Tyler Harrison...
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Strategic Plan Update
As the 3rd Vice President of the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association, I currently serve as the Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee. As you know, it is vitally important for an...
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May-Decontamination – Week 2 After Gross Decon & While Still on Scene
Gross Decontamination on scene after a fire is paramount in starting the process of getting healthy after a structure fire. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Firefighters have really made strides showing there...
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Home Fire Sprinkler Week is May 16-22
May 16-22 is the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition’s 25th annual Home Fire Sprinkler Week, a week dedicated to advocating and promoting for the installation of home sprinkler systems.Fires are fast and can...
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May-Decontamination – Week 3 Personal Deon
Personal Decontamination is something every firefighter should be doing after an incident. LSU has created a drill guide for all departments to copy or modify to make sure our firefighters are taken...
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EMS Week: Interviews with firefighter/medical service providers
The fire service and emergency medical services have a longstanding relationship. As the needs of the community evolved, so did the fire service; nowadays, the vast majority of calls firefighters...
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May-Decontamination – Week 4 Apparatus/Equipment Decon
You will find apparatus and equipment decon is often missed as we have put an emphasis on turnout gear, gloves and hoods along with SCBAs, but we forget the apparatus. As fires happen, the apparatus is...
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Bylaws Update
As Bylaws Chair, there are several proposed changes to the Bylaws that I wish to highlight prior to Fire-Rescue in a few weeks. You will need to read the entire document to see all the proposed...
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