Archive for May2008
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For the past three months I’ve found myself scrolling down the Firehouse.com homepage repeatedly looking at the “tally”, the USFA’s official LODD count, and realizing that we (the fire service) are projected to average 10 deaths a month. This was back when the number was at 47 and as you can see by the snapshot […]
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Mark J. Cotter
The Rescue Mindset
Despite being the author of the "unfounded drivel" you quoted in your article, I agree with the core point of your article: that we need to train and be prepared to perform at our maximum at all times, so as to best be able to address whatever situation presents. We can argue about whether a…
2017-11-17 03:07:31
The Rescue Mindset
Despite being the author of the "unfounded drivel" you quoted in your article, I agree with the core point of your article: that we need to train and be prepared to perform at our maximum at all times, so as to best be able to address whatever situation presents. We can argue about whether a…
2017-11-17 03:07:31
Ric Jorge
Feeding Courage Starves Fear
The comparison is valid because the training is the same. The preparation of the mind is done very specifically ... the disagreement of the association is a great example of where the drop off is in the practical application of the soft skills and the hard skills. If this needs to be explained further ...…
2017-08-16 12:14:41
Feeding Courage Starves Fear
The comparison is valid because the training is the same. The preparation of the mind is done very specifically ... the disagreement of the association is a great example of where the drop off is in the practical application of the soft skills and the hard skills. If this needs to be explained further ...…
2017-08-16 12:14:41
Gary D Madison
Feeding Courage Starves Fear
A question I ask often is how many lives saved were done so without risk. Several years ago had a hotel fire, my EMS partner and myself made entry ito a section with no fire but fairly heavy smoke. At no time did we endanger our safety due to our position. After the fire several…
2017-08-15 23:14:06
Feeding Courage Starves Fear
A question I ask often is how many lives saved were done so without risk. Several years ago had a hotel fire, my EMS partner and myself made entry ito a section with no fire but fairly heavy smoke. At no time did we endanger our safety due to our position. After the fire several…
2017-08-15 23:14:06
Dave LeBlanc
Feeding Courage Starves Fear
William, the Military comparison is difficult but often used. I would never presume to tell you that you are wrong for it. I have also used it myself. The Military tends to have a clear understanding of mission and accepts the facts that there will be losses. It does not deter them from the stated…
2017-08-09 12:24:30
Feeding Courage Starves Fear
William, the Military comparison is difficult but often used. I would never presume to tell you that you are wrong for it. I have also used it myself. The Military tends to have a clear understanding of mission and accepts the facts that there will be losses. It does not deter them from the stated…
2017-08-09 12:24:30
