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The National Volunteer Fire Council Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program has used former NFL quarterback great Joe Montana to give those who want a healthier lifestyle exciting recipes in his cook book. Now it has gone a step farther.

Erron Kinney, star tight end for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans, is attending their round of fire shows and promoting in his way the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program. In San Diego at Firehouse World, Kinney spoke with Firehouse.com about his love of the fire service.

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Mark Emery at Firehouse World

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Mark Emery offers a brief overview of his 16-hour Command Competency Clinic that was offered at Firehouse World. The Woodinville, WA, Battalion Chief covers a wide range of incident command and leadership issues. Emery offers several command caveats, action plan templates and his T.R.I.P.O.D. operational modes for the contemporary fireground. This short podcast is packed with information that you can use in your own department.

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Six Days, Six Fires, 19 Children and 9 Adults Killed

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In the six days between February 6 and 11, there were six fires that killed 19 children and 9 adults across the nation, which are the latest in what seems to be an increase in fires that have claimed the lives of three or more people per incident. In the past 30 days, 65 people have been killed, with over half of them being children. Compounding these tragedies is that so many of these fires are probably preventable with fire safety practices that we all know.

For many years, fire departments have been doing fire prevention activities, so the question arises as to why do these fires keep happening? What are we doing wrong?? What do we need to do differently to reach people?

This podcast includes experts who discuss the importance of prevention, detection and suppression and some time-tested and new and creative ideas that can be used in reaching the different demographics that make up communities across the country. The panel includes Heather Caldwell (Kiddie), Judy Comoletti (National Fire Protection Asccociation), Ben May (Disney), Ozzie Mirkhah (Las Vegas Fire & Rescue); Peg Paul (Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition); Alan Shuman (National Association of State Fire Marshals) and is hosted by Ed Comeau (Campus Firewatch)

Organization Links:
• Campus Firewatch
• Congressional Fire Services Institute
• Fire.gov
• Firesafety.gov
• Firefyi.org
• Firesafe Cigarette Coalition
• Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition
• Liberty Mutual/Epcot “Where’s the Fire” Exhibit
• Kidde
• National Association of State Fire Marshals
• National Fire Protection Association
• National Fire Sprinkler Association
• NFPA Fact Sheets
• Sparky the Fire Dog
• U.S. Fire Adminstration
• USFA Media Fact Sheets

Related article links:
• Discuss this show on the Firehouse Forums
• Links to article by Firehouse.com Contributing Editor Ben May
• Links to article by Firehouse.com Contributing Editor Ozzie Mirkhah
• Texas House Fire Claims Four
• Three Children Die in Detroit Apartment Fire
• Ten Dead in Kentucky House Blaze
• Four Children Killed in Tennessee Fire
• Philadelphia Fire-prevention unit works to halt the next deadly blaze
• Society of Fire Protection Engineers Press Release
• International Fire Marshals Association Newsletter (pdf)

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The Leaders Toolbos: Oil & Water

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The fire service attracts people from all backgrounds and the old adage “It’s like mixing oil and water”, applies to those in firehouses all over the world. The first segment of the Leader’s Toolbox with Fire Chief Richard Gasaway this month looks at this problem from the chief’s perspective. A chief wrote in requesting assistance after several arguments have erupted during run in’s with one particular firefighter. Options include a one-on-one discussion with the two parties involved and even bring in a moderator to set things straight.

The second half of The Leader’s Toolbox discusses the ambitions of a young firefighter to climb the leadership ladder as the department’s two chiefs are planning their retirement. Chief Gasaway cautions: “Be careful what you wish for” and talks about the increased workload and responsibility for the officer. Showing iniative is the best approach to getting promoted – from taking classes to further educate yourself and talking with the current supervisors about your intentions. Working with a current officer to enrich leadership skills.

This show ends up with a brief discussion on mentoring in the fire service. Many of today’s fire officers and future fire officers have not responded to as many fires and incidents as these seniors officers, so choosing a mentor is a great way to learn time-proven skills.

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