Radio @ Firehouse.com » VCOS Radio http://dynamic.firehouse.com/broadcast Podcasts and Internet Broadcasts for Fire and Emergency Professionals: Real Issues. Real Answers. Real Firefighters. Radio@Firehouse programs include: "Through the Smoke" with Cheif Billy Goldfeder covers hot and controversial topics in the fire service. "Fire Marshal’s Corner" with Ed Comeau discussing hot topics that affect fire marshals and their daily duties. "The Apparatus Architects" with Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur looks at the state of the fire apparatus industry each month. "The Leader's Toolbox" with Rich Gasaway covers leadership issues and offers advice to reader questions. and more. Thu, 08 May 2008 14:50:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en ©Firehouse.com chris@corp.firehouse.com (Firehouse.com) chris@corp.firehouse.com(Firehouse.com) 1440 Firehouse.com, Firehouse, Fire, Fire Safety, Through the Smoke, Apparatus Architects, Fire Marshall's Corner Podcasts and Internet Broadcasts for Fire and Emergency Professionals: Real Issues. Real Answers. Real Firefighters. Radio@Firehouse programs include: "Through the Smoke" with Cheif Billy Goldfeder addressing issues impacting all firefighter heal... Podcasts and Internet Broadcasts for Fire and Emergency Professionals: Real Issues. Real Answers. Real Firefighters. Radio@Firehouse programs include: "Through the Smoke" with Cheif Billy Goldfeder covers hot and controversial topics in the fire service. "Fire Marshalrsquo;s Corner" with Ed Comeau discussing hot topics that affect fire marshals and their daily duties. "The Apparatus Architects" with Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur looks at the state of the fire apparatus industry each month. "The Leader's Toolbox" with Rich Gasaway covers leadership issues and offers advice to reader questions. and more. Firehouse.com Firehouse.com chris@corp.firehouse.com No no http://www.firehouse.com/images/radioatfirehouse144.jpg Radio @ Firehouse.com http://dynamic.firehouse.com/broadcast 144 144 VCOS Radio: Understanding Junior Firefighter & Exploring Programs http://dynamic.firehouse.com/broadcast/2008/01/10/vcos-radio-understanding-junior-firefighter-exploring-programs/ http://dynamic.firehouse.com/broadcast/2008/01/10/vcos-radio-understanding-junior-firefighter-exploring-programs/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:47:28 +0000 PMatthews http://dynamic.firehouse.com/broadcast/2008/01/10/vcos-radio-understanding-junior-firefighter-exploring-programs/ This podcast looks at one of the best recruitment tools available to fire departments around the country - the junior firefighter and fire explorer programs. Tim Wall, of the IAFC’s Volunteer and Combination Officers Section, will discuss the programs.

Former IAFC Director Garry Briese discusses the Learning For Life Fire Explorer program. Gene Coleman, a battalion chief with the Center Point Fire District in Alabama talks about the issues his department faced while sponsoring this program. James Watson, Chief of the New Castle, DE, Fire Departments talks about his start in the fire service as a junior firefighter. More than 25 years later, he is the chief of department and his daughter is a junior firefighter.

The panel looks at the legal issues of hosting the youth fire programs, including liability, insurance and labor laws.

Whether your department currently operates or is looking into starting a youth program, this podcast is packed with vital information. Make sure to tune in - the future of your department may depend on it.

Please send any questions, comments or suggestions to: podcast@firehouse.com

Related Links
• Learning for Life
• Junior Fire and Emergency Services Programs by VFIS
• State of Alabama Department of Labor, Child Labor Office Guideline
• NVFC’s National Junior Firefighter Program
• VCOS Homepage

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The VCOS represents the interests of all volunteer and combination fire, rescue and EMS agencies, and provides them with information about the latest education and techniques. The committee is comprised chief officers and line officers

In this first podcast, VCOS Chairman Tim Wall, of the North Farms, CT, Fire Department, hosts a round table discussion on what the IAFC has to offer. Panel members include Chief David Fulmer, Miami Township, OH; Michael Lee, Bethany, N.C. and Fred Windisch of Ponderosa, TX. They will talk about the importance of having a well-educated fire chief.

Upcoming podcasts will offer training ideas and opportunities available to both rural and metropolitan firefighters.

Please send any questions, comments or suggestions to: podcast@firehouse.com

Related Links:

• VCOS Homepage
• VCOS Symposium in the Sun Homepage

IPOD Compatible:
• iTunes - Subscribe to Podcast FREE Here

Sponsored By:


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