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Parsley carries many skills from her firefighting and skeleton racing days

The Municipal Posted on April 17, 2018 by Andrew MentockApril 17, 2018
Lea Ann Parsley with her silver medal from the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics

Just over a month ago, the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, came to a close. In the United States, these games will be remembered for how Norway, a small European country, dominated, while American athletes and teams struggled. … Continue reading →

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Virtual reality becomes more of a reality for firefighters

The Municipal Posted on April 7, 2018 by Denise FedorowApril 9, 2018
Affordable head-mounted devices are opening up new high-tech training methods through virtual reality for those in the fire service. (Shutterstock.com)

Wearing head-mounted displays like those seen in virtual reality video games, today’s firefighters are not playing; they’re training. Virtual reality 3-D simulators, augmented reality simulators and other digitally enhanced training tools are being developed, and new technology is making these … Continue reading →

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Response to AFV accidents requires knowledge

The Municipal Posted on March 1, 2017 by Lauren CaggianoMarch 1, 2017

Innovations like alternative fuel vehicles widely available on the market mean that first responders are best served to undergo training specific to accident response so they can handle the situation should it arise — and with AFVs’ growing popularity, the … Continue reading →

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Finding a social media balance among municipalities and workers

The Municipal Posted on December 14, 2015 by Chelsea LosDecember 14, 2015
Nashville Fire Department reaches out to the public on various forms of social media including to publicize recruiting efforts.

Social media is a widely used platform among residents all over the country. Increasingly, businesses and nonprofits are adding to the list of big names who have a social media presence, and municipalities are no exception. Fire departments and police … Continue reading →

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Fire service mobile data solution breaks from tradition to improve features, reduce cost

The Municipal Posted on December 11, 2015 by The MunicipalDecember 14, 2015

Amid increasing dissatisfaction with mobile data solutions for firefighters, fire departments across the country are turning to the cloud for a new alternative. Mobile workstations are widely used by fire and police responders. The software behind these computers has traditionally … Continue reading →

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Rapid intervention for the understaffed company – Because failure is not an option

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2015 by The MunicipalDecember 1, 2015
Placing a halligan or axe handle through the SCBA shoulder straps is fast and allows two firefighters to spread out so they can drag the down firefighter without bumping into each other, making the drag more effective.

By DAVE TOPCZYNSKI | Firefighter, Newport News, Va. Part 3 of 3 Making the rescue Every situation is going to be different. There is no set answer ahead of time for every situation a rapid intervention team may encounter. There … Continue reading →

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Rapid intervention for the understaffed company

The Municipal Posted on October 16, 2015 by The MunicipalOctober 12, 2015
Usually understaffed departments don’t have enough firefighters to form a second, replacement RIT right away when a firefighter goes down, so they should start searching as close as possible to their current location. The faster he is located, the more air supply the team will have to remove him.

Because failure is not an option By DAVE TOPCZYNSKI | Firefighter, Newport News, Va.  The size up Size ups are used to gather information before a mayday occurs, to help us stay ahead of the game. Conducting a good size … Continue reading →

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Rapid intervention for the understaffed company

The Municipal Posted on September 15, 2015 by The MunicipalSeptember 28, 2015
Performing size ups is not an unimportant part of RIT drills, which should keep crews thinking, challenged and on their toes — just as they’ll have to be on the fireground. (Suzanne Tucker / Shutterstock.com)

Because failure is not an option By DAVE TOPCZYNSKI | Firefighter, Newport News, Va. Part 1 of 3 The topic of short-staffed operations is often overlooked, despite it being an issue that many municipalities deal with across the country. Understaffed … Continue reading →

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Nurse on board

The Municipal Posted on September 13, 2015 by Andrew BussSeptember 28, 2015
Green Valley, Ariz., provides the services of an on-call nurse practitioner for patients who do not require emergency medical intervention: saving EMS, the health care system and patients thousands of dollars. (Photo provided)

American health care is continually seeing changes in legislation, technology and practice, both nationally and locally. Health care providers are ever searching for innovations that deliver services more efficiently and cost effectively. One example of that innovation can be found … Continue reading →

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Transformational thinking: ‘Project Kill the Flashover’

The Municipal Posted on August 15, 2015 by Jodi MarlinAugust 21, 2015
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Controlling extreme fire behavior is part of the mission of the fire service. Preventing flashover — that moment when the combustible material in an enclosed area reaches its maximum ability to absorb heat energy and ignites nearly all at once … Continue reading →

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Come together Are police and fire department mergers catching on?

The Municipal Posted on August 5, 2015 by Julie YoungAugust 5, 2015
police and firefighter

With budget cuts and layoffs consistently causing police and fire departments to do more with less, communities across the nation are seeking outside-the-box solutions to maintain and manage those critical areas of public service. Among the most controversial is the … Continue reading →

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