Written by Tom Louis Post-Incident Analyses (PIA), After Action Reports (AAR), Incident Debriefings, Tailboard Talks: All of these are examples of what every fire department does (or should be doing) after both major and minor incidents. In fact, if your department adheres to NFPA 1500, you are probably aware of the section that addresses the […]
The Elephant in the Room: Achieving NFPA 1500 Compliance
A Better Way To Gauge Safety: How To Implement NFPA 1500 [Part 3]
A Better Way To Gauge Safety: Measure NFPA 1500 Requirements [Part 2]
A Better Way To Gauge Safety: Measure NFPA 1500 Requirements [Part 1]
The Role of Inspections and Permits for Community Risk Reduction (Blog 3 of 3)
Your Job Description Should Include Data Management
Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching our system to departments all over the world, from South Carolina to South Korea. The dedication to service and spirit of camaraderie is palpable at every fire department I visit. Another unmistakable aspect of today’s fire service is our ratio of fire calls compared […]