
Fair Reach Forum
By Jim Spell

Fair Reach ForumNov 01, 2021

The Firefighter Job Interview: How to Stand Out
Here's how to be your best in the firefighter oral interview, plus 12 do's and don'ts
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8 Tips to Survive Your First Firefighter Shift
The leap from cadet to on-shift firefighter can be daunting; here's how to manage those first impressions you leave and build bonds with the crew
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Scene Safety: Firefighters must prepare for more than smoke, & flames
In today's perilous world, firefighters require a new response paradigm to increase scene safety
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2 Operational Acronyms Firefighters Must Learn
There are hundreds of acronyms in the fire service, but these two are a must for fireground operations.
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Be a Better Firefighter with Post-Incident Analysis
Whether just starting a firefighting career or a seasoned officer, being adept at getting the most out of an after-incident critique makes firefighters and the department better.
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Fire Engineers: 12 Rookie Mistakes
Viewed as opportunity or setback, the jump to the driver's seat brings a new set of responsibilities for firefighters.
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A firefighter’s Back-to-Basics Guide to Forcible Entry Tools
Understanding the different tool functions, the forces involved, and how it all fits into the overall fireground operation.
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A firefighter’s Guide to Fireground Search and Rescue
Part 1 – Detailing situational awareness, size-up and firefighter orientation during this vital operation
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Building Construction Basics: Key Terms Firefighters Need to Know
A firefighter’s guide to building loads, forces and hazards.
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Overcoming Fear: What Firefighters can do to Alleviate Problematic Phobias
Steps to dealing with fear involves learning to understand, face and minimize negative reactions.
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There is an 'I' in team – and it’s good to recognize and reward it
Individual accomplishment serves the greater good of the entire crew.
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Solidifying Firefighter Accountability on the Fireline
How to use communications systems to help ensure personnel accountability during wildfire events. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com

What City Firefighters Need to Know about Wildland Fires
Increasingly structural firefighters are called on to battle wildfires encroaching interface areas; these are very different fires that require training and preparation. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com

When the Power Goes Out: Redundancy is Key with Firefighting Technology
Technological advances hold promise, but fireground principles and rudiments must be focus of ongoing training efforts. Read this article where it first appeared on firerescue1.com

A Firefighter’s Guide to Fire Service Politics
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From Meaningful to Mundane: The Importance of Firefighter Conversations
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4 Roles of a Great Company Fire Officer
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Best Practices for Preplanning Special Events
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A firefighter’s Guide to Radiation and Response
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Social Media Landmines: Protecting Firefighters from Themselves
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Announcing Boot Basics the book

A Firefighter’s Guide to UAS Certification
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10 Keys to Electrical Fires and Emergencies

Reflecting on 9/11 and the Superhero First Responder

Sign of Low Firefighter Morale

How to Succeed as a Firefighter

A firefighter's Guide to the Two-Way Portable Radio

The Challenges of a Railroad Disaster
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Fire Service Lessons for a Successful Retirement
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Post Incident Analysis
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PTSD Part Two - Treatments
Acronyms for the various therapies:
CBT-Cognitive Behavior Therapy,
ET-Exposure Therapy,
CR-Cognitive Restructuring,
PE-Prolonged Exposure Therapy,
CPT-Cognitive Processing Therapy,
EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing,
SIT-Stress Inoculation Training,
PCT-Present Centered Therapy
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PTSD Part One - Symptoms

Tunnel Vision

Generational Change in the Fire Service
