See on Scoop.it – Emergency Services Leaders go first…Lessons Learned Along the Path of Leadership By Roy Sheneman, PhD Recently, I had the opportunity to complete a 4-year odyssey into the depths of leadership development. Along the way, I found many key insights that I thought you might find interesting. The following insights were gleaned from a major research ...
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N.Y.C. Fire Dept. Rethinking Tactics in House Fires
Are our tactics up to date with our enemy? Are we doing the equivalent of fighting tanks with cavalry? Still put the wet stuff on the red stuff? Sure, but not in the same way that we have for 30-40-50 years. Fire behavior has changed because of the stuff that burns, how MUCH of it burns and the construction ...
Read More »What Message Does Your Service Send?
GOAL: To ensure that members of your organization understand that everything they do affects your organization’s Public Image. Public Image is Public Sentiment, Public Sentiment is Public Support, and Public Support affects your ability to operate, regardless of your organization’s status as a public or private entity. Everything You Do In Uniform or With Your Vehicle Says… (What’s Message?) You ...
Read More »Fire Code for First Responders
Fire Code for 1st Responders The fire of today is not your grandmother’s fire. Furnishings today contain so much foam and other plastics that the BTU release is much greater than a fire 30-50 years ago. In addition, what hazards do newer construction products and methods present for all first responders arriving at a burning or damaged building?
Read More »RescueDigest Announces Collaboration with Police News TV
RescueDigest is proud to announce our collaboration with PoliceNewsTV Rescue Digest is proud to announce it’s collaboration with Police News TV, the the national law enforcement video news show “by Cops, about Cops, for Cops”. A daily HD video and audio news show, Police News TV reports news about law enforcement from around the country that you can watch or ...
Read More »RescueDigest Audio Podcast Episode 3: Active Shooter Prep, Conferences and Mr. James Cooper
RescueDigest Podcast Episode 3 The RescueDigest Audio Podcast brings you news, interviews and tips you can use to make your life in emergency services a little easier and help you in your job protecting the members of your community.
Read More »RescueDigest Video Podcast Episode 3: Conferences
At RescueDigest we love conferences like this one, but if you’re new to gatherings like this or maybe you haven’t been in a while you may wonder why you would spend the time, money and effort to attend. In this episode, we show you which, what, how and why.
Read More »Conference Scholarships & Savings Opportunities for Emergency Services
Goal: To find Conference Scholarships & Savings Opportunities for Emergency Services Emergency Services Conferences are a great place to network, attend educational lectures and workshops, and see what new products are available on the market. They’re a fun place to gather with people in your field, and serve as a mini vacation from the day-to-day. The conference fees, travel and lodging ...
Read More »RescueDigest Podcast Episode 2: Family/Career Dynamic, Tactical Tarps and Lt. Roy Gagne
RescueDigest Podcast Episode 2 The RescueDigest Audio Podcast brings you news, interviews and tips you can use to make your life in emergency services a little easier and help you in your job protecting the members of your community. [powerpress] In this episode, The care and feeding of the Career / Family Dynamic, Using Tactical Tarps to Coordinate and ...
Read More »RescueDigest Video Podcast Episode 2: Step by Step Tactical Tarps
Often you will find yourself saying, especially if you’re an officer, “put this, there! “ A great way to do this, whether you’re working an MCI, an extrication, a technical rescue, or a tactical operation, is by using Tactical Tarps. In this episode, we show you how.
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