Better Every Shift

Side Alpha Podcast: NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch talks fire service volunteerism

National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Chair Steve Hirsch shares an insider’s perspective on volunteerism in the fire service, how to stem declining numbers, ideas for root success strategies for recruitment and retention efforts, and the future of the fire service.

Chief‘s Forum: LAFD officer likely saved lives by noticing ‘scene sickness’

In this Rapid Response to the massive Los Angeles blast that injured 12 LAFD firefighters, Fire Chief Marc Bashoor says explains why seeing the signs and signals of environmental change is like recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke or heart attack. Read the full article: firerescue1.com/columnists/marc-bashoor/ Music by David Hyde

Side Alpha Podcast: Dr. Terry Jodrie describes his COVID-19 deployment to New York City

Dr. Terry Jodrie, a paramedic and medical director, describes his deployment with the International Medical Corps to help treat patients with COVID-19 in New York City.

Chief’s Forum: The ‘petri chief’: Under the COVID-19 microscope

Fire departments are under the microscope, so we must follow the rules and provide accurate information Music by David Hyde

Side Alpha Podcast: Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell talks data-based decision-making in the fire service

Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, president and CEO of the International Public Safety Data Institute and a FireRescue1 board member, talks about the history of the institute, FireCARES and NFORS, and how implementing real-time data in the resource decision-making process can significantly impact firefighter safety.

Chief‘s Forum: COVID-19: It’s not a house fire; it’s a conflagration

It’s time to get serious about long-term plans for navigating the pandemic. Music by David Hyde

Chief‘s Forum: What constitutes COVID-19 exposure and when to quarantine vs. isolate

Sorting through the maze of public health information overload and overlap so firefighters understand best practices related to COVID-19 exposure and isolation. Music by David Hyde

Chief‘s Forum: A plea to protesters during COVID-19

The more of you who break social distancing orders, the more first responders who will become sick and unable to serve. Music by David Hyde

Chief‘s Forum: Should first responders receive hazard pay during COVID-19?

Some members of the Administration and Congress have suggested that first responders could receive hazard pay during the pandemic. Fire Chief Marc Bashoor offers his analysis. Music by David Hyde

Side Alpha Podcast: Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer focuses on seeing the unique attributes of members

Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer discusses fire service generational differences, interpersonal communications, how firefighters learn, mentorship and mobile integrated healthcare.