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Posted By: Demond Simmons
Wed Jul 27th, 2022
In our youthful days, we relished the summer months. This period allowed us to enjoy summer vacation trips; have fun in the warm weather; delight in the long days; stay up late; sleep in; and visit friends and relatives who we normally did not see throughout the school year. As we got older, the bre
Posted By: Leigh Hubbard
Wed Jul 27th, 2022
In May I moved to the sleepy little town of Morattico, where two roads intersect along the side of the Rappahannock River in Virginia. A post office, the size of a small cottage, and a waterman’s museum that celebrates the history of the area comprise our local commerce. Nightly I walk to the museum
Posted By: Shannon Teamer
Wed Jul 27th, 2022
1. How many members do you have in your department? Do you represent career, volunteer, or a combination of both?
The Orange County Fire Rescue Department has 1400 personnel that serve the residents and visitors of Orange County, Florida.
2. How many are assigned to your training division?
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Posted By: Jeffrey Betz
Wed Jun 29th, 2022
Have you ever experienced the issue of having personnel or teams that are trained to a standard, yet struggle to effectively apply their training when necessary at an actual incident? Perhaps the issue is not that there is a need for retraining, the issue is in applying what they have learned. As an
Posted By: Seth Barker
Wed Jun 29th, 2022
I believe it would be safe to say we all want what is best for our family, friends, and colleagues. Recognizing that everyone’s intentions are good and having that insight can help us interpret actions in a much more meaningful way. Finding what is best for everyone is the trick.
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