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Posted By: Emily Stephens
Wed Dec 30th, 2020
Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service
Through friends I ended up at the voluntary fire brigade. I was very happy that I could follow my basic training as a fire brigade. I started my fire service career at the voluntary fire service in Krimpen aan den IJssel, a beautif
Posted By: Dave Donohue
Wed Dec 30th, 2020
At their most basic, assessment rubrics are descriptions of performance quality that are used to assess learner performance by clarifying lesson outcome and the desired outcome. Rubrics also provide learners with the qualities their course work should posses for demonstration of content management a
Posted By: Peter A Van Dorpe
Wed Dec 30th, 2020
Holiday greetings my brothers and sisters!
I sincerely hope you are all having a safe, healthy, and meaningful holiday season regardless of the limitations and challenges we are facing this year. While I have not, (like most of us I presume), been able to spend time with my family and friends in th
Posted By: Emily Stephens
Mon Nov 30th, 2020
Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service
My name is Demond Simmons—I am a proud member of the Oakland (CA) Fire Department. I recently completed year 23 of a hopeful 50-year career in the fire service. I am the current special operations chief for the OFD. Special operati
Posted By: Eric Dreiman
Mon Nov 30th, 2020
OverviewThis article provides techniques and technical information for the use of ground ladders at emergency scenes. It is designed to be used as part of a hands-on class over the use of ground ladders.The Click Method
Some situations may require a ladder to be extended without being able to act
