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Celebrate 150 years of the IAFC
IAFC
Registration is open for Fire-Rescue International (FRI), Kansas City, Missouri, Aug. 16-18, 2023. Register today and join us to celebrate 150 years of IAFC.
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SBC In-Building Wireless Tech and Policy Summit 2023
Safer Buildings Coalition
The first-ever Wireless Tech & Policy Summit hits Washington, D.C., Wednesday, May 24. Join industry tech leaders and policy leaders for a day focused on the present and future of wireless communication and public safety.
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EMS professionals in our country play a very important role
IAFC
IAFC celebrates the individuals who help their communities 24/7/365. We support the EMS Week campaign because we believe in educating the public and stakeholders about prehospital medicine and the services provided by EMS. There's no better time to honor the accomplishments of EMS professionals than during EMS Week.
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SIDE SCAN SONAR - 600 KHZ
Side scan sonar is one of the most effective tools for underwater exploration because it can search a large area quickly and produce a detailed picture of anything on the bottom, regardless of water clarity. When looking at a side scan image it appears as if the water has been removed and the operator is getting an unobstructed view of the ocean floor, lake bottom, or river bed.
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Fire Chief of the Year
IAFC
Nominations for Fire Chief of the Year, sponsored by Pierce Manufacturing, are due June 9. Don't delay!
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Ben Franklin Award for Valor
IAFC
Nominations for Ben Franklin Award for Valor, sponsored by Motorola Solutions, are due June 9. Don't delay!
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YOUR ICS HEADQUARTERS
IMS Alliance® has developed one of the most effective Incident Management Systems in the marketplace today. Offering a full range of Incident Command Boards with customization available and the Passport Accountability System® which maximizes efficiency as well as improves safety on scene. Our team is ready to work for you!
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ResponseMaster IFS
The ResponseMaster® IFS family for custom fire and rescue vehicles combines refined ride quality and rugged design. Superior maneuverability and handling increases safety for the fire fighter and reduces response time in the most demanding conditions.
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Leaders who are great communicators do these 4 things
Lolly Daskal
Great leaders with effective communication are able to clearly convey their ideas, expectations and goals. This helps them build trust and foster collaboration. Effective communication is crucial for effective leadership, and a leader who can't communicate clearly cannot lead effectively.
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Multiple Fouts FOURs available immediately
Meet the Fouts FOUR from Fouts Bros. Designed to be the best First Out Utility Rescue on the market. Featuring a lightweight aluminum body that allows you to carry multiple rescue tools while navigating even the busiest city streets.
Several units available for immediate delivery now, only from Fouts Bros.
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Don't let passion lead to burnout on your team
Harvard Business Review
Passion is often heralded as the key to a fulfilling and successful career, but the authors' recent research suggests that it can also come at a cost: Feeling passionate about work can lead to exhaustion and even burnout.
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Building competitive advantage by improving questioning skills
Kevin Eikenberry
Think about how and why you promote leaders and what the prevalent leadership style is in your organization. If leaders in your organization are seen as the source of knowledge and decisions, this step will be more important to you.
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Your entire operation. One software platform.
Promoted by First Due
From major metros to volunteer departments, fire agencies struggle to manage their day-to-day operations across many outdated software platforms.
Agencies with First Due have the software built to keep up with the demands of modern firefighting and the power to drive innovation across every aspect of their work. First Due's all-in-one suite consolidates every fire and EMS function into a single platform - from NFIRS and ePCR to Scheduling, Assets Management, Fire Prevention, Pre-Planning, Mobile Response, and more.
Get a custom demo of First Due today to see the last piece of software your agency needs to buy.
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The leader mindset: How leaders should think about followers
Psychology Today
In 1960, management professor, Douglas MacGregor, distinguished between Theory X and Theory Y managers/leaders. Theory X leaders see followers as a means to an end — "cogs in the machine." Theory X leaders believe team members need to be micromanaged, with the leader calling all the shots.
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Rosenbauer Unmatched Aerials
When you ask a firefighter to climb 100 feet in the air, waiting at the top better be some peace of mind. Rosenbauer aerials are the highest standard, built on a 30-year track record of zero compromise. Safety and ease of operation. An extension of the firefighter. Performing as one.
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Olympian shares 4 mindset choices for top leaders
Forbes
As a triple Olympian and former captain of the German national women's field hockey team, Janne Müller-Wieland knows quite a bit about how to reach the top and stay there. She co-founded leadership development firm Unthink to disrupt the genre by providing global professionals with immersive and memorable learning experiences.
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Leader in wildland Fire Equipment
By using only top quality products, Waterax, Dixon, Hannay Reels and red head brass, Flash wildfire Services continues providing the quality and reliability of the already popular Rancher Brand.
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4 parts to sharing company news with your team
Kevin Eikenberry
One of the stressful parts of leading a team is sharing company news with your team. It's never easy — especially if you have questions or concerns about the new direction or policy coming from "upstairs" yourself. You can feel caught between your people and the company. Still, you have a job to do.
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6 things not to do when leading a video meeting
Lolly Daskal
Video meetings have become an integral part of our daily lives. As a leader, it's important to ensure that these meetings are productive and efficient. Here are six things you should avoid when leading a video meeting.
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Maximize employees' reskilling and upskilling power
Chief Executive
In today's employment market, business leaders continue to struggle with both new and age-old challenges when it comes to retaining talented employees and building them into tomorrow's business leaders. The reality is a business is only as strong as its people.
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Triple certified VIKING SHIELD Gear
Multi-purpose, lightweight VIKING SHIELD gear is as tough and flexible as the challenges you face. It’s triple certified - switch from wildland firefighting to handling technical rescue/extrication tasks or EMS simply by snapping in the GORE® CROSSTECH® S/R lining. Includes optional bloodborne pathogen protection.
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More than 50% of managers feel burned out
Harvard Business Review
More than 50% of managers report feeling burned out, a number slightly higher than employees more broadly. The causes include the challenges of the pandemic combined with experiencing three hallmarks of burnout: exhaustion, cynicism and a perceived lack of professional accomplishment.
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Great leadership is essential to growing your business
Forbes
The business world is a highly competitive one. Regardless of industry, entrepreneurs must make every effort to stay ahead of the competition. One of the areas that can really set your business apart is leadership.
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CO2 Safety Systems Save Lives!
LogiCO2 offers unprecedented CO2 Safety Solutions. It is one of the most endorsed CO2 Safety Systems in the World. Installed in more than 126 countries worldwide. It’s the most economical system on the market to purchase and own and is extremely easy to install. CO2 Safety made economical and easy.
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Reach Your Prospects Every Week
Thousands of industry professionals subscribe to association news briefs, which allows your company to push messaging directly to their inboxes and take advantage of the association's brand affinity.
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How to manage employee absences due to mental health issues
Corporate Wellness Magazine
In today's fast-paced corporate environment, it is crucial for organizations to acknowledge and address the impact of mental health on their employees. Mental health issues can significantly affect work performance, productivity and overall well-being. Managing employee absences due to mental health concerns requires a compassionate and proactive approach.
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