Work within the fire service involves frequent encounters with occupational hazards. Many fire departments try to minimize accidents and injuries through after action reviews (AARs). A recent study1 explored what makes for a good or bad after action review, what makes a review satisfying to attendees, and its impact on group safety norms.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: U.S. Fire Administration

A retired FDNY lieutenant and father of five is the latest first responder to succumb to cancer, contracted during his time working the pile at Ground Zero, authorities said Tuesday. Lt. Edward (Eddie) McDonagh died Sunday after a three-year battle against stage 4 colon cancer, relatives said. He was 49.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Daily News

The Port Townsend City Council has directed city staff to begin negotiating a pre-annexation memorandum that would change the governance and taxing structure in the current interlocal agreement between the city and East Jefferson Fire-Rescue. The council unanimously approved moving forward with the process Monday, and City Manager David Timmons is expected to bring a preliminary agreement to the council in January.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Peninsula Daily News

Village of Glenview (IL) Fire Department pumper. Arrow-XT cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 505-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon water tank.

Village of Glenview (IL) Fire Department pumper. Arrow-XT cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 505-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon water tank.