“Peak performance doesn’t happen by chance. It is achieved through a process that includes making personal decisions and holding oneself accountable.” This was the gist of the message Assistant Chief Derek Alkonis, Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department, relayed to the audience in his keynote address at this morning’s General Session. Alkonis then proceeded to explain what constitutes ‘peak performance’ and some ways fire service members can prepare themselves to make those quality decisions that will “determine the future effectiveness of their departments.”

“Right now--you and I can decide to be better, to be better learners, to train more effectively, to look for better ways to do everything, to hold ourselves accountable,” Alkonis asserted. “Why continually strive to be better? We do it for the public we serve. All around us, we respond to people in their times of distress and tragedy. They depend on us. They trust us and our decisions. We need to trust our training,” he explained.

This preparation, Alkonis said, involves making the best use of your time and finding ‘real’ solutions for problems in your department. He challenged attendees to begin the process while at FDIC International 2016. “Identify a specific problem; stay focused on finding a solution, and identify an implementation strategy,” he suggested.

He related how he had used this approach at a previous FDIC to facilitate delivering a consistent training message within his department, which is spread out over 2,300 square miles with some stations almost 100 miles apart.

 

This year at FDIC International 2016, Sam Carbis Solutions Group, LLC, manufacturer of Alco-Lite ladders, is proud to announce three new products.

• DRL Series of Double-End Roof Ladders. These ladders are our traditional pumper-style roof ladder equipped with roof hooks on both ends, making them ideal for roof scenarios whether dealing with a peak or parapet roof system. They are available in 12-, 14-, 16-, and 20-foot lengths.
  
• PWL-06 with Safety Shoes. This ladder is 5’11¼” in length and is equipped with safety shoes on one end and traditional butt spurs on the other end, making it ideal to use on any ground surface. This ladder is designed for easy access to high first-floor windows without having excessive ladder length obstructing the opening. The ladder was also designed to fit into vehicle compartments that are sized for medical backboards.
  
• Online Training Academy. This product offers modules on ground ladder testing and repair to NFPA 1932 standards.

For Sam Carbis Solutions Group, LLC, the most important part of exhibiting at FDIC International is the interaction and feedback that we receive from our customers.

"Every time we attend we are honored to meet the men and women who use our products on a daily basis. We never fail to learn from our customers on ways to continually improve our products to ensure that we continue to offer the safest and most durable ladders on the market," says Sam Carbis's David Williamson.

He continues, "The attendees visiting the exhibit hall gain valuable insight into new products and new technologies on the market that are designed to make their jobs easier and safer."

Williamson concludes, "Attendees are able to meet one on one with the vendors who will have knowledgeable experts at their booths. Most displays at FDIC International allow the attendees to have their hands on the products, giving them a real-world view of how the product can benefit their organization."

Sam Carbis Solutions Group, LLC, would also like to encourage each attendee to take full advantage of the conference. By visiting the vendors, taking advantage of training by some of the best instructors in the fire service, and by networking with your counterparts during the week, each attendee will bring home valuable knowledge to help serve their communities better.

Please be sure to visit us at Booth #5039, and enjoy your week!

 

www.carbissolutions.com

 

(800) 948-7750

The Walla Walla Fire Department is in the area of Poplar St. near the intersection of Myra Road responding to a HAZMAT incident. They say around 7:21 a.m. Wednesday they got a report of a 55-gallon barrel in the road. As soon as crews arrived they isolated the barrel and put absorbent material around the storm drain so no liquid could get inside.
- PUB DATE: 4/20/2016 9:14:36 AM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com

The Walla Walla Fire Department is in the area of Poplar St. near the intersection of Myra Road responding to a HAZMAT incident. They say around 7:21 a.m. Wednesday they got a report of a 55-gallon barrel in the road. As soon as crews arrived they isolated the barrel and put absorbent material around the storm drain so no liquid could get inside.
- PUB DATE: 4/20/2016 9:14:36 AM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com

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