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Memorial Dedicated to Six Boston FF Killed In 1942 East Boston Luongo Fire
November 15, 2012 | building construction, Building Construction for the Fire Service, buildingsonfire.com, Christopher Naum, Collapse, Fire Service Tradition, firefighting-operations, honor, in-the-line-of-duty, line-of-duty, LODD, major-incidents, tradition | Christopher Naum | No Comments
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Memorial dedicated in East Boston (MA) honoring Six Boston firefighters who made the supreme sacrifice while battling a fire in 1942.

Transmitting the Box for an Alarm of Fire…Taking it to the Streets
July 20, 2010 | "firefighter safety", "health and safety", building construction, Building Construction for the Fire Service, buildingsonfire.com, Christopher Naum, Combat Fire Engagement, command-leadership, courage to be safe, decision-making, Deployment, development, education, Fire Service Tradition, fire-rescue-topics, firefighter-safety-health, firefighting-operations, Generations, History Repeating Event, professional development, research, Safety Culture, Taking it to the Streets, tradition, training, training-development | Christopher Naum | No Comments
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Taking it to the Streets Premiering Wednesday July 21st  9:00pm ET Live on Firefighter Netcast.com Premiering “WhatÂ’s on YOUR Radar Screen”? Check out whatÂ’s on of off your radar screen on CommandSafety.com If youÂ’ve never listened to a FirefighterNetcast, visit the site now, sign up for a new user account for BlogTalkRadio, and be prepared […]

Taking it to the Streets
July 1, 2010 | "firefighter safety", advocate, building construction, buildingsonfire.com, Christopher Naum, Combat Fire Engagement, courage to be safe, culture, decision-making, education, EGH, fire service, firefighter-safety-health, firefighting, firefighting-operations, History Repeating Event, NFFF, operations, professional development, Safety Culture, Taking it to the Streets, Ten Minutes in the Street, tradition, training-fire-rescue-topics | Christopher Naum | No Comments
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Advancing FireFighter Safety and Operational Intergrity for the Fire Service through provocative insights and dynamic discussions dedicated to the Art and Science of Firefighting and the Traditions of the Fire Service.

In Search of Tactical Patience
June 18, 2010 | "firefighter safety", building construction, Charleston, decision-making, fire behavior, firefighting-operations, Generations, History Repeating Event, honor, lessons, line-of-duty, LODD, Occupancy Risk, operations, professional development, Remembrance, risk, Safety, tradition, Uncategorized | Christopher Naum | No Comments
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Today commemorates the anniversary of the Sofa Superstore fire in Charleston, South Carolina, in which nine firefighters lost their lives while engaged in aggressive interior operations at a commercial building occupied and operating as a furniture store and warehouse. On the evening of June 18, 2007, units from the Charleston Fire Department responded to a […]

Reflecting on These Days of June
June 17, 2010 | "firefighter safety", "Safety Week", "Situational Awareness" assessment, building construction, buildingsonfire.com, Charleston, Christopher Naum, Combat Fire Engagement, construction, courage to be safe, dynamics, FDNY, fire behavior, firefighter-safety-health, firefighting, firefighting-operations, History Repeating Event, lessons, line-of-duty, LODD, major-incidents, Naum, NIOSH, Occupancy Risk, Remembrance, Safety Culture, tradition, training | Christopher Naum | No Comments
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Over the next few days, much will be written up reflecting on a number of past historical events that resonate with the rich heritage, honor and tradition that makes this Fire Service what it is.  Anniversaries come and go; remembrance, sorrow, grief and respect; the good and the bad all seem to come streaming back-or […]

Twenty Ten
December 31, 2009 | "firefighter safety", advocate, building construction, Christopher Naum, command-leadership, Company, compentencies, construction, courage to be safe, culture, decision-making, destiny, duty, Engineered Structural Systems, fire behavior, fire service, firefighter-safety-health, fortitude, History Repeating Event, leadership, lessons, LODD, mentoring, Naum, NFFF, NMRS, Officers, operations, Planning, qualifications, Remembrance, Safety, Safety Culture, Skills, tradition, training | Christopher Naum | No Comments
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As we transition into a new year, and as plans begin to take place that frame and outline the yearÂ’s activities, foremost in this planning, preparation, scheduling and outlook should be those activities and commitments that training, education and skill development can be implemented and enhanced. Take the initiative to recognize and identify training and […]