Protective Measures – as seen in Fire Chief Magazine
By Michael Hosto, Founder, 1-800-BOARDUP As most experienced fire professionals know, children frequently stray onto fire scenes after a fire. Most seasoned veterans have witnessed some variation of the neighborhood “bicycle brigade”, organized and ready to...
1-800-BOARDUP Partners with Prominent Firefighter Support Organization, Firefighter Cancer Support Network
Media Contact: Jennifer Tucci, National Marketing Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1-800-BOARDUP Partners with Prominent Firefighter Support Organization,...
A Dangerous Environment: Allowing Citizens on Property Post-Fire
A house fire can leave a family in anguish as they watch their home and possessions melt away within the flames. However, what many fire victims do not consider is that just because the fire is out does not mean entering the property soon after the fire is safe. House...
Maintaining Work-Life Balance
Maintaining Work-Life Balance Finding a healthy work-life balance can be hard in nearly any occupation. However, work-life balance can be more difficult for firefighters due to the stress we experience beyond emergency...
Who Accepts Liability After a Fire or Disaster? By Chief Jim Harmes, ret., Past President, IAFC
Who Accepts Liability After a Fire or Disaster? By Chief Jim Harmes, ret., Past President, IAFC As a son of a volunteer firefighter, I rode my bike to fire damaged buildings. I was intrigued by the losses fire produced. So intrigued that I would immediately go into...
What is the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine, and Why Should I Care?
What is the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine, and Why Should I Care? Picture this. It’s 7:30 am the day after the Smith’s house caught on fire. Only a part of the house was damaged, and your station did a great job of putting the fire out and making sure the Smith’s were...
What Happens When You Leave the Scene
A couple weeks ago, the following story appeared in the Boston Herald: One man died and three other people were injured in a fatal, two-alarm fire in Burlington on Thursday, according to Burlington Fire and Police departments. The fire that totally destroyed a home on...
New Trucks Inspire Discussion
In November 2019, 1-800-BOARDUP posted the below article on our Facebook page and it inspired a multitude of comments and discussion. We’re including it in this issue of the Maltese Cross in hopes of inspiring discussion in your department and communities about the...
Educating Your Community on the Dangers of Fire
What kind of educational programs are you and your department involved in within your community? Do you have structured plans to teach community members how to plan an escape? If escape planning is not a top priority for your department, it’s time to change that...