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On Monday, April 15, 2019, the world watched as the beloved Notre Dame cathedral in Paris was engulfed into flames. The flames were so dangerous and rapid that firefighters were told to retreat, saving their own lives. Commander Jean-Claude Gallet had a plan, however...

It’s no surprise that firefighters are at increased risk of toxic exposure of carcinogenic products and gases. In fact, that’s part of the job description – you know what you are signing up for. So why is it common to ignore Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)...

1-800-BOARDUP ANNOUNCES ANNUAL ‘BIG DOG CHALLENGE’ TO SUPPORT NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION   Jacksonville Beach, FL - July 29, 2019 - In support of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), 1-800-BOARDUP announced their fundraising commitment...

From Top Golf to scooter riding to Ron Mundy’s amazing DJ skills, the 2019 Advanced Market Development National Conference was one for the record books. We had a great time in Atlanta, sharing stories, ideas, concerns and more; we hope everyone left with a renewed...

Empathy vs. Sympathy - Do You Know the Difference?   At a recent conference, a group of firefighters were asked to explain the difference between empathy and sympathy. The responses were eloquent and thoughtful, but we liked this explanation best:   By the...

Personal Hurricane Prep by Michael Hosto, Founder, 1-800-BOARDUP I wrote this email to our staff today and wanted to share more broadly as Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida.   Here is a practical list on how to prepare for potential hurricane. CASH IS KING...

Recently, 1-800-BOARDUP of Kansas City made a $1,000 donation to the Mid America Regional Council (MARC). MARC is comprised of emergency providers, city and county governmental groups, and private sector companies that promote regional cooperation through leadership,...