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SOUTHWEST FIRE RESCUE sures in seconds without the use of calculators, pencils, or paper. Hydraulic field method will be taught for the most common size and configuration of hose. MAIN CONFERENCE PROGRAM INFORMATION Pride and Ownership Rick Lasky, Fire Chief Lewisville Fire Department, Texas Chief Rick Lasky takes a hard look at the fi re service and fi nds it short on the only element that makes it effective: passion. He gives an upfront and honest criticism about the need to reignite the love of the job on every level, from chiefs on down. Do you have what it takes? Not everyone is cut out for the fi re service. It takes only the best to serve the public when people need help most. Pride and Ownership calls for men and women with honor and integrity to measure up to the task. There’s nothing else in the world like being a fi refighter. Every day, Chief Lasky remembers why his job is the best in the world and he brings that passion to Pride and Ownership. He revisits the proud history and tradition of the fi re service and reflects on the family values and brotherhood that have made fi refighting a truly family-oriented vocation. Vehicle Rescue 2008 Update Ron Moore, Battalion Chief McKinney Fire Department Ron presents his popular University of Extrication training featuring what you must know to be safe and informed at crash scenes. The latest information on airbags, hybrid vehicles, extrication tips, EMS responsibilities at crash scenes and much more will be addressed. HIPAA Gene Gandy, Lawyer and Paramedic Albany, TX Your questions regarding HIPPA as it relates to EMS and the fi re service will be covered in this informative discussion. Safety—The Company Officers’ Challenges Mike Wisko, Engine Company Officer Galveston Fire Department, Galveston, TX Safety is the goal in today’s fi re service. We all want to ensure that everyone goes home after each shift. Management cranks out policies that dictate safety practices while fi re service leaders teach, lecture and write about safety. The very individuals who are today’s officers were yesterday’s fi refighters. These guys flew by the seat of their pants at every incident and have the scars to prove it. How does this Company officer create and maintain a Safety atmosphere? TEXAS FIRE CHIEF Spring/Summer 2008 Teaching Ventilation Robert “Bob” Nicks, Chief Safety Officer Austin Fire Department PPV testing has changed the way we train PPV and how it is used at emergencies. The Austin Fire Department has been doing extensive research and training with the University of Texas. From our research, the field feedback and training, we at the Austin FD have a different prospective of Positive Pressure Ventilation. We approach this task with a better understanding on how it affects the interior of a building. This is what we have learned Techniques for Improving Trainee Retention Howard Cross Howard Cross & Associates, Shaftsbury, VT This program focuses on ways for trainers to increase transfer of learning in classroom environments. Participants will be introduced to a number of alternatives to traditional information delivery approaches Decontamination - Easier Said than Done Tom Phillips, Battalion Chief West Palm Beach County Fire Department, FL This presentation examines the planning, equiping, training and exercising needed to operate in a safe, effective and efficient manner while performing decontamination for victims of a natural disaster or emergency. The aspects faced by the emergency responder as the first one to arrive at the scene. What will you observe? What actions will you take? What resources are available? Who needs to be notified? It is imperative that your organization is ready to deal with decontaminating large numbers of potential victims that exceed the anticipated. Significant Changes Coming for the 2008 Version of NFPA 1901 R. J. “Bob” Barraclough, President The Best Fire Apparatus Resource, Inc., Plano, TX Over the last three years, the NFPA Apparatus Committee (NFPA 1901) has been modifying and fine tuning the 2003 version of 1901. They have proposed and voted on changes that will impact all fire departments buying new apparatus. Included in the 2008 Standard are guidelines for trailers that are used for emergency response, maximum MPH for various apparatus, and new requirements for apparatus builders. This program covers the more significant changes in the 2008 version of 1901 and how they will impact dealers, manufacturers and fire departments. Old Lessons for Today Bruce Varner, Fire Chief Santo Rosa, California We keep repeating many of the same mistakes, costing lives and career ending injuries. This program looks at 25

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Texas Fire Chief - Spring/Summer 2008 Contents Executive Director’s Report Region Realignment Map Above and Beyond 2007 Conference Highlights ‘Service Above Self’ Texas Commission Implements Southwest Fire Rescue Conference Program Membership Application Who Are Those Guys? Alarms for the Hearing Impaired Recent Calls Index to Advertisers

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