Reality TV and the fire service

The the popularity of reality television, especially Cops, there have been a few attempts at replicate that style and feel with firefighters. Two of these shows have recently been released on DVD. First is The Bravest. This 10 DVD, 15 hour set features all 44 episodes of the series.  This series examines every aspect of the lives of these experts in the arts of extinguishment, from the most spectacular infernos to the smaller crises that firefighters quell every day to the constant preparations that keep them on their steel.

Along the way, you’ll learn about the tactics they employ to battle the blazes, explore the ways in which modern technology aids them in their quest and get to know these courageous men and women during the quieter moments they spend together at the firehouse.

Also available is the new On Duty Firefighters. On Duty gives the viewer a front row seat to first responders in action. Whether rushing into a burning building, rappelling down a cliff for mountain rescue, or racing to a blaze on a screaming fire engine, these brave men and women are ready at a moments notice, day or night, to protect homes, rescue people and save lives. This 28 episode series features real stories about real heroes.

Both series are highly recommended and can be ordered through FSP Books & Videos online at www.Fire-Police-EMS.com or by calling 800.522.8528.

Fire Department Leadership

 Leadership Lessons for Formal and Informal Fire Service Leaders

Leadership is the number one issue facing the fire service today. If fire organizations can focus on developing values-drive, principle-based leaders who take responsibility and make themselves accountable up, down and across the chain of command every other issue will take care of itself.
This book provides formal and informal leaders with a variety of invaluable leadership lessons.
Readers will learn how to become people of influence to inspire others to follow their lead.
Topics Include:

• Creating a Values-Driven Culture
• Defining Leadership
• Transformational Leadership
• Reigniting Responsibility
• Facilitating Accountability
• The Power of the Company Officer
• The Power of Empowerment
• The Power of Humility
• Succession Planning Success
• The Change Resistance Myth
• Dealing with Distrust in Your Department
• Creating Consistency
• Becoming an Exceptional Leader

 This highly recommended book is now in stock for $19.95! Click here to order!

We have a number of other books for fire department leaders. These include A New Breed of Leader, Leadership on the Line,  and Leadership In Dangerous Situations. If you have any questions give our sales team a call at 800.522.8528.

Labor Relations for the Fire Service - Fire Engineering

BL0951 - Labor Relations for the Fire Service - Fire Engineering

New from Fire Engineering, Labor Relations for the Fire Service, explores the aspects of labor relations that are intertwined with human resource management in today’s fire service organizations.

Contents include:

• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Setting the stage for labor relations
• Historical events in labor relations and the fire service
• Labor-management relations in the public sector
• Labor relations and collective bargaining
• Negotiation process and impasse
• Contract administration
• Disciplinary action
• Human resource management
• Stress and psychological support
• Tomorrow’s labor relations 

To order please click the link above or call us at (800) 522-8528.

New Ward LaFrance of NYC Fire Dept book!

Fire Apparatus Journal Publications has released their newest photo history book, Ward LaFrance Fire Apparatus of the New York City Fire Department.

This softcover book is presented in the same format as previous Hose Wagons, Squad Apparatus and American LaFrance 900 Series books. It has 64 pages of wonderful color photos.

It includes photos of each type of apparatus with registration number and assignments.

As with all FAJ publications the book is incredibly well done! We'd consider it another must have for any fire apparatus enthusiast or FNY fan!

you can order from FSP through the link above or by calling 800.522.8528.

Great new books for First Responders!

First off, Richard Yokley has written another wonderful book. The author of Emergency! Behind the Scene and TV Firefighters has just published The First Responders of Television. From the first live telecast of an actual fire in 1938, to such weekly television series as Rescue 8, Emergency!, Saved and Rescue Me in the US and International favorites of England's London's Burning, Germany's Medicopter 117, and Japan's Burning Flame trilogy, this book offers detailed coverage of the many First Responders of Television. Richard's previous two books have been amongst our best sellers and we expect this on will be as well!

For history buffs we have a number of new titles. First and foremost, Fire Dept City of New York: The Dreyfous Collection has been reprinted. This incredible look at FDNY from 1-12-1947 is a must have for any fan of FDNY or fire history.

Also from MT Publishing comes Chesterfield Fire Department: The Original Thirteen Departments. This softcover book is chock full of black and white photos including stations, apparatus, incidents and much more!

That's not all. MT has also published a number of other department histories including North Hudson Fire & Rescue, Omaha Fire Department, and the Tulsa Fire Department.

For a full list of new books visit http://www.fire-police-ems.com/books/2000.shtml. And feel free to email us with any questions at support@fire-police-ems.com.

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Fire Department City of New York: The Dreyfous Collection

Fire Department City of New York: The Dreyfous Collection is a photographic ensemble encompassing the period for New York City Firemen from 1912 until 1947.

Fires from before WWI through the Great Depression until after WWII are covered. It was during this time that Albert G. Dreyfous was the official photographer for the fire department in a non-paid capacity.

Albert G. Dreyfous' passport into the FDNY was his photography. In the early 1900's, photgraphy was still evolving. Taking pictures was a hobby not attainable to most people.

Dreyfous had "all access" permission from the fire department to document Medal Days, apparatus deliveries, parades, and other formal occasions. When he responded to fires, not only was he allowed to cross the fire lines, he was able to enter the fray with the firemen, enduring the same dangerous conditions that they were exposed to.

His photos appeared in official FDNY publications including Annual Reports, Midnight Alarm programs, WNYF magazine and Medal Day programs. His work often appeared in city newspapers the day following a serious fire.

The photos used in this book were taken from Dreyfous' personal albums. He entered brief notes documenting the date, time, alarm box number, and how many alarms were required.

BF4907 - Fire Department City of New York: The Dreyfous Collection

Jon Davies Memorial Tee Shirt Now Available

100% of the sales of this tee shirt will be donated to the Jon Davies Children's Fund.

The shirts are available in medium (M), large (L), extra large (XL) and extra extra large (XXL). All sizes are $20.00.

If you want a large order (more than 12 shirts) DO NOT come to the store. Call us with the order, or place the order thru the website and check the box "In Store Pickup".

We will contact you when your order is ready to be picked up.

If we are shipping the shirts to you there is no limit on how many shirts may be ordered.

Order your Jon Davies Memorial Tee Shirt Here!