Could the recently published Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed standard titled, Emergency Response, intended to update the 44-year […]
The Five “Whys?” and How They Can Save You Time and Money
Kevin Ferrara, AFSO21 Businesses often have difficulty in pinpointing the root cause of their dilemma. Operating a business involves putting […]
Leadership and Management
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The $86,400 Dilemma
Kevin Ferrara, AFSO21 Imagine waking up tomorrow morning and after pouring a cup of coffee, you sit in front of […]
Leadership and Management
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Assessments and Evaluations for Emergency Service Organizations
Kevin Ferrara, AFSO21 Assessment versus Evaluation Often, individuals confuse assessment and evaluation as being the same however, it’s important to […]
Fire Service Administration
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PFAS, Is There a Hidden Hazard Lurking Under Your Community?
Kevin Ferrara, AFSO21 Potentially, under the ground you walk on, lurks a hidden health hazard, a timebomb of sorts and […]
Public Safety
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Congress Must Legislate PFAS Blood Testing Now
Kevin Ferrara, AFSO21 Within many communities across the country, especially those near former and current US military installations lurks a […]
Firefighter Health & Safety
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It’s Just Soap and Water
Kevin Ferrara, AFSO21 Let me start with a brief introduction. I have proudly served the public for thirty-four years beginning […]
Firefighter Health & Safety
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Managing PA Fire Departments
Kevin Ferrara, AFSO21 The following pertains to fire departments operating within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania however, could be applied within […]
Public Safety
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Pennsylvania’s Ineffective PFAS MCLs
Kevin Ferrara, AFSO21 A final-form rulemaking pertaining to Maximum Contaminate Levels (MCLs) in drinking water was published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, Saturday […]
Public Safety
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Firefighters Must Be Physically Fit For Duty
Kevin Ferrara, AFSO21 Firefighting is an inherently hazardous profession no matter if the individual is paid or a volunteer. Line […]
Firefighter Health & Safety
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