The Social Background Check: How DO Recruiters Use Social Media? [Infographic]

Eric March 9, 2013
[0] comments
http://i2.wp.com/fireground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/background1.jpg?fit=190%2C190

I have been asked to do this for employers and institutions more often these days… Posted on March 1, 2013 by Reppler By now you’re likely aware: recruiters use social media to screen potential candidates. In the most recent survey …

read more

Tips to Help You Survive a Cruise Ship Disaster

Eric March 3, 2013
[0] comments
http://i2.wp.com/fireground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cn_image_0.size_.cruise-safety-tips-family-plan-06121.png?fit=190%2C190

Shipboard emergencies are exceedingly rare, but every passenger should be prepared, just in case. Here are six tips that maritime experts say can save your life if your ship runs into trouble CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER WORLDWIDE  1 Locate your muster station. …

read more

Video’s: Best Day Ever!! My Girl took the Training Wheels off and she is all locked in!

Eric March 2, 2013
[0] comments

The FAA shut down of 238 Air Traffic Control Towers will affect Wildland Fire Air Operations.

Eric March 1, 2013
[0] comments
http://i1.wp.com/fireground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/DSCF0007.jpg?fit=190%2C190

  In a highly distributed email from the US Forest Service and BLM Fire and Aviation Management to all effected fire Wildland Firefighting agencies stated that major FAA cuts will affect wildland fire air operations nationally. In the FAA listing …

read more

Video: The United States debt limit explained.

Eric February 28, 2013
[0] comments

  The United States debt limit explained. A satirical short film taking a look at the national debt and how it applies to just one family. Watch the guy from the Sprint Ads, Ferris Bueller Superbowl Spot and plays Arwin! …

read more
 

The art of presenting – 3 top tips

Eric February 28, 2013
[0] comments
http://i0.wp.com/fireground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/B_speech-17266-530x3301.jpg?fit=190%2C190

The art of presenting – 3 top tips In today’s entrepreneur guest blog experienced public speaker Jamie Dunn give us some key insights into how to deliver the perfect presentation… A lot of what we do in business will come down to how we …

read more
 

‘An iPhone Saved My Life’: Soldier Recounts Unbelievable ‘Good Luck’ In Afghanistan

Eric February 23, 2013
[0] comments
http://i0.wp.com/fireground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Screen-Shot-2013-02-23-at-1.59.57-PM-300x1961.png?fit=190%2C190

Last May, 22-year-old Joel Stubleski from Alaska found himself in a fire-fight in Eastern Afghanistan. If he hadn’t been carrying his iPhone in his pocket, he probably would not be alive today. Stubleski was shot in the upper thigh, was bleeding heavily, and thought …

read more
 

Infographic: Tallest Mountain to Deepest Ocean Trench

Eric February 22, 2013
[0] comments
http://i1.wp.com/fireground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/oap-landsea-oceans-100608-moderate.jpg?fit=190%2C190

Karl Tate, OurAmazingPlanet

 

How can I get my red card / incident qualifications card?

Eric February 22, 2013
[0] comments
http://i2.wp.com/fireground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/tumblr_mb6u4wBKWk1qenjiko1_1280.jpg?fit=190%2C190

Source NPS  We frequently are asked “How can I get my red card / incident qualifications card?” Here is some assistance with that dilemma: If you are an NPS or federal land management employee [USFS, BLM, FWS, BIA] contact the …

read more
 

Original Dolphins Call Me Maybe along with the latest Military Version!

Eric February 21, 2013
[0] comments
http://i1.wp.com/fireground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1-Tumblr1.png?fit=190%2C190

I really love this kind of creativity!! Much like the Wildland Fire Helitack crew singing Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” that was pulled by the stiff Dept of Interior. But, I was able to find the bootlegged version below.