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    Large diameter hose provides ample water, but considerations for laying the hose and packing it up can help crews.
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    Pennington: Do We Really Need All This Water?

    April 8, 2015
    Ryan Pennington shares his thoughts on deploying and racking LDH.

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    U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael Russell
    U.S. Navy SEAL students participate in Surf Passage at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado.
    Photo by Peter Matthews/Firehouse.com
    The newer firefighters are expected to pull more weight as responsibilities change in a fire station. But everyone needs to remember that they have to work as a team to be successful.
    Courtesy of Paul Barrett
    Sitting down with the senior firefighter can give an understanding on why things are done the way they are.
    Courtesy of Ryan Pennington
    Here is some of the crew that Ryan has worked with at Station 8: (left to right) Brian, Phil, Capt. Dave, John and Lt. Matt.
    Courtesy of Los Angeles County Fire Museum
    La Fire Squad 51
    Photo by Ryan Pennington
    Fire stations were used for water distrubution to residents when the water was deemed unusable.
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    Pennington: Water Crisis Brings Out West Virginia Pride

    Jan. 16, 2014
    The chemical spill that sparked a water crisis in West Virginia brought out the best in people and reminded me how firefighters and emergency crews really do care about the citizens...
    Photo by Glen E. Ellman/FortWorthFire.net
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    Pennington: Don't Hook Over Your Head

    Dec. 23, 2013
    Learning about pulling ceilings the hard way can lead to insults by peers and, even worse, a trip to the hospital.
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    Operations & Training

    Pennington: Can Good Firefighters Cover for Bad Officers?

    Dec. 17, 2013
    Walk into any fire station and look around. What you find is a group of firefighters, officers, and chiefs that come from every walk of life and each has a different level of ...
    Photo by Glen E. Ellman
    If someone on your crew is full of passion, use that energy to create training drills that will be a positive benefit to the entire crew.
    Careers & Education

    Let Your Passion Show

    Nov. 15, 2013
    While we may not be the eager beaver that we once were as a rookie firefighter, we should remember those days and do everything possible to make sure we stay ready.
    Photo by Glen E. Ellman/FortWorthFire.net
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    Pennington: Culture Change? Whatever

    Nov. 9, 2013
    Today’s firefighters have 24/7 access to the happenings around the world, almost on a “as they are happening” basis. With this information is coming education and awareness to...