FF/FLSE Traycee

FF/FLSE Traycee

Firefighter/EMT,
Fire and Life Safety Educator,
CEO/President USFRA.org,
U.S. First Responders Association is a non-profit, professional and social network of firefighters, EMS, rescue, police officers, military and civilian support teams.

My Articles

Personal Qualities Needed to Become a Firefighter

February 23rd, 2012

Working as a fire fighter entails physical and mental strength and endurance. With great responsibilities and difficult challenges that fire fighters face in times of fire incidents, sometimes strength and endurance aren’t enough. No matter how much training a fire fighter take, if they aren’t determined enough, the performance and work evaluation will only fall through.

Whenever a fire fighter applicant tries to get the job, senior fire fighters and recruiters do not consider physical aspects alone as there is … Read the rest

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What Is in the Firefighter One Exam?

December 6th, 2011

The firefighter I exam, taken after completion of several classroom courses and hands-on training, prepares you for the next level of firefighter training and the firefighter II exam.

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Safeguard Firefighter Health

March 19th, 2011

Know the signs and symptoms of cardiac distress. Immediately report discomfort in the center of the chest, upper body, or feelings of pressure or pain, shortness of breath, a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness. Know that the symptoms of cardiac distress may include feelings of denial or doom.

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Causes of Stress, for fire service and non fire service persons.

February 26th, 2011

In order to eliminate or at least control stress, it is vital to know and understand the causes of stress. Of course, there are many causes of stress and they are as varied as the people who suffer from stress, but there are a few places to look first. And by learning about these causes of stress, you can figure out where stress is entering your life.

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Fit for Fire: Does P90X Work For Real For Anyone?

January 8th, 2011

Happy New Year! Have one of your New Year’s resolution been getting yourself Fit for Fire?

Have you been considering using p90x to help you get your body into the best shape you can, but are not sure it is going to work for you? Does p90x work is a question that so many people everywhere are asking and searching for the answer for.

The truth is that this system can work for anyone that uses it, but whether it … Read the rest

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Why do firefighters need to be fit?

April 7th, 2010

A firefighters role is extremely varied which involves working in a vast array of situations and environments including:

  • Hot and humid atmospheres.
  • Dark and confined spaces.
  • Oxygen deficient atmospheres.
  • Prolonged periods of physical activity.
  • Working long hours during the night when your body is telling you to rest.

The day to day work of a firefighter is also extremely varied and calls upon muscular strength, endurance and flexibility at different incidents.

Tasks that firefighters carry out at incidents can be … Read the rest

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