Unconventional Preplanning
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Before I even start let me clarify, there is no substitute for getting out in your district. It is the best way to gain knowledge of the buildings currently in your area, and if you are not you should be ...
Read More »What is on your book shelf?
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I am a firm believer that “Leaders are Readers”. With the rapid pace the fire service takes these days, and its transition to more scientific research, and an emphasis on analytical data for decision making it is impossible to keep ...
Read More »The Bear Crawl
The above video is something I have been working on for a little bit. Riding with only 3 firefighters on an engine it forces the officer to double as the officer and the back up firefighter on the hose line, ...
Read More »Fire and Fuel Apparel Review
For the last few months I have been given the great opportunity to review some products from the Fire and Fuel Apparel company http://www.fireandfuelapparel.com/ specifically the Phoenix shirt sleeve, Taking Care of our Own short sleeve, and Skull and Nozzle stretch fit hat. To ...
Read More »Tactical Aggression and Patience Lessons from Americas Civil War
While at my recent trip to the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg Maryland, I took the opportunity to visit Gettysburg National Battlefield located about 15 miles north of Emmitsburg. While the monuments, landscape and the town itself are absolutely ...
Read More »Simple Saw Prop
If you have been reading his site for any length of time, you know that I am always looking for ways to get great training. I am lucky that I work for a department that has a phenomenal training center ...
Read More »FDIC International 2015 Preview
51 days! until the greatest show in the fire service kicks off! 51 days until thousands of firefighters make the annual pilgrimage to Indianapolis to learn, share, and of course recharge the brotherhood and batteries of our fire service passion! ...
Read More »The More You Know
Does anyone else remember “The More You Know” PSA’s from the late 80’s and early 90’s? If not here is a refresher. Remember now? I have been thinking a lot about leadership, decision making, and of course the hot topic ...
Read More »Climbing Mountains & Eating Elephants
Two of the best pieces of advice I have ever been given while coming up in the fire service had to do with mountains and elephants. While this may seem weird please allow me to explain. Whenever I was struggling ...
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