The 5 Minute Clinic on the Halligan Bar – Part II: (Click on the link below for the PDF file) The 5 Minute Truck Company Clinic – The Halligan Bar Part 2
Obviously the very biggest mistake a firefighter could make is not doing any exercise at all. Since the majority of firefighters at least do some exercise, I will focus on the problem of inconsistency rather than the entirely bigger problem of inactivity. This article will...
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“As the first line goes, so goes the fire” As an officer or crew member of an engine company the extinguishment of the fire is the backbone of your mission. The initial line you choose to stretch will determine how well the overall operation goes. When you roll up on your next...
“many are called but few are chosen” Matthew 22:14 The ultimate role of a firefighter is to leave a mark on the system not just a memory. How is this accomplished? Is it by certification, awards, and the creation of new programs or innovations? These are all admirable...
Often times there exists a lack of communication with, or within, a communications center. When we have a miscommunication with a sales associate on a clothing purchase or with a fast food order we maybe displeased with the service or product you receive, but we go about our day....
Be The Leader They Need! Fire service leadership is in high demand with a short supply. There are many schools of thought when it comes to leadership styles. The topic of leadership has been discussed, debated and written about add nausea. It all boils down to making a personal...
Opening the Roof We have discussed in depth the physics associated with ventilation; Flow path, heat transfer, air exchange, uniflow and bidirectional flows. All the stuff we need to know but has very little to do with actually “opening” a structure up! So, in this segment we are...
Mistake #2- Being too Narrow with your physical fitness training. One of the things that struck me the most when I began to study the research regarding the physiological requirements of firefighting, was that this job requires all the components of fitness: muscular strength,...