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“A man’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand his own way?” (Proverbs 20:24) Down a hot and smoke filled hallway, three firefighters advance a hose line through debris as they move towards their objective. One is on the nozzle, applying water as needed,...

In part 1 of this series we reviewed the basic principals of sprinklers and standpipes. In part 2 we will be discussing the specific types of systems and our approach to them. A firefighter’s knowledge of standpipe and sprinkler systems are an important part of their firefighting...

In Part 3 we talked about the call for help in life and the size up we make with regard to the call. Today in our last part in this series we talk about how we read the smoke of life and how we understand those closest to us. There is no Testimony Without The Test Coming...

In Part 2 we talked about Situational Awareness and how the CAN report should be something that we implement in our own lives. Today we continue on this track and talk about that call for help in life and the size up we make. The Call for Help When the moment strikes: a child...

As I ride to work, I often take note of the buildings under construction. It seems that all the old construction is either being torn down or renovated to bring them up to today’s fire protection standards. As a firefighter, I believe that this breeds a false sense of security...

When we go to battle: We put on our Armor Part  (See Ephesians 6:11-13) In Part 1 we discussed standing on common ground and life’s challenges that present themselves to us each day in a variety of ways and we handle them as we do the incident scene challenges. Today we are...

“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.”    Philippians 2:5 The fire service is made up of a diverse group of individuals who come from various backgrounds, religions, races, and environments. We are as different as they come when you...

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart”  (Jeremiah 29:13) Firefighters are often assigned to perform a primary search on the fire ground. The role of a primary search and its purpose to quickly search an area near the fire in hopes to find...

There will come a time in your life when you realize that all that you are, all that you have, and all that you have done becomes to feel meaningless. It is at the point where you notice a pattern of reaching goals, acquiring possessions, working for recognition, and it hits you...

I have found an inner desire, a constant pull on my heart, which drives me. This desire comes from fulfilling our personal calling. If you feel called to be a firefighter then this article is for you. There came a point a few years ago where I lost my drive and passion for the...