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As we talked in the previous article, developing to become that good leader that people want to follow is based on establishing some core principles that guide your decision making. Below are the set of core principles I used to shape what I did in the fire service. These did not...

We have discussed many aspects of truck work, now I would like to focus on some of the “getting the job done” aspects. As previously discussed, each riding positions has a set of roles and responsibilities. For a review, let’s get the rig there in one piece, position it well,...

We have discussed many different aspects of truck work. Now I would like to focus on some of the “getting the job done” aspects. As previously discussed, each riding positions has a set of roles and responsibilities. For a review, let’s get the rig there in one piece, position it...

Many an article and seminar have been developed around “leadership”. Most opinions are that leadership is developed and nurtured through education, experience and learning from mistakes. This article is going to deal with what I believe is the most important, and often missing...

We often read and hear about incident size-up. Most of the information is in regards to the command level strategic goals and tactical objectives information gathering and assessment that establishes tactical priorities. Once the tactical priorities have been set by the Incident...

I cannot help but think I am in the twilight zone! For whatever reasons, I continue to see with my own eyes apparatus positioned on incidents along highways in positions that exposes the crew to fatal collisions with drivers that cannot, won’t or just plain don’t care about...

In previous articles we talked about the truck company as a team and the role and responsibility of the truck driver/operator. In this segment I want to touch on the subject of just where we put that large toolbox on wheels when we arrive. The Thought Process Many, many people...

Just What Should They Be Doing? We often hear of the truck officer as a “supervisor” of the truck team. I have come to learn that this position requires far more than an ability to supervise or direct firefighters. They are a link in the chain, an integral part of the team, and...

In my previous article we touched on the importance of positioning the ladder truck. In this article we will explore more of the foundation for optimizing your position. One important key to any truck company is knowing your district. I cannot overstate the importance of this...

In previous articles we talked about the truck company as a team and the role and responsibility of the truck  driver/operator. In this segment I want to touch on the subject of just where we put that large toolbox on wheels when we arrive. The Truck Driver Many, many people have...