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3 Ways Gratitude Can Help Manage Stress

It’s a new year, and with that, a new opportunity to know better, do better and be better. As we get back into the day-to-day routines, it can be easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. Stress, if left unchecked, could leave you on New Years Eve physically drained and wondering...
Posted On 01 Feb 2016
, By David J Soler
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Who’s Picture Is in Your Locker?

The job is not always peaches and cream.  Sometimes we need help to remind us that fighting fire is the most rewarding job in the world.  By nature, I am the type of person that needs reminders to stay on track and get back to the basics of the job.  Below are some of the simple...
Posted On 15 Jan 2016
, By Jeremy K. Rhode
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4 Ways to be the Incident Commander of Your Fire Service Career

You’re the Incident Commander of your fire service career! Not the Fire Chief, the Battalion Chief, Captain, Lieutenant or anyone else. You are!  Depending on how your department is configured, those people in their positions can help, but you are the Incident Commander of your...
Posted On 22 Nov 2015
, By Johnny Winston Jr

Special Message From Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso

A servant leader. Those are the first words that I think about when someone asks me about David J. Soler. The next thought that comes to mind is that David is a man who is dedicated to God, his family, and the fire service. I remember the first time I received a phone call from...
Posted On 18 Sep 2015
, By Frank Viscuso
Motivation: First Step to Firefighter Fitness
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3 Keys To Staying Fit and Motivated For Firefighters

The journey to becoming a great firefighter and having a healthy life begins with motivation.
Posted On 28 Jul 2015
, By Buffy Schilling
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4 Tips On How To Reinvent Your Fire Service Career

We have all heard stories about firefighters that have struggled early on in their career.  Some of these firefighters overcame their struggles to have successful and fulfilling careers. Others saw their careers extinguished faster than a vehicle fire. Regardless of the outcome,...
Posted On 23 Jul 2015
, By Johnny Winston Jr
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7 Rules for Exemplary Leadership – Part 3

“Leadership is the capacity to influence others by unleashing their power and potential to impact the greater good.”-Ken Blanchard Continuing from Part 2 Goto Part 1 Click Here Here are Rules 5-7 of the 7 Rules for Exemplary Leadership Rule 5 – Goals that...
Posted On 13 Jun 2015
, By Les Karpluk
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7 Rules for Exemplary Leadership – Part 2

“Leadership is the capacity to influence others by unleashing their power and potential to impact the greater good.”-Ken Blanchard   Continuing from Part 1 Here are Rules 3 & 4 of the 7 Rules for Exemplary Leadership —- Rule 3 – Be Honest Who...
Posted On 06 Jun 2015
, By Les Karpluk
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7 Rules for Exemplary Leadership – Part 1 of 3

“Leadership is the capacity to influence others by unleashing their power and potential to impact the greater good.”-Ken Blanchard Few would argue that a good leader makes a difference in the firehouse. Firefighters have high expectations of their leaders and being a...
Posted On 30 May 2015
, By Les Karpluk
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3 Unwritten Rules Of Firefighter Culture

“You cannot push anyone up the ladder unless he is willing to climb.” – Andrew Carnegie Is Culture The Culprit? It is no secret that today’s fire service is facing more pressure to deliver more with less. This pressure can cause stress and frustration with...
Posted On 09 May 2015
, By Les Karpluk
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