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Have you ever heard of “the dark side” of leadership? This is not a term we hear in leadership conversations or read about, but the reality is that it exists and impacts department growth. Authentic and true leaders are those that want to make a difference in the...

The fire service is alive with discussion on fire behavior science and how it will affect firefighters. There are those that are encouraged by this and there are those that are refusing to even acknowledge the information before them. I am encouraged that there is debate because...

When we first joined the fire service we were outfitted with all the personnel protective gear we would need to help keep us the safest possible during an incident. This probably included boots, turnout pants, turnout coat, hood, gloves (structural and maybe extrication), a...

What is the worse possible day? What is the worst possible day you’ve had at work?  Boss made you mad?  Air conditioning didn’t work on a 100 degree day? We Deal With Death & Destruction Day In & Day Out. As firefighters, we know and accept the dangers of our...

In Part 1 we discussed items around the station that get us into a routine and how we can overcome this routine. Lets jump right back into the station items that are part of our “routine”. Lets continue to look at our PPE. Our PPE Ask yourself is your PPE important...

Firefighters train and discipline themselves to create muscle memory, to have an almost innate ability to recall the right information, and to apply this knowledge to make a difference. If you have been involved with the fire service for any length of time you understand the...

To use the word BROTHERHOOD [by that we include firefighters both male/female] you must have a complete understanding of the word and all that it represents in the fire service. You see, brotherhood, in my humble opinion, is used way too lightly and without a full understanding...

#1 DISCIPLINE: An absolute understanding of your job, the ability to carry it out safely no matter what! If you expect to become a good and respected firefighter you must dedicate yourself to training and developing your mind and body. This can only be achieved through hard work,...

Rule #1 Love it & Honor it! The fire service has enough posers and T-shirt firefighters! The fire service needs clear headed dedicated people of strong character. Who are passionate about helping others and willing to pay the price day in and day out to master the art of...