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As we learn about and accept the fact that light weight construction is here and here to stay, we need to understand as a fire service how to tactically extinguish the fire and protect ourselves and our fellow firefighters. Think to yourself about the risk verses reward of what...

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...

“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...

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,...

One of the biggest mistakes firefighters make with their health is giving into negative peer pressure In any group setting, people are influenced by the actions of their peers. This is especially true in the fire service, as firefighters eat, sleep and work as a group.  The group...

How often do you wear your SCBA and remaining PPE during all stages of firefighting operations? Do you take off your mask early during overhaul? Have you ever gotten a headache after a fire? Do you realize overhaul can be on a house fire or on an auto fire? It is called the IDLH...

It’s extremely important for firefighters to have healthy habits if they want to have a low risk for injury or cardiac event, and a high quality of life before and after retirement. But firefighters make some common mistakes when it comes to their health. Based on my seven years...

We are only as strong as our weakest link. It is important to know what the weakest link in the chain is. We are only as strong as our weakest link. When is comes to today’s firefighting personal protective gear including SCBA, according to research done by NIST ( National...