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Most recently the NPFA has issued changes to its’ standard for “Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Services”, aka NFPA 1981. As emergency service personnel we all should become familiar with this standard and how the...

Each and every PIO/spokesperson needs to follow these rules/guidelines to be successful in their job. Remember you are the face of your department and are highly visible. Represent well with a strong voice, articulate words, and positive presence. PIO Commandment #1: always...

When most people think of severe weather, tornadoes are usually the first thing to pop into one’s mind. However, there are other significant weather threats beyond tornadoes.   Firefighters (volunteer and paid) are often called to serve as storm spotters.  Therefore, recognition...

On our Facebook page we started a good discussion on where you carry your portable radio. The question was “where do you carry your portable radio”? Do you carry it in the radio pocket or do you use a case and strap? If you use a case and strap do you put it under...

In part 1 we discussed the reasons why your department needs a social media policy. In part 2 we will explore how to develop this policy and discuss some of the important items you should always include in your policy. Social media for the fire service is a venture that needs to...

#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...

In part 1 of this two part series we will discuss how your organization can protect itself from a public relations crisis by establishing a standard operating procedure (SOP) on social media. A good social media policy is something that every fire and EMS department should have...

  Does your fire/EMS organization have a Public Information Officer or Spokesperson? When the world of today wants their news as fast as possible and news agencies are jockeying for that first incident headline and the dramatic “wow” photo, the fire service PIO or public...

By: 5-5-5 Fitness https://www.facebook.com/555fitness   In Part 2 of our series we talked about the cross-fit exercise known as thrusters.  This movement combines a front squat and a press and is a great strength building exercise when using heavier weights and great for...