Boss, leader, brother…
According to Albert Schweitzer, “example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing”. Leaders must lead by example. It is […]
Month: April 2015
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Fire Service Fitness
Like it or not when you entered the fire service you lost your right to be out of shape. Nobody is going to stop you […]
FirefightersWeightLoss.com
You have in your hand or on your computer screen a booklet, “Chappy’s Weight Loss Solution”: written for the benefit of firefighters with weight issues. […]
The Road to Retirement
Michael Siefker was first introduced to me about 10 years ago as one of the instructors in my fire & ARFF academy. In April, 2015 […]
911 Leather
What can I say, Erik Falkenstrom with 911 leather has been an over achiever since I inquired about reviewing a product from 911leather.com. Mr. […]
The Volunteer Solution Part 2
In The Volunteer Solution Part 1 we covered a fair amount of ground. If you were able to get through the article you would have […]
Accepting Mediocrity
Mediocrity is a dangerous blight on the fire service. In volunteer and full-time departments alike, we accept mediocrity in our equipment, personnel and even in […]
FireStrong.org
Firestrong is an independently operated online resource for members of the Fire Service and their families. The mission of Firestrong is to offer mental, emotional, […]
Dogma in the Fire Service
Dogma: – A noun – Defined as a belief or set of beliefs that is accepted by the members of a group without being questioned […]
Where Does Pride Grow?
What is pride? Where does it come from? Where is it found? Every so often, I have a self-realization moment when I ask myself, “What […]