From Little Brother To Big Brother
Do you ever stop and think how your actions will affect someone in 20 years? Has it ever crossed your mind that just one thing you did today could be the defining moment in [...]
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Leadership: A View from the Bottom Up
There have been numerous books, articles, speeches and blogs written about leadership. The authors range from Generals, Fire Chiefs, and CEO’s to the guy on the corner who [...]
The Driver/Operator – “The Most Pivotal Role on the Fireground”
As I think back at the major incidents in my fire service career, both paid and volunteer, there are one or two positions on the scene that changed the role of the emergency. [...]
Quit Your Cryin’
Push me. Motivate me. Make my brain work. Quit bitching. No more whining. SHUT UP! I read a LOT of fire service related articles. I try to put myself in front of at least of [...]
Interwebs
It’s on the internet, it must be true! Whenever I hear someone speaking of mentoring, I usually have two different reactions. The first is, “Hey, yeah, those are [...]
Explorers, The Next Generation of Fire Service Warriors.
The Spartans raised their children to be warriors. From birth, they were tested and trained to become masters in the art of warfare. We have an opportunity to raise [...]
Brotherhood Hidden In Tragedy
So, I recently attended one of the most hurtful events in a firefighters career. The loss of another coworker. Although it hurt to be there, I needed to be there. [...]
Fear Mongering in the Fire Service
Fear usually stems from a lack of understanding. It’s easy to be afraid of something unfamiliar. The term “fear mongering” is used in political discussions [...]
Soap Opera
Growing up, I got to see what the fire service is really like. I can remember my first ride in a fire truck with my dad when he was a Lieutenant. I remember the [...]
Preparing For The Worst, Hoping For The Best
As children, we are taught to think for ourselves. We are taught subject matter, quietly, in a classroom setting. We do our homework alone before we can go hang out with [...]
Station Pride 