Eleven Years Ago
Eleven years ago, the Amarillo Fire Department was forever changed. Eleven years ago we wept, we hoped for good news, and we prayed. We prayed […]
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Know YOUR Role!
I’ve heard it more times than I have ever cared to hear it. It all started when I was new and sounded like, “yea, great […]
Don’t Neglect The Culture
Few things are more important than the sustained culture of an organization. You see, the culture determines if an organization is thriving or just […]
What happens off duty, stays off duty…right? Don’t bet on it.
Doing what’s right. We’ve all heard it. Many of us believe that we do it consistently. And perhaps, when we’re on the job or in […]
Why Are Your Boots So Shiny?
I recently did a bunker gear demonstration for a small group of kindergartners. As I was talking about all of our gear and placing it […]
The Media Damage to the Fire Service
Take a moment to look back at the shows that were about firefighters and EMTs, such as Emergency, 3rd Watch, Rescue Me, and now Chicago […]
My Black Helmet
As a young child in a small town, I grew up as the son of a paramedic, the grandson of a firefighter, and the great-grandson […]