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 […]
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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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 Deadly Sins for Fireground Failures – Part 2
Please refer to 10 Deadly Sins for Fireground Failures Part 1 here. So here we are, already through 5 of the “10 Deadly Sins of […]
10 Deadly Sins for Fireground Failures – Part I
More than once, each and every one of us have been on a fireground that was absolutely chaotic. Whether it be in a state of […]
“John Wayne Time, You’re On Your Own”
If it runs deep in your blood, there are a few words or phrases that can get you excited when you’re listening to radio traffic. […]