Decisions
Our daily lives are completely reliant on decisions. Before we awaken, we have made a decision. Are we rising early to prepare for the day, or did we decide to sleep late and [...]
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When Things Go Bad – 5 Disk DVD Training Set
This product review is in no way, shape, or form influenced or swayed towards one side or another. It is strictly my perspective on what I believe in this product. [...]
My 15 Fire Department New Year’s Resolutions
As firefighters, we have all had associates that we have looked up to. These are the type of individuals about whom you say, “I want to be like him/her when I get [...]
The Successful Short-Staffed Engine
In today’s fire service that is ruled by the almighty dollar, staffing reductions and lack of membership response have created a unique set of challenges. Regardless if [...]
Perceived Status
How many times have you seen a T-shirt or patch from the FDNY, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, [...]
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 [...]
Leave This Job Better Than You Found It
I want to apologize to all the Station Pride followers for the delay in my article. I have had writer’s block for awhile; I knew what I wanted to put down on paper but [...]
Tips for Being a More Effective Fire Instructor
Notice the title is not “How to be a good fire instructor.” There is a distinct difference and the definition of “good” is relative anyway. You may be [...]
Q & A with an Overseas Fire Service Instructor
As this is my first article for the Station Pride movement, I thought it would be fun to write an article in a question and answer format. I’ll leave it open for people [...]
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