Service
As firefighters, we are asked to provide many types of services. Firefighting, EMS, hazardous materials, rescue, and other tasks that are usually menial. We respond when [...]
Fire Officer
Thoughtful Leadership- Professional Development
Building the future fire officer and re-enforcing the capabilities of current ones. Professional development in any career field is an important process for the stability and [...]
The Delayed Triple Split
In apartment complexes and commercial strip malls across the country, we have issues with line placement through narrow or obstructed paths. These can be caused by parked [...]
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 [...]
Part 3: Higher Education
Part 1: “Entitlement” Part 2: “Running People Off” The US is an industrialized nation. We have modeled everything after the assembly line or mass [...]
Defining Expectations: Leading From Your Position
Being a strong leader doesn’t mean you must be in charge. In fact, leadership is not absolute control. As I learned, leading up the chain of command is equally as important [...]
How White Is Your Shirt?
By G. Rice Those who I work for expect daily that I train, develop, mentor and lead our firefighters. They are a tough bunch to work for. They have some of the highest [...]
Would You Work for You? – Thoughtful Leadership
Would you work for you? This is a great question for all fire service leaders and future leaders. For a moment though, really think about this. Could you work for you? Try [...]
The Power of Team Building – Inches Away
And now, an excerpt from the book Barn Boss Leadership by author Brian Ward. This particular morning was like any other except I happened to be at home instead of [...]
Get Over Yourselves!
As most of you have probably heard, there is growing evidence that the death of a Virginia female firefighter may be the result, in part, of bullying by fellow [...]
Station Pride 