For Those Who Can’t…
You know, this started out as a Facebook status, but I…I had to keep writing and adding to it. You see, today (Monday 9/12/16 – […]
Fire Station
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. […]
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 […]
Is there a Connection between Blue Eyes and Firefighters?
Do the inherited traits of those with blue eyes predispose them to a life of serving the public and taking risks? Jeez, what a question […]
Firefighters and Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol abuse is when your drinking leads to problems, but not physical addiction. Causes, incidence, and risk factors How much you drink can influence […]
Thoughtful Leadership- Disciplinary Action
Disciplinary action in the fire service is sometimes shrouded with hesitation. As discussed earlier in FFPM-Wellbeing, it is possible that psychological and behavioral factors related […]
Who Do You Want To Be?
Who do I want to be? A question we have all asked ourselves at one point in our lives. At a very young age, I […]
Perceived Status
How many times have you seen a T-shirt or […]
Thoughtful Leadership Series – Intro
Greetings all, Welcome to my series on thoughtful leadership and personnel management. It is my wish to pass along my thoughts, ideas, and firefighter personnel […]