Certifications or Toilet Paper?
Is that a certificate of excellence or is it extra toilet paper? Many or most firefighters, volunteer and career alike, hold multiple certificates. It’s a […]
Fire Training
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 […]
The Fire Officer No-Win Scenario
Should candidate Fire Officers be required to face a Kobayashi Maru style exercise? For the Trekkies out there, you know exactly what I’m talking about. […]
The Fire Service 1%
When people think about the term 1%er (one percent-er) they usually think it’s something negative. The 1% is often thought of as outlaws and law […]
The Art of Leading Ricky Rescue
Most volunteer fire stations have one. You know that one guy? He’s usually found wearing EMS uniform pants with trauma sheers, maybe a roll of […]
Pride Try It, It’s Free
One thing that everyone in the fire service needs is pride, and the best part is… it’s free and it’s inside everyone. Some take pride […]
Black Eyes Among Us
Sadly, you see the headlines all the time now; “Firefighter breaks in and spray paints (vandalizes) own fire station” or “Paramedic steals money from patient”, […]
“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. […]