Firefighter Depression
Secret Signs of Hidden Depression People who suffer from secret or concealed depression usually do not want to acknowledge how serious their feelings are. They […]
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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 […]
Inc. Yourself
A long time ago I was given the advice of “Inc.” yourself. Sounds kind of strange, but let me explain. You see, in order […]
It’s What You Don’t Do
I Wanna be in charge! As a firefighter seeking a way to promote to the supervisory level in a fire service organization you have to […]
Five Steps for Mentoring Success
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” – John Crosby “Be the change that you […]
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 […]
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 production. […]
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 […]