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 […]
Pride
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 […]
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 […]
Five Monkeys, One Banana
So I just read an article… To sum it up, five monkeys are put in a cage containing a banana that could only be reached […]
Wanna Go PRO?
For a long time, I have argued against the money that professional sports players make. Although I haven’t changed my mind that they are […]
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 – […]
What Do You Think We Are Doing?
Let’s talk about EMS for a minute… There are industry-level publications, internet sites independent from the magazines and countless bloggers out there that have […]
Volunteer Firefighters Are a Dying Breed…or Are They?
Volunteer firefighters are expected to train for hundreds of hours and perform the same tasks as their career counterparts in their spare time after working […]
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. […]