Know YOUR Role!
I’ve heard it more times than I have ever cared to hear it. It all started when I was new and sounded like, “yea, great […]
Pride
My Dad’s A Paramedic
Tomorrow morning, January 5th 2016, a born and raised Texan Paramedic will retire from EMS. Becoming a part-time or speciality paramedic might be in his […]
Don’t Neglect The Culture
Few things are more important than the sustained culture of an organization. You see, the culture determines if an organization is thriving or just […]
What happens off duty, stays off duty…right? Don’t bet on it.
Doing what’s right. We’ve all heard it. Many of us believe that we do it consistently. And perhaps, when we’re on the job or in […]
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 […]
Why Are Your Boots So Shiny?
I recently did a bunker gear demonstration for a small group of kindergartners. As I was talking about all of our gear and placing it […]
So, What Is This Sticker All About?
” So, what is this sticker all about?” This question is one that I have received quite frequently. Let me take a few moments to […]
Leadership: A View from the Bottom Up
There have been numerous books, articles, speeches and blogs written about leadership. The authors range from Generals, Fire Chiefs, and CEO’s to the guy on […]
Quit Your Cryin’
Push me. Motivate me. Make my brain work. Quit bitching. No more whining. SHUT UP! I read a LOT of fire service related articles. I […]
