We are killing our profession with poor fire service marketing. Over and over we see articles, white papers, and opinions on the negatives of the fire service. No wonder there is a recruitment and retention challenge. The fire service will provide you a great career with solid pay, benefits, a second family, and retirement. Check with those that came before ...
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Things You Find While VCSing It
Here's a quick one on the importance of preplanning and getting out in your district. First, VCSing stands for Various Courses and Speeds. It might not be the politically correct definition, but if you don't get out in your district more often than not you will miss what's going on.
Read More »D-Day Remembered With Tips On How To Exercise Leadership
We remember a historic day in world history today. D-Day, June 6, 1944. There are many opportunities to learn about the events of the past and how we can exercise leadership in ways those before us did.
Read More »Admiral McRaven Commencement Speech At UT
Need a bit of motivation? Give the speech below a watch by yourself or with your crew. U.S. Navy Admiral McRaven gives some advice on changing the world at the University of Texas's commencement.
Read More »I Got A Mustache…
Not only have I been able to share what I know, but have continued learning at every meal, rescue scenario that we set up, and during every tailgate chat with some great friends, mentors, and rescue junkies.
Read More »Experience and Education – A “Crazy” Thought
I've been preaching the combination of experience and education for some time. These aspects of the job should not work in opposition to one another, yet bring forth a more powerful fire service.
Read More »Learning About Exercising Leadership
Mr. Burkell wasn't going to tell us, but we were his first official tour with his license; although he has been guiding EFO students through the battlefield for years.
Read More »Nothing In The Contract That Mandates A Specific Training
Training is not busy work. I hope this mentality is not true and trust we will not let it be the norm for our craft. If this is truly the unions stance; it is hogwash, B.S. and an injustice to the service.
Read More »We Can Learn From The School Transportation Industry
At the end of last year, Ryan Gray (Editor-In-Chief of School Transportation News magazine) contacted me about writing a piece on school bus emergencies and what first responders will do at the scene of a crash. Â Read it HERE. Â Subsequent to that article, I was invited to collaborate and present a couple classes at the STN Expo with Cheri Clymer ...
Read More »Generations Unplugged – Training Your Replacement
In this 1-2 day Train Your Replacement facilitated conversation we bring experience and education, then let you set the direction for how to pass the baton.
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