Leadership

This training idea was sent from David Walsh, Chair of the Fire Science Program at Dutchess Community College in NY. In this video about an aircraft carrier, note the many parallels between their operation and an FD incident scene operation. The entire video is only about 10 minutes but the stuff that can be related to the FD starts around ...

It’s all about training.  From the 6-22’s to the veteran firefighters – if you don’t know ask, never stop learning, and practice more than one option.  When we roll across the door plate,  those in need of help expect our greatest efforts and our families expect us to come home.  Make it happen. The link below is a great piece ...

The following post contains some thoughts on training from Firefighter Phil Burden (retired Westerville (OH)).  My conversations, training opportunities, and email correspondence with Phil are motivating to say the least.  Firefighters must gain the insight and knowledge of seasoned veterans, adapt to current day environments, and pass on the traditions and love for the fire service.  We often have slogans ...

I am currently undertaking the most challenging collegiate educational journey of my life in Capella Universities MPA program.  Typically, my post’s are on rescue, extrication, and training, but I plan to throw in fire service relevant leadership and motivation posts from the knowledge I gain.  This post will help you evaluate your personal leadership style, which in turn will help ...

Whether you are an instructor, mentor, or supervisor you need to get a grip on your students.  The following highlights will reflect on my recent trip to Aberdeen, South Dakota and the lively bunch of attendees that helped keep the conversation realistic yet thought provoking.  As you scan through the topics consider what you are doing to improve your instructorship ...

The social media world is providing instructors with numerous options to pass on knowledge.  As an instructor, I am often wanting more time in the classroom or on the training ground.  Here’s a way to gain valuable class or training time. By making a video preview of an upcoming lecture or hands-on drill, instructors can increase the knowledge base of ...

Check out some thoughts on the leadership characteristics of company officers and crab boat deck bosses. http://www.fireengineering.com/index/articles/display/9331361644/articles/fire-engineering/leadership/commentary/2011/07/company-officer-crab-boat.html

Salman Kahn talks about a non-traditional teaching method.  Check the video out and consider our options for improving the future of fire service education.  We can give students more prior to a class, conference, or company drill to make the experience more worth while. [ted id=1090]

If I walked into the classroom and said……..I am glad some of you showed up.  My name is Paul Hasenmeier and I am a firefighter / paramedic and newly promoted lieutenant that is going to teach you everything you need to know about evaluating.  You might wonder what experience I have evaluating employees.  Not much really, but I did read ...