It’s a new year on the calendar–a typical time for reflection and projection, and for the American fire service this means an examination of some of the perennial challenges firefighters face: balancing safety with aggression on the fireground, adapting to new technology and research, and so on. Several of our bloggers tackled these issues head-on in their posts this past week.
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New year, new beginnings, new opportunities to grow, share, and serve. Check out a new one from Paul Combs, including a printable download.
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Chris Langlois discusses access issues at an external apartment building fire.
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About to be promoted to a command position? Better start preparing to handle possible Mayday scenarios, Joe Pronesti writes.
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Grant Schwalbe offers an easy way to learn from fire service history in the form of a free calendar.
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Mentors must realize that the goal is to build those around us and recognize that this is not a one-way street, Frank Ricci says.
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Dave LeBlanc says we need to stop using LODDs as an excuse to not prepare, to not be ready, and to not complete our mission.
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Dan Kerrigan says that in 2015, it’s time to focus on physicals, fitness, and behavioral health.
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Firehouses can have hoarders, too, Jarrod Sergi says.
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John K. Murphy looks at some of the legal issues firefighters faced in 2014.
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William Knight digs a little deeper into the concept of “proactive RIT.”
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P.J. Norwood on how building features that firefighters have no control of impact the fireground.
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Art Goodrich reflects on a tragic month for the fire service 15 years ago.
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The engine company that stretches often in training will be more reliable on the fireground, Zach Schleiffer writes.
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The member in charge of that initial operating attack line has the ability to make or break the incident, Doug Mitchell writes.
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Don’t allow it in your department, Paul Strong says. Read More >>
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Chris Willis on making the commitment to become a better firefighter.
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Jeremy Hurd asks you to think about what this past year has brought into your life and what you want this next year to bring.
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Get to know the struggles and stories of your predecessors at your department, Chad Hoefle says.
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