Scott Peterson joins some of our regular commentators to talk about motivation and firefighter training. Check out a roundup of recent editorials below.
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The Customer Is Not Always Right
What happens when a member of the public and someone in your organization gets caught up in a citizen complaint? Jarrod Sergi offers some observations.
Sobering Statistic
How many civilian fire deaths occur per year in the U.S.? David Bullard takes a closer look.
Lack of Motivation in Fire Service Training
Is your department motivated when it comes to training? Read more from Scott Peterson.
Death of the Volunteer and Stress of the Remaining
Why doesn’t anybody want to be a firefighter? Mark Lamplugh on the disappearing volunteer.
Why I Became a Public Servant
Christopher Baker takes on the subject of what motivates someone to become a firefighter.
Flow for the Fire, Not Your Firefighters
Match your flows to your fires and not your firefighters, writes Chad Menard.
Leadership Exemplified
To set the example, leaders must first BE the example. John Dixon offers some insights.
Tips for Developing First-In Engine Company Training Evolutions
Thomas D. Kuglin Jr. on going back to the basics.
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