Smells and Bells
One day when we’re on a nuisance box, things could suddenly go from good to bad. Mike Ciampo warns firefighters about getting complacent.
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Letters to the Editor: April 2024
Read some letters to the editor we ran in April 2024, including comments on deck gun use, firefighter complacency, and more.
Turn in Your Leadership License: When Good Leaders Go Bad
Have you experienced great leaders who start to let things slide after a promotion? Johnny Torgeson explores the idea of leadership licensing.
Fairfax County (VA) Firefighter Near-Miss Takeaways
Dan Shaw shares some immediate lessons learned from an explosion and near miss for Fairfax County (VA) firefighters.
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Mitigated Speech and the Fire Officer: Understanding Subordinates
A company officer who has a better understanding of how subordinates communicate to those in authority will become a better leader.
The Power of Being Proactive
By embracing a proactive mindset, firefighters can enhance their leadership goals, improve as individuals, and contribute to the success of their teams.
Back to Basics: Firefighter PPE Inspection
Mark van der Feyst reviews the importance of firefighters inspecting their gear and some things to look out for.
For All of Us
Life and rescue are always our first priority, but sometimes firefighters face insurmountable hurdles on the fireground. Mike Ciampo on discerning fireground scenarios.
Smells and Bells
Sometimes when firefighters let their guard down, those "smells and bells" calls turn out to be the real deal. Mike Ciampo on avoiding complacency.
Control, Command, and Communicate to Manage the Mayday
To overcome complacency, incident commanders must anticipate firefighters calling a Mayday, writes Dan Shaw.
Humpday Hangout: Complacency and Leadership
In this week's Humpday Hangout, members of Traditions Training address complacency and leadership at the company level and other topics.
Complacency and Actual vs. Theoretical Danger
Michael J. Barakey looks at complacency and actual vs. theoretical danger, breaking down what makes each a unique but similar threat.