Preserving Traditions with Marc Aloan
The fire service is steeped in tradition. And every community has its own, as well. But as times change, we’re in danger of losing some of those traditions. In this […]
January 2018
Motivation to Train with Scott Peterson
Firefighters do a lot of on-duty training. From company-level exercises to major simulations, there’s always something to drill on. But what happens when an individual or a whole crew doesn’t […]
Fitness for Firefighters
If you’re a firefighter, you need to stay in shape. That can be tough, though, especially when well-meaning citizens stop by with cakes, donuts, cookies, and other sweets. And the […]
Great Size-Ups with David DeStefano
For a new company officer, doing a size-up on scene can seem tough. First, you have to remember to do it–and that can be difficult when you arrive to find […]
Instant Post-Fire Critiques with Dr. Harry Carter
You probably do some kind of after-action reports for major incidents, and maybe a debriefing back at the station. But Dr. Harry Carter says there’s great value in doing a […]
Millennials in the Fire Service with Rob Wiley
If you’ve had the opportunity to work with millennials, you know they’re a very different kind of employee. And while I’m not saying you have to treat them like snowflakes, […]
Swiftwater Rescue with Tom Pendley
Swift-water rescue is a dangerous proposition, and nobody knows that like an Arizona rescue team member. While we’re known for our deserts here, when it rains, dry washes become raging […]
Small-City Fire Department: Rockland, Maine
Chief Chris Whytock runs a department composed of both career and volunteer firefighters. They serve a city of just over 7,000, and face many of the same challenges small (or […]