September 2018

If you’re a company officer or a command-level officer, you know the job is all about decision-making. The trick, of course, is to make good, defensible decisions in a big […]

We’ve talked several times on this show about working with younger firefighters. But we haven’t heard their viewpoint. That’s what we’re doing on this episode. Millennials, those born between 1982 […]

How do you conduct a primary search? It’s one of the most critical actions a firefighter can undertake at a fire. It’s also a dangerous task. There are a couple […]

The number of women who have joined the ranks of firefighters is still hovering at around five percent. This is true even in departments with female chiefs. Why, with these […]

Are you a grinder? Do you go above and beyond, not for the praise, but because it’s necessary? TJ Ward joins me on this episode to explain the grinder mindset. […]

When you think of ownership, what comes to mind? Well, there’s Rick Lasky’s book, “Pride and Ownership.” That’s what we’re talking about on this show: having a sense of ownership […]

What if you had unlimited funds to design and build the ultimate fire engine for your department? Yours would undoubtedly look different than one designed halfway across the country. You […]

We all know we’re facing fewer structure fires these days … but the ones that do ignite are more dangerous than ever. More lumber is being used, and , worse […]