How would you define success in a volunteer department? Would it be recruiting and retention? Or how about solid leadership? Maybe response time? Today, we’re going to talk about a […]
What are your priorities in life? Most firefighters will typically answer this question by saying, “My family, my health, and my job.” But the reality is, most firefighters I’ve known, […]
One of the critical skills a firefighter needs is the ability to communicate concisely and completely over the radio. Some firefighters, especially new officers, get excited on the radio and […]
Every house goes on runs that the crew just knows is a false alarm. You know it, I know it, your administration knows it. But the public doesn’t. And when […]
By now, as I record this show on April 6, 2020, most of this nation’s fire departments are now dealing with the devastating effects of COVID-19. But if you think […]
Practically every study – not to mention common sense – says the fastest way to get a fire out is to get water on the seat of the fire. Modern-day […]
By now, it seems like just about every fire department has at least one thermal imaging camera. They’ve become a valuable tool. The key, of course, is to be able […]
Truck company operations are an important part of fireground operations, even when you don’t have a dedicated truck company available. That’s why, whether you’re a truckie or not, you need […]
The ultimate in mutual aid has got to be the assist Australians are getting from US firefighters. These are wildland fires on a massive scale: more than 25 million acres […]
The two things firefighters hate the most are change – and the way things are now. You’ve heard that quote from Alan Brunacini before. But it’s still true and will […]