EMERGING LEADERS

Combi Concerns

Fostering unity & diversity in a traditionally competitive & conflicted environment

By Dan Eggleston, EFO, CFO, CMO



The definition of the term “combination” is the act of combining or the state of being combined. It seems rather simplistic, doesn’t… Continue

QUICK DRILLS

Tangled Up

When your SCBA gets snagged, do you know what to do?

By Homer Robertson



In the last 30 years, the fire service has made huge gains in the area of SCBA use. Today, most departments have strict policies that address when, where and how SCBAs should be… Continue

Mike Kirby's Picks



Honeywell/Morning Pride Helmet Ratchet Headband

What seems to be an issue for many fire service personnel and departments is finding a helmet that fits everyone properly. People come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their heads, which means for some, helmets can be uncomfortable or ride too high.

In our fire department, we have to provide helmets to more than 800 firefighters.

To address this… Continue

Battling PTSD at Brattleboro

Brattleboro Retreat’s program focuses on helping public safety workers

By Jane Jerrard



Like members of the military, firefighters and EMS providers commonly experience repeated exposure to horrific events. Because of this aspect of their jobs, one of the dangers firefighters and EMT/paramedics face is developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).



So it’s… Continue

FIREFIGHTING 360

Solid Briefings Help Fire Teams Execute Plans, Manage Objectives

Whether in the firehouse or on scene, briefings contribute to operational and tactical goal achievement.

By Billy Schmidt



The fire service is a complex system that often operates in a chaotic… Continue