Our latest podcast audio is now available. My guest is Capt. Mike Daley and we discuss the new NFPA 1700 standard, including the "absorption" of the 1710 & 1720 standards and Capt. Daley's work as the president of "Kill the Flashover." If you have never heard of KTF or know what it is about, Capt. Daley explains it in detail!

Listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform or our website at…

As firefighters we spend a large part of our careers learning our craft. Some learn from the start and keep it going throughout their careers. Others think that from the academy they learned what was necessary and only continue their learning when they have to, i.e., mandatory department training. Across the country, there are often local, regional and national conferences with excellent speakers, instructors and often, “Hot Classes,” too! Yet, how many of us have attended a class to learn…

     The video of Episode 7-12 with Chris Kessinger of Citizens First Fire Training Fire Training is now available on our YouTube(R) channel, 5-Alarm task Force Corp.

     We discuss the growth of the company and its unique service model in providing assistance to fire departments, career, volunteer, part-pay, etc. You might be very interested in how they develop their training module based on the actual needs of each client…

When a firefighter dies on duty: 24 hours of life and death for Portland and Gresham’s bravest

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We see it almost every day and sometimes, we are as much to blame as anyone else. We’re talking about distracted driving and the very real, very dangerous and fatal toll that it causes. From long conversations on your cell phone to watching videos, sports, etc., each contributes to a distracted driver. This driver may not even notice our flashing lights and multiple emergency vehicles and winds up plowing through the scene, injuring or killing anyone unable to get out of his/her…

Looking for tickets for our upcoming webinar on March 7th at 6:30 PM ET on "6-Tips for the New Fire Officer" & "Building Personal & Professional Resilience?"

Find them right now at bit.ly/NewOfficer-ProResilience

Net proceeds will benefit our Brothers & Sisters and//or their families, in dire need.

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Are you a new fire officer looking for some direction? Or perhaps you are looking for more inner strength and a clearer mind? Do you have the level of resilience you need for your day-to-day life and as a member of the fire service? If you answer, "Yes," to any of these questions, we have an opportunity for you!

On Tuesday, March 7th at 6:30 PM ET, we are holding our latest webinar. Our presenters are Asst. Chief Tom Marchiano of the Chester NY VFD (6-Points for the New Fire Officer")…

If you’ve been a firefighter for more than a year or two, you probably realize that this job is not what you thought it was when you were an adolescent, teen or even a young adult. This profession, career, volunteer, paid-on-call and WUI, is not all fun and excitement. We see and do things that we wouldn’t want our loved ones or good friends to have to do. And those can and often do, exact a huge price!

Our two guests today, Brad Davidson, a former Fire Investigator in Manitoba Canada…

If you have recently been appointed a new line officer or battalion chief, you will want to start off on the right foot! At our upcoming webinar on March 7th at 6:30 PM ET, Asst. Chief Tom Marchiano will present, "6-Tips for the New Fire Officer. Having risen through the ranks from "newbie" to assistant chief, Chief Tom will share his experience and wisdom to help you out.

We know all too well that this job (career, volunteer, part-pay, WUI) can take a difficult toll on us, both…

Just appointed/elected a new line officer in your department? Aside from the new title, do you have the interpersonal knowledge to guide and lead your firefighters? No matter career or volunteer, do you have the inner, physical and mental stamina to be a firefighter in today's world? If you see yourself with these questions, our upcoming webinar on March 7th is for you.

The flyer below has all the details. Tickets are now on sale for $20 for this webinar on March 7th at 6:30 PM ET.…

Tickets are available for our upcoming webinar on March 7, 2023 at 6:30 PM ET.

Tickets are $20 and net proceeds go to help us assist our Brothers/Sisters and/or their families, in dire need. To date, we have donated over $4,000 and approximately 95% went to the surviving family members of a colleague who made the Ultimate Sacrifice.

Our topics include, "6-Pointers for the New Fire Officer," with Assistant Chief Tom Marchiano of the Chester NY VFD…

Please join us on Tuesday, March 7th at 6:30 PM EST for our first webinar of 2023. Presenters include Asst. Chief Tom Marchiano of Chester NY VFD and William "Bill" Dungey with the County of Brant Fire Dept in Canada.

Tickets are $20 per person and available now! Net proceeds will benefit the families of our Brothers and Sisters in dire need.

Just choose either the link or the QR code from the flyer below.

Tickets are limited so be sure to get yours now!

Stay Safe…

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Hey YOU! Do you know how a sprinkler system works? No! Not the one watering your grass! We're talking about a COMMERCIAL sprinkler system, like in an office or other commercial structure. Do you know how much water you need to feed from the FDC? Do you even know what an FDC is?!?!?

Do you know the difference between Type I, Type II or Type III buildings? Do you have "big-box" stores, like club markets, huge grocery stores, etc., in your district? Have you pre-planned them? Have you…