As progressive, engaged and enthusiastic firefighters, we all took classes, trained hard and created an image of the way we would be when we got promoted. We would do this and we would do that,…
Blog You’re a New Officer: Don’t Try to Save the World all at Once! 3 Likes Resetting The Fire A recent house fire in my fire company's first due resulted in a fire that caused severe damage to a house that it will have to be torn down. A term was also used that day. Resetting The Fire. A home… Discussion Resetting The Fire 1 LikeI know I don’t need to tell you this, but your department…
Blog Look UP, Look Out 2 Likes Your Eyes Are Useless When the Mind is Blind, Part III…
Blog Your Eyes Are Useless When the Mind is Blind, Part II 1 Like U-Crest FD Working Fire - 77 Leni Ln video U-Crest FD Working Fire - 77 Leni Ln 2 Likes Retired Pittsburgh Firefighter Saves Woman i… video Retired Pittsburgh Firefighter Saves Woman i… 1 Like Simple Basement Escape TechniqueDon't forget the simple things; what's in your pockets? Don't forget also to use the "stuff" in the basement to climb on to escape too. Keep it simple!…
Blog Simple Basement Escape Technique 1 Like First Due Rural Engine Laying the LineYes, as chief officers we want to be everywhere. We manage multiple fire stations and lead teams of firefighters and officers. We want to visit every station and listen to all of their stories,…
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Blog Links 2 LikesAt about a quarter past eleven in the evening on Saturday night, April 12th, Wake Forest Fire Department and Rolesville Fire Department were called to 417 Cottesbrook Drive in Wake Forest. Units…
Blog Front of Home Engulfed. Amazing Anyone Lived. 2 Likes What's Working? What's Not?Start, Stop, Continue is a well-known method for feedback that many…
Blog What's Working? What's Not? 2 LikesI have always felt that if I take care of myself first, I am better able to help others. If I am successful at my career or my life in general, I can share this with other young people who are…
Blog Taking care of ourselves 2 Likes The first call Group The first call 1 Like Large Live Burn Former school becomes training area for firefighters Firefighters gather to participate in the controlled burn of a nearly century-old elementary school building in the western Iowa town of Exira.… Discussion Large Live Burn 1 Like… Not your fire trucks, fire houses, not your service. It’s your people. Often we forget this.…
Blog Your Fire Department is Your People 2 Likes Low Involvement I am a new Chief of a volunteer rescue squad in SC. We have 16 members on roster, with about half of them being semi-active. When I first joined, a few years ago, I was always eager to participate,… Discussion Low Involvement 3 Likes© 2024 Created by Firefighter Nation WebChief. Powered by