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  • 1. Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service I joined the fire service at the age of 14. I joined ...

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    Passion When I first started as an instructor for our department, I was underqualified, with very little experience, and not ...

  • Article by: Michael A. Wieder One common fall, winter, and spring nemesis that faces firefighters in many parts of the United ...

  • Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service. My name is Nathan Hollway, and I am the Assistant ...

  • In the realm of carpentry and craftsmanship, the adage "measure twice, cut once" serves as a guiding principle, emphasizing the ...

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ISFSI Member Spotlight: Amanda Hoade

posted 07-31-2024
1. Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service I joined the fire service at the age of 14. I joined the Upper Gwynedd Township Fire Department as a junior ...

Incoming President's Message From Brian Zaitz

posted 04-25-2024
It is hard to believe we just wrapped up FDIC 2024! It was great to see so many ISFSI members throughout the week; our members were showcased as instructors for various lectures ...

Fifteen Years with ISFSI: A Personal Reflection on My Journey

posted 03-27-2024
Fifteen years. It's a significant milestone by any measure, and as I reflect on my journey with ISFSI, I'm filled with a multitude of emotions - gratitude, nostalgia, pride, and ...

Considerations When Implementing a Mandatory Training Program

posted 02-28-2024
As instructors, we are always looking ahead and most of us are currently planning for the next calendar year's training cycle. Occasionally instructors are tasked with developing ...

February 2024 Leadership Message From the ISFSI President: Seth Barker

posted 02-28-2024
Passion When I first started as an instructor for our department, I was underqualified, with very little experience, and not very confident in my skill set. However, I had passion. ...

Fire Department Response to Chimney Fires

posted 01-31-2024
Article by: Michael A. Wieder One common fall, winter, and spring nemesis that faces firefighters in many parts of the United States and virtually all of Canada, is the chimney ...

ISFSI Member Spotlight: Nathan Hollway

posted 01-31-2024
Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service. My name is Nathan Hollway, and I am the Assistant Chief of Training for Fort Walker Garrison Fire ...

Embracing the "Cut Once, Measure Twice" Philosophy

posted 01-31-2024
In the realm of carpentry and craftsmanship, the adage "measure twice, cut once" serves as a guiding principle, emphasizing the importance of precision and careful planning before ...

Fire Engineering/ISFSI George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award

posted 01-05-2024
Captain Bill Gustin of the Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue Department is the 2024 recipient of the Fire Engineering /ISFSI George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award. In nominating ...

ISFSI Member Spotlight: Patrick J. Kenny

posted 10-25-2023
1. Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service I grew up in Chicago, a few blocks from a Chicago fire station. I was a very uncoordinated, heavyset kid ...

Unreasonable Hospitality

posted 10-25-2023
On a cold January morning, we were dispatched for a report of an unconscious male, not breathing, with CPR in progress. My crew of three, including myself, arrived on location ...

October 2023 Leadership Message From the ISFSI President: Seth Barker

posted 10-25-2023
Collaboration I recently was fortunate enough to attend the 2 nd U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control. Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell assembled an outstanding ...

ISFSI Member Spotlight: Nicol Juratovac

posted 09-27-2023
1. Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service I was raised in San Francisco and still reside in the very city that I get to serve. I joined the San ...

Creating Successful Drills for on Duty Training

posted 09-27-2023
The importance of shift training as a crew needs no explanation. For many firefighters, 1-hour training sessions that feature 1 or 2 companies is all they have time to receive. ...

Strategic Planning: Navigating the Future with Purpose

posted 09-27-2023
Amidst the chaos and uncertainty that often surrounds us, there exists a beautiful and purposeful process that is the backbone of success. Strategic planning carries the potential ...

ISFSI Member Spotlight: Vincent Reynolds

posted 08-30-2023
1. Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service I was born in San Antonio TX as the 4th of 8 children in my family. My parents instilled in me a deep ...

Water Rescue Essential Training

posted 08-30-2023
Did you know that drowning is the number one cause of death for children between the ages of 1-4? Approximately 3,400 people drown each year in the United States (Stop Drowning ...

August 2023 Leadership Message From the ISFSI President: Seth Barker

posted 08-30-2023
Listen As instructors we all need to find our voice. We have a passion in our profession to share our knowledge of what we have learned or experienced so others can become better. ...

ISFSI Member Spotlight: Springdale Fire Department

posted 07-26-2023
"The mission of the Springdale Fire Department's Training Division is to provide comprehensive and realistic training to ensure the safe and competent delivery of emergency services ...

The Power of Gratitude

posted 07-26-2023
In our fast-paced and often self-centered world, expressing gratitude is a simple yet heartfelt act that has a transformative effect on our relationships and overall well-being. ...

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