Recent Articles
Posted By: Peter A Van Dorpe
Thu May 14th, 2020
Sisters and Brothers,
Greetings! Just when you thought the pace of change in the fire service might be slowing down to something approaching normal . . . WHAM! Did anybody (besides Bill Gates – check this out later https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Af6b_wyiwI ) really see this coming at all or pay t
Posted By: Drew Smith
Thu May 14th, 2020
Many articles have been written about the differences in each of the three current generations serving in the fire service: Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millenials. While some from the Greatest Generation continue to serve, soon enough the next generation, Gen Z, will enter our workforce. It is helpful to
Posted By: NORMAN ARENDT, CFII, CHS III, CMAS
Thu May 14th, 2020
Much has changed in fire fighting techniques, fire fighter basic skills and training. As the ISFSI looks to the future, it was determined that improvements in training were needed to address the challenges facing instructors. To this end, ISFSI has embarked on an endeavor through the creation of sev
Posted By: Devon Wells
Wed Apr 22nd, 2020
Thinking outside the classroom has taken on a whole new meaning! First and foremost, I sincerely hope that you, your families, and your departments are all safe and healthy during this time of uncertainty. I truly believe that we, as a fire service and as a world, will come through this trial strong
Posted By: Sarah Graham
Wed Apr 22nd, 2020
Imagine this horrific scenario: You hug your son or daughter as they head out the door to school. Hours later you get a call from the principal. Your child has been severely burned in a science classroom demonstration and is being transported to a burn center. Later, as you’re caring for your child
