Recent Articles
Posted By: Dave Robertson
Wed Nov 29th, 2023
(Preamble)
I recently made the difficult, but I believe correct, decision to leave my fire department. Difficult because I saw my mandate there as do-able and important. Hard, but do-able. That mandate was to meld five older departments into one, with the eventual one being up to date with current
Posted By: Leigh Hubbard
Wed Nov 29th, 2023
In the landscape of our lives, there exists a terrain that we often neglect—the realm of blind spots. Self-reflection to acknowledge our personal blind spot requires a bit of courage and vulnerability as we examine our behaviors and confront the reality, that yes, we have a blind spot.
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Posted By: James Heisler, III
Wed Oct 25th, 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 alongside the BLS unit and immediately began gathering the necessary equipment. It wasn’t until we approached the front door
Posted By: Seth Barker
Wed Oct 25th, 2023
Collaboration
I recently was fortunate enough to attend the 2nd U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control. Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell assembled an outstanding and impressive group of individuals that are extremely passionate about the fire service. They were tasked a year ago to p
Posted By: Leigh Hubbard
Wed Sep 27th, 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 to transform dreams into reality, to breathe life into aspirations, and to chart a course towards a brighter future. But
