Recent Articles
Posted By: Jamie Lacy
Wed Jun 19th, 2019
Tell us about yourself.I currently serve as a career Firefighter/Paramedic and Fire Instructor for the City of Troy, Ohio where I grew up. Prior to that my first career fire job was with the City of Memphis in Tennessee. I gained a lot of good experience and training with some of the finest crews in
Posted By: Bruce E Bjorge
Tue Jun 11th, 2019
Like many of you, there are a few incidents during my 30+-year career that stand out from the rest. These incidents begin with us responding to the scene with the intention of making a difference by saving lives and property—and quickly transition to realizing there is nothing we can do to make a po
Posted By: Demond Simmons
Wed May 1st, 2019
In building construction, we are aware that four important components ensure the soundness of a structure: foundation, beams, columns, and the pinning system. When one or more of these components are compromised, the integrity of a structure is in jeopardy. As company officers/instructors, we also
Posted By: Devon Wells
Mon Apr 15th, 2019
Refreshed. Rejuvenated. Energized. Excited. These are the four words that I heard over and over at FDIC April 8-13 this year. Conferences tend to get you thinking about ways to improve your service, enhance your capabilities, and increase your performance. From the ISFSI standpoint, that’s exactly w
Posted By: Jamie Lacy
Thu Jun 21st, 2018
Each year, the Congressional Fire Services Institute and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation have the distinct pleasure of honoring organizations with the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award. The award recognizes organizations for outstanding leadership in advancing fi
