Recent Articles
Posted By: Emily Stephens
Wed Aug 30th, 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 faith in God which remains central in my approach to life. My father was a U.S. Army officer, so we moved around quite a bit i
Posted By: Philip Duczyminski
Wed Aug 30th, 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 Now, 2023). Many fire departments around the country have continued to expand their response capabilities as the needs aris
Posted By: Seth Barker
Wed Aug 30th, 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. That voice can be expressed by written words, lecture, or demonstration of a technique. Once we find that voice, it is i
Posted By: Leigh Hubbard
Wed Jul 26th, 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. Two phrases that we are often used to convey this gratitude is "thank you" and "I appreciate you." While they may seem sim
Posted By: Seth Barker
Wed Jun 28th, 2023
Outcomes After recently being on the road for the past 5 weeks I started getting very anxious about being home. I wanted to make a positive impact on my family, my fire department, and my community in a way that FDIC, the National Fire Academy, United States Fire Administration, and Congressional F
