Recent Articles
Posted By: Sarah Graham
Wed Sep 11th, 2019
By Joseph Conant
Since I first wrote about emotionally troubled firefighters in 2014, the fire service has made great strides in recognizing the mental wellness challenges facing its members. Mental health is now a major, recurring topic in fire service publications and at industry conferences. Bu
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
