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Posted By: Seth Barker
Wed Apr 27th, 2022
In 2012 at the Fire Department Instructor’s Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana I got invited to lunch on a Friday by a very good friend of mine. I happily followed thinking I was about to get bought another free lunch by my generous new best friend. The lunch proved to not be free but what I gained
Posted By: Peter A Van Dorpe
Mon Feb 28th, 2022
Greetings brothers and sisters:
Congratulations Joe Nedder
Congratulations to Joe Nedder on being chosen to receive the George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award. Joe Nedder stood out in an exceptionally strong field of candidates for this year’s award. Joe was nominated by a large cadre of hi
Posted By: Leigh Hubbard
Wed Jan 26th, 2022
What if we rethink resolutions this year? Instead of the vague and overwhelming goals that are often abandoned by this time in January, think in terms of little life enhancers, feeding your passion, or ways to take care of yourself that you have been putting off. This may look like spending more tim
Posted By: Peter A Van Dorpe
Wed Dec 29th, 2021
Holiday greetings my sisters and brothers!
I hope this finds you all enjoying a healthy and meaningful holiday season with those closest to you. While the pandemic continues to challenge us both professionally and personally, I suspect that most of you have found the means and the practices that en
Posted By: Dave Donohue
Wed Dec 29th, 2021
Scenario: As your department training officer, you have noticed that performance at emergency scenes has not been up to standard. As a result, you put together a quick training program to address the performance gaps, but the solution hasn’t been as successful as you had hoped and now the Chief is q
