Recent Articles
Posted By: Jamie Lacy
Tue Jul 23rd, 2019
Tell us about yourself.
I am currently serving as the Training Officer for the City of Springfield Fire Rescue Division in Springfield Ohio. I've been a member of Springfield for 19 years and the training officer for the past one and half year. I've worked as a Fire Instructor in Ohio since 2009 wi
Posted By: Jack Sullivan, CSP, CFPS
Tue Jul 16th, 2019
Did you know that there is one specific PowerPoint slide that contributed to the death of seven prominent Americans? Have you ever seen that one slide? You probably have heard the term “Death by PowerPoint” but did you know there was a real life example?
As fire service personnel who are respons
Posted By: Leigh Hubbard
Thu May 2nd, 2019
On April 14, 2019, as my son approached the 16th green of the Hermitage Country Club in the Junior Valentine Invitational, I watched from my iPhone as Tiger Woods won his 15th major by winning the 2019 Masters Championship. I cried as his son ran into his arms and mother hugged his neck never doubti
Posted By: Devon Wells
Wed May 1st, 2019
I am pleased to present to you the International Society of Fire Service Instructors Strategic Plan for 2019-2023. This document outlines the strategic visions and goals the Board of Directors have identified to help the Society reach its full potential and better fulfill its mission of “Inspiring,
Posted By: Jamie Lacy
Mon Apr 15th, 2019
Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service.
My fire service career started early with an opportunity to join the local volunteer fire department. I was honoured to have great Chiefs and a great bunch of guys who all had special skills and talents in their own right. My Dad
