Recent Articles
Posted By: Peter A Van Dorpe
Thu May 14th, 2020
Sisters and Brothers,
Greetings! Just when you thought the pace of change in the fire service might be slowing down to something approaching normal . . . WHAM! Did anybody (besides Bill Gates – check this out later https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Af6b_wyiwI ) really see this coming at all or pay t
Posted By: Drew Smith
Thu May 14th, 2020
Many articles have been written about the differences in each of the three current generations serving in the fire service: Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millenials. While some from the Greatest Generation continue to serve, soon enough the next generation, Gen Z, will enter our workforce. It is helpful to
Posted By: NORMAN ARENDT, CFII, CHS III, CMAS
Thu May 14th, 2020
Much has changed in fire fighting techniques, fire fighter basic skills and training. As the ISFSI looks to the future, it was determined that improvements in training were needed to address the challenges facing instructors. To this end, ISFSI has embarked on an endeavor through the creation of sev
Posted By: Jesse Marcotte
Wed Apr 8th, 2020
Becoming a new instructor, assuming the role of training officer, writing an article for publication or submitting a presentation can be challenging and intimidating. During times such as these, it helps to have a trusted network of professionals to provide coaching, guidance and mentoring.The ISFSI
Posted By: Peter A Van Dorpe
Wed Jul 17th, 2019
The smallest volunteer organizations through the largest fire departments with the most comprehensive and best staffed training divisions rely extensively on their company officers to deliver training, evaluate company performance, and develop and mentor subordinates. Therefore, it is essential tha
