Recent Articles
Posted By: Troy Bonfield
Wed Sep 30th, 2020
In Patrick Lencioni’s book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, he discusses 5 principles that are essential to success as a team. Patrick lists the five dysfunctions as Absence of Trust, Fear of Conflict, Lack of Commitment, Avoidance of Accountability, and Inattention to Results. Let’s discuss how th
Posted By: Sarah Graham
Wed Apr 22nd, 2020
Imagine this horrific scenario: You hug your son or daughter as they head out the door to school. Hours later you get a call from the principal. Your child has been severely burned in a science classroom demonstration and is being transported to a burn center. Later, as you’re caring for your child
Posted By: Brian Zaitz, MS, CTO, EFO, CFO
Wed Apr 8th, 2020
With the current status of the nation focused on the COVID-19 Pandemic, most fire stations across the country are limiting travel and visitors. In addition, many are cancelling or postponing trainings to assist with the social distancing. That being said, company level training must continue to main
Posted By: Chris Baker
Mon Jul 23rd, 2018
“The best tool for fire attack is your brain. The only limits to maximizing its effectiveness are the barriers you put in place. Be as aggressive in obtaining knowledge as you are in advancing an attack line.” – Chief John Tippett
Posted By: Scott Matthew Ellis, Training Officer
Fri Aug 18th, 2017
The most overlooked and underappreciated resource on the emergency scene is the company chauffeur. Whether they are called the MPO, FEO, Driver, Engineer, or Chauffeur, the role they fill is critical to a positive incident outcome.
A few years back while sitting down at the kitchen table of our
