Yesterday we had the pleasure of discussing fire department lawsuit facts (vs myth) in a webinar with long-time friend chief / fire service attorney, Curt Varone. You can get (and view) that entire presentation based upon his research of thousands of cases and related resources … [Read more...]
In February 2020, Chief Gary Ludwig, IAFC President will launch his initiative, If You Don't Feel Well, Don't Make it Your Farewell, which focuses on reducing the number of firefighter cardiac deaths. A significant component of this campaign is to hear directly from those who … [Read more...]
The National Firefighter Registry website is now active. Please take time to click the below to learn about it and how every firefighter-every firefighter - should be made aware of and participate in this important project. To better understand the link between on-the-job … [Read more...]
Firefighters, Words & Suicide Communication....a unique opportunity tomorrow to learn about conveying the messages of support, guidance and direction. The webinar is being held tomorrow, Thursday, and is brought to you by Lexipol and the National Action Alliance for Suicide … [Read more...]
At least 14 NYPD officers reportedly suffered smoke inhalation or other injuries in a two-alarm fire in the Bronx early this morning. The officers were injured while knocking on apartment doors to get residents out of the building. They were transported, treated and … [Read more...]
It's very cool to see so many small regional fire conferences going on these days. I'm not sure what spurred it, but the more training by those qualified to train-the better. I say that because you wanna make sure those who are doing the instructing are doing what should be … [Read more...]
Hopefully you will be attending Fire Rescue International, the week of August 5th-look forward to seeing you there. Here are a few things we want to pass on to you related to your personal/professional agenda while in Atlanta: ======FIREFIGHTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: A few months … [Read more...]
Responding to the homeless is a problem that's growing more everyday-for a variety of reasons. And while I certainly understand that so many of the homeless are people who have lost their way, so many of them are also veterans who served our country with honor. That has always … [Read more...]
Responding to the homeless is a problem that's growing more everyday-for a variety of reasons. And while I certainly understand that so many of the homeless are people who have lost their way, so many of them are also veterans who served our country with honor. That has always … [Read more...]
Ever approach a scene and be unable to see the scene because of wayyy too many warning lights being used at "hi intensity" all at the same time? Of course you have. Some fire apparatus operators shut many of their lights off. Some leave all lights on and then add floodlights, … [Read more...]
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