Mindset: Body, Mind, Spirit
Firefighting is a hands-on, physical endeavor, but having the correct mindset can enable members to push past their limits. Kevin Yoos and Jerry Tracy on what that looks like.
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Find a Mentor: From ‘35 Things Every Firefighter Must Know and Do’
Having a mentor will make a substantial positive impact on your personal and professional development. Frank Viscuso on what to look for in a mentor in this excerpt from his book "35 Things Every Firefighter Must Know and Do."
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Why the Call Feels Different When You Don’t See It Coming
We cannot prepare our people for every terrible thing they may see during a career. We can, however, prepare our fire and EMS agencies to take care of them when that day comes, writes Rob Reardon.
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Drawn by Fire: How to Train for Your Dragon
Firefighter training should challenge us to think, adapt, communicate, and perform—not simply recognize a simulated fire and apply a predetermined response.
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Aircraft Engine Fires: Suppression and ARFF Tactics
Aircraft engine fires are one of the most common ARFF incidents, but they come with unique challenges that demand a strong understanding of engine design and fire behavior.
Fireground Decision Making: Stockton Engine 2 Uses Deck Gun to Stop Fire Spread
Stockton Engine 2 changed tactics at a heavily involved fire after gate access delayed a handline, using a deck gun to stop spread before returning to the original plan.
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Tactical Decision Game: Big Box Store Fire
Check out a fire training simulation from Ted Nee and Phil Jose on response to a fire at a big box store.
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The Rescue Leadership Playbook: Hazmat
Even if your agency "doesn't do hazmat," you may still be the first in on a hazmat incident. Clinton Crafton says focus on the basics when it comes to initial hazmat response.
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Split Search: Moving Beyond Tradition
Every search carries responsibility. Split search empowers firefighters to act decisively, maximize time, and improve the odds of survival.
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Tips on Fire Service Leadership and Influence
Great leaders and coaches leave more than results—they leave a legacy. Some tips for fire service leaders from Dr. Denis Onieal.
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Mayday Monday: Rescuing a Firefighter in Distress
Tony Carroll reviews some lessons learned from the line-of-duty death of Forsyth Township (MI) Fire Captain Ben Lauren.
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Assessing Firefighters’ Capability
Hands-on skills training and drills are necessary to keep firefighters competent and efficient. Joe Maruca and John M. Buckman III on the importance of ongoing practice to maintain proficiency.
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Quick Drill: Fast-Attack Monitor Operations
This firefighter training drill will reinforce the points of using a portable ground monitor as a first-strike weapon to initiate a defensive and/or an offensive attack.
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How to Properly Fill a Firefighter Water Can (Step-by-Step)
Scott Ketcham walks through the correct way to refill, assemble, and charge your water can so it operates as intended on the fireground.
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A View to a Drill: Stairwell Fires
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Firefighter Training Calendar: August
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