Fire Blog Roundup: Failure, Responsibility, and Sources of Power

8.30.16

Read a roundup of some of our recent featured blogs on Fire Engineering, including posts by John K. Murphy, Brian Ward, Isaac Frazier, and more.

Check out more featured blogs at www.fireengineering.com/blogs.

The Antartic Fireman’s Journey

Clay Morgan discusses his experiences in dealing with PTSD from the job.

How does this business concept apply to the fire service? Michael Lloyd takes a look.

Firefighting is a team, action-oriented job. The exceptional ones who stand out and constantly improve their team, writes Warren Cersley.

Failing gracefully means investing in a plan and asking for constructive criticism on how you can improve, writes Candice McDonald.

Michael Lloyd says such a program would help with the development of employees and leaders.

John K. Murphy reflects on the value–and values–of the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International.

“If you want your personnel to be trained, lead by example and take some training with them.” Read more from Andy Marsh.

What sources of power do you use in your day-to-day activities with your team? Brian Ward has more.

Chris Naum looks at a project under construction in Canada.

Isaac Frazier discusses the size of spreaders for extrication.

AB Turenne looks at a unique way to use specific equipment in rescuing a down firefighter.

Accepting self-responsibility helps the fire service as a whole get better, writes David DeStefano.

Mark J. Cotter comments on whether modern fire tactics are “too safe” when it comes to fire suppression.