In case you missed it, check out some recent posts by our featured contributors, including new ones from Mauro Porcelli, author of Surviving the Firehouse.
Close Call in Orlando
Mauro Porcelli shares some info about a close call for firefighters in Florida.
The Future Department of Defense Firefighter
The standards firefighters are held to are well above traditional standards for many professions. But how do you obtain a position as a firefighter? Chris Baker has an overview of DoD firefighting.
The Fire Chief/CEO Mindset
As a chief, are you wasting too much time on day-to-day business and not spending enough on higher-level strategy? Billy Greenwood on leadership and putting forth a vision for your department.
Priorities and Tactics: Apples and Oranges
When engaged in an activity where seconds count, lives hang in the balance, and there is little margin for error, choosing the correct initial action is critical. Read more from Mark Cotter.
It’s Christmas. New Guys, Step Up.
if you’re a new firefighter without kids of your own and step up to work the day for a senior member who does have kids, it will not be forgotten, writes Adam Hansen.
Preventing Legal Fires 2018: Year in Review
John K. Murphy takes a look at some of the legal issues fire departments faced in the past year.
Save Your Firehouse!
If you want to lose control of your station, your crew, and everything you’ve worked for, then let a rogue fireman take control of your firehouse without any regard for your authority or anyone else’s well-being. Read commentary from Mauro Porcelli.
Alphabet Soup
The fire service is filled with an alphabet soup of acronyms many of us are aware of. Nick Salameh on navigating the firefighter’s “Alphabet Soup.”
Build Trust Before Making Changes
In this new commentary, Troy J. Bonfield shares some additional leadership lessons learned.
The New Generation
Every generation complains about the generation after them. Jonah Smith offers his perspective on training the “new generation” of firefighters.
We Lost Another
When it comes to suicidal ideation, nobody wants to feel as if they are crying wolf—but no firefighter should feel that way. Dena Ali reflects on firefighters and suicide.
SMA Dailey’s Top 10 to Sergeant Majors Applied to the Fire Service
Clay Magee channels Daniel A. Dailey, Sergeant Major of the Army, in some advice for firefighters.
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