Check out a recent roundup of some of our featured commentary pieces, including new writers Scott Ferguson, Robert Medford, and Duon Ladner.
Priorities
The time has come for the fire service to prioritize the health and wellness of its firefighters on a national level, writes Dan Kerrigan .
Mandatory Duty
John K. Murphy on a legal concept raised by the case of the Ghost Ship fire in Oakland, California.
Avoiding the Blinder Mentality
Life moves at a fast pace these days. Billy Greenwood looks at chaos management modeling for the fire service.
Problem Solving or Putting Out Fires?
How can new leaders modify attitudes without having people think they are being forced to change? Robert Medford offers some thoughts on leadership.
Rechargeable Batteries?
Our skills are perishable, but so is our passion and motivation for the fire service. Dave McGlynn on getting them back.
Talking with Dr. Harry Carter
In this podcast, “The Future Firefighter” host Christopher Baker talks with Dr. Harry Carter about higher education and much more.
The Rock Star Firefighter
There are no shortcuts to the top or high-speed travel lanes to mastery, writes Billy Greenwood.
Common Valor: Lessons Learned
Frank Viscuso offers an excerpt from his newly released book, “Common Valor: True Stories from America’s Braves, Volume 1.”
Truck Operations
Jason Hoevelmann shares part two of his podcast on truck company operations, which discusses the transitioning from an engine or other company to the truck company.
Words Matter
As firefighters, we are leaders in our business and community, and as such we have an obligation to measure what we say, writes John K. Murphy.
Water Rules, Part 2
Mark Cotter examines the recent UL studies, moving on to the topic of air entrainment.
Community Collaboration
Joe Kitchen on how local fire departments, first responders, and business and industry can form partnerships.
The Richest Men and Women in Town
Sometimes, the best advice can come from a Walmart greeter…Read a new one from Scott Ferguson.
Operational Risk Management
Nick Salameh on how to make good, defensible decisions on the fly.
Basement Fires, Part 2
Brian Butler offers some additional tactical considerations for responding to basement fires.
Reputation Porn
The definition of integrity is a measure of what you do when no one is looking. Scott Ferguson looks at a phrase used to describe forms of non-cash accounting of a company’s respect that may have applications in the fire service.
Basement Fires, Part 1
Basements and cellars are the most dangerous fire locations inside of a structure. Read a new post from Brian Butler.
What Would Your Shirt Say?
Imagine if we were all forced to wear a T-shirt that displayed an unbiased description who we are…Scott Ferguson considers the implications on the social atmosphere of the firehouse.
Safety and Health Systems
Training is the very foundation for safety. Read a new one from Ron Kanterman.
Bridging the Gap
Duon Ladner offers a new take on where the firefighters between Generation X and Millennials fits into the fire service.
What The Fire Service Could Learn From The Grateful Dead’s Business Practices
Successful fire service operational performance is based on sound organizational practices and principles. Read more from Anthony Correia.
The Times We Live In
The fire service is again compelled to adapt to the needs of society, writes Leigh H. Shapiro.
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