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Perfect Alignment

By in Firehouse Zen at April 14, 2012 at 9:30 am
Deep down inside, we might say to ourselves, "That could never happen here." Or we feel it coming up and we suppress it, because we know, if we were ever to actually verbalize that, it WOULD happen. Read More »

The Right Stuff

By in Firehouse Zen at February 4, 2012 at 1:52 pm
There is a profound need to make sure the people we bring in not only have read and signed a memo telling them what our ethics happen to be, but that they LIVE these ethics. Read More »

Zen Zone #12

By in Firehouse Zen at July 27, 2011 at 9:30 am
There is a time when decisions must be made. Read More »

Zen Zone #8

By in Firehouse Zen at July 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm
If you are going to be the Chief, it helps to have thick skin. Read More »

Scary Rhetoric and Hypocrisy

By in Firehouse Zen at June 15, 2011 at 9:03 pm
People love to hate hypocrites. And in this day and age where so many people are looking for heroes, when we get it wrong, we get it wrong in a big way. Read More »

The Next 100 Feet of the Attack Line

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at June 8, 2011 at 7:52 am
When discussing attack line tactics, one of the most important points to remember is for the Nozzle Firefighter to always show up at the door with, at least, 1 section of hose often referred to as the “working length”. What about the 100 feet or so behind the working length? Who manages that hose and how? There are certain objectives, or good practices, that all engine companies should try to accomplish that will aid in advancing the attack line into the structure. Read More »

Be The Warrior!

By in S.A.F.E. Firefighter at May 25, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Fire service warriors are true practitioners of their craft and thrive on sharing their passion and knowledge for the job with any and all who will listen. They understand that every aspect of the job is equally as important. The tougher the challenge, the more focused and determined they become. Their unbridled "passion for the profession" is unmistakable. They understand that trust and brotherhood are forged in sweat and soot. Are you a Warrior? Read More »

Power of Positive

By in Firehouse Zen at April 22, 2011 at 5:00 pm
I have heard it said that the only reason a bee can fly is because it doesn't know it shouldn't. Read More »

The Way of The Chief

By in Firehouse Zen at April 15, 2011 at 11:19 am
What constitutes the next leader of the fire service? Which qualities break someone out from the pack? Read More »

Saying Goodbye To A Friend

By in Firehouse Zen at March 28, 2011 at 1:01 pm
If we really care about leaving a legacy, we should consider the culture we develop as a result of our leadership of others. Read More »

Who Takes the TIC?

By in A Firefighters Own Worst Enemy at February 28, 2011 at 5:23 pm
For as many uses as we can name, and I by no means named them all, there are multiple ways that they are deployed. My preference is for the officer to come off of the truck or engine with the TIC. Everyone has their own method of operation, but to me the officer makes the most sense. Read More »

The Sword

By in Firehouse Zen at January 24, 2011 at 5:25 pm
While leaders must have the ability to exercise statesmanship, these soft skills are sometimes not fully appreciated unless you can bring some smackdown to the table. Read More »

Looking Under the Hood of Your Organization

By in The Company Officer at November 17, 2010 at 7:45 am
If it’s your first time to check under your organization’s hood, then you’ll probably be unfamiliar with all the numerous parts in and around the organization. Read More »

Customer Service: A Bad Concept?

By in Firehouse Zen at August 30, 2010 at 9:30 am
While we can quantitatively point out that having a customer service attitude benefits us in public support, there should be a much more altruistic reason for our embracing that belief. Read More »

Leadership Influence

By in The Company Officer at August 16, 2010 at 2:40 pm
An officer best exemplifies leadership by devoting a major portion of his/her time to stimulate continuous improvement in both subordinates and the organization. Today's leaders are utilizing contemporary leadership styles. The officer needs to know w… Read More »

Shaping the Future Creating leaders in our Youth

By in The Company Officer at August 5, 2010 at 9:12 am
As we quickly approach a time when much of the fire service leadership will be retiring we are destine to face the loss of great leadership in the fire service. This could prove to be a tragedy for our profession or we can make it a positive bench mark. … Read More »

Goose Creek Police Officer Shot in the Line of Duty Released from Hospital

By in South Carolina on Fire at July 27, 2010 at 9:06 pm
GOOSE CREEK -- Goose Creek Police Officer Robert Edwards, Jr. was released late this afternoon from an area hospital and is scheduled to return for additional surgery later in the week.   Officer Edwards, Jr. was shot during a domestic call in Goos… Read More »

Back To Work

By in Firehouse Zen at June 15, 2010 at 5:50 am
While the supervision of children isn't that much of a stretch from my real job (supervising firefighters), it does bear discussion here, since it doesn't seem that all fire officers have the same understanding. Read More »

10 Leadership Lessons

By in The Company Officer at May 3, 2010 at 2:30 pm
A wise person once said, “It’s not life that’s important, but those you meet along the way that make the difference.” Many people have taught me many valuable, unforgettable leadership lessons. Here are ten I’d like to share with you.   … Read More »

Operational Excellence

By in The Company Officer at April 19, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Regardless of your rank, or time in grade, the length of time in your organization, the size and structure of your department or your daily demands and challenges; leadership, mentoring, contributing, setting the example, being at your very best indivi… Read More »

Deployment Capabilities, The Company and The Officer

By in The Company Officer at April 19, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Deployment  Capabilities Rest Squarely in the Hands of Our Response Companies & Officers Capabilities Training Proficiencies Skills Experience Resources Procedures Organization Degree of Depth Profiles Fortitude Duty … Read More »

CFSI Webinar Series Making the Right Decisions

By in The Company Officer at March 30, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Upcoming CFSI Webinar: Making the Right Decisions CFSI Webinar Series  Making the Right DecisionsDATE: March 31, 2010 TIME: 2:00 - 2:45PM EST LOCATION: Your personal computer!  FEATURING: Chief Billy Goldfeder RSVP: Email malderfer@cfsi.org b… Read More »

Ten Minutes in the Street: Stretchin’ the line on the First-Due Scenario

By in The Company Officer at March 27, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Head on over to Firefigher Nation to the Fireground Tactics & Firefighter Safety Forum for a new Ten Minutes in the Street Scenario. We've just posted Ten Minutes in the Street: Stretchin’ the line on the First-Due . Join in on the discussions… Read More »

Credentialing and Qualifications Resources

By in The Company Officer at March 18, 2010 at 7:17 pm
The recent insights related to fire officer credentialing and qualifications gave way to some questions posed on resources, opportunities and guidance. In both the posting and the links there are a number of avenues for further research and exploration. … Read More »

Officer Credentialing and Qualifications

By in The Company Officer at March 17, 2010 at 6:06 pm
It’s no longer acceptable to be functioning and performing in a rank and position of responsibility without the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) in order to execute those duties in an effective, efficient and compliant manner aligned wit… Read More »

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