Posts Tagged: Tradition
“It’s Not Something You Do; It’s Something You Are”
Remembering the Sacrifices’ of that day in September and all of those who came before us in this the United States Fire Service and those that were with us, in the commission of our sworn duties who didn't go home…..as we do what we d…
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Look For The Hook
Some of us have been drawn into reading volumes on fire history to an almost obsessive level. Though reading about Benjamin Franklin and his formation of the nation’s first volunteer fire department does little to enhance our skill sets, we recognize its importance to rounding out our personas as firefighters.
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The Summer Tour is about to Begin…
The Summer Tour is about to Begin..
Taking it to the Streets
With Christopher Naum
A New Monthly Radio Talkshow on FireFighter Netcast.com
A Buildingsonfire.com Series and FireFighter Netcast.com Production
Advancing FireFighter Safety and …
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Taking it to the Streets
Advancing FireFighter Safety and Operational Intergrity for the Fire Service through provocative insights and dynamic discussions dedicated to the Art and Science of Firefighting and the Traditions of the Fire Service.
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In Search of Tactical Patience
Today commemorates the anniversary of the Sofa Superstore fire in Charleston, South Carolina, in which nine firefighters lost their lives while engaged in aggressive interior operations at a commercial building occupied and operating as a furniture store…
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Honoring Tradition
As I made a right from the lobby, there is a short hallway that honors the fallen Chicago firefighters over the past 200 plus years. They have a badge for each one in a glass case and it is sobering to say the least. There is a great number of badges on that wall for those that made the ultimate sacrafice. When you see how many have given their lives for their fellow man, it truly is a humbling experience.
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The Tradition Expedition
I don’t believe that a revolution to kill traditions is taking place in the fire service. Instead, I believe that there is an evolution of our fire services’ traditionalism that will define it for generations to come.
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Christmas Day, 1909
I found the old journals from 100 years ago and share with you the entries from this day in 1909 form old Engine 30, SFFD.
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Mentors and Mentees
Many of us may have had someone in our career that provided influence, guidance and offered reinforcement, feedback or constructive criticism when needed. You know; that chief or company officer, who seemed to take you under thier wing and watchful eye i…
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Two Common Calls: Different Outcomes
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Honor & Remembrance
The 28th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend takes place this weekend at the NFA. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Fire Administration are conducting the 28th annual National Fal…
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Superman,Ironman,Batman,Fireman…Human
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There are NO Routine Calls
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The Next Step; Size-up Must Evolve into Dynamic Management of Risk during Fire Attack
The Next Step; Size-up must evolve into dynamic management of risk during fire attackThe continuing emphasis on improving our safety culture and the reemergence of “safety” as a strategic pillar is evident in current fire service operations and ini…
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The Opposing Spectrum of Fire Service Safety Culture
The Evolving Fire Service Safety Culture lies somewhere between two conflicting and opposing spectrums, marked by traditionalist emotions and conservative perspectives.It's all about firefighter safety, survivability and doing the "job"; however we need…
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Fire Service Safety, Extinguishment, Tradition, Culture
Must read postings related to Fire Service Safety Culture versus the Culture of Extinguishment...Read on Follow the Yellow Brick Road By Chief Art GoodrichBorrowing and paraphrasing a comment made by FDNY Lt. Ray McCormack, I would wonder in his safety c…
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2009 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week
Protect Yourself: Your Safety, Health and Survival Are Your Responsibility June 14-20, 2009Plan, get involved, engaged and take responsibility....Protect Yourself: Your Safety, Health and Survival Are Your Responsibility encourages chiefs and fire/EMS pe…
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Risk versus Close Call, What are We Doing?
Here's one for timing. My recent post today on risk related to vacant or unoccupied structures.... Check out the series of photos for a close call incident involving a trailer fire, HERE. Photo sequence by Patrick Scott.Again, the question before us; Why…
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What’s in The Cards Today?
On any given day, we expect some fairly simple and basic things; Simple and basic from a firefighter’s perspective that is. We hope that we have a busy day, for the most part. That the alarms and incidents allow us to practice our skills and do what w…
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Tradition, Motivation & Training
Why do you do this job? What makes you tick? For me, it’s the tradition, brotherhood and challenge of the job and the excitement of not knowing what the next shift will bring. These may seem like clichés, but they are all true and undeniable. …
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RIP Tillerman Bob
Last week my neighbor passed away after an ongoing battle with respiratory and cardiac illnesses. His name was bob. Bob retired from the new Rochelle (NY) fire department in the 80’s and moved, with his wife, to South Carolina to be with their kids…
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Understaffed Truck Work: Forcible Entry
Most fire departments, if they are even lucky enough to staff a truck company, often struggle with how to maximize the tasks that the truck can accomplish on the fireground. Since times are tough and budgets are tougher, increasing staffing is unlikely…
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Brotherhood 101
BROTHERHOOD 101 (CLICK HERE)
I found this Powerpoint on the Indy Metro FOOLS website and thought that it needed to be shared. It talks about pride, integrity and mentoring in the fire service. It questions how we do the job. Do we take the good …
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Understaffed Truck Work: Ladders
Most fire departments, if they are even lucky enough to staff a truck company, often struggle with how to maximize the tasks that the truck can accomplish on the fireground. Since times are tough and budgets are tougher, increasing staffing is unlikely…
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Fire Attack: Nozzle Firefighter Basics
Once you’ve scene the video from the “Straight Stream vs. Fog” post (January 13, 2009), you may have a new appreciation for using a straight stream during interior fire attack. Next we’ll look at a few ways to make the interior fire attack more…
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