I think the time has come to do away with the words “mental health.” Before you gasp, clutch your chest, our reach for your phone to yell at me, let me lay out the argument for you. When I first came ...

The acronym SLICE-RS represented a revolutionary advancement in firefighting tactics, not only in its effectiveness but also in the process of leveraging a data-driven, scientific approach. The ...

Wake up! Your phone is playing that too-familiar tune, telling you another day is about to begin. And this is your shift. Time to go to the firehouse! But for you there is little enthusiasm, only a ...

Fire service leadership has existed since the introduction of the first organized fire brigades of ancient Rome. Over the centuries, leadership has morphed into the traditional styles we recognize ...

The fire service is built on a foundation of camaraderie, courage, and a shared mission to protect and serve. Yet, like any profession, it is vulnerable to the pressures of everyday operations, human ...

Like many organizations, the fire service is significantly transforming its leadership styles and approaches. Historically, leadership within the fire service was rooted in an aggressive and ...

Through the years, the need to control and coordinate groups requiring teamwork has had many different approaches. From the autocratic manner of the military to the brutish forcefulness of a coal mine ...

The fireground doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. Textbooks and training scenarios often include a robust command structure with the incident commander (IC) supported by operations, logistics, ...

Flip through just about any firefighter calendar and you’ll see shredded abs, bulging pecs, and bodies that look more like fitness models than working firefighters. Now, I’m not knocking the guys and ...

Symtech is proud to announce that it has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract with Sourcewell (Contract #102325-SYM), a government service cooperative that helps municipalities, colleges and ...

There’s a persistent idea in the fire service that some things can’t be taught. That leadership somehow springs full formed from years riding in the rig and learning on the job. This notion is ...

In episode three of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us This Show, the hosts welcome Jadie Miller. They discover her inspiring journey, talk about her groundbreaking research on firefighter syndrome, and ...