FDIC 2012: 25 TO SURVIVE (Lecture)
**This week we are featuring a short run-down of each of the programs that our staff will be presenting at this year’s FDIC in Indianapolis** Tuesday (Pre-Conf Workshop, 130p-530p) – 25 to Survive 25...
View ArticleGot Stickers?
Got Stickers? Firefighters, absolutely love stickers and decals. I know that you know what I am talking about, and… it’s ok. It is absolutely fine to be proud of who you are as a firefighter, be...
View ArticleCheck your Dance Card… Part 2 “getting closer”
In part one of “Check your Dance Card” we discussed a few items to take a look at before we enter the fire building and start our dance with the “beauty of fire.” In part 2, we will discuss a few...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Floor to Ceiling Windows
On our website at www.TraditionsTraining.com under the resources tab. One of our Senior Instructors Tony Kelleher has posted an article concerning the dangers of Floor to Ceiling Windows. Take the time...
View ArticleOutside the Box Apparatus Positioning
By: Retired Chief Michael Horst, Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Often times you only get one chance to make a difference when positioning a tower ladder. You can make best use of that one chance by training...
View ArticleBuilding Leaders for the Fire Service – Part 2………..By Dan Shaw
Last post we discussed the process of orientation for leadership development, which was essentially relying upon operational manuals or standard operating procedures as the foundation for leadership....
View ArticleMaking the tragedy personal is the first step in preventing the next Line of...
“The death of one man is a tragedy. The death of millions is a statistic.” Joseph Stalin After recently reading Dan Ariely’s book, Predictably Irrational, and his use of this quote, I pondered if this...
View ArticleCheck your Dance Card….
I admit it, it’s happened to me… and I am sure that it’s happened to you too. Honestly, it’s easy to let happen. You can try to justify it, in your own mind by saying; it’s just that we love what we...
View ArticleFDIC 2012: MODERN ENGINE COMPANY ESSENTIALS (Lecture)
**This week we are featuring a short run-down of each of the programs that our staff will be presenting at this year’s FDIC in Indianapolis** Thursday, 1030-1215pm – MODERN ENGINE COMPANY ESSENTIALS...
View ArticlePride, Ownership and the New Generation “All is Not Lost” By: Larry Schultz
I’ll start off as always with my shout-outs for this blog. This one goes to 1st Lieutenant Sarah Read, of the Chili Fire Department Explorer program. You will see why as you read through the blog. In...
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