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Jeff Schwering

Is respect a two way street or just for Officers to learn, what do you think?

Is earning respect a two way street? I believe is surely is. As officers we have to earn respect, instead of expecting it handed to us with…

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Brandon Krause

Target Hazards and Pre-Plans

So I will admit that our dept has been LAZY for lack of better term in our pre plan practices and need to get it in gear.  My question to y…

Started by Brandon Krause

4 Mar 1
Reply by Jay Schlossareck
Jeff Schwering

YOU MAKE THE CALL

Setting: Two story private dwelling, 02:00! Heavy smoke visible on the #1 floor, on the first company's arrival, Mom outside pointing at be…

Started by Jeff Schwering

17 Dec. 27, 2009
Reply by Joe McClelland
Jeff Schwering

OUR OWN WORST ENEMY!

Brothers and Sisters, I believe we all can agree, we can be our own worst enemy. I try to remind myself of this everyday. Lets talk about t…

Started by Jeff Schwering

32 Nov. 16, 2009
Reply by Jeff Schwering
Brian Arnold

Paper Experts. No Street Skills!

Ever stop and wonder how some people got to their lofty pulpits that they teeter upon? As I listen to different authors spout their expert…

Started by Brian Arnold

16 Nov. 13, 2009
Reply by Brian Arnold
Jeff Schwering

Is respect a two way street or just for Officers to learn, what do you think?

Is earning respect a two way street? I believe is surely is. As officers we have to earn respect, instead of expecting it handed to us with…

Started by Jeff Schwering

39 Nov. 6, 2009
Reply by Jeff Schwering
Chris Sterricker

Where are we going?

Greetings Brothers and Sisters. Recently I have come across two very interesting articles that really caught my attention, although I am be…

Started by Chris Sterricker

7 Oct. 10, 2009
Reply by Michael Bricault
Mike Walker

Facepiece Donning. When and how long does it take?

Do you come off the rig with your SCBA facepiece donned or do you put it on just prior to entry? Why? How long does it take to don your fac…

Started by Mike Walker

14 Sep. 25, 2009
Reply by Jeff Schwering
Mike Walker

Unions? What do you think?

I have been a proud member of the local 157. I totally agree with what the union stands for and appriciate all the hard work that is done o…

Started by Mike Walker

20 Sep. 19, 2009
Reply by Jeff Schwering
Mike Walker

Climbing the promotion ladder. Just as long as the ladder isn't too high or too steep. Or if it's too hot, or cold or...

Ya gotta admit, the various methods used by some departments in their promotion systems are goofy. In my department, to promote to driver (…

Started by Mike Walker

7 Sep. 11, 2009
Reply by Jeff Schwering
Mike Walker

Cussing: What in the Fark is wrong with it?

We all know its the unofficial language of firefighters. Why does a word offend anyway? And who in the corn ball crap decided to let the no…

Started by Mike Walker

4 Aug. 28, 2009
Reply by Brian Arnold

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