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October 2017 Blog Posts (24)

Las Vegas Shooting Underscores Toll of Trauma on First Responders

Whenever we hear about a major tragedy in our nation like a terrorist attack, shooting, or natural disaster, our minds go right to the safety and protection needs of those who are affected. As a nation, we grieve their pain and suffering. The most recent tragedy is no different, as America woke up to hear news of a massive…

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Added by Mark W Lamplugh Jr on October 6, 2017 at 10:30am — No Comments

Premier Episode of BuildingsonFire’s Taking it to the Street on FireEngineering.com / Talk Radio

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Added by Christopher Naum, SFPE on October 5, 2017 at 3:13pm — No Comments

ROBOTIC RESPONSE

Disclaimer: I am not a trained physiologist, licensed therapist, experienced marriage counselor, nor wise in the ways of relationships… I'm barely housebroken! So, posting an illustration about marital matters is more than a little uncomfortable for me, especially since my perspective here is from the robot's point of view. I am an introvert, reserved and awkwardly…

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Added by Paul Combs on October 5, 2017 at 8:26am — No Comments

Bad A**

I've been blessed to sit through Chief Dave McGrail’s (Denver Fire) class on Engine Company Standpipe Operations and High Rise Command and Control multiple times. During his class, Chief McGrail introduced us to his Categories of Excellence. It is a six level scale. As follows:

1. Total BAD A**! = Frighteningly Awesome!

2. Top Shelf Fireman = Does his job with excellence, and is consistently “into and engaged in the job”

3. Good Guy = Does his job, does it well, may or may not be… Continue

Added by Clay Magee on October 1, 2017 at 10:28pm — No Comments

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