Mike France's Groups (61)

This House Rocks!

49 members Latest Activity: Dec 16, 2018

Captain Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Captain Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) are having a blast talking with other firefighters are about making their…

Chiefs/Officers/Firefighters of New York State

14 members Latest Activity: Apr 19, 2018

Those of us from the Empire State and from beyond our State

HONOR THEIR SACRIFICES

34 members Latest Activity: Feb 15, 2013 Group dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of our fallen brothers / sisters by learning the lessons their last alarm has taught us

The Backroom Crew

31 members Latest Activity: Apr 19, 2018 In our Service and most Departments we have what is called a Rec Room, Day Room or backroom where we go to Kick back , eat , drink Coffee or just…

Unique HazMat Incidents

45 members Latest Activity: Jul 6 This is where we can share pictures of scenes or pre-plans that you would consider unique for Hazardous Materials. This will be a class at FDIC 2009…

Personnel Escape Systems

53 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2013 Open to discuss the pro's and con's of systems, and the question of should every firefighter have one, and all training aspects.

Over-loaded Officers

32 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2013 This is a group that is avaiable for Officers to gripe, fuss, and complain. Too often Officers have no place to take their frustrations to and just…

Props and Training Aids

144 members Latest Activity: Jan 6, 2015 Share training aids and props that you have seen, or built.

Off Duty with Kevin Shea

26 members Latest Activity: Nov 16, 2013 A place for firefighters to share info and stories about hunting, fishing, and other outdoor pursuits.

Pandora's Box

58 members Latest Activity: Nov 5, 2014 A group that discusses, questions, challenges common practices within the fire service such as staffing, tactics, unions, attitudes, government, etc.

Operational Guides

73 members Latest Activity: May 30, 2023 Incident Specific Operational Guides for firefighters

Street Smart Fire Officer

217 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2018 Becoming an officer is a daunting task. Becoming a good officer on the fireground is even harder. This group will concentrate on Fireground…

Honor the Fallen

21 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2013 Where we will Honor those of our Brother and Sisters who have passed .

Firefighter Basics

58 members Latest Activity: Jan 6, 2015

Sharing Training, LEARNING Tradition, LIVING to go home

Common Sense Firefighting

182 members Latest Activity: Aug 10, 2016 A group dedicated to Decision Making and Leadership on the Fire Ground

The Landing Zone Crew

15 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2013 Serious discussion on Training and Operations for Landing Zones

“Pride and Ownership”

505 members Latest Activity: Dec 16, 2018 What are you and your department doing to get your firefighters to take ownership? Grab a cup of coffee and let’s visit! …and don’t forget to…

Fire Service Leadership

277 members Latest Activity: Feb 25, 2020 No matter what type of tactics or operations your department provides, the quality and efficiency are dramatically affected by the leadership skills…

Current Issues: Emergency Management

18 members Latest Activity: Jun 26, 2011 Disaster Planning, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Issues

Quotes, Quotes, and More Quotes

119 members Latest Activity: Apr 5, 2013 A timely quote can say what a thousand words can't Some are famous, some infamous. Some are just great statements about this crazy busines we're in.…