Randy Childs's Groups (23)

Step Up and LEAD

123 members Latest Activity: Nov 7, 2019

This group is a place for leaders in todays fire service to come and discuss "all things leadership"

Operational Guides

83 members Latest Activity: May 30 Incident Specific Operational Guides for firefighters

eLearning in the Fire Service

13 members Latest Activity: Dec 15, 2017

  So, you have come to the right place.  Our new blog community will help you get started. Get new ideas from firefighters and training…

Upcoming Training Sessions/Seminars

32 members Latest Activity: Aug 5, 2014 We invite every member of the Fire Engineering Training Community to post details on training sessions/seminars/conferences they are hosting or…

Tactical Building Blocks

456 members Latest Activity: Dec 16, 2018

This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover…

Engine Company Operations-Engineer

107 members Latest Activity: Aug 3, 2018 I've created this group for all of us that have one of the most difficult jobs during any working fire. I hope that we can share ideas and/or…

Truck Company Operations

408 members Latest Activity: Jun 25, 2019 A place to discuss any and all things related to Truck Company Operations on the fireground.

Rescuing the Rescuers

138 members Latest Activity: Jul 11, 2014 A group to share information and tips regarding Rapid Intervention

Engine Company Ops

73 members Latest Activity: May 12, 2020 This Group will cover operations at the engine company level. Ideas will be viewed and commented on to build the better Engine Company.

Props and Training Aids

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

Fireground Strategies -- Test Prep -- Multiple Choice Scenarios

135 members Latest Activity: Mar 2, 2016 For those members preparing for a promotional exam or who just want to challenge their decision-making skills. Scenarios will be posted. Answers…

Fire Service Leadership

328 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…

Safety and Survival John Salka FDNY

82 members Latest Activity: Oct 25, 2014 Duxbury Firefighters are excited to announce FDNY Battalion Chief John Salka for our 2nd annual Safety and Survival Conference. The two training…

Let's talk Pumps!

57 members Latest Activity: May 6, 2015 Group to discuss problems with pumps or just to share information regarding pumps. Training of pump operators to deal with fire ground operations.

Common Sense Firefighting

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

Street Smart Fire Officer

254 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…

Training Officers Mutual Aid Group

218 members Latest Activity: Jan 19, 2015 Training Officers and Instructors group dedicated to professional development of TO's and Instructors.

Becoming a Better Instructor!

213 members Latest Activity: May 9, 2018 A group to discuss becoming a better instructors!

Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II

77 members Latest Activity: Nov 5, 2014 A new way to train the next generation of firefighters!

Tradition, TRADITION!

371 members Latest Activity: May 13, 2015 This is the group dedicated to the glue that holds "Pride and Ownership" together - tradition! We'll be talking about historic fires, important…