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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ELECTION

Today marks a time when we as Americans get to shout our collective voice and exercise our right to decide which direction our country, our states, and our region will interpret and execute the laws and issues of the land. No matter your political bent, it is your right, and dare I say duty, to get to your local polling facility and have your say. Many important…

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Added by Paul Combs on November 3, 2015 at 8:28am — No Comments

HEADLESS LEADERSHIP



What is scarier, a headless horseman terrorizing a small New York farming village, or knowing that your proud department is ran by a headless leader? In this Halloween season of ghouls, goblins, ghosts, and Lady Gagas, perhaps we should look inward to our own demons and excise those who torment and haunt our hallowed bays. Leadership should be clear, concise, and…

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Added by Paul Combs on October 30, 2015 at 8:26am — No Comments

COMPLACENCY'S LITTLE ANGEL



Be afraid... be very afraid if this is your training program! Don't let the complacency monster grow within your agency. Be enthusiastic, be passionate, be creative, be proactive, and train, train, train.

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Added by Paul Combs on October 26, 2015 at 2:54pm — No Comments

ARE YOU SHEEPLE?

So, there you are browsing your favorite cat videos and fellow firefighters on Facebook (or, insert your preferred social media site here) when you come across an article or cell phone video where another fire department has had a call go terribly wrong. Cool, you say, as you watch in anticipation for that telling moment when you can judge without knowing all the…

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Added by Paul Combs on October 19, 2015 at 4:21pm — 2 Comments

CHIEF-LIKE PRESENCE

Do you have command presence? Do your people know you are the person in charge, the person who they can turn to in a crisis and know will do everything in your power to produce a successful outcome for them? Do you lead by example and “walk the walk”, or rely on bombastic talk, domineering bully tactics, and a big voice/big stick mentality to prove that you are in…

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Added by Paul Combs on September 29, 2015 at 4:03pm — No Comments

BUILD IT

What will you do when it's your turn to build onto what those who came before us started? Will you make it better? Will you have the courage to say "yes"?



Be the leader and build for the next generation to follow and exceed our progress.





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Added by Paul Combs on September 14, 2015 at 2:59pm — No Comments

SCARS

Honor and remembrance...

Added by Paul Combs on September 11, 2015 at 6:40am — No Comments

A DAY TO REMEMBER, NOT SAVING ON RED-LIGHT SPECIALS!

Saw a Facebook ad earlier today where somebody was having a 9/11 sale on t-shirts! Repulsive!
 
This is a time for remembrance and honor, not buying merchandise. Please don't support opportunistic…
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Added by Paul Combs on September 10, 2015 at 6:04pm — No Comments

2016 DRAWN BY FIRE CALENDAR

IT'S HERE! Get an early jump on the 2016 Drawn by Fire calendar - featuring Frank Viscuso's Step Up And Lead. It's been an honor to collaborate with Chief Viscuso on this project for what will be a year-long training aid and inspiration. Only $20, folks - secure your copy today!…
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Added by Paul Combs on August 31, 2015 at 2:03pm — 1 Comment

BUGGY RIDE



Sometimes a little pride has to be swallowed to get the job done!





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Added by Paul Combs on August 31, 2015 at 1:46pm — No Comments

AUGUST FIRE ENGINEERING MAGAZINE CARTOON

The bottom, bottom, bottom line!


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Added by Paul Combs on August 10, 2015 at 8:48am — No Comments

THIS TASTES FUNNY!

Be safe, be smart, and call for the proper resources when you're over your head!





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Added by Paul Combs on June 21, 2015 at 1:33pm — No Comments

IMPERIAL LEADERSHIP

June Fire Engineering magazine editorial cartoon: Imperial Leadership.

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Added by Paul Combs on June 13, 2015 at 10:30am — No Comments

MENTALITY CHECK

May Fire Engineering magazine editorial cartoon: Mental Readiness.

We all bring our personal issues to the firehouse from time to time - that's being human. But when it's a constant distraction and interfering with day to day, safety, or tactical considerations then you've got a problem. Try to leave home at home, and the firehouse at the…

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Added by Paul Combs on May 15, 2015 at 9:39am — No Comments

PEARLY GATES DEFENSE

It's that time of year again. Time to greet old friends, meet new ones, learn from the best instructors on the planet, and see what new innovations the fire industry has to offer. Yep, it's FDIC time!



I look forward to this week all year and can't wait to get the show rolling.



However, FDIC has a nightlife too - so, have fun, be safe, be professional,…

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Added by Paul Combs on April 17, 2015 at 4:00am — No Comments

UNSPORTSMANLIKE RIDICULE



Whole lot of Monday Morning Quarterbacking going on around Twitter and Facebook today - typical after an accident or tragedy. Nothing wrong with learning from videos posted online, but keep your social media expert advice to yourself. Move away from the keyboard and show some…

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Added by Paul Combs on March 31, 2015 at 1:55pm — No Comments

TUBA TROUBLE

DRAWN BY FIRE Flashback - Because who doesn't love the constant blowing of hot air through a big h*** that never closes!

Can I get an amen?!

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Added by Paul Combs on March 30, 2015 at 8:43am — No Comments

MOVIE MAGIC MENTALITY



There is absolutely no substitute for continued training, study, and self-improvement - especially in these days of fewer and fewer fires. Experience alone is not enough - open a book, read a trade journal, or better yet, get to the drill grounds and train.

Just because you think you know, doesn't mean you know... you know?



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Added by Paul Combs on March 21, 2015 at 9:50am — No Comments

NO IRISH LUCK



Simple St. Paddy's Day message... BUCKLE UP!







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Added by Paul Combs on March 17, 2015 at 7:42am — No Comments

SIMPLY COMPLICATED





Ah, yes, the MacGyver syndrome. Keep it light. Keep it relevant. Keep it practical. Keep It Simple... and just get the job done quickly and efficiently!

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Added by Paul Combs on March 12, 2015 at 7:33am — No Comments

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