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DECEMBER MAGAZINE ILLUSTRATION

Leaders: Why should we expect to retain the quality people we have if we don't give them a reason to stay? Your people are your most valued asset - train them, motivate them, and give them the gift of fulfillment that only the fire service can give! If not, then don't be surprised when…

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Added by Paul Combs on December 14, 2010 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

Try Fueling Your Trucks With Broken Promises

Is a broken promise nothing more than a lie?

I believe that it is, even when you factor in “intent”.

When you make a promise, it is not your intent to break it, but it has the same end result as a lie when you fail to deliver on a promise.

To the person to whom the promise was made, it feels like a lie. It’s the same feeling of betrayal, isn’t it?

What about the motivation for the promise?

Was there ever the intent of…

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Added by Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich on December 13, 2010 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

Pass It Forward

Some training partners and I recently had the opportunity and honor to travel to rural Missouri to help with some safety and survival training. It was a one day event on a Saturday and the department and area that we were in is staffed solely with volunteers. We realized very quickly that these men and women were eager and a little anxious at the same time about this series of drills.

My background in the fire service started in a volunteer department and I am still very involved with…

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Added by Jason Hoevelmann on December 9, 2010 at 9:49pm — 1 Comment

1999: A December To Remember

Note: Chief Mark Wessel of Keokuk, IA Fire Department is to the left. I am to the right.

December, 1999 delivered a major blow to our brotherhood of firefighters.…

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Added by Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich on December 9, 2010 at 7:08am — 2 Comments

SCROOGED!

As I was reading Dickens' A Christmas Carol last week, it came to me that the lessons learned in this classic tale apply to many facets of life - especially in the fire service. And just as the three ghost that haunted Ebeneezer Scrooge that Christmas Eve opened his eyes to what was, is, and will be, so could they warn… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on December 8, 2010 at 9:58am — 8 Comments

The What, Where and Why of the First Line

Nothing does more to improve safety on the fireground than correctly stretching, positioning and using the first attack line (sorry Truckies). The question is, do we take our most effective life and property saving skill for granted? Do you know the WHAT, WHERE & WHY before and/or during the initial attack line stretch? This post asks these questions and offers some discussion to the most fundamental fireground tactic.

1. Does the first line always have to go through… Continue

Added by Matt McDowell on December 6, 2010 at 2:52pm — 1 Comment

PA Governor Torpedoes Firefighter Cancer Bill

Governor Rendell defended his decision to veto this legislation as “too costly”.

Read the story here: http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2010/11/rendell_vetoes_bill_to_expand.html

I support prudent oversight of tax money, but it unnerves me when I see how tax money is frittered away on low priority expenditures and then, when legislation that is both good policy and good… Continue

Added by Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich on November 30, 2010 at 12:47pm — 2 Comments

LETTER REQUEST FOR DONATIONS OF OLD, USED, 2ND HAND FIRE HELMETS, TURNOUT GEARS, BOOTS,SCBA PACKS & MASKS AND FIRE & RESCUE EQUIPMENTS.

Good Day,

I’m Stephen Eric P. Chua from the Philippines, me and my group ( 20 persons ). from all walks of life are all volunteer members of our peace & order council in our local community involve in various activities such as, peace keeping, emergency response team ( medical or calamity), and other volunteer works including fire fighting in our local community. We serve as an auxiliary group when needed by our Barangay (Local Community) Captain or Chairman.

As part of it all, we… Continue

Added by Stephen Eric P. chua on November 30, 2010 at 10:47am — No Comments

Lift Up the Laid Off

Often times, I will get an idea for a blog from something that I have heard or read. At the very least, it will give me pause to ponder some of the more obscure issues of the day and to my own bewilderment, wonder why it isn’t a more compelling story.

The other morning, as I was driving into work, I heard on the radio that many who were donating to food pantries last year at this time, were CLIENTS of those same food pantries THIS year. Those who were giving were now getting, so to… Continue

Added by Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich on November 24, 2010 at 10:55am — 1 Comment

Get the Whole Picture

This is just a reminder to get the whole picture when doing inspections and pre-plans. Just don’t get lazy when doing these prevention functions. Especially on larger buildings that require some effort to get around.

Recently I did an inspection at a local nursing home. It had been awhile since I had been there because we have the crews do most of these inspections. There were some things I had forgotten about and had I not taken some extra time, would have missed.

As I… Continue

Added by Jason Hoevelmann on November 23, 2010 at 8:47pm — 1 Comment

Company Officer Training Program - Please help!!

I am looking for information about your Company Officer Training Program. Specifically, I am looking for your WRITTEN program. It seems like everyone has a "program", but nothing on paper. My lieutenant has been charged with developing a program and I'm trying to give him a hand.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks

Added by David Malcomson on November 22, 2010 at 8:59pm — No Comments

Fire Service Getting TSA-Style Pat Downs?

It has been widely reported through several news outlets that the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) wants to make the more aggressive airline passenger pat-downs so unpleasant, that passengers will want to go through the Backscatter Security Scanners, which are full-body scans that leave nothing to the imagination.

That got me to thinking…

In a metaphorical sense; city governments are TSA screeners and public safety is getting the pat-downs!

So, if any city officials… Continue

Added by Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich on November 22, 2010 at 10:59am — 3 Comments

Are Bed Bugs Biting Your Wallet?

Bed Bug media hype has spurned considerable action in the travel industry, hospitals, prisons, homes and (of course) fire stations. These pesky little critters have developed resistance to many pesticides (which may account for the recent increase in infestations), are particularly good a hiding, but remain visible to the naked eye. That's right; you can see them! What you might not see so clearly are the unscrupulous profiteers hoping to drain your wallet with ridiculously expensive equipment… Continue

Added by Mike McEvoy on November 21, 2010 at 11:00am — 6 Comments

CHOPPED!

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving, everyone!!

To see more of my work or to purchase a print of this illustration, visit:… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on November 19, 2010 at 2:31pm — 4 Comments

Letter Request for donations of old, used, Fire helmets, turnout gears, boots, fire & rescue Equipments.

Added by Stephen Eric P. chua on November 19, 2010 at 4:12am — No Comments

Letter Request for donations of old, used, Fire helmets, turnout gears, boots, fire & rescue Equipments.

Added by Stephen Eric P. chua on November 19, 2010 at 4:04am — No Comments

Somethings I think I think ( November, 2010 )

Several years ago, one of my favorite writers, Phil Musick, wrote a column for the Pittsburgh Press. He titled it as I have titled this. This is how I pay tribute to him and his work. May he rest in peace.

Somethings I think I think ( November , 2010 )

It’s so hard to step out of something you have been doing for a long time.

Making rules and setting examples is one thing. Being prepared to follow them yourself, is another… Continue

Added by Andy Marsh on November 19, 2010 at 3:03am — No Comments

Corrective Actions In The Name Of Firefighter Safety

Once you are aware of, and have an understanding of the 16 firefighter life safety initiatives as presented by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation; we will need to implement those initiatives into our daily operations whether on the scene of an emergency or back at the firehouse. That is-if we are to succeed in ensuring that everyone goes home ! No matter your longevity in the fire service, one year or forty years, I would bet my last toad on the stump that you have been involved in,… Continue

Added by Jon D Marsh on November 17, 2010 at 6:17pm — No Comments

A Nation of Unionized Volunteers?

“The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act” would mandate union monopoly bargaining for state and local public safety employees. (See: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h111-413 and http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=s111-1611)

It would force police,… Continue

Added by Art "Chief Reason" Goodrich on November 15, 2010 at 12:34pm — 19 Comments

Because I said so...?

Since the beginning of time this proverbial saying has been commonplace in society. Everyone, at one point, has been told to do something “because I said so”. But where does this come into play in the fire service? When does it become acceptable to use the phrase in an appropriate manor?

Obviously, we can all agree that there are some circumstances that require its use but I believe that they are few and far between. As firefighters I think we have all had that order given and there… Continue

Added by David Mellen on November 15, 2010 at 11:25am — 2 Comments

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