New Year

As 2016 winds down, it is time to think forward to 2017. Most make resolutions that they never follow through with. To my fire service brothers/sisters I want to challenge you, make a resolution that will strengthen you, your shifts and the fire service in general. Keep your fire service resolutions for the entire year. Don’t give up 2 months in. Remember complacency kills. Below are some ideas, but please feel free to come up with your own:

• Train every shift
• Strengthen your body
• Strengthen your mind
• Earn/finish your degree
• Learn a new skill
• Take a class that takes you out of your comfort zone
• Take a promotional exam
• Encourage your people to move forward in the fire service
• Lead by example
• Show your people you can do the skills you are asking them to do
• Join a committee

Again these are some examples. Make your resolution last all year.