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*This is part 1 of a three part series discussing managing the fire ground with a limited sized crew from the company officer perspective. I hope you enjoy it, learn from it, and share it. This is something I deal ...

On September 11th 2016 I was lucky enough to participate in the Richmond Virginia 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb held at the SunTrust building in the City of Richmond, hosted by the City of Richmond Fire Department. This was the 6th ...

The above simulation is #6 in the line of tactical simulations. This depicts a fire in a converted gas/service station that now houses a tire shop and is full of tires. While viewing the simulation take into account your department, ...

Take a look at my latest YouTube video on a simple tip when utilizing rope to stretch lines, into a building. Please be sure to check out all my other videos on my YouTube channel. Also if you have any ...

As we pulled out of the station and started up the hill, black smoke poured over the horizon. We have got a fire I spoke out loud to the engine driver. He was the only one to hear it, as ...

I was honored to be given the chance to be a guest on The Firefighter Podcast The Firefighter Podcast to discuss Firefighter Cardiac Arrest. This is a very important topic that I have written and presented on several times, and ...

The above video is highlighting some recent forcible entry training we have been doing at the company level and a critical issue we experienced. I hope you enjoy it!  

I fully understand the irony of this post as I sit here on my laptop, with my big screen TV, while checking my smart phone, and posting a blog… When I was a young volunteer officer the internet became a ...

The latest in the line of tactical simulation utilizing What is your on scene report? What is your mode of operation? Where would you position apparatus? What is your initial hand line choice? If in interior fire attack mode, where ...

As we come into a new year, reflection is and should be on our mind. This is usually a time for resolutions, or committing to something new in your life. There have been massive debates for years on tactics, health ...