I talk a lot about the 3 hours The 3 Hours PODCAST 1 Hour in the Gym 1 Hour in the Library 1 Hour of Hands on Training EVERY DAY However that can be difficult especially off duty! However with ...
Read More »Did you know I have a Podcast?
Yes it is true in addition to the blogging and YouTube content I know have added a podcast to the “vast” media empire that is Averagejake Firefighter ( I kid I kid) But seriously folks I have gotten into ...
Read More »Geniuses and Visionaries
For the last few days I have had the chance to be on staff for the Fire Ground Commander Conference. It was a tremendous learning experience on multiple levels. I learned what it truly takes to run a conference with ...
Read More »The Four B’s of the 360
Read any NIOSH report and failure to do a 360 is usually mentioned as a contributing factor. Unfortunately this has turned the 360 into a check box item rather than something to do in order to gain the entire fire ...
Read More »What You Can’t Control, What You Can, and How
“Experience only prevents you from making a mistake the SECOND time, training keeps you from making it the FIRST time” The above is a quote from one of my fire service mentors. While he himself is a veteran of ...
Read More »Guest on Firefighter Training Podcast
I am a about a week or so late with this, but I was lucky enough for Chief Pete Lamb to have me on the Firefighter Training Podcast again as a guest last week. We discussed FDIC, my strategy for ...
Read More »Don’t Get Caught Up In The Show!
So I just got back from FDIC and as usual learned a TON! One of the lessons I learned was reinforced to me just the other day so I made a short video about it. Thanks to Sam Hittle from ...
Read More »FDIC 2017 My Story
Another FDIC has come and gone and what an FDIC it was! I have attended FDIC several times starting in 2001, I even attended the old FDIC East in Atlantic city twice. After going about 6-7 years in a row ...
Read More »FITFIGHTER Training Product Review
http://www.fitfightertraining.com/ It is my honor and privilege to be bringing you the review for FITFIGHTER Training. I first saw this product at Firehouse EXPO on the exhibit floor, and it floored me! I am always looking for ways to add more realistic ...
Read More »Firefighter Training Podcast Guest Appearance
I was honored to be asked by Chief Peter Lamb to participate in an episode of his weekly Firefighter Training Podcast. The podcast topic is based on my research and classes on “Medical Mayday”. This is something that is ...
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