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View fullsize If you spent 24 hours in a firehouse as just a fly on the wall, you would have a pretty good grasp on the personalities, roles, and overall culture of a crew. It can actually be challenging to have this outlook of your own crew when you yourself are
View fullsize The day after you promote, the day after you leave, or the day after you retire your seat will be filled by someone else. Just like you followed after someone, someone else will follow after you. We all want to be irreplaceable, yet every single one
View fullsize You can find the information you need to pass a test from a book. The knowledge you need to be better at this job comes from people. Instructors, mentors, and those who have actually experienced and mastered what you’re trying to learn. Peopl
View fullsize I want the guy who is in the bay training with the rookie. I want the guy who gets his whole crew in the gym after a long day. I want the guy who is still working with a smile on his face when everyone else is falling out. I want the guy who is ca
View fullsize Think of someone you truly respect in your dept. Are they a company officer? A Chief? A Driver? Are they a Firefighter? Does it even matter? The answer is it doesn’t, because rank doesn’t give you the respect of others. Your actions, your
View fullsize It was an honor to be a guest on @therelentlessrejects podcast to talk culture, leadership, the influence of a senior firefighter and having passion, pride and ownership for this job. Give it a listen if you want, and if you’re not following T
View fullsize We have young firefighters entering the fire service who were not even alive on 9.11.01. Unlike us, they have no memory of that day. It is our job to help them understand the significance of 9/11, the sacrifices paid by 343 of our own, and the impa
View fullsize There are times to make teaching moments. There are times to let failure drive growth. There are times where senior firefighters need to mentor and invest in a young, green generation. Then there are times where some need to be knocked back a step E
View fullsize Next Sunday we will kick off our weekly newsletter: “Senior Man Sunday” These will bring raw and inspiring motivation both from and for those informal leaders. Some may be long. Some may be short. Some may be from me and others may be
View fullsize One man’s opinion. But the comment section belongs to you all. Let’s hear it. #firefighter #firefighters #firefightersafety #safety #nfpa #leadership #rulesandregulations
View fullsize Every day is a day for improvement. Prioritize making yourself better and make those around you better. Every day is an opportunity for growth. #firefighter #firefighters #mentalresilience #growth #development #fitness #motivation
View fullsize We want masters of the craft. We want people are “plugged in”. We want people who find their identity in this craft. They are the pace setters, the motivators and the go getters. Model firefighters practicing true firemanship. But even