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Category: Opinions/Perspectives

Passing the Torch: Why Perspective Still Matters in the Fire Service

Passing the Torch: Why Perspective Still Matters in the Fire Service

Leadership ~ 4 weeks ago
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Born Again: A firefighter’s act of goodwill resurrects a beloved family member & breathes new life into the department’s reputation.

Born Again: A firefighter’s act of goodwill resurrects a beloved family member & breathes new life into the department’s reputation.

Customer Service ~ 4 weeks ago
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Posted in Customer Service, Opinions/Perspectives
Egos Eat Brains—and Sometimes Pizza: Nothing good happens when bosses choose ego-driven pride over compassion, fairness & empathy.

Egos Eat Brains—and Sometimes Pizza: Nothing good happens when bosses choose ego-driven pride over compassion, fairness & empathy.

Career ~ 1 month ago
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Posted in Career, Leadership, Opinions/Perspectives
There’s Something Hiding in the Knee Wall: A tale of fire, fear & a phantom captain shines a light on the power of leading by example.

There’s Something Hiding in the Knee Wall: A tale of fire, fear & a phantom captain shines a light on the power of leading by example.

Leadership ~ 2 months ago
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Posted in Leadership, Opinions/Perspectives, Safety, Training
From apprentice to master, the science, craft & art of incident command require experience, tacit knowledge & deliberate training

From apprentice to master, the science, craft & art of incident command require experience, tacit knowledge & deliberate training

Incident Command ~ 3 months ago
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Posted in Incident Command, Leadership, Opinions/Perspectives, Uncategorized
The Price of Polarity: Arguing about safety & risk management makes us look like clowns.

The Price of Polarity: Arguing about safety & risk management makes us look like clowns.

Fire Attack ~ 4 months ago
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Posted in Fire Attack, Incident Command, Opinions/Perspectives, Risk Management, Safety
Tip of the Hat to Progress: B Shifter Unveils New Landing Page to Support Expanding Content.

Tip of the Hat to Progress: B Shifter Unveils New Landing Page to Support Expanding Content.

News & Announcements ~ 4 months ago
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Posted in News & Announcements, Opinions/Perspectives
The 360—First In Erases All Doubt: A calm, silent firehouse offers a chance for reflection on why we love the job.

The 360—First In Erases All Doubt: A calm, silent firehouse offers a chance for reflection on why we love the job.

Opinions/Perspectives ~ 6 months ago
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NO MORE GOOD DUDES! A plague of very nice but highly incompetent leaders is plowing through the American Fire Service.

NO MORE GOOD DUDES! A plague of very nice but highly incompetent leaders is plowing through the American Fire Service.

Opinions/Perspectives ~ 7 months ago
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THE CRIME OF PUNISHMENT: Effective correction is teaching, not torture. Be the boss who knows the difference.

THE CRIME OF PUNISHMENT: Effective correction is teaching, not torture. Be the boss who knows the difference.

Opinions/Perspectives ~ 1 year ago
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Posted in Opinions/Perspectives, Uncategorized
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