Cultivating Courage and Competence: The Promise of Character-Based Leadership in the Fire Service The Fire Service stands as a cornerstone of community safety, demanding not
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Cultivating Values-Based Firefighters: Building Skill with Integrity in Modern Fire and Emergency Services Education
When a new recruit steps into their first Firefighter 1 class, they carry more than gear and textbooks. They bring hopes, fears, and an incipient
Leadership Lessons from Food Service
I wrote this article a little over two and a half years ago after working “Food Service” at the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial Weekend
Letter: Like Books Says, EMS Must Heal People, Not Patients
“EMS organizations should act within the communities’ best interest”, Anthony Correia writes in the commentary below. Below is the link to a short article I
49 Years and still counting
UPDATED 10/25/2025 49 years ago, I was allowed to join the Rusling Hose Company along with Patty Hudzik & Ray Ramirez. We were about an
International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week – 2015
June 14-20 is International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week. This year’s theme is creating a “Culture of Safety.” The emphasis is on reducing preventable firefighter
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