Chief Stein’s 15 Rules To Live And Work By Some borrowed from others some made up and some a combination Never forget how hard you worked to get on the FD, what a great job it is and, how [...]
By all means, set goals and go after your dreams, but know that your ultimate happiness will depend not on your plans but your ability to cope with unexpected turns and unavoidable ups and downs. [...]
Practice makes perfect. I have found that an expert witness improve testimony by practice. Lawyers can set up mock trials, where the mock jury can observe the expert witness. The mock trial [...]
To be successful as an expert witness one needs to be prepared. I have been up against expert witnesses that were not prepared. At trial it caused major issues for the opposing side. The case [...]
The last two cases I worked on I was considered the most important witness. In other words the case win or lose depended on my testimony. One of the cases dealt with a fire vehicle accident and a [...]
During a deposition being a conversationalist is a bad idea. Attorney’s are good at twisting your words around to the point that they can use the words in a way you didn’t intend. Just answer the [...]
Did you know that when you receive a notice of deposition the first step is to contact your attorney. Share your concern with your attorney then be guided by his/her advice.
One of the mantras I have always shared in my leadership training is “complacency in the fire ground can kill and complacency in the fire station can create big organizational problems.” The [...]
As many of you know, for a number of years I have been utilized as an expert witness in fire-related issues. I have had the opportunity to provide expert witness service on cases that involve [...]
Wisconsin – Career engineer dies and fire fighter injured after falling through floor while conducting a primary search at a residential structure fire. Texas – Career fire fighter dies and chief [...]
