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So what are the qualities of a true friend? True friends are good companions, people you enjoy doing things with, but they are also people you just enjoy being with. In true friendships the [...]

No one article can identify all the components required be become an effective leader. That would require a book the size of the NFPA Handbook. This article will focus on the qualities of [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

In previous articles, we have been discussing the fact that everyone is really a teacher in some way, shape, or form and the fact that our actions will always speak louder than our words. Our [...]

It’s fair to say that most of us think that the requirements to be called a teacher are a four-year college degree and a state certified teaching credential.  But think about this.  Have you ever [...]

Our previous article in this series discussed everyone’s opportunity to be a teacher through setting the example and mentoring, and how one person’s example can be such an effective method of [...]

Over the years I have had the opportunity to be involved in many depositions. Some went very well, others did not and, there were even some surprises during the process. In this article I will [...]