http://dynamic.firehouse.com Firehouse.com http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10705226/youre-not-getting-younger-but-the-fire-service-is/news/10705226/youre-not-getting-younger-but-the-fire-service-is You may be a veteran firefighter and like the fire service the way it is and may not want whippersnappers coming in and messing up a good thing. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:15:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10705226/youre-not-getting-younger-but-the-fire-service-is/news/10705226/youre-not-getting-younger-but-the-fire-service-is http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10693675/the-curse-of-charisma-the-dangers-of-persuasion-by-personality/article/10693675/the-curse-of-charisma-the-dangers-of-persuasion-by-personality Let me suggest that I want to warn you about the fact that when you hear thoughts and words that sound really pleasing to your heart and mind you need to stop and think about the tapestry of words which is being woven around you. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:51:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10693675/the-curse-of-charisma-the-dangers-of-persuasion-by-personality/article/10693675/the-curse-of-charisma-the-dangers-of-persuasion-by-personality http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10687989/you-must-become-a-student-of-firefighting/blog/10687989/you-must-become-a-student-of-firefighting Being a company fire officer, chief, or incident commander can be a challenging job. Or as I have said time and again over the decades of my career: " relax gang, this is only a life or death job." Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:31:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10687989/you-must-become-a-student-of-firefighting/blog/10687989/you-must-become-a-student-of-firefighting http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10618762/reputation-equity-in-the-fire-service/blog/10618762/reputation-equity-in-the-fire-service Your reputation as a firefighter in your community is worth the value of the reputations of 1.6 million firefighters in this country. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:27:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10618762/reputation-equity-in-the-fire-service/blog/10618762/reputation-equity-in-the-fire-service http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10617034/be-an-effective-gatekeeper/article/10617034/be-an-effective-gatekeeper Your people are depending on you to see that they can operate as safely as possible. You cannot tolerate anything which will place your people in danger. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:49:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10617034/be-an-effective-gatekeeper/article/10617034/be-an-effective-gatekeeper http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10602197/training-the-technical-rescuer/article/10602197/training-the-technical-rescuer While we generally cover skills in this section, it has come to my attention that a lot of instructors visit venues like Firehouse.com to pick up different ideas, tips, tricks and maybe learn about a new topic they have in their crosshairs. So... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:00:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10602197/training-the-technical-rescuer/article/10602197/training-the-technical-rescuer http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10456801/background-investigation/blog/10456801/background-investigation I am currently an volunteer firefighter, and want to become a paid firefighter. I have concerns about background investigations. I am 30 years old now, but when I was in college I had particpated in about 5 adult films. I did actually pay taxes on my... Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:35:24 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10456801/background-investigation/blog/10456801/background-investigation http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10457987/new-ohio-firefighter-feels-born-into-career/news/10457987/new-ohio-firefighter-feels-born-into-career Nov. 04--Casey Willoughby was born to be a firefighter. There was really never any question of his career choice. It was there every day for him to see. His grandfather, George, retired as an Akron fire district chief in 1998. His father, James, is a... Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:22:29 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10457987/new-ohio-firefighter-feels-born-into-career/news/10457987/new-ohio-firefighter-feels-born-into-career http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10458026/so-you-want-to-be-a-mentor/article/10458026/so-you-want-to-be-a-mentor Not long ago I had the pleasure of partaking in another outstanding and informative sermon from Pastor Scott Brown at the Colts Neck, NJ, Reformed Church. The concept of shared knowledge was at the heart of his message to our flock. One of the primary... Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10458026/so-you-want-to-be-a-mentor/article/10458026/so-you-want-to-be-a-mentor http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10458115/a-debt-we-can-never-truly-repay/article/10458115/a-debt-we-can-never-truly-repay American Jobs Act Sets Aside $1 Billion for Firefighter Jobs Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10458115/a-debt-we-can-never-truly-repay/article/10458115/a-debt-we-can-never-truly-repay http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10459433/groomwear-wedding-suit-canada-goose-csarf/blog/10459433/groomwear-wedding-suit-canada-goose-csarf cheapest groom wear wedding suit canada goose Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:49:21 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10459433/groomwear-wedding-suit-canada-goose-csarf/blog/10459433/groomwear-wedding-suit-canada-goose-csarf http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10462074/where-on-the-bugle-is-your-career-part-1/article/10462074/where-on-the-bugle-is-your-career-part-1 As of late, my career has caused me to be harshly critical of myself in the context of my job performance and my role within my organization. In doing that, I find myself comparing my abilities and effectiveness against those around me, as well as my... Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10462074/where-on-the-bugle-is-your-career-part-1/article/10462074/where-on-the-bugle-is-your-career-part-1 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10462126/bolstering-mechanical-skills-for-the-entry-level-firefighter/article/10462126/bolstering-mechanical-skills-for-the-entry-level-firefighter One of the most important skills a firefighter can have is being well versed and competent in the area of mechanical ability. Hiring new firefighters with the lack of mechanical-ability skills is one of the biggest complaints I hear from firefighters on... Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:00:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10462126/bolstering-mechanical-skills-for-the-entry-level-firefighter/article/10462126/bolstering-mechanical-skills-for-the-entry-level-firefighter http://dynamic.firehouse.com/podcast/10458675/firehouse-magazine-insider-july-2011/podcast/10458675/firehouse-magazine-insider-july-2011 Firehouse Managing Editor Elizabeth Neroulas talks with Kevin Roche about the 2010 National Run Survey. Roche has helped Firehouse compile the stats for over 10 years. The National Run Survey can be found on page 60 of the July issue of Firehouse... Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:41:46 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/podcast/10458675/firehouse-magazine-insider-july-2011/podcast/10458675/firehouse-magazine-insider-july-2011 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462339/colo-firefighter-charged-in-exam-cheating-case/news/10462339/colo-firefighter-charged-in-exam-cheating-case GREELEY, Colo. -- The Weld County district attorney has filed an official misconduct charge against a Greeley fire lieutenant accused of providing advance copies of a statewide firefighter examination. Roger Moore, 46... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:20:42 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462339/colo-firefighter-charged-in-exam-cheating-case/news/10462339/colo-firefighter-charged-in-exam-cheating-case http://dynamic.firehouse.com/video/10462774/texas-applicants-to-retake-exam-after-alleged-leak/video/10462774/texas-applicants-to-retake-exam-after-alleged-leak Austin fire officials received a letter from an anonymous author claiming the questions had been passed among applicants and included a copy of the official test questions. Fri, 20 May 2011 09:42:42 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/video/10462774/texas-applicants-to-retake-exam-after-alleged-leak/video/10462774/texas-applicants-to-retake-exam-after-alleged-leak http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462773/texas-applicants-to-retake-exam-after-alleged-leak/news/10462773/texas-applicants-to-retake-exam-after-alleged-leak Austin fire officials received a letter from an anonymous author claiming the questions had been passed among applicants and included a copy of the official test questions. Fri, 20 May 2011 09:42:42 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462773/texas-applicants-to-retake-exam-after-alleged-leak/news/10462773/texas-applicants-to-retake-exam-after-alleged-leak http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462789/nevada-firefighter-fired-in-sick-leave-scandal/news/10462789/nevada-firefighter-fired-in-sick-leave-scandal LAS VEGAS -- A Clark County firefighter has been fired for misusing sick leave, county spokesman Erik Pappa said. Pappa identified the firefighter as Donald Munn, an 18-year veteran of the fire department. Another 13 firefighters are also... Thu, 19 May 2011 00:22:48 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462789/nevada-firefighter-fired-in-sick-leave-scandal/news/10462789/nevada-firefighter-fired-in-sick-leave-scandal http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462863/colo-firefighter-test-leaked-investigation-starts/news/10462863/colo-firefighter-test-leaked-investigation-starts DENVER -- The Colorado Division of Fire Safety has launched an investigation into examinations given to certify firefighters following a discovery that a testing proctor may have provided advance copies of the tests to certification candidates... Wed, 11 May 2011 01:14:33 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462863/colo-firefighter-test-leaked-investigation-starts/news/10462863/colo-firefighter-test-leaked-investigation-starts http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462889/pa-crew-saves-4-from-wreck-down-300-foot-hill/news/10462889/pa-crew-saves-4-from-wreck-down-300-foot-hill CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. -- Four people were trapped inside a truck for about six hours after crashing down a 300 foot hillside just after 1 a.m. Sunday morning. The crash happened on Casparis Road along the Yough River Trail in South Connellsville... Mon, 09 May 2011 00:12:55 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10462889/pa-crew-saves-4-from-wreck-down-300-foot-hill/news/10462889/pa-crew-saves-4-from-wreck-down-300-foot-hill http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10462904/basic-survival-skills-and-the-probationary-firefighter-part-4/article/10462904/basic-survival-skills-and-the-probationary-firefighter-part-4 The fourth and final part of this series continues where we left off last time. We continue to discuss skills, techniques, and tactics that if implemented properly will keep us safe. Skills and Techniques Fri, 06 May 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10462904/basic-survival-skills-and-the-probationary-firefighter-part-4/article/10462904/basic-survival-skills-and-the-probationary-firefighter-part-4 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10463045/the-parable-of-the-wise-old-fireman/article/10463045/the-parable-of-the-wise-old-fireman It has been my observation that one of the primary ways which Jesus Christ used to mentor his flock involved the use of the parable. Gowler (2002) tells us that, " A parable is a succinct story, in prose or verse that illustrates a lesson. It differs... Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:55:25 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10463045/the-parable-of-the-wise-old-fireman/article/10463045/the-parable-of-the-wise-old-fireman http://dynamic.firehouse.com/podcast/10458879/the-leaders-toolbox-fire-service-mentoring-professional-development/podcast/10458879/the-leaders-toolbox-fire-service-mentoring-amp-professional-development Dr. Richard B. Gasaway talks with two firefighters who have mentored and currently serve as mentors. His guests include Firehouse.com Contributing Editor Ryan Pennington, a Charleston, WV, firefighter and Jason Ferris, a firefighter with the Uniondale... Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:24:47 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/podcast/10458879/the-leaders-toolbox-fire-service-mentoring-professional-development/podcast/10458879/the-leaders-toolbox-fire-service-mentoring-amp-professional-development http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10463531/basic-survival-skills-and-the-probationary-firefighter-part-3/article/10463531/basic-survival-skills-and-the-probationary-firefighter-part-3 So far in Parts 1 and 2, we have discussed the core basics of firefighter safety and survival that every new or probationary firefighter must develop and attempt to master over the course of their fire-service careers. Theres so much to learn and so... Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:00:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10463531/basic-survival-skills-and-the-probationary-firefighter-part-3/article/10463531/basic-survival-skills-and-the-probationary-firefighter-part-3 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10463703/critical-thinking-a-benefit-of-higher-education/article/10463703/critical-thinking-a-benefit-of-higher-education There are those today who believe there have always been degree programs with a fire service emphasis, but that is not the case. Many from my generation served in the forefront of bringing college education into the fire service. We followed the... Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:16:20 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10463703/critical-thinking-a-benefit-of-higher-education/article/10463703/critical-thinking-a-benefit-of-higher-education http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10463769/how-to-instill-some-purpose-in-your-people/article/10463769/how-to-instill-some-purpose-in-your-people George Bernard Shaw once said, "Give a man health and a course to steer, and he'll never stop to trouble about whether he's happy or not." Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:27:35 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10463769/how-to-instill-some-purpose-in-your-people/article/10463769/how-to-instill-some-purpose-in-your-people http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10463778/command-presence-tips/article/10463778/command-presence-tips Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:16:16 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10463778/command-presence-tips/article/10463778/command-presence-tips http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10463779/education-promotes-effective-emergency-management/article/10463779/education-promotes-effective-emergency-management The problems facing public safety officials today are complex, requiring the attention of multi-faceted, highly educated leaders. The rapidly evolving profession of emergency management will require leaders who not only can apply their practical... Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:07:10 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10463779/education-promotes-effective-emergency-management/article/10463779/education-promotes-effective-emergency-management http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10459569/newark-jobs/blog/10459569/newark-jobs " newarkjobs has been created keeping in view of the IT-professionals. This site will help you """"Professionals"""" to quickly and efficiently locate many opportunities that exist. It's user friendly tool to help you match your own Specifications... Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:46:04 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10459569/newark-jobs/blog/10459569/newark-jobs http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10463497/look-how-far-weve-come/article/10463497/look-how-far-weve-come Have you ever wondered how far we have come with EMS delivery since 1966, when the National Academy of Science white paper Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society was released? If you compare the state of emergency... Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:21:20 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10463497/look-how-far-weve-come/article/10463497/look-how-far-weve-come