http://dynamic.firehouse.com Firehouse.com http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10710920/natural-decision-making-for-incident-commanders/article/10710920/quotnaturalquot-decision-making-for-incident-commanders After years of study, the academic world has identified numerous ways that individuals can make decisions. For the fire service, there are two ways in which we typically make decisions without consciously knowing it sometimes. The Natural (also... Fri, 11 May 2012 15:01:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10710920/natural-decision-making-for-incident-commanders/article/10710920/quotnaturalquot-decision-making-for-incident-commanders 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/news/10702388/ohio-fire-chief-criticized-for-untested-air-bottles-fired/news/10702388/ohio-fire-chief-criticized-for-untested-air-bottles-fired Chillicothe Fire Chief Bruce Vaughan plans to appeal his dismissal. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:50:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10702388/ohio-fire-chief-criticized-for-untested-air-bottles-fired/news/10702388/ohio-fire-chief-criticized-for-untested-air-bottles-fired http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10695319/headaches-and-solutions-to-company-level-training-part-1/article/10695319/headaches-and-solutions-to-company-level-training-part-1 This article is geared towards those rare situations where the culture of the department, or the culture of the company, or the specific shift of a company has allowed such behavior to occur. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10695319/headaches-and-solutions-to-company-level-training-part-1/article/10695319/headaches-and-solutions-to-company-level-training-part-1 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10695430/what-would-you-do/blog/10695430/what-would-you-do Life in the firehouse sometimes mimics the televison show "What Would You Do?" when they create situations to coax a response from bystanders. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:15:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10695430/what-would-you-do/blog/10695430/what-would-you-do http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10694835/create-an-effective-marketing-plan-for-your-department-now-heres-how/article/10694835/create-an-effective-marketing-plan-for-your-department-now-heres-how There has been so much written about plans over the years that the very thought of it can cause a fire officers eyes to glaze over. On the other hand, think about it this way: Would you allow your firefighters to attack a fire in your jurisdiction... Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:01:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10694835/create-an-effective-marketing-plan-for-your-department-now-heres-how/article/10694835/create-an-effective-marketing-plan-for-your-department-now-heres-how 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/news/10690759/embattled-ohio-fire-chief-plans-to-appeal-suspension/news/10690759/embattled-ohio-fire-chief-plans-to-appeal-suspension Rather than retire or resign, Chillicothe's fire chief will appeal his suspension for allegedly allowing firefighters to battle blazes while using air bottles that had not been regularly tested. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:15:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10690759/embattled-ohio-fire-chief-plans-to-appeal-suspension/news/10690759/embattled-ohio-fire-chief-plans-to-appeal-suspension 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/news/10689500/embattled-alabama-fire-chief-stepping-down-from-post/news/10689500/embattled-alabama-fire-chief-stepping-down-from-post Decatur Fire and Rescue Chief Charlie Johnson is stepping down from his post after 10 years. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:15:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10689500/embattled-alabama-fire-chief-stepping-down-from-post/news/10689500/embattled-alabama-fire-chief-stepping-down-from-post http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10687358/are-you-working-to-create-a-better-organization/blog/10687358/are-you-working-to-create-a-better-organization If you want to succeed as a leader in your organization, you will apply yourself to writing a series of truly solid policies. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10687358/are-you-working-to-create-a-better-organization/blog/10687358/are-you-working-to-create-a-better-organization http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10687104/brand-equity-marketing-the-fire-service-its-all-about-the-story/blog/10687104/brand-equity-marketing-amp-the-fire-service-its-all-about-the-story Chief Nyle Zikmund is probably one of the better marketers I have seen in the fire service. He has a high ROI based on years of promoting prevention and public education and telling the story to every segment of his market. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10687104/brand-equity-marketing-the-fire-service-its-all-about-the-story/blog/10687104/brand-equity-marketing-amp-the-fire-service-its-all-about-the-story http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10657840/leaders-must-help-to-shape-their-organization/blog/10657840/leaders-must-help-to-shape-their-organization You must be sure to search far and wide for possible solutions. I have found that it is the rare problem that has not been solved by someone else in another place. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:00:00 -0500 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10657840/leaders-must-help-to-shape-their-organization/blog/10657840/leaders-must-help-to-shape-their-organization http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10643688/delaware-pride/blog/10643688/delaware-pride Pride comes from your heart and shows in how you maintain you department's belongings. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:45:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10643688/delaware-pride/blog/10643688/delaware-pride http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10635802/beware-of-the-ides-of-march/blog/10635802/beware-of-the-ides-of-march In 44 B.C., Julius Caesar was warned by a fortune teller that things were not going to go too well for him around the 15th of March. This meeting was dramatized in William Shakespeare's play when the soothsayer warned him, "Beware the Ides of March... Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:00:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10635802/beware-of-the-ides-of-march/blog/10635802/beware-of-the-ides-of-march http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10632840/new-chicago-fire-commissioner-prepared-for-role/news/10632840/new-chicago-fire-commissioner-prepared-for-role Jose Santiago says he's excited and well qualified for the job, and at the time sad his soon-to-be-predecessor Robert Hoff is leaving. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:45:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10632840/new-chicago-fire-commissioner-prepared-for-role/news/10632840/new-chicago-fire-commissioner-prepared-for-role http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10623662/honesty-is-the-only-policy/blog/10623662/honesty-is-the-only-policy So why is it that people do not always deal in the truth? This is as tough a question to assess as any other problem involving fire department people, and society in general. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:30:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10623662/honesty-is-the-only-policy/blog/10623662/honesty-is-the-only-policy http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10568312/leadership-lessons-an-effective-leader-facilitates-a-quality-work-environment/article/10568312/leadership-lessons-an-effective-leader-facilitates-a-quality-work-environment Retention, productivity and satisfaction. Every fire department grapples with trying to improve these areas. What many leaders fail to recognize is the need for connection. A Gallup Organization study of more than 80,000 employees in different... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:15:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10568312/leadership-lessons-an-effective-leader-facilitates-a-quality-work-environment/article/10568312/leadership-lessons-an-effective-leader-facilitates-a-quality-work-environment http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10612661/marketing-ics-marketing-tales-recession-presents-an-opportunity-for-the-fire-service/article/10612661/marketing-ics-marketing-tales-recession-presents-an-opportunity-for-the-fire-service The United States has one of the worlds worst records for loss of life and property from fire. With two key challenges in mind making the public aware of the fire services function and the fire problem itself lets take a quick trip into... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:11:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10612661/marketing-ics-marketing-tales-recession-presents-an-opportunity-for-the-fire-service/article/10612661/marketing-ics-marketing-tales-recession-presents-an-opportunity-for-the-fire-service 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/10602587/start-the-new-year-by-resetting-your-moral-compass/article/10602587/start-the-new-year-by-resetting-your-moral-compass We are at the beginning of yet another new year. Was it not just Jan. 3 1, 2011? As I grow older, I begin to see the wisdom imparted to me by a senior buddy years ago. He told me that in many ways life is like a roll of toilet paper. He told me that the... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10602587/start-the-new-year-by-resetting-your-moral-compass/article/10602587/start-the-new-year-by-resetting-your-moral-compass http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10601936/good-leaders-care-for-their-people/blog/10601936/good-leaders-care-for-their-people My friends let me start this visit with you by making a simple declaration. I love studying about leadership.Just when you think you know it all, ten new theories are put forward.I just love being in this research battle for the newest and latest... Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:15:08 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10601936/good-leaders-care-for-their-people/blog/10601936/good-leaders-care-for-their-people http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10579437/assessing-what-they-lack-the-culture-of-firefighting/article/10579437/assessing-what-they-lack-the-culture-of-firefighting Editor's Note:The National Fallen Firefighters Foundations Courage to be Safe program identified four area where fire officers needed to improve their awareness, training and skills: leadership, accountability, culture and knowledge (LACK... Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10579437/assessing-what-they-lack-the-culture-of-firefighting/article/10579437/assessing-what-they-lack-the-culture-of-firefighting http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10570812/usfas-new-leader-ready-to-take-the-reins/news/10570812/usfas-new-leader-ready-to-take-the-reins USFA Administrator Ernest Mitchell Jr. said he is ready to tackle the emerging issues. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:53:30 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10570812/usfas-new-leader-ready-to-take-the-reins/news/10570812/usfas-new-leader-ready-to-take-the-reins http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10537453/a-simple-gift-for-this-holiday-season/article/10537453/a-simple-gift-for-this-holiday-season Let me begin this visit with you by offering my best wishes to you for a happy and joyous holiday season. For some of us a Merry Christmas is the way to go, while for others best wishes for the joy of Hanukkah will be most appropriate. This is one of... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:37:19 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10537453/a-simple-gift-for-this-holiday-season/article/10537453/a-simple-gift-for-this-holiday-season http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10492056/have-you-ever-been-a-target/blog/10492056/have-you-ever-been-a-target A great deal of my writing over the past decade has come as the editor for the Respondersafety.com website.As the editor, a great deal of what I do involves researching and writing about the highway safety problems which you and I face each and every... Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:27:46 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10492056/have-you-ever-been-a-target/blog/10492056/have-you-ever-been-a-target http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10456296/dc-chief-proposes-staffing-cuts-12-hour-shifts/news/10456296/dc-chief-proposes-staffing-cuts-12-hour-shifts Union firefighters in Washington, D.C., are calling the chiefs effort to reduce the size of the department by more than 20 percent absurd. Theyre also not thrilled with his idea to switch from 24-hour shifts to 12-hour shifts, according to a news... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:34:22 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/news/10456296/dc-chief-proposes-staffing-cuts-12-hour-shifts/news/10456296/dc-chief-proposes-staffing-cuts-12-hour-shifts http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10454521/some-realistic-thoughts-on-the-nation-we-protect/blog/10454521/some-realistic-thoughts-on-the-nation-we-protect This will not be a normal Harry Carter commentary.I am really fired up about all of the nonsense which is going on in our nation and in the world at large.Since we cannot divorce the fire service from the world at large, I think that the time has come... Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:34:26 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10454521/some-realistic-thoughts-on-the-nation-we-protect/blog/10454521/some-realistic-thoughts-on-the-nation-we-protect http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10457549/assessing-what-they-lack-can-change-occur-without-knowledge/article/10457549/assessing-what-they-lack-can-change-occur-without-knowledge Many have been the words that have been devoted to the importance of knowledge in the life of the world. Plato (409 BC) gave us an early bit of wisdom. In describing the importance of knowledge in the process for the selection of judges, he stated that... Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:00:00 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/article/10457549/assessing-what-they-lack-can-change-occur-without-knowledge/article/10457549/assessing-what-they-lack-can-change-occur-without-knowledge http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10456809/take-time-to-say-thank-you/blog/10456809/take-time-to-say-thank-you My, how time flies.Where does it go?Now we are about to sit down to yet another Thanksgiving Day feast. Wasn't it January just the other day?Then suddenly it was April, then my birthday in July and now, wham, it is November. I guess... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:18:27 -0600 http://dynamic.firehouse.com/blog/10456809/take-time-to-say-thank-you/blog/10456809/take-time-to-say-thank-you