The Unsung Leaders: My View on the Power of Company Officers
In the fire service a company officer is the first line supervisor responsible for leading a crew of firefighters on a specific apparatus usually an engine(fire truck) , ladder, or…
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Leading from the Front: What Being a Fire Lieutenant Taught Me About Leadership
When I first stepped into the world of firefighting with Clayton County 12 years ago (not even counting those five earlier years as an Explorer with the county), I never…
AI Meets 911: Georgia Tech’s Drone Program is a Glimpse of the Future
Imagine this!! a 911 call comes in and before the first squad car or fire truck even hits the road, a drone is already on the scene, giving a real…
How a New Wrist Alert Tech Could Change the Game for Firefighters
Hey folks, let me tell you about something pretty interesting that’s been buzzing around the fire service world and I mean that literally. There’s this new wrist gadget, kind of…
Cancer Is the Silent Alarm in Firefighting
Cancer has become one of the biggest threats to firefighters today. It’s not the flames or the dangerous rescues that take the most lives, it’s the long term effects of…
The Stuff You Can’t Unsee: Protecting Your Mental Health as a Firefighter
People always ask me the same questions:“How do you run into a burning building?”“Don’t you get scared climbing the ladder?”“How do you handle all that stress on your body?” Truth…
This YouTuber Showed Up to Learn
This past week, I had the pleasure of participating in a community event at a local church, where we showcased our fire truck and connected with the community. One particular…
We Wear the Uniform for a Reason: Respect the Job, Respect the People
I’ve been a firefighter for 11 years now. And growing up, I didn’t dream about being a firefighter exactly but I did want to serve. I looked up to people…
