No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it. – Andrew Carnegie LODD: Major Incidents: Training: History:

“If you are prepared, you will be confident, and will do the job.” – Tom Landry, Dallas Cowboys Head Coach 1960-1988. LODD: Major Incidents: Training: History:

“It is my earnest hope, and indeed the hope of all mankind, that from this solemn occasion a better world shall emerge out of the blood and carnage of the past — a world founded upon faith and understanding, a world dedicated to the dignity of man and the fulfillment of his most cherished wish […]

“If everyone is always thinking the same, maybe no one’s really thinking!” – Firefighter Michael Frazer, BWI Fire Rescue LODD: Major Incidents: Training: History:

We all identify as “Firefighters”, from the “Boot” to the “Chief”, we all all Firefighters. I think this is a great thing! But, it can have it’s down side as well. We all have to remember, each time we get promoted, it is like starting a new job. We all have to learn our way. […]

“In leadership, there are no words more important than trust. In any organization, trust must be developed among every member of the team if success is going to be achieved.” – Mike Kryzewski LODD: History:

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams LODD: On this day in History

“The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor” the author, Jake Tapper, paints a vivid picture of the attack on Combat Outpost Keating, a mere 14 miles from the Pakistani border in Afghanistan.  The outpost, in a valley surrounded by steep mountains, was manned by just 53 Americans when it was attacked from the high […]

Question(s) of the Week: Have you reviewed your department’s SOP/SOG’s regarding roadway incidents?  It seems emergency responders and vehicles are being struck almost daily on our roadways.  Have you reviewed the videos and training at Respondersafety.com?  If you aren’t doing all you can, your not doing enough! LODD: 54-Year-Old Interim Fire Captain Suffers Sudden Cardiac […]

My wife and I create “Burrito Bowls” based on fish, chicken, beef or pork.  They are easy…prepare some rice and squeeze in some lime.  Bake or grill the well seasoned protein, add some prepared fresh or frozen veggies and well seasoned black beans.  Top with salsa, avocados and sour cream/yogurt/cheese.  (Watch the salt and those […]