“If you want to get the most out of your men, give them a break! Don’t make them work completely in the dark. If you do, they won’t do a bit more than they have to. But if they comprehend, they’ll work like mad.” – Lt. General “Chesty” Puller LODD: In 2016, One firefighter killed […]

“You should always be the first to try and make your idea fail; only then may it stand up to become a great idea.” – John Webb, Truck 4, Louisville (Ky.) Fire Department LODD: Instead of NIOSH reports, look to FireFighterCloseCalls.com for reports of LODD’s on this date. Major Incidents: In 1990, three college students […]

“The Saga of Pappy Gunn” by George C. Kenney is the amazing story of one of the great heroes of WWII. Pappy Gunn, with his mechanical genius and story telling abilities would have made a great firefighter! LODD: Major Incidents: Training: History:

Question(s) of the week: Since was just Labor Day, have you thanked those who work with you for all of their efforts? A simple and sincere “Thank You” from the “boss” can go a long way for morale (key word: Sincere!). LODD: Major Incidents: Training: History:

My wife and I fixed this for the first time last year. Martha Stewart’s One Pan Pasta will now be one of our “go to” dinners. We added some Zucchini and yellow squash we had in the fridge and enjoyed a wonderful meal while only dirtying one pan! I’m not sure how it would scale […]

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: F2019-17 Sep 01, 2018 34-year-old assistant fire chief suffers heart attack at a motor vehicle accident scene – Maryland. PDF Major Incidents: Training: History:

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 to prevent your or a member of your crew from being the […]