By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. – Confucius LODD’s: F2017-06 Feb 22, 2017 Volunteer fire fighter dies in tanker rollover responding to structure fire – Oklahoma. F2014-07 Feb 22, 2014 Career lieutenant killed following […]

Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him. – Booker T. Washington LODD’s: F2008-04 Feb 21, 2008 Fire fighter trainee suffers sudden cardiac death during strenuous training drill – Georgia. F2006-07 Feb 21, 2006 Two volunteer fire fighters die when struck […]

Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you. – Carl Sandburg LODD’s: F2009-09 Feb 20, 2009 Fire fighter suffers a fatal heart attack during wildland fire operations – […]

Six NIOSH LODD reports today! Stay safe out there! LODD’s: F2023-02 Feb 19, 2023 38-year-old volunteer recruit firefighter dies during SCBA confidence training at fire academy – California. PDF F2015-04 Feb 19, 2015 Captain suffers heart attack during fire suppression and dies two days later – Texas. F2009-07 Feb 19, 2009 Volunteer lieutenant and a […]

Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. – Mattie Stepanek LODD’s: F2020-10 Feb 18, 2020 Career captain and career firefighter die after running out of air during a search in a public library – California. F2004-10 Feb 18, 2004 Career fire fighter dies searching for fire in a […]

Leaders are not just born, they develop. If you want to be a great leader, seek inspiration from other leaders. There are plenty of sources out there. You might be more old school and enjoy books. Or, maybe you like podcasts or videos. No matter, you can find a wealth of information if you just […]

This post from three years ago still holds true! Hang in there! Ask for help if needed! You are not alone in this world! I haven’t posted a book review in a while and with all the talk about how difficult times are, and I’m sure they are very difficult for many people, I just […]

The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do. – Kobe Bryant LODD’s: F2013-04 Feb 15, 2013 Two career lieutenants killed and two career fire fighters injured following a flashover at an assembly hall fire – Texas. F2005-10 Feb 15, 2005 Lieutenant […]

Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results. – Willie Nelson LODD’s: Lots of lessons in today’s NIOSH report. Honor these these two fallen firefighters by reviewing the report with your crews. I bet you have at least one building like this in your run area! F2000-13 Feb 14, 2000 […]

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. – Mahatma Gandhi LODD’s: A wide variety of LODD Reports today. Be careful and keep your head on a swivel! F2012-06 Feb 13, 2012 Volunteer fire fighter dies after falling from tailboard of tanker truck – West Virginia. F2005-07 […]