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Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefJanuary 28, 2023January 15, 2023

January 28, 2022

Good management is the art of making problems so interesting and their solutions so constructive that everyone wants to get to work and deal with them. – Paul Hawken LODD’s: F2014-04 Jan 28, 2014 Fire chief suffers fatal heart attack while fighting a residential structure fire – Arkansas. F2006-09 Jan 28, 2006 Fire fighter dies […]

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefJanuary 27, 2023January 15, 2023

January 27, 2023

A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. – John C. Maxwell LODD’s: F2004-12 Jan 27, 2004 Fire fighter-paramedic dies after performing physical fitness training – Florida. F2000-09 Jan 27, 2000 Volunteer fire fighter dies fighting a structure fire at a local residence – Texas. 99-F23 Jan 27, […]

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefJanuary 26, 2023January 15, 2023

January 26, 2023

When we work together and stay focused on getting things done, we can find common ground and make a real difference in people’s lives. – Conor Lamb LODD’s: F2014-02 Jan 26, 2014 Two career fire fighters die in a rapid fire progression while searching for tenants – Ohio. F2011-08 Jan 26, 2011 Fire fighter trainee […]

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefJanuary 25, 2023January 15, 2023

January 25, 2023

I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together. – Queen Elizabeth II LODD’s: F2009-06 Jan 25, […]

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefJanuary 24, 2023January 15, 2023

January 24, 2023

Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that’s real power. – Clint Eastwood LODD’s: No published NIOSH reports for today but Firefighterclosecalls.com has multiple on it’s history page.

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefJanuary 23, 2023January 15, 2023

January 23, 2023

We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. – Jesse Owens LODD’s: F2005-04 Jan 23, 2005 Career fire fighter dies while exiting residential basement fire – New York. F2005-03 Jan 23, 2005 Career lieutenant and career fire fighter die […]

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefJanuary 22, 2023January 15, 2023

January 22, 2023

If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride – and never quit, you’ll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards. – Bear Bryant LODD’s: F2015-02 Jan 22, 2015 Fire fighter suffers heart attack during training and later dies – Kansas. F2013-02 Jan 22, 2013 Volunteer captain […]

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefJanuary 21, 2023January 15, 2023

January 21, 2023

Six NIOSH reports today! Take care of yourselves and be careful! When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost. – Billy Graham LODD’s: F2005-16 Jan 21, 2004 Captain suffers an acute aortic dissection after responding to two alarms and subsequently dies due […]

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefJanuary 20, 2023January 15, 2023

January 20, 2023

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. – Vince Lombardi LODD’s: Jan 20, 2014 Fire engineer suffers sudden cardiac death at shift change – California. Jan 20, 2007 After working three consecutive 24-hour shifts and fighting an extensive structure fire, a 47-year old career LT suffers sudden cardiac death […]

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefJanuary 19, 2023January 15, 2023

January 19, 2023

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. LODD’s: Five NIOSH reports today, with no common theme. Keep your heads on a swivel and work to stay safe! Jan 19, 2012 Fire fighter suffers sudden cardiac death while performing driver/operator duties at a residential structure fire – New […]

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