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How to Train the New Fire Fighter
Had the privilege speaking to the Connecticut Fire Service Instructor’s Association. The topic was training the new firefighter. The audio is basic. It was live and not planned to be recorded. The speech was an informal talk at their Annual Meeting. We talked about the classic model of training: Prepare Present Apply Test Follow-up […]
The Fire Smoke Coalition Interview
I joined the Fire Smoke Coalition years ago. It was not until I got their information at FDIC (www.fdic.com) and reviewed it that I found a wealth of resources that can change firefighters lives. The mission of the Fire Smoke Coalition is to focus the required attention and resources on the deadly and life-long consequences of […]
Are You Still Thinking From the Jumpseat?
Some people say that the toughest change or transition for them is from firefighter to officer; it would be the same in any profession or industry, when you move from worker to supervisor. Just as in the private sector the move and transition is task, role and responsibility specific. In some cases it is even […]
FOTRUST PODCAST: Deputy Chief Chris Pepler
Deputy Chief Chris Pepler has been on the lecture and training circuit for some time now. He holds the rank of Deputy Chief and is a 15 year veteran of the Torrington Fire Department, Torrington, Connecticut. My first encounter with him was when he brought the first NFPA Certified Electric Car Train-the-Trainer course to us […]
The Dangers of Fire Smoke
Had a chance to talk to Safety Battalion Chief Wayne Smith of the Indianapolis Fire Department about the dangers of fire smoke and his department’s “On Mask, All the Time” Policy. See the whole topic on the “Fire Officer Trust” Blog“. Listen in!
Interview: Mr. Lee Ireland at the National Fire Academy
While taking another advanced management class, with Mr. Lee Ireland, I was able to get some interview time with him. Lee has been involved in the Fire Service, Emergency Management, Local Government and an enlightened prolific Author/Teacher. I have had the profound opportunity to hear him before and the experience is always edifying. The course […]
Interview: Dr. Denis Onieal
While attending the 2013 New Jersey Weekend, at the National Fire Academy, I was able to sit down for an informative chat with the Superintendent. Dr. Denis Onieal and I go way back. Twenty-eight years to be exact. He has been a friend and mentor, for equally as long. Back in the mid to late 80’s, […]

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