Firefighters undertake hands-on training at FDIC International. Photo by Tim Olk (olkee.smugmug.com). At some point during your tenure on the job, you’re going to look at some part of your body and ...

The fire service has always prided itself on tradition, honor, and excellence. But in today’s rapidly changing world, one word seems to stir more debate than ever before: professionalism. How is this ...

Recently in my career I experienced an unimaginable failure. This situation shook my confidence in my leadership and my instructing capabilities. Without getting into details, we experienced a near ...