I can't explain the feelings I've experienced when I've walked out of an emergency scene and spotted Father Sandy standing there.
Read More »command-leadership
From the rubble ….
I'm emotionally exhausted and ashamed to admit it. I'm ashamed because I've meet people here who have been through so much more yet they continue to survive. They continue to rebuild and push forward with a determination and strength that's humbling to witness.
Read More »People worth dying for…
Everyday I work I meet people "worth" dying for. It's the people in my territory .... the people I'm sworn to protect. It's also the Brothers and Sisters I work with ... for me, they're all "worth it" but I don't think about it that way.
Read More »Charlie Brown…
When I got the phone call this morning, I felt as if I'd been kicked in the gut! I'm sure it happens everyday to Brothers and Sisters all across the country and it's a shame. I know there's a better way.
Read More »Class A's
I expect them to learn something everyday. They may graduate in two weeks but they should never stop learning. I hope they never loose that hunger to learn or the excitement for the job that I seen yesterday.
Read More »New York, fatal crash / fire and Officer development
As far as I can tell, there were 2 fatalities, two transported and several others injured. The incident shut down both lanes (directions of travel) of a major highway through the city.
Read More »Through the ranks
I once had a Chief of Department tell me that the pilot of a 747 Jetliner never had to load the luggage to become a good pilot.
Read More »Snakes, Electricity and Hookers with an "Adam's Apple"
Today's incident would not have ran so smoothly without the well trained and disciplined Officers and members we have on shift. We could have very easily made Fire Geezer's headlines today with another big "Ka Boom".
Read More »MUST SEE VIDEO
"Charleston 9: The Ultimate Sacrifice", looks at the dramatic changes made in the operations of South Carolina's Charleston Fire Department following the deaths of nine firefighters on June 18, 2007.
Read More »Forward thinking Chief vs. the "good ol boy system" … who has Public Safety's best interest in mind for Botetourt County?
I say instead of the Director of Emergency Services, Botetourt should rid their Department of Felons and allow the professionals (volunteer and career) to do their jobs and perform their duties.
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