Apartment fire. Standard first alarm dispatch. One of three fires that day. “I was turning the fan into the door when Mo flashed 3 at me. He’d ran into the mom asking where her babies were…3 of ‘em Right then, Fro handed me a 3 year old covered in soot and not breathing.” You’re heart ...…
My “How To Become A Firefighter!” app has been on the itunes market for about a month now, and i’ve gotten hundreds of downloads and all great reviews. (Do me a favor and download and review it! I’ve gotten all FIVE STAR REVIEWS which I love…But there are just a few, so I’d really love ...…
Its was 230 am…Again. I couldn’t sleep, and my heart was racing. I remember and staring out the window of my bedroom with the strangest mix of emotions. My mind wouldn’t shut down. I alternated between unbridled motivation and excitement to sheer panic. This does not bode well for rest. I’d figured out exactly ...…
Oral boards often include “Situational Questions”. These are questions that require the candidate to answer as to what they would do when faced with situations regarding safety, conflicting orders, alcohol/drugs, gambling, etc. The way to handle these questions is to think through what these questions are about as a whole and how to frame their ...…
Have you had heroes in your life? When I was young, it was “Superman”. I’ve had very few as an adult who became a firefighter, paramedic, and student of the human condition. I’ve learned that the term is thrown around by television and news to hype stories. I also find that those news outlets typically ...…
