As a leader, one of the hardest truths to admit is that there was a time when I wasn’t effective. Looking in the mirror and realizing...

The Missing Part of Your Annual Training Requirements Written by Andrew Ruiz, Firefighter Paramedic   My name is Andrew Ruiz, a 20-year...

In the article The 4 P’s of the Fire Service: Plans, Programs, Policies, and Procedures  we examined how these key components form the...

In the fire service, operational efficiency, safety, and clarity are essential for success. To achieve these objectives, departments must...

Article by: Andrew Ruiz, Firefighter Paramedic Peer Support has been a buzzword title thrown around the emergency services for the last...

Article by Paul Wind, Battalion Chief (Retired), Wes Hill, Fire Chief, and Jeremy Rebok, Fire Chief On an early morning walk through my...

An article written by Andrew Ruiz, Firefighter/Paramedic The world of emergency services is demanding. Firefighters, law enforcement...

Article provided by: Wes Hill Fire Chief – Fort Riley Fire & Emergency Services Over my past twenty years of federal civilian service, I...

In the journey of personal growth and development, two concepts stand out as pillars: self-reflection and self-awareness. Often...

It has been a few weeks since attending the Fire Rescue International in Kansas City, and much time has been spent reflecting on many...

The Weakest Link: Recognizing PTSD By: Caroline Godin First Responder Coaching Mental health concerns continue to rise. We need to create...

Article by: Jeremy Rebok, CFO, BS, CPS Time and time again, we read about different leadership philosophies from around the globe; some...

In a previous post, I wrote about company culture and opened with two questions that prompted self-reflection and great discussion. In...

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Most people are familiar with that adage. It speaks volumes about teamwork and holding a...

The daily grind of being a leader can leave one mentally and physically exhausted. Over my career, I have been blessed with amazing...

"Knowing the difference is half the battle!" What is the difference between a positive company culture and a company ego? Is there a...

On Sunday, I connected with my pastor’s message. It was powerful, enlightening, and relative in so many ways. Sitting with my family in...

Is there a difference between training, certification, qualification, and education? It is without a doubt that there is a difference. I...

The modern-day fire service has taken the requirements for leadership roles and extended them tremendously over the past few decades....

Believe it or not, the topic of leadership can be a frustrating topic to write about. Everywhere you look, you see a new article or...