by XtremeFD | Jun 23, 2016 | Morning After
The enforcement of residency requirements has been an ongoing battle between firefighters and the communities they serve for many years. In 2013 the republicans included a provision in the Wisconsin state budget that precluded local governments from maintaining...
by XtremeFD | Jan 14, 2015 | Management
I think most would agree that things go better on the fire ground when we each know our role. Nonetheless, we still hear about incidents that could have gone a little smoother. One of the leading causes of fire ground chaos is poor communications. There are many...
by XtremeFD | Jan 6, 2015 | Training
After 25yrs in the fire service you get to know alot of people. Having spent most of those years training firefigthers, it is not uncommon for my friends to invite me to stop by and watch one of their training nights – usually in hopes that I will have some...
by XtremeFD | Aug 1, 2014 | Management
Technology has certainly made some positive impacts on the fire service over the past ten years. We can now purchase thermal imaging cameras that are about the size of a can of soda, our PPE weighs less and protects against higher temperatures than ever before, and...
by XtremeFD | Apr 8, 2014 | Training
WOW where did a year go? I am off to FDIC 2014 in Indianapolis and will be presenting “Volunteer Recruit Training Programs: A recipe for success” immediately following the opening ceremony at 10:30am on Wednesday in room(s) 132-133. Please stop by and say...
