by XtremeFD | Dec 31, 2013 | Management, Uncategorized
A friend of mine who is a chief for a small volunteer department (about 20 members) called me the other day and asked when I would be back in his area? He wanted to have lunch and for me to meet a few people. We planned lunch for today. I called Don while I was...
by XtremeFD | Oct 3, 2013 | Training, Uncategorized
I was out and about today and ran across a construction site that caught my attention. They were building this “SUPER” sized storage sheds. There were four of them, each was two stalls wide and approximately 300ft long. Besides them being unusually large...
by XtremeFD | May 9, 2013 | Management, Uncategorized
One of the greatest things about the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) is that they have the unique ability to resist complacency. The people behind this conference are marketing geniuses. Their love of the fire service is sincere and they totally get us....
by XtremeFD | Feb 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
WOW – what a trip! Who ever said show business was easy never worked as an extra. Overall the experience was pretty awesome. Rush hour in the city is nuts though and just reconfirmed my desire to remain a guest and not a resident of the windy city. My new GPS...
by XtremeFD | Jan 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
Headed to Milwaukee, WI for WEMSA 2013. Super excited to meet new people. Back in my EMS days I used to look forward to this conference every year, it was always a fun and educational time. This time I’ll be in the front of the room, never thought that would...
by XtremeFD | Feb 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Welcome to XtremeFD.com, we are glad you stopped by. XtremeFD.com provides a central location for volunteer firefighters and EMT’s to discuss the issues of their profession on a local, regional, and national level. Our primary focus is on recruitment and retention...
