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News, events, and announcements from the fire and emergency services.
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The 50/50 Game
When you’re in a position of authority, the decisions you make whether on the fireground or in the…
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Making the Push
There’s a bunch of responsibility when being an officer, but one of the more glorious things is getting…
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Perks of Leadership
Being a leader can be a difficult task. When we get the job, our responsibilities increase tremendously. There’s…
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October 11th in the FDNY
In the Line of Duty FF Patrick J Quail, Ladder 18. October 11th, 1902 While running to an…
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October 10th in the FDNY
In the Line of Duty FF Carl Herer, Ladder 19. October 10th, 1967 FF Herer died at home…
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October 8th in FDNY history
In the Line of Duty FF Thomas Casey, Ladder 52. October 8th, 1958 FF Casey was injured &…
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Burnout in the Firehouse
Part of taking the job as a firefighter is due to the love of responding to emergencies. It’s…
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You Don’t Know Everything
If you’re an officer, the expectation is that you know your stuff. An officer is supposed to lead…
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Power, Greed, and the Failure of Top Brass
Leadership: The ability to create process and direction for a group or organization. In this series, we’ve covered…
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Gut Feeling or Overthinking?
Making decisions is tricky. When we’re at home, somebody may ask “What should we have for dinner?” The…