Your true legacy lives on through those you've inspired. π₯π¨π»βπ
We work in a rare profession where a helpless mother will hand you her child WITHOUT QUESTION.
Saw cuts for forcible entry require PRECISION. ππΌπͺ
Workflow for the low-staffed engine company. πͺπΌπ₯
This Thursday it's all about the TRUCK company LIVE π₯
Promoting doesn't mean you can forget about learning the job. π¨βπ
The βbox cutβ is a simple and versatile cut sequence that creates a large opening. πͺπ₯
βThe fire went out and everyone went homeβ is not our definition of success.
When someone says their house is on fire - believe them and act like it! ππ
A well-placed tower ladder is the ultimate βaggressive defensiveβ device. ππ¦π₯
If you knew the worst fire of your life was tonight, would you do anything differently today? β°π₯
Thought process of the first-due ladder company driver at this working fire. πβ¬οΈ
FIRST DUE DECISION-MAKING! ππ₯
Offensive fire, people trapped, with a MAYDAY. β οΈπ₯
LIVE Fireground Breakdown THIS TUESDAY! π₯π
Whatβs more challenging? Being the first due engine? Or first due truck? ππ¨
Should we change radio channels during a MAYDAY? ποΈπ₯
Big water doesnβt matter if you canβt get it to the seat of the fire. π¦π₯
Quick tips on shouldering the crosslay ππ¦π₯
βWATER ON THE FIREβ is one of the most critical benchmarks on the fireground. ππ₯
As the first line goes, so goes the fire. Failure is not an option. πͺπΌπ₯
TRAINING WEBINAR! Garden apartment fires. π₯
The number one job of any incident commander is to prevent a line of duty death. β οΈ
Join me TOMORROW at #fdic2025! π₯ππΌ
Good plans get water on the fire and hands on the victim FASTER. π₯ππ»
Check the basement early
If you want to get to the fire QUICK, it starts with getting out the door QUICK. ππ¨
POV of vertical ventilation in less than 2 min. ππ»π₯
Thoughts on incident command in low-staffed environments. β¬οΈπ₯
What starts as checking the rig can turn into a great first drill of the day ππͺπ»
βJ hookingβ after ventilation for "1 by" construction π₯π
When youβre the incident commander bad things donβt happen to you. They happen to your firefighters.
It's go time π₯
Using all your PPE the right way makes you both safe AND CAPABLE. πͺπΌπ₯
Vent, Enter, Search workflow for the ladder company driver. πͺπ₯
You are only as good as the people you surround yourself with π₯
Well-placed and aggressively operated attack lines can knock down a lot of fire. π₯πͺπΌ
Weak command burns down buildings. Aggressive command puts out fire and saves lives. π€·π»ββοΈπ₯
Proper ventilation makes a difference! π₯ππΌπ¨
Vertical extension at apartment fires π₯
22 tips on one of the core functions of the fireground, THE PRIMARY SEARCH. ππ₯
How to position your engine company - in less than 30 seconds. β±οΈπ
Rescuing a victim from a fire is not a one-firefighter operation. β οΈπ₯
βHAND UP ACCOUNTABILITYβ - the first step to getting better is owning your own actions. ππΌπ¨π»βπ
E6 running their line through the yard, from a block over to cover the rear π€πΌπ₯
For the 3 person engine company, itβs all about workflow. β±οΈπ₯
No one wants to go defensive - but if you have to, you can still operate with AGGRESSIVE intent ππ₯
This Thursday itβs all about the TRUCK company
I am presently Chief of Operations for a fire department in North Carolina. Previously I served as the Chief of Training for the City of Columbia, South Carolina and as a Lieutenant with the District of Columbia Fire Department. My career began in 1994 in my hometown of Swarthmore, PA. Since then I have been privileged to be surrounded by great, motivated firefighters who have taught me everything I know. My passion is for firefighting excellence, driven by our uncompromisable responsibility for service to our citizens.
Since 2010 I have been privileged to present at FDIC as a classroom presenter and hands-on instructor. Since 2004 I have had the opportunity to travel the country and share thoughts, learn from others, and see many different ways of firefighting.
My goal is to pass on what was passed to me with the hopes that I can improve the skill and experiences of other firefighters. I am proud and honored to help organize this team of motivated, passionate firefighters.
1 July 2006