Differences in Perspective

Unresolvable Questions? No, this is not going to be a blog post about solid stream and fog nozzles… That argument has been ongoing since the 1800s and is quite likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Systems of Work However, there are a number of other interesting differences in perspective that are worth examining. In … Read more

Firefighters and the Elephant

Basements and Stories “On Side Charlie”-Part 1 There is an old Indian fable about six blind men trying to make sense of an elephant. Each of the men was touching a different part of the elephant; the side, the trunk, a tusk, one of its legs, an ear, and its tail. Each man was convinced … Read more

CAN You Communicate?

Simple, clear, & concise fireground communications. 2nd Law of Combat In their book Extreme Ownership, retired Navy Seals Joko Willink and Leif Babin state that the 2nd law of combat is to “keep communications simple, clear, and concise”. This is as essential on the fireground as it is in military combat! Blue Card provides a … Read more