Not just what and how, but why!
Developing Vicarious Experience Formal learning is an essential part of firefighters’ and fire officers’ professional development, but informal learning is equally important, with lessons frequently shared using stories. Stories are about sharing knowledge, not simply about entertainment. It is their ability to share culture, values, vision and ideas that make them so critical. They can … Read more
Sanming Modern Practical Firefighting Training Center From March 18th to the 22nd I was privileged to attend the International Fireground Survival Championship and 1st International Firefighter Workshop China at the Sanming Modern Practical Firefighting Training Center in Sanming, China. The Training Center The Sanming Fire Department runs the Sanming Modern Practical Fire Training Center. The … Read more
For structural firefighters, response to a fire in a tunnel is an uncommon experience. On Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11:37 firefighters in Green River, Wyoming responded to a multiple vehicle accident and fire in the Twin Tunnel on Interstate 80. Working on a 10-Minute Training tactical decision game based on this incident got me … Read more
From apprentice to master, the science, craft, and art of incident command. What makes a competent IC? Think about the company officers and chiefs you have worked for. Which ones demonstrated competence in the role of incident commander (IC)? What made them competent? Is this easy to describe or is it like Supreme Court Justice … Read more
After more than 10 years, the CFBT-US Blog is back! Rebranded as Command Competence, CFBT-US, LLC the blog has broadened its focus from fire dynamics to include strategy and tactics, and command skills such as situational awareness and decision-making. As previous readers likely noticed, the format of the CFBT-US Blog had degraded due to issues … Read more