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The Finer Things; Leading the Next Generation
The brothers are in the kitchen, we finished up early today and they’re putting together the company meal. I’ve mentioned before how these moments in the firehouse are among my favorites. We really are...
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Remembering 9 / 11, Ten Years Later
I had intended to post my speech here today. But the editing is all messed up and I don’t have time to fix it. I will repost after I return home. It has been an incredible honor to be asked to speak...
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Brotherhood, Where Art Thou..
Sno.7's L72 hanging with my father at a Woodinville event in 2006. Photo by author. Well, Brother. Glad you could join me for a cup. ..I know, it’s a little strong..the probie made it. He’ll learn....
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Up On the Roof!
Active fire, "the hot tin roof", Minnie St. Fire, Oct. 27th, 2011. Used by permission. Photo by Eric Engman Hey, Brother, grab yer cup. A few tours back, the kid and I were on top of a wood frame,...
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Leadership: Catchin’ Speedy
What is it about leadership that is so elusive? Grab your cup and get a refill, this’ll be quick. While we’re at it I should mention that leadership is an issue we need to talk about more. I been...
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Fire Service Writing and Blogging: We were on a roll…
We were on a roll… Remember when the new buzz going around the Internet was all about better ways to do the job? Better tactics, little nuggets, the tips and tricks. That wasn’t all that long ago. I...
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Sound of Clanking Dawgs – Leadership Principles in Action
Recently recieved an email from a former member, “Cap, miss hangin’ out with you, these guys don’t seem to have any drive to train or get better at the job!”…Not the first time I’ve gotten a note like...
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A Requiem: The Gray Building Fire
“The blaze was a stubborn, dangerous and heavy smoke fire–but every man faced this with the highest courage that men can attain. There was work to be done, and these brave men did that work without...
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Leadership: HoldFAST..
“Leadership is intangible, hard to measure, and difficult to describe. It’s quality would seem to stem from many factors. But certainly they must include a measure of inherent ability to control...
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Random Thoughts and Four Parallel Lines
Training up future generations is becoming harder all the time. An officer needs to refine what is important and provide it, it is up to the firefighter to absorb it. I’ll allow I’ve been busy lately....
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