How to get started in Fire Prevention?
I am often asked, ‘How did you end up in fire prevention?’ Do you enjoy going to work? Have you always known you wanted to…
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Winning Strategies for the Field Training Officer
Typically, every probationary firefighter/emt/paramedic gets assigned a field training officer (FTO) or preceptor. Someone to train/teach and observe them more closely early on for a…
The Role of the Fire Officer in 2023
What is the role of today’s fire officer? While the overall mission of today’s fire service hasn’t changed much over the years, the tasks that…
Defensive vs Offensive Operation Considerations
When arriving on scene to a structure fire and creating an IAP (Incident Action Plan), the first due officer needs to determine if the initial…
The Cost Of Mentoring In The Fire Service
Mentoring will always cost you something. It’s impossible to truly mentor someone without it costing you something. Whether you’re mentoring a firefighter, training a paramedic,…
How to Complete Tactics and Strategies II for Florida Firefighters
Congratulations! If you’ve gotten to our Couch Courses Tactics and Strategies II online course, then your career as a Florida firefighter is already off to…
Fire Prevention Practices Course for Fire Officer II Certification
For all that we do as firefighters to save lives and property, we cannot reverse the damage a fire does after it’s started. Fortunately, civilization…
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