A common phrase we hear in the First Responder and Emergency Services world is “You knew what you were signing up for”. It’s a blanket...

Each year, Firefighter Safety Stand Down reminds us to take a pause, to focus on training and education of a particular topic. In 2023...

A proactive peer support program should be more than a compliance measure - it should become an integral part of an organization’s culture.

Leaders set the tone for workplace culture, and their stance on mental wellness and health can determine whether personnel feel safe seeking support.

Did the soggy hot dog you grabbed from the break roomreally satisfy your hunger to help others? Did the thirty-two-cent alarm clock wake...

We owe it to our families, friends, and each other to do better. To shift our culture and take proactive actions to make the fire service and each other better than we found them.

What if the biggest risk to your department isn’t your next structure fire, mass casualty, or weather event – but what is happening...

Those in Emergency Services are selfish. They are. They go to work, day in and day out, answering calls, handling complex and stressful...

Artwork by Paul Combs, Drawn by Fire 2023 The fire service is built on the principles of teamwork, sacrifice, and a commitment to serving...

One of the most common challenges I encounter is helping individuals discover their leadership purpose. Not because they lack potential,...

In the ever-changing landscape of reality, adaptability is essential to staying effective and relevant.

Stress Timbomb - Paul Combs Throughout my career, I’ve heard the phrases countless times: “Suck it up,” “Man up,” and “Stop being a...

We are honored to serve in our roles. The emergency services industry is uniquely rewarding. While it offers numerous benefits, we also...

Seven practical steps to cultivate a growth mindset.

As a leader, one of the hardest truths to admit is that there was a time when I wasn’t effective. Looking in the mirror and realizing...

The Missing Part of Your Annual Training Requirements Written by Andrew Ruiz, Firefighter Paramedic My name is Andrew Ruiz, a 20-year...

In the article The 4 P’s of the Fire Service: Plans, Programs, Policies, and Procedures we examined how these key components form the...

In the fire service, operational efficiency, safety, and clarity are essential for success. To achieve these objectives, departments must...

Article by: Andrew Ruiz, Firefighter Paramedic Peer Support has been a buzzword title thrown around the emergency services for the last...

Article by Paul Wind, Battalion Chief (Retired), Wes Hill, Fire Chief, and Jeremy Rebok, Fire Chief On an early morning walk through my...