The word “officer” connotes ability, leadership, command, and duty to one’s chosen profession. It says something about the person, but not everything. George Washington, who understood that being a ...

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has recorded a major milestone with the successful passing out of over 700 newly trained ...

In the fire department, we promote successful firefighters into leadership positions. Typically, we give our new officer the leadership responsibility of the office, but not the tools/training to ...

John Partridge empathizes with frustrated firefighters and officers who encounter rejection after rejection of suggestions for operational and/or organizational changes. His solution: Invest the time ...

IONE – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to celebrate the graduation of 39 new Company Officers from the Ione Training Center. This ceremony marks the successful ...