SIM Cards and Fire Department Policies
Several months ago, I wrote an article called, “One Degree Off Course – Policies and Course Correction,” in which I discussed how minute changes in direction can have a huge impact in where you end up...
View Article“I Got to Know”: Curiosity Is Essential for Risk Management
Gordon Graham here and hello again! Thanks for taking the time to read my ramblings – and for the many emails I got regarding the work of Dr. Tony Kern after my last article. I am so happy that many of...
View ArticleNavigating the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program: A...
Here we go again! Time to gear up for the upcoming Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grants, Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants, and Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S)...
View ArticleFire Apparatus Crash Reduction
Fire apparatus crashes are a big problem in the fire service. As each year passes, we see a trend of increasing incidents resulting in property damage, injuries and deaths. Each state has laws...
View ArticlePanel Discussion: Suicide Awareness in the Fire Service
A recent panel discussion on suicide awareness in the fire service emphasized the mental health challenges faced by firefighters and emergency medical personnel. Sponsored by the International...
View ArticleUnderstanding Violence Against EMS — and Grant Solutions That Can Help
This article presents the facts about incidents of violence toward EMS providers. Included are various patient scenarios as well as current trends contributing to the violence and possible solutions....
View ArticleThe Warning Light — Preparing Your Department for the Next Crisis
When a car has engine problems, a warning light comes on. Similarly, when something goes wrong with an airplane’s engine, control systems or landing gear, a visual alert notifies the crew. There is no...
View ArticleViolence Against Fire and EMS — Understanding and Mitigating Risks
The Lexipol webinar titled “Violence Against Fire and EMS: Understanding and Mitigating Risks” features a critical discussion moderated by Deputy Fire Chief Billy Goldfeder, with insights from Fire...
View ArticleNo New Ways to Get in Trouble: Why Public Safety Needs a Better “Learning...
Gordon Graham here! Thanks for taking the time to read my ramblings regarding the discipline of risk management. In my last article, I wrapped up my thoughts with a promise to talk about “learning...
View ArticleThe Need for Processes and Procedures in the Fire Service
Every effective team has a playbook, an agreed-upon strategy to reach strategic goals. No sports team takes the field without a standard set of plays they have drilled on until perfect. In sports,...
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Leadership Development for the New Fire Chief
Becoming the fire chief of any department is a monumental responsibility. The first 100 days are critical in integrating yourself with your department, building relationships and creating the...
View ArticleChasing the Myth: Unlocking Vehicle Grants Through the AFG Program
Bigfoot, the yeti, the Loch Ness Monster … people claim to have spotted these more often than a fully funded vehicle grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program! While the AFG...
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