Fire Chief Jason Caughey emphasizes the importance of developing thinking firefighters from day one. He critiques the traditional approach where rookie firefighters are told to follow orders without thinking and advocates instead for fostering critical decision-making skills early in their careers. Caughey challenges firefighters to engage in training that builds not just physical skills but also tactical and cognitive abilities, promoting adaptability and strategic thought processes in diverse fireground situations.
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Grant funds are the lifeline of the volunteer fire service so we must set ourselves up for success in the application process
Chiefs, are you seeking out new ideas and approaches from different departments?
It’s hard to achieve trust and buy-in from our members when they can’t see what’s ahead for them personally and professionally
Chief Caughey argues that different generations aren’t better or worse, just different
The historic fire spotlights the need for courage, command presence, smart tactical decision-making, and risk management
