Mandating Among Volunteers
Jason Zigmont, Executive Director of The Center for Public Safety Education, sheds light on the art of mandating certain components of a volunteer department. “Anytime a volunteer department makes something ‘mandatory’ there is usually an outcry from the members along the lines of, “I joined the volunteer department, not the mandatory department.” Like anything else involving people, there is an ‘art’ to making it happen using the right approach and a solid foundation. Read his blog here.
No One is Invincible
“…in the day of rapid intervention, Vent Enter Search, NIMS, aggressive tactics and 2-in 2-out, I ask you all this; Take a little time to consider that it isn’t only important to come home from your next run, but to be able to spend some time with your family after you hang up the leather for good.”
In the Backstep Firefighter’s Blog, guest writer David LeBlanc offers up Making it To and Through Retirement, an article that hits close to home for many of us, especially today. He addresses your responsibility to your family and yourself to stay on top of your health with regular cancer screenings. It’s not “the other guy’s disease”, as he puts it.
Short and to the point, it’s worth your time to give it a read. I’ll also post the link he offers: American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer
Close-Knit Roanoke Loses a Brother
Today is the funeral for Captain Chris Brown (seated, left) of the Roanoke, VA Fire Department, a brother of our partner, FireCritic. His life was cut cruelly short and he left us so quickly. I never met the man but after reading about him and the way he interacted with those around him, I feel I know him.
We all know a guy on our department like Chris who will always go out of his way to give you a hand whenever you needed it. Cheerful and professional, he left behind an excellent example of what a “brother” truly is. We join everyone in extending our thoughts and love to the family and friends he left behind as his life was cut so cruelly short. We share your grief.
This was a rough week. Let’s have a better one this week.
Stay Stoked!
-J
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