Little Lessons with Big Payoffs for Fire Crews

"Some of the best lessons I've learned in the fire service have been learned casually, informally, from people who didn't even realize they were teaching me anything, much less that they were helping to mold the type of firefighter I am trying to be on a daily basis. Many of these lessons were learned outside of my station, outside of the shift, and often even outside of my fire department. There's so much value in taking classes, attending seminars, conferences and the like. But again, the lessons I’m sharing here weren't learned in a classroom. They were picked up from just simple observations or even conversations around the breakfast table. I'd like to share four of the key lessons - lessons that lead to big payoffs in the long run."

In a recent commentary, Firefighter Charlie Evans, Lynchburg, VA, Fire Department, shared these lessons, including controlling what one can control, "because the job does not offer a lot of room for much else;" being prepared to work, no matter which seat one is riding; and using every call as a chance to preplan.

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Firehouse: 4 Little Lessons with Big Payoffs (21 FEB 19)