efdcapt115

First thing, classrooms are not the place to motivate firefighters. Unless you can offer something compelling. Take NIOSH LODD reports and recreate them on a white board. Explain to them the events leading up to what went wrong. This will stick in their heads.
Classroom time; limit it to 30 minutes before you break. Open the windows, doors, let fresh oxygen in as it depletes while everyone is sitting there and makes them sleepy.
Second thing, get them outside with the rigs and equipment. This is what they want to be doing in the first place. Be creative, but not dangerous.
The more imaginative you can be with your training the better it's going to go.
Get that gear and equipment out of those compartments. Let them get hands on with everything.
Lastly, have a simple goal in mind for the training session. One thing that you really want to stress, impress and make them remember.

Second that. Get well soon Chief.

It’s good that you and some of the younger guys are perusing you fire service instructor certification. Be a sponge, attend as many courses and seminar as you can. There is always some new information or technique to learn.

It is a difficult thing to try and get older members to participate in training, especially in the volunteer setting. I’m sure you have heard some of the standard reply’s “I have more time on the siren, then you have been on this earth son” or “the new broom sweeps clean”. Don’t get discouraged, continue to increase your knowledge and skills and share what you have learned with anyone who wants to learn and grow. I beleive and would tell everyone of my classes to new firefighters I tought, weather career or volunteer, that training is a career long commitment. As I have said before, the fire does not care if you are getting paid or volunteering, if you are required by law to have 300 hours or 8 hours of training, its will kill you just the same.

One way you might accomplish getting senior members to participate is to form a training committee and invite some of the senior influential members to be part of the committee. Tell them you would like their input on the difficulties and issues they have faced in the past during fire and emergency operations so you (the company, department, the training committee) can focus the training in these as well as the other necessary areas. Remember the old saying; people tend to support what they help create. Also now these senior influential members of your committee will hopefully motivate the other senior members to participate in the training that they are a part of developing. Even if you get 25% of the senior members, you have increased the overall safety of the department and others may follow.

Don’t get discouraged, keep plugging along it’s not going to happen over night.

And Pat and Lenny.

OK, Sage, we'll scratch the "Live Free or Die" but keep the rest. At least you didn't Yale at me over my mistake.

As a classmate and friend of ARod's, I can say that ARod embodied all that was great with the fire service. Antonio was always appreciative of all the opportunities the YFD gave him and would never fail to give back if given the chance. He always had that look in his eye of a grateful person, somebody who truly understood how lucky he was to be on this department. Well it was us who were truly lucky to have met and worked with you, ARod. RIP

Just wanted to say a few words about the wake yesterday and the funeral today. All comments in this post are my own thoughts and comments and do not reflect my professional agencies/departments.
I wanted to thank the FDNY community and all other departments that were involved with the ceremonies today and yesterday. I thought both the wake and funeral service were very well organized and went very smoothly. Both had excellent turnouts. It was a great send of for Lenny and was great to see how many people came out to celebrate his legacy and to support his family during this very hard time. Having known Lenny for several years, I would expect nothing else of his friends and the people that knew him and worked with him.
I was amazed at how welcoming and friendly the FDNY community was. We invited them into the PFD HQ after the wake yesterday and had a "little" reception for the family and friends. I can not even begin to count how many FDNY members came up to PFD members and introduced themselves and thanked them for letting the FDNY into their house and treating them like family. Everyone was just so happy to be surrounded by people that also knew and enjoyed knowing Lenny. Today in NYC they returned the favor. It was truly an incredible display of the amazing sense of brotherhood and sisterhood that makes what we do so special.
RIP Lenny. You will be greatly missed but more important your legacy will be greatly honored.

It looks like you are in New Hampshire. If I am right, the state motto is "Live Free or Die." Maybe those older guys sre just "living free" and don't want to be told that they have to train. The second alternative in the state motto could come into play for one or more people in your department if you don't train.
Along with what EFDCAPT115 said, you might also try these:
1. See if the state has any requirements in place for training.
2. Go to a similar dept in your area that you feel is "squared away." Find out how they go about getting interest in training. They might even be nice enough to give you their training schedule and/or lesson plans.
3. Get a dept like the one in #2 to allow you to join them in a mutual aid drill
4.Bring a guest speaker in and have the speaker scare the sh#$ out of them. For you, I would try DC John Sullivan, Worcester MA, or somebody from Peabody, MA.
Try some of these tricks and get back to us with an evaluation.

First thing, classrooms are not the place to motivate firefighters. Unless you can offer something compelling. Take NIOSH LODD reports and recreate them on a white board. Explain to them the events leading up to what went wrong. This will stick in their heads.
Classroom time; limit it to 30 minutes before you break. Open the windows, doors, let fresh oxygen in as it depletes while everyone is sitting there and makes them sleepy.
Second thing, get them outside with the rigs and equipment. This is what they want to be doing in the first place. Be creative, but not dangerous.
The more imaginative you can be with your training the better it's going to go.
Get that gear and equipment out of those compartments. Let them get hands on with everything.
Lastly, have a simple goal in mind for the training session. One thing that you really want to stress, impress and make them remember.

First thing, classrooms are not the place to motivate firefighters. Unless you can offer something compelling. Take NIOSH LODD reports and recreate them on a white board. Explain to them the events leading up to what went wrong. This will stick in their heads.
Classroom time; limit it to 30 minutes before you break. Open the windows, doors, let fresh oxygen in as it depletes while everyone is sitting there and makes them sleepy.
Second thing, get them outside with the rigs and equipment. This is what they want to be doing in the first place. Be creative, but not dangerous.
The more imaginative you can be with your training the better it's going to go.
Get that gear and equipment out of those compartments. Let them get hands on with everything.
Lastly, have a simple goal in mind for the training session. One thing that you really want to stress, impress and make them remember.

If we had to say there is a down side to being part of the Fire Serrvice this would be it. I was a member of the Yonkers Fire Department for almost 29 years and I can say with certainty that you burry too many friends before their time. However to go along with that is one of my sayings I used all the time. Everything in life is give and take, therefore if it were not for the Fire Service I would not have made so many Good and Close friends over the last 29 years. I had the pleasure of being one of A. Rods traing Officers when he started his career on the YFD, it was there that are friendship started. Tony was a True Gentleman, True Friend, Geat Firefighter, and one of the most giving people you would ever want to meet. He would do anything for a person in need, and he continued that even on his last day with us. The only thing that brings a sense of compfort to me as I think about my friend is that I know he is in excellent company with all the other Great people taken from us to early. You will truly be missed by the many people that you touched their lives
Good bye MY FRIEND see you again one day.
Your Friend
Mike

First thing, classrooms are not the place to motivate firefighters. Unless you can offer something compelling. Take NIOSH LODD reports and recreate them on a white board. Explain to them the events leading up to what went wrong. This will stick in their heads.
Classroom time; limit it to 30 minutes before you break. Open the windows, doors, let fresh oxygen in as it depletes while everyone is sitting there and makes them sleepy.
Second thing, get them outside with the rigs and equipment. This is what they want to be doing in the first place. Be creative, but not dangerous.
The more imaginative you can be with your training the better it's going to go.
Get that gear and equipment out of those compartments. Let them get hands on with everything.
Lastly, have a simple goal in mind for the training session. One thing that you really want to stress, impress and make them remember.

Thanx, bud. Glad you enjoyed your little visit. I live for stuff like that. Showing you guys out on the street what goes on on the other side of the radio.

Date: 08-01-12
Time: 0545hrs (approx)
Location: 132 Chambers St
Frequency: NFD, OC911
Units Operating: NFD Car-4 (IC), E1, E3, T1, Vails Gate, Cronomer Valley
Weather Conditions: Warm
Description Of Incident: Working Fire
Reporters: BFD1054, billy98988
0550hrs-NFD Car-4 on scene w/smoke from the eaves.
0615hrs-OC911 alerting Cronomer Valley and Middle Hope; request CVFD W/(1) Engine and MHFD w/(1) Truck to stand-by in their own quarters.
*Middle Hope unable to crew a Truck.
0618hrs-OC911 alerting Vails Gate: request for (1) Truck to stand-by in their own quarters.
0700hrs(approx)-NFD spare rig's in service w/call-backs, releasing stand-by companies.
*Fire was in the attic with a quick knock down by NFD members
Times Herald Record link:
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Date: 07-30-12
Time: 16:18hrs.
Box: 706
Area: Midtown West
Location: 8 Penn Plaza.(Bing Maps)
Frequency: FDNY Manhattan
Weather Conditions: Warm and Clear
Description Of Incident: Battalion 9 10-84(o/s) transmitting a 10-76(High-Rise Fire) for Box 706. Battalion 9 reporting using All Hands for a bathroom fire on the 6th floor. Division 1 reporting fire on the 6th floor. 1 L/S/O w/Ladder Companies opening up. All hands Working. Division 1 transmitting a 10-41: Code 1(Suspicious Fire in an Occupied Building). Manhattan Dispatch advising duration of incident is 1 hour and 1 minute. Originally reported as a fire on the 6th floor w/smoke on the 7th floor. All searches negative w/no injuries reported.
Reporter: sfrd18
Units Operating: FDNY Manhattan; FDNY Manhattan EMS; NYPD Manhattan South; ConEd
Box 706 Assignment:
Engine 26, Engine 65, Engine 34
Ladder 16 Acting 24, Ladder 21
Battalion 9
10-76-706(High-Rise Fire) Assignment:
Engine 3(Lobby Control), Engine 14(C.F.R.D.), Engine 8(HRN), Engine 39(High-Rise Unit)
Ladder 2(F.A.S.T.), Ladder 4, Ladder 7(Vent Support)
Battalion 6, Battalion 8, Battalion 2(Safety), Battalion 4
Division 1
Rescue Battalion
Safety Battalion
Squad 18
Rescue 4
High-Rise 2
M.S.U. 1
T.S.U. 1
R.A.C. 1
Field Comm. 1
Comm. Tac. Unit
16:18hrs. - Manhattan Dispatch transmitting the Telephone Alarm for Box 706 for 8 Penn Plaza, Madison Square Garden, W. 33rd St. between 7th Ave. and 8th Ave. for a report of a fire on the 6th floor and smoke on the 7th floor.
16:28hrs. - Battalion 9 10-84(o/s) transmitting a 10-76(High-Rise Fire) for Box 706.
16:34hrs. - Division 1 is 10-84(o/s).
16:35hrs. - Battalion 9 reporting using All Hands for a bathroom fire on the 6th floor. Battalion 9 reporting fire is k/d w/Ladder Companies opening up. Manhattan Dispatch advising duration of incident is 17 minutes.
16:48hrs. - Division 1 reporting fire on the 6th floor. 1 L/S/O. Division 6 reporting fire has been extinguished. Fire is P/W/H. Manhattan Dispatch advising duration of incident is 34 minutes.
16:50hrs. - Division 1 advising Field Comm. 1 to go 10-8(Available).
16:54hrs. - Division 1 reporting primary searches on the 6th and 7th floor are negative.
17:02hrs. - Division 1 advising Rescue 4 can go 10-8(Available).
17:07hrs. - Division 1 reporting primary searches are negative on the 8th floor. Secondary searches are starting.
17:18hrs. - Division 1 reporting fire is u/c. Primary searches on floors 9-10 are negative. Secondary searches on floors 6-8 are negative. Division 1 transmitting a 10-41: Code 1(Suspicious Fire in an Occupied Building). Manhattan Dispatch advising duration of incident is 1 hour and 1 minute.
Company Relocations:
Engine 221-Engine 3
Ladder 8-Ladder 24
Ladder 26-Ladder 2
Battalion 12-Battalion 8
Battalion 45-Battalion 9

Very saddened by this news - from those that i know that knew him, there has been nothing but good to say. Reflecting on awful events like this i often think of this quote:
"In the final analysis, the question of why bad things happen to good people transmutes itself into some very different questions, no longer asking why something happened, but asking how we will respond, what we intend to do now that it happened."
At work i'll strive to be a better provider, think twice about being grumpy when a run comes over during meal or for something that seems trivial. At home, ill take special care to make sure those close to me know i love them. Thats the least i can do.
RIP Paramedic Joyner and thank you for all that you did in the short time you were here.

Hello again friends.
Christopher went in at 3:45 tuesday for his surgery. Everything went as planned and he has been sent home to begin his recovery. I would like to thank you all on behalf of Christopher and his family for your kind words and prayers. I know many of you have been following Christophers progress from my first post about him and I cannot tell you how proud I am to be part of such a great family! Thank you all again and God bless. I will try and keep you posted of his progress.
Stay Safe
Wisker

Christopher, I have followed your journey with awe and amazement at the strength and courage that you possess. Never give up on your dreams for it is through dreams that reality is built. Young man, my prayers are with you and your family and I am certain that with your dedication and fortitude you will accomplish those dreams. God bless you.

Hello Christopher,
It may not feel like it now, because we all know that you are hurting and in pain, but guess what? You actually have a great advantage over other kids your age! You will grow up to be a stronger person, and it will help you as you pursue your goal of being a firefighter! Yes that's right.
You see, when you are tested like this, it builds courage and strength that few other people possess. Chris, most people don't have the advantage of being so strong in character at such a young age. We know you may not feel that way right now, and we want you to know that all of us here; the firefighters, the paramedics, the police, the emergency technicians, the dispatchers, all of us are pulling for you as you get through the tough fight you have been fighting. We also know you are going to make it! And your dreams of being a firefighter can come true in one way or another.
Guys like you are a shining example of what a good firefighter is made of. Guys like you never cease to amaze me.
Strength.
Honor.
Duty.
All of these qualities you already possess, and we support you and your goals when you get through what you have to do.
Stay strong Christopher as you get through this difficult time. I really look forward to hearing how things are going for you. You're going to be just fine buddy.
Respectfully yours,
Captain George Glover (retired)
Eastchester New York Fire Department
e-mail: efdcapt115@aol.com

Hello Christopher,
It may not feel like it now, because we all know that you are hurting and in pain, but guess what? You actually have a great advantage over other kids your age! You will grow up to be a stronger person, and it will help you as you pursue your goal of being a firefighter! Yes that's right.
You see, when you are tested like this, it builds courage and strength that few other people possess. Chris, most people don't have the advantage of being so strong in character at such a young age. We know you may not feel that way right now, and we want you to know that all of us here; the firefighters, the paramedics, the police, the emergency technicians, the dispatchers, all of us are pulling for you as you get through the tough fight you have been fighting. We also know you are going to make it! And your dreams of being a firefighter can come true in one way or another.
Guys like you are a shining example of what a good firefighter is made of. Guys like you never cease to amaze me.
Strength.
Honor.
Duty.
All of these qualities you already possess, and we support you and your goals when you get through what you have to do.
Stay strong Christopher as you get through this difficult time. I really look forward to hearing how things are going for you. You're going to be just fine buddy.
Respectfully yours,
Captain George Glover (retired)
Eastchester New York Fire Department
e-mail: efdcapt115@aol.com

Hello Christopher,
It may not feel like it now, because we all know that you are hurting and in pain, but guess what? You actually have a great advantage over other kids your age! You will grow up to be a stronger person, and it will help you as you pursue your goal of being a firefighter! Yes that's right.
You see, when you are tested like this, it builds courage and strength that few other people possess. Chris, most people don't have the advantage of being so strong in character at such a young age. We know you may not feel that way right now, and we want you to know that all of us here; the firefighters, the paramedics, the police, the emergency technicians, the dispatchers, all of us are pulling for you as you get through the tough fight you have been fighting. We also know you are going to make it! And your dreams of being a firefighter can come true in one way or another.
Guys like you are a shining example of what a good firefighter is made of. Guys like you never cease to amaze me.
Strength.
Honor.
Duty.
All of these qualities you already possess, and we support you and your goals when you get through what you have to do.
Stay strong Christopher as you get through this difficult time. I really look forward to hearing how things are going for you. You're going to be just fine buddy.
Respectfully yours,
Captain George Glover (retired)
Eastchester New York Fire Department
e-mail: efdcapt115@aol.com

Hello Christopher,
It may not feel like it now, because we all know that you are hurting and in pain, but guess what? You actually have a great advantage over other kids your age! You will grow up to be a stronger person, and it will help you as you pursue your goal of being a firefighter! Yes that's right.
You see, when you are tested like this, it builds courage and strength that few other people possess. Chris, most people don't have the advantage of being so strong in character at such a young age. We know you may not feel that way right now, and we want you to know that all of us here; the firefighters, the paramedics, the police, the emergency technicians, the dispatchers, all of us are pulling for you as you get through the tough fight you have been fighting. We also know you are going to make it! And your dreams of being a firefighter can come true in one way or another.
Guys like you are a shining example of what a good firefighter is made of. Guys like you never cease to amaze me.
Strength.
Honor.
Duty.
All of these qualities you already possess, and we support you and your goals when you get through what you have to do.
Stay strong Christopher as you get through this difficult time. I really look forward to hearing how things are going for you. You're going to be just fine buddy.
Respectfully yours,
Captain George Glover (retired)
Eastchester New York Fire Department
e-mail: efdcapt115@aol.com

I know two things about my Class A Uniform.
#1: I will never dishonor it
#2: When I die, should you wish to come and view me in my casket, I'll be wearing it.

Hey Chris, My thoughts and prayers are with you buddy!!! Based on what I've read, sounds like you're one tough cookie. Bet this surgery will just be a bump in the road that won't even slow you down. If you're ever going to be in the Norwalk,CT area, stop by any firehouse. We'd be happy to show you around. Good luck!

Hello Christopher,
It may not feel like it now, because we all know that you are hurting and in pain, but guess what? You actually have a great advantage over other kids your age! You will grow up to be a stronger person, and it will help you as you pursue your goal of being a firefighter! Yes that's right.
You see, when you are tested like this, it builds courage and strength that few other people possess. Chris, most people don't have the advantage of being so strong in character at such a young age. We know you may not feel that way right now, and we want you to know that all of us here; the firefighters, the paramedics, the police, the emergency technicians, the dispatchers, all of us are pulling for you as you get through the tough fight you have been fighting. We also know you are going to make it! And your dreams of being a firefighter can come true in one way or another.
Guys like you are a shining example of what a good firefighter is made of. Guys like you never cease to amaze me.
Strength.
Honor.
Duty.
All of these qualities you already possess, and we support you and your goals when you get through what you have to do.
Stay strong Christopher as you get through this difficult time. I really look forward to hearing how things are going for you. You're going to be just fine buddy.
Respectfully yours,
Captain George Glover (retired)
Eastchester New York Fire Department
e-mail: efdcapt115@aol.com