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GiGi Galasso
Leadership and Respect
I see this... loosing respect for said person is the first that goes for me. Expectations by the captains/ chiefs are so noted. Yet the new officer is training for the position given. My thoughts are, you are the officer by actions already proven that you are suited for that position. Not just given because…
2019-01-12 02:59:52
Leadership and Respect
I see this... loosing respect for said person is the first that goes for me. Expectations by the captains/ chiefs are so noted. Yet the new officer is training for the position given. My thoughts are, you are the officer by actions already proven that you are suited for that position. Not just given because…
2019-01-12 02:59:52
Virginia Peterson Wright
Mercy Hospital Fire 1950 Kills 41-Davenport, IA
I was 13 years old when this happened and remember my Uncle Laverne Griffin telling us about this awful incident. Griff was a young fireman at the time but later became Fire Chief for Davenport. He and my aunt Virginia Griffin made so many contributions to that wonderful city. He was a remarkable man who…
2018-11-09 05:20:12
Mercy Hospital Fire 1950 Kills 41-Davenport, IA
I was 13 years old when this happened and remember my Uncle Laverne Griffin telling us about this awful incident. Griff was a young fireman at the time but later became Fire Chief for Davenport. He and my aunt Virginia Griffin made so many contributions to that wonderful city. He was a remarkable man who…
2018-11-09 05:20:12
Ryan Johnston
Is it Really That Bad?
I agree with you 100%. Its just plain discouraging to put in the amount of time and effort in to see or hear," na I don't want to train, I don't want to do any extra, its just a job......" I have been doing in the Fire Service for 28 years and I feel like…
2018-08-29 11:46:18
Is it Really That Bad?
I agree with you 100%. Its just plain discouraging to put in the amount of time and effort in to see or hear," na I don't want to train, I don't want to do any extra, its just a job......" I have been doing in the Fire Service for 28 years and I feel like…
2018-08-29 11:46:18
dc802
Ground Ladders Part 2 : Podcast from Engine House Training
Thanks for the feedback. We are currently working on putting what was in the podcast to paper in article form. All the best,Jason
2018-07-31 16:17:42
Ground Ladders Part 2 : Podcast from Engine House Training
Thanks for the feedback. We are currently working on putting what was in the podcast to paper in article form. All the best,Jason
2018-07-31 16:17:42
William K.
Ground Ladders Part 2 : Podcast from Engine House Training
I would have gained a lot more benefit from this material being presented in a text format instead of folks talking. It is simple to stop and focus on text, while talk keeps right on moving past. Please consider this for future presentations of material that is a benefit to most firefighters who do not…
2018-07-17 20:59:33
Ground Ladders Part 2 : Podcast from Engine House Training
I would have gained a lot more benefit from this material being presented in a text format instead of folks talking. It is simple to stop and focus on text, while talk keeps right on moving past. Please consider this for future presentations of material that is a benefit to most firefighters who do not…
2018-07-17 20:59:33
