Responder Credentialing – Are We on the Same Page?

by Gordon Lohmeyer Today’s oil and gas industry focuses mainly on production. After all, without the refining of fossil fuels; the world as we know it would come to an abrupt halt. Take a minute to consider what fuels our Continue ReadingResponder Credentialing – Are We on the Same Page?
Down on the Bayou with the TEEX Center for Marine Training & Safety

by Kirk Richardson The morning mist begins to recede from Offatts Bayou as shops and businesses on Galveston Island open their doors in preparation for the daily surge of tourists. Over on the tarmac at Sholes Field, helicopters come to Continue ReadingDown on the Bayou with the TEEX Center for Marine Training & Safety
FireTALK TV: Interview with Gary Leafblad of IRECA
2019 IRECA Recap Video
TEEX HazMat Project Ready for Classes

We’ve all heard the phrase “If you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes and it will change.” But if you are taking part in training that requires outdoor skill work, waiting for the weather to change isn’t always practical. Continue ReadingTEEX HazMat Project Ready for Classes
My Thoughts on Leadership by Donnie Norman
Leadership can broadly be described as the ability to guide and inspire, influence and take charge of a group of people in the attempt to strive towards and reach a certain predetermined goal or objective. Leadership is not about titles, Continue ReadingMy Thoughts on Leadership by Donnie Norman
My Thoughts on Leadership – by Nate Mara
What a surprise and a humbling request to share my view about leadership. I have had the opportunity to “grow up” in the fire service and meet some amazing people along my journey. My 12 years have been spent with Continue ReadingMy Thoughts on Leadership – by Nate Mara
Would They Follow You? by Stuart Blasingame
When initially asked to write a couple of paragraphs on leadership I was hesitant, but honored just the same. I asked myself if I was worthy to speak on leadership knowing so many firefighters and chief officers would read this. After Continue ReadingWould They Follow You? by Stuart Blasingame
The Leadership Tetrahedron – Fire Service Elements Applied to Leadership by Juan Gloria
As the modern world demands new methods and techniques, we can easily forget the natural and universal principles that lead people not just to perform and produce for the good of the department and the city but to truly living Continue ReadingThe Leadership Tetrahedron – Fire Service Elements Applied to Leadership by Juan Gloria
Leadership: My Perspective by Paul Henley
Leadership has been defined by a multitude of highly intelligent and talented individuals. I am, by no means, an expert on this topic and do not profess any special knowledge or talents in this area. Each of us brings a Continue ReadingLeadership: My Perspective by Paul Henley