October 31, 2024 | 1 ET

Listed consistently in after action, close call, and line of duty death reports is the lack of clear command and control. What is not offered is the root causes of why sound and consistent command and control was not executed. Nor is training or clear and tangible examples an incident commander can use to understand where their command and control faltered or how they can improve. This webcas provides the “why” and the “how” behind becoming a better incident commander.

Delivered from a 30+year veteran Chief officer, Dan Shaw, that has served as a Company officer, Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief, and Chief of Operations in a large metro department that responds to over 130,000 incidents a year. Learning the fundamental building blocks that build and support a strong incident commander is paramount to operational success on the fireground. This webcast will cover leadership, impact of stress on your performance, 3 keys to strong and successful incident command, and how to terminate an incident correctly and provide feedback to foster future success.

This event is sponsored by Enforcer One.

The Dafter Township Fire Department made the following Facebook post recently:

The Dafter Township, Michigan Fire Department hosted the annual “Our Firehouse to Yours” equipment donation program, sponsored by BELFOR. This year’s event provided more than $1 more worth of used fire equipment to fire departments across Northern Michigan. More than 40 departments attended, receiving vital resources to enhance their firefighting capabilities.

“Our Firehouse to Yours” program, established in 2016, began its journey by supporting the Raber Township Fire Department in the Upper Peninsula. Over the years, a dedicated team of active and retired firefighters has volunteered their time to transport donations, making the program a success. Fire departments from Southern Michigan contribute by donating items they are replacing or upgrading. With the support of BELFOR and 1-800-BoardUp, the program has reached significant milestones, surpassing $8.5 million in donated fire assets and securing two fire engines and a command staff vehicle. “This initiative demonstrates the incredible community spirit and support among fire departments,” said Denny Hughes, program founder and BELFOR employee. “We are proud to continue this vital work.”

In response to the pressing needs in the area, Dafter Township reached out to host this essential program. Fire Chief Austin Conway remarked, “It was inspiring to see so many departments come together to receive equipment that will be put to immediate use. The donations included fire hoses, nozzles, helmets, gloves, turnout gear, air packs, fans, generators, and more. We would like to thank Dan and Amy Jere of Jere Farms for all the support of this event.”

The “Our Firehouse to Yours” program exemplifies the commitment of the firefighting community to support one another and ensure that all departments have the tools they need to serve their communities effectively.

When you are in the presence of 400+ emergency vehicle technicians (EVTs), one thing becomes clear quickly: they are always working. That’s exactly what I found out as I sat down to breakfast at the 28th Fire Truck Training Conference before the event kicked off. Whether it was talking about a recent diagnostic challenge and how it was solved or about hiring and retaining skilled technicians, the talk at the breakfast table wasn’t about the football games the day before or their trip into Lansing, Michigan. The discussion always centered around the job.

The mission of the Fire Truck Training Conference is to equip the EVT’s toolbox with the knowledge and resources to keep trucks in service and responding to communities around the world. Attendees have a full slate of classes to choose from, representing various EVT levels—from the basics to classes geared toward the heavy repair technicians. In addition, the event offers a variety of EVT test prep classes that lead up to a day of EVT testing at the end of the event.

Right away this year it was easy to see the emphasis on classes geared toward ambulance repair—which makes a lot of sense. In some departments, these vehicles are on the road almost constantly and are subject to more wear and tear than some fire apparatus.

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