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FIRE FIGHTING IS ALL ABOUT BEING READY FOR ANYTHING AT ANY TIME.
It begins with the address which triggers a practiced cadence of actions based on pre-planning and experience. Leaving the hall the flag will show prevailing winds and on route the sky can reveal conditions at the scene.
A picture of possibilities is formed and acts as a starting point. It also activates the mind to performance levels. As the scene comes into view
new decisions have to made quickly and accurately. That's the
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RIP & RUN
If I'm not raising the bar then I'm lowering the standard.
Leadership Style | autocratic by default, | democratic by necessity. | Foundation of my style | equal parts humility, |
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equal parts confidence | 27 years, Delta Fire. | anytime & anything | Ladder Co. 1 driver | King of the Road |
filling the Chief's pool | staged & ready | Bog fire 2005 | growing & advancing | leading edge fury |
crowning & raging | a welcome payload | she's a beauty | pre-connect attack line | no one was hurt |
Kristy & Rob | operating the pump | in the hot zone | defensive mode | hazmat A suit |
ladder fully extended | watch your step | Hook & Ladder | auto X 'rescue randy' | tape & break glass |
the jaws of life | metal crunching cutters | a hydraulic ram | spinal & removal | stabilize & comfort. |
helping doesn't hurt. | favorite jacket. |
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