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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 26

Seconds can mean survival. Meridian Fire ran 18 live-fire drills comparing 3 vs. 4-person crews. Four-person teams were faster, safer & more effective—by over 3 minutes. 🔥 This is how you justify staffing: 🔗 ow.ly/GwfK50Wvk1r #Firefighting #CrewSize #Leadership

firenation's tweet card. Kristopher Blume covers the responsibility of fire service professionals to support the four-person engine staffing model.

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 25

It thrives because of silence and shadows. It hides in locker rooms. It lives in offhand comments that many won’t catch, and sometimes in the ways we assign shifts. But mostly, sexual harassment in the fire service exists in the space where nobody wants to talk about it:…

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 24

Think yoga’s not “firefighter stuff”? Think again. It builds tactical calm, body awareness, & leadership under pressure. Don’t just run into the fire—lead through it. Watch the clip + read the piece: 👉 ow.ly/8ESS50WuZB5 #FireLeadership #YogaForFirstResponders

firenation's tweet card. Let’s face it—self-awareness is the key to good leadership. Shannon McQuaide shares the best tools to stay mindful on the fireground.

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 24

Wildfire Kills 10 Firefighters and Rescue Workers in Turkey - The Wildland Firefighter ow.ly/kq3J50WuuCl

firenation's tweet card. At least 10 firefighters and rescue workers were killed Wednesday and many others injured while battling a wildfire in northwestern Turkey, Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said.

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 23

Complacency doesn’t start with laziness—it starts with success. When “good enough” becomes your baseline, danger creeps in. Every firefighter faces it. The strong fight back. 📖 Read: "Success Breeds Complacency" - ow.ly/4pgR50WtTmY #FireService #ComplacencyKills…

firenation's tweet card. As we experience success on the fireground, we seek to replicate those "wins." But firefighters can't let those successes lead us to complacency.

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 22

f 💤 Running on fumes after a brutal shift? Thinking about still hitting the gym? You’re not alone—but science says working out tired doesn’t make you tougher. It ups your injury risk, kills recovery, and trains bad habits you'll carry onto the fireground. 👊 Smart doesn’t mean…

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 21

“What’s your plan B after the firehouse?” David Dachinger talks retirement, trauma, cancer, and purpose beyond the job. This one hits deep. 🎧 ow.ly/9tXE50WsXYH

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 21

Los Angeles to Halt 'Disaster Tourism' Buses Through Palisades Fire Zone - The Wildland Firefighter ow.ly/HEyU50WsYrG

firenation's tweet card. Pacific Palisades neighborhoods were closed to the public for months after a January firestorm devastated the community, but since its recent reopening, there have been sightings of a new, disturbing...

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 21

WEBCAST TODAY, 11 am ET: ow.ly/EXn250W949Z Downgrade the Response: Responder Stress Management Fire service stress is real. Chris Marella and Angie Bishop share honest stories and practical tools to spot it early and stay in control under pressure.

firenation's tweet image. WEBCAST TODAY, 11 am ET:
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Downgrade the Response: Responder Stress Management

Fire service stress is real. Chris Marella and Angie Bishop share honest stories and practical tools to spot it early and stay in control under pressure.

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 19

Mentors aren’t born—they’re made on the bay floor, around the table, & in the heat of it all. Be the voice they hear long after shift change. 👨‍🚒 Fire Service Mentors: Voices That Guide Us 🔥 ow.ly/OaZj50Wsel8 #Firefighters #Mentorship #Leadership

firenation's tweet card. Jim Stevenson discusses how fire service mentors provide essential guidance and support in the training of future firefighters.

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 18

Stress is built into the job—but you don’t have to burn out. 🔥 Join Chris Marella & Angie Bishop as they talk stress, survival, and shifting your response before the redline. 🎧 Register: ow.ly/6Snx50Ws4Qo Sponsored by DreamSeat FireHouse Furniture #FireService…

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 18

Grand Canyon Fire Shows How Managing a Fire Can Go Suddenly Sideways - The Wildland Firefighter ow.ly/ZlpE50Ws0xB

firenation's tweet card. U.S. land managers are racing the clock as hotter, drier weather raises the risk of wildfires in the nation’s overgrown forests with each passing year.

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 18

🚒 Why are fire apparatus lead times so long? It’s more than COVID. FAMA breaks down the complex mix of labor, supply chain, and demand spikes—and what’s being done to fix it. 📈 Read the full story: 👉 ow.ly/gjup50WrT07 #FireService #FireApparatus #FAMA

firenation's tweet card. The increased lead times experienced by all fire truck manufactures do not have one root cause but result from several factors.

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 17

Firenadoes Whirl as Wildfires Ravage CO and UT. See Vortexes - The Wildland Firefighter ow.ly/N8Fm50Wru6H

firenation's tweet card. Brooke Baitinger The Sacramento Bee (TNS) A rare weather phenomenon that looks like the stuff of nightmares formed as wildfires raged across thousands of acres in Colorado and Utah, videos show....

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 17

Recruitment isn’t a numbers game. It’s a purpose game. Want to attract and keep great firefighters? ✅ Build mission ✅ Build mentorship ✅ Build belonging 🚒 Read more: ow.ly/9o3h50WrssF #FireService #Leadership #RetentionMatters

firenation's tweet card. The real solution lies in creating an environment where firefighters feel valued, challenged, and part of something meaningful.

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 16

Psychological safety = firefighters who speak up, take ownership, and stay on the job. It's not weakness—it's retention. Read more: ow.ly/CQMT50WqPPZ #FireService #Leadership #Retention

firenation's tweet card. Explore the concept of psychological safety in the firehouse and how it fosters open communication and team involvement.

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 16

Canada Considers Measures to Strengthen Wildfire Prevention and Response - The Wildland Firefighter ow.ly/rFAv50WqRfQ

firenation's tweet card. The Canadian government is considering new measures to improve the country’s firefighting services, with a particular focus on preventing wildland fires as the wildfire season continues to be a...

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 16

In 1965, emergency crews responded to what many believed was a downed airplane or a meteorite. But the first volunteer #firefighters on scene stumbled upon something they couldn’t entirely explain. #UFO #UAP ow.ly/f3C450WqLU4

firenation's tweet card. Questions remain about an incident that occurred 60 years ago near the small Westmoreland County village of Kecksburg.

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 15

At Least Four Firefighters Injured While Battling Northern CA Wildfires - The Wildland Firefighter ow.ly/yqBH50Wq5Af

firenation's tweet card. At least four firefighters have been injured over the last week while battling three wildfires in Northern California forests that are burning amid extreme heat in steep, bone-dry terrain, fire...

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Firefighter Nation@firenation · Jul 14

Wildfire Destroys a Historic Grand Canyon Lodge and Other Structures - The Wildland Firefighter ow.ly/SazL50Wp6ex

firenation's tweet card. A fast-moving wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, forcing officials to close access to that area for the season, the park said Sunday.

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