Travis Fry, a 28 year veteran on the fire service, made a heroic grab of a toddler during an apartment fire approximately 25 years ago. With two years on the job, he accomplished what all firefighters get on this job for - making a grab and saving a child. T.K. is one of the best and most humble Captains and firefighters you will ever meet. This is his story.

Discussion on fireground size-up on residential structure fires. Understanding the reasons and impact a good size-up can accomplish by allowing us to reduce zero impact and process information faster. Also, using an the acronym FAST for a consistent flow of information.

Short discussion over the question Is Average Failing? Who sets the standard and what is the standard for the fire service? This is short roughly 30 minute discussion with Chad, Fieker, Brody, and myself. Hopefully this encourages discussions around the coffee table and a true look at what the bare minimum is and what we should strive for. If you have some thoughts, please give us some feedback on our Facebook Page.

Short discussion about motivation. Can you motivate members of your company or subordinates? How do we navigate through keeping members motivated and working as a company with so many distractions? Quick discussion hopefully to prompt a discussion at your station or dinner table.

Short episode giving a quick discussion of what upgrading to a search culture has done for us and our district. From updating our focus, decreasing our zero-impact time, size-up of structures, and setting new standards of operations. Not totally in the weeds but an overview of what it has done for us.