Jon Dorman

Jon Dorman is Director of Content – Fire for Lexipol. He has more than 25 years in the fire service in both combination and career departments, retiring as the assistant chief of operations and deputy emergency manager. Dorman also has more than a decade of experience teaching in the Fire Science and Emergency Management program at Purdue University Global (formerly Kaplan University). He has a bachelor’s degree in fire protection science from SUNY Empire State College, a master’s degree in employment law from Nova Southeastern University, and a master’s degree in homeland security and emergency management from Kaplan University. Dorman can be reached at jdorman@lexipol.com.

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You bought a fire department drone ... now what?
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Your fire department has invested in the power; now it’s time to show off responsible use of the new technology
Peshtigo Fire: The deadliest wildfire in U.S. history
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The conflagration claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people but still exists for many in the shadow of the Great Chicago Fire
‘What do you mean I have to start at the bottom? I have a degree’
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A cautionary tale for fire service personnel who are just starting in their careers
The driver and the officer: Teamwork in the front seat
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A well-paired team in the front seats of the apparatus will usually help produce a much more cohesive crew within the firehouse and on the emergency scene
Cliques don’t end in high school: When ‘outsider’ firefighters are shunned
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Fostering a family environment keeps members engaged, but what happens when that “family” becomes a little too exclusive?
Firefighter tardiness: How it impacts operations
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Fire service leaders should set the example and model the behavior that is best for the department and the crews
Step 1 in mayday prevention: Create policies and procedures
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Key questions to help determine if your department has the documentation needed – and whether your members are prepared
Fire service leadership: Dealing with the underperforming firefighter or officer
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Turn what can be a frustrating situation into a learning environment of what not to do in the future
How to manage cold-weather calls
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Fire departments and individual members can take several measures to make cold weather operations safer and more comfortable
Firefighter mental health: How to manage on- and off-duty issues
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It’s vital that officers watch for signs that a call is “sticking” with members or general changes in behavior and mood
Tactical withdrawal: When firefighters must evacuate dangerous scenes
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It’s not always the big incidents that cause safety problems for fire service personnel
Higher education: A ‘big picture’ perspective on why it matters for firefighters
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Earning a degree from an accredited program pays dividends in the fire service and beyond