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From prevention to data-driven decision-making, department leaders must set the tone for mayday-minded training
Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills
This unique mayday drill is highly realistic and physically demanding
Done right, safety briefings are a critical window to teach fire behavior, strategy and lessons from the field — not just rehearse risks
Crews should also practice “playing in context” to keep skills sharp and relevant for real-world incidents
Follow a triaged response to what is posted and remember to discipline the behavior, not the content
Jayla Huelskamp became the first woman to win the Firefighting Skills event at SkillsUSA, inspiring her peers and paving the way for others to follow
Marking anniversaries, like 9/11, is important for honoring those experiences and carrying forward the lessons learned
Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care