Trevor Frodge

Trevor Frodge is the bureau chief of training for the West Chester Fire Department in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a nationally registered paramedic, fire and EMS instructor, and fire inspector. Frodge is a member of the Butler County Technical Rescue Team, as well as a Hazardous Materials Specialist for Ohio Task Force 1.

LATEST ARTICLES

Safety

Elevate the safety briefing into a tactical advantage

Done right, safety briefings are a critical window to teach fire behavior, strategy and lessons from the field — not just rehearse risks

August 06, 2025 11:59 AM

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SCBA

A firefighter reviews enhancements of the MSA G1 SCBA XR Edition

Decades of fire service feedback power the evolution of MSA’s G1 platform into a field-tested, firefighter-approved SCBA ready for today’s toughest calls

July 24, 2025 06:05 PM

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Recruitment and Retention

‘These kids can’t even hitch a horse’: It’s time to move beyond judgment of new firefighters

As veteran crews retire, the next wave is looking for mentorship, so stop blaming and start training

June 02, 2025 10:51 AM

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Fire Command Ready

When disaster strikes: How USAR teams jump into action

Detailing USAR team capabilities and how deployment takes shape

March 31, 2025 10:13 AM

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Leadership

How to manage the vocal minority

Every department needs different viewpoints to grow and thrive, even if that means having to manage constant dissenters

January 22, 2025 11:20 AM

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How to survive the fireground

How to survive: Flashover on the modern fireground

Step 1: Back out or attempt to isolate yourself in a room behind a closed door if retreat isn’t possible

October 30, 2024 11:52 AM

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Leadership

What will it take for us to learn from our mistakes?

How to conduct an effective AAR that will contribute to the health and growth of the organization

September 23, 2024 11:03 AM

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Fireground Operations

Minimizing the zero-impact period: A guide to fireground efficiency

Why are we afraid of putting a stopwatch to performance?

September 17, 2024 10:40 AM

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Firefighters walking by fire engine

What Firefighters Want

How can fire departments support personal leadership goals? Readers weigh in

What Firefighters Want survey respondents highlighted the need for clear career paths and reimbursement for training

September 16, 2024 10:42 AM

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Education & Training

Rinse and repeat: Fighting complacency in training

Amid a revolving door of new members, it can become tiresome to repeat the same training over and over, but we must dig deep and keep teaching

August 19, 2024 12:18 PM

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