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

Hey, engine company, don’t forget the ladders

Engine crews must be prepared to deploy ground ladders correctly, timely and aggressively for rescue

December 12, 2023 09:40 AM

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Making the cut: The definitive guide to firefighting tools

Tools of the trade: Rapid intervention company tools

The mission often requires a dynamic loadout of equipment based on probable risk factors and the construction and occupancy type of the fire building

November 13, 2023 05:04 PM

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Fireground Operations

Don’t forget the preconnect!

Speedlays provide quick deployment of attack lines to the fire, which is what we need as the fire grows faster and faster on today’s modern fireground

October 10, 2023 06:08 PM

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The Fire Leader Playbook

Chief Insights: ‘Not everything is broken’

Many new officers want to fix everything right away, but change for the sake of change isn’t a viable game plan

August 07, 2023 12:52 PM

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Fire Department Management

Personnel size-up before the tones drop

Company officers should take account of our members’ abilities, physicality and mental health every shift

June 27, 2023 10:12 AM

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Education & Training

3 ways to blend academy instruction with real-world fire response

Elevate the NFPA standard with pooled experiences from instructors to create forward-thinking, modern fireground training

May 10, 2023 05:12 PM

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Recruit, Rookie and Probationary Firefighters

Probationary firefighters: What they should know at 6 months

Probies should be able to demonstrate proficiency with stretching a hoseline, VEIS, masking up, and key policies and procedures

February 13, 2023 01:30 PM

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Fire Careers

Firefighter 1 training: What prospective firefighters need to know about joining the ranks

We’re looking for fit, mentally tough individuals who can manage their time and demonstrate a commitment to serve

January 17, 2023 10:21 AM

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Fire Careers

‘Everything on this truck is my responsibility’: A day in the life of an apparatus operator

The engineer serves several roles, from equipment checks to throwing ladders, medic assists and more

December 08, 2022 06:27 PM

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What Firefighters Want

Company-level leadership: Where are we failing and succeeding?

Training, communication and safety mindsets show mixed results, but simple steps can set crews on the path to greatness

September 16, 2022 06:15 PM

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