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

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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Ditch the ‘It can’t happen here’ Mindset

‘That won’t happen here’: The MCI mindset that needs to change

An honest and objective community assessment will highlight the many potential MCI events that could occur in any jurisdiction

March 22, 2022 03:07 PM

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Training Equipment & Supplies

Stop talking, start performing: It’s time for a post-pandemic training reboot

Shake off the strictures of COVID-19, gear up and use training to prove you’re still ‘brilliant at the basics’

April 27, 2021 04:43 PM

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