The third time is a charm and that’s very true with the third edition of Billy Goldfeder’s Pass It On 3. Chief Goldfeder and his friends have introduced more new contributors in this third edition of Pass It On, including stories that will continue to expand your knowledge as a firefighter, fire officer and emergency responder. All royalties from this book will be donated to the Chief Ray Downey Scholarship, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Because of you, the valuable reader, thousands of dollars have been donated to these important causes since 2014.
Firefighter Success is the blueprint for firefighters who want to achieve excellence in their careers and personal lives. Its 20 core principles provide every firefighter with a complete road map to fire service success. Going beyond the conventional definition of success (i.e. promotions, rank, money), Firefighter Success will teach firefighters how to continuously improve, maximize and achieve their potential, and leave a positive, lasting impact on the fire service.FIREFIGHTER SUCCESS' 20 CORE PRINCIPLES: CHAPTER 1 - COACHABLE CHAPTER 2 - CURIOUS CHAPTER 3 - CHAMPION MINDSET CHAPTER 4 - CONFIDENT CHAPTER 5 - COMMITTED CHAPTER 6 - COURAGEOUS CHAPTER 7 - CONVICTION CHAPTER 8 - COMPETENT CHAPTER 9 - COMPREHENSIVE CHAPTER 10 - CONSISTENCY CHAPTER 11 - CHARACTER CHAPTER 12 - CREDIBILITY CHAPTER 13 - CHARISMA CHAPTER 14 - COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 15 - CANDID CHAPTER 16 - COMPASSION CHAPTER 17 - COMPOSURE CHAPTER 18 - CHANGE CHAPTER 19 - COMMUNITY CHAPTER 20 - COACHFirefighter Success specifically shares the following with firefighters of all ranks and ages: -How to turn adversity and even failure into success-5 Steps to building credibility-5Keys to humility- 10 Strategies to becoming more confident-6 Fundamentals to staying committed for the long haul-5 Ways to deal with negative people-How to create a personal vision statement-The 3 R's of "Training Triangle"-101 Hands-on training ideas-3 Pillars of building competency-5 Key elements to building character-4 Steps to firefighter resiliency-"Top 10 Credibility-Killers" for firefighters-How to use positive habits and routines for longterm success-20 Rules for successful communication-5 Strategies for maintaining your composure-5 Fundamentals to becoming a well-rounded firefighter-10 Steps to becoming a thorough firefighter-8 Keys to leading change-12 Ways to build a successful team-4 Fundamentals of being candid-10 Steps to becoming an effective coach and mentor-And much more ...Each chapter includes ready-to-implement Action Steps, which provide firefighters with practical ways for short-term and long-term success.WHAT FIRE SERVICE LEADERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FIREFIGHTER SUCCESS: "Firefighter Success is the go-to guide to help you stay on the right path to a career of firefighter excellence." Jason Hoevelmann - Fire Chief - Florissant Valley FPD (MO) & Author of "No Exceptions Leadership""The simple, yet timeless wisdom contained in Firefighter Success provides the details to winning as a firefighter." Mark vonAppen - Captain - Palo Alto Fire Dept. (CA) & Founder of Fully Involved"Firefighter Success gives you 20 core principles that if applied, will not only help you excel at your job and in life. This book contains life lessons and experiences, both good and bad, that come together to form a message of excellence---which is shared from a place of humility and gratitude. I guarantee you that if you adhere to these principles, you will not only realize personal success, you will serve as an inspiration and example to those around you as well." Dan Kerrigan - Fire Chief - Upper Providence Township Fire & Emergency Services (PA) & co-author of "Firefighter Functional Fitness""I highly recommend Firefighter success. If you want to become a great firefighter, read it and live it." Frank Viscuso - Deputy Chief (ret.) - Bestselling Author: "Step Up and Lead"ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jim Moss is a career Fire Captain in St. Louis County (MO). His passions include leadership, training, and firefighter wellness. He shares his message on the national level, presenting at fire departments and firefighter conferences. Jim is also the co-author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller: Firefighter Functional Fitness, available at FirefighterFunctionalFitness.com.Learn more at FirefighterSuccessBook.com
For his first book, Chief Billy Goldfeder, a 40-year fire service veteran, solicited insights and pearls of wisdom from our country's greatest firefighters, fire officers and emergency responders. The stories that make up this unprecedented collection share many perspectives of the emergency service experience and offer invaluable, often hard-won, lessons learned. Every firefighter, from probie to veteran, can find something to take away from these factual, real-life, first-hand stories, which offer a range of emotions—from wit to heartache and basic common sense. Features: • Introductions by Billy Goldfeder to each chapter • Chapters written by a very diverse group of more than 80 well-known fire service veterans • Experiences of some of the best names in the fire service that most of us would not have the opportunity to learn from directly Chief Goldfeder is donating 100% of his royalties equally to the Chief Ray Downey Scholarship and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Every contributor fully supported the benevolent mission of this book.
This book will assist future firefighters specifically prepare for a career in the fire service. This book is meant to be your starting point to get you headed in the right direction as you begin the process of becoming a fire fighter.
Proposes changes in the way firefighters gain entry, advance hose-lines and approach compartment (room and space) fires within the confinement of a burning building. Discusses issues such as tactical venting of structures and alternative means of alleviating worsening conditions. Encourages a risk-based approach to interior size-up where the concept of personal risk versus gain must be seriously considered. Cf. P. 47.
This book is intended to take over from where my first firefighter preparation book The Future Firefighter's Preparation Guide, left off. That book was intended on providing the future firefighter with a road map of what to do when starting out the journey to becoming a firefighter. This book is intended to provide more focus on what to expect and more importantly, how to be successful at the firefighter testing process, which can vary from department to department. This book will help future firefighters by providing a road map of how to best navigate the firefighter testing process, so that they are successful in obtaining a position in the best career I am so fortunate to be a part of, a career in the fire service If you have prepared for the position of firefighter by doing many of the things I suggested in The Future Firefighter's Preparation Guide, and follow the suggestions within this book, your chances for success will greatly increase
There is something magical about a book waiting to be filled with your own work. Whether it's a beautifully detailed sketch or a fun doodle drawing and Journaling. This unique Composition Notebook is perfect for Youth, Children, and People of All Ages to create their masterpiece on. Filled with 101+ blank standard 6"x 9" sized pages and a high-Quality full-Color Soft Matte Cover. Lined Blank Notebooks are perfect for: Stocking Stuffers & Gift Baskets Birthday & Christmas Gifts College / School Notes Graduation & End of School Year Gifts Summer Travel Journaling Art Classes Doodle Diaries & much more...
This book identifies the key knowledge, skills and abilities required for success in the assessment center promotional process. Assessment centers are widely used by fire departments throughout the country. Unfortunately, many candidates fail to prepare for the test by failing to prepare for the position they seek. Whether aspiring to be a Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief or above, this book gives the reader the tools to establish a personal plan for success in the test and in the position. This book is written in a humorous, matter-of-fact style that makes it easy to understand and retain. The reader is taught to truly prepare for the position and make the mental paradigm shift from test candidate to incumbent officer, which is a very unique and effective method. The book provides the reader with the tools needed to create his/her own plan for success. A personal self-assessment helps the aspiring officer evaluate his/her current status and leadership style. This baseline provides the foundation to get the reader asking questions about real-world scenarios that are mimicked in the testing arena. Features & benefits: * Gain a better understanding of what an assessment center is * Contains test exercises, sample problems, rating criteria, scoring sheets, assessor selection and common pitfalls * Learn the 27 knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) spanning the 3 dimensions of leadership, management and emergency scene operations *Gain an in-depth understanding of how to develop their KSAs to succeed in the test and the position
