Category Archives: Leadership

Working Chief

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Working Chief on the Fireground. It’s critical that Command Teams include Working Chiefs operating in and around the building. Sometimes on the roof of Commercial Building Fires. Does your organization have Working Chiefs?

Look close. Six Foot Hook just incase. Two radios. Command Radio and Tactical Radio. Box Light on a sling. TIC to enhance supervision and direction. We need more Chiefs to get it.

Escambia Battalion 3 Chief Adam Bobe operating on the 2nd Floor supervising multi-companies and simplify radio communications.

Last Call “Almost There”

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We would really appreciate our supporters/followers to give something. Every Donation Helps!!!

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CFT CONFERENCES 2021

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The CFT ODP in January will be one person per six foot table. Mask Mandatory when coming and going. Mask Mandatory in common areas.

CFT 100 CLUB 2021

Firehouse Expo Direct Wednesday December 9

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Firehouse Magazine is offering Webinar this Tuesday & Wednesday. Curt will be up at 2:10 Wednesday

2:10 PM – 3:10 PMCommand Success: Commanding from the Sidelines

This fast-paced 60 minute program will cover fireground size-up and what to look for based on the resources assigned to the alarm. Understanding time delayed tactics, Isakson will show how you can make the most of the first arriving companies before all hands arrive. It is critical to be realistic with what your assigned resources can and cannot do based on each company’s actual capabilities based on apparatus, training, and experience – a three person ladder with a step up officer, new driver, and rookie assigned cannot do what a four person, seasoned crew can do. It is important that the fireground commander use the size-up and understanding of time delayed tactics to properly assign crews to get the most out of your bench to mitigate the incident.Curt Isakson – Escambia County, FL, Fire Rescue

Curt Isakson

Benefit Conference Details

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Pensacola Beach Benefit Fire Conference Attendees,
1st PLEASE let us know if you are not attending so we can free up your spot and also be properly prepared for those that will attend.
2nd MASK WILL BE MANDATORY!
3rd There will not be SHUTTLES from the airport. The Pensacola Bay Bridge was severely damaged during Hurricane Sally and it is more complicated than normal to get to and from the airport. I encourage people that can, to get a rental car or UBER COST SHARE. The Blue Angel Cockpit next to baggage claim 3 will be the meeting point to meet up with other firefighters and coordinate UBER Sharing. WEAR FIRE DEPARTMENT clothing so others know who you are. If you you have a rental car, STEP UP and offer any available seats to those standing near Blue Angel Cockpit. Please HELP each other out in saving money and meeting new people.
4th We will not have organized socials based on COVID. We will ask everyone to properly spread out amongst all the establishments on Pensacola Beach. They are all within walking distance of the Hilton Convention Center. We can properly spread out and still get the Networking and Brotherhood necessary to stay fully motivated for the BEST JOB!!
5th Hands On Training “We feel pretty good that we will get the three story Best Western for Hands On Training” Regardless we have a large number of props to include four different types of Door Props, RIT Props, and ENGINE COMPANY PROPS! You will not need AIRPACKS. You will not need SCBA. If you are driving, Full Bunker Gear would be Great. If you are flying and bringing gear is not a big deal then bring it. If you would rather fly without gear, PLEASE HAVE work gloves, duty boots and work coat “Tough Man Coat”.
6th Hands On Tracks will be 1st come first assigned. So those that arrive Sunday will get first pick of Hands On Training. We will have check in available on Sunday for those wanting to make sure they get their 1st request on HOT. There will be plenty of outdoor options for watching Sunday Football and properly social distancing. We have requested multiple establishments to be open with big screens and outdoor seating.
7th Monday Morning will start at 0800 with Shannon Stone doing the Full Day Nuggets from the Right Seat Program. Check In will basically be open all day Monday in the Oleander room for those arriving Monday.
Check In will be in the Oleander Room at the Pensacola Beach Hilton 1st Floor A/B Corner of

Logistics Support for Benefit Fire Conference

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Looking for Rigs to help with the Hands on training at the Pensacola Beach Benefit Fire Conference December 7-10. Also if there’s anyone wanting to help with set up and supporting the Hands On Training. We numerous different training groups coming to provide excellent training. Reach Out to Curt if you help with apparatus or lending a hand. Thanks Curt Isakson (850) 393-0581

20 Years We will never forget

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20 Years Ago at 800 East Hatton Street, Pensacola, Florida
Badge Number 201
We will never forget Maurice Bartholomew
We will continue to train & teach others in honor of you.

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