This week I had the chance to chat with a good friend of mine Michael Taylor. Michael is one of the instructors in the Dixie Firemanship Cadre. Dixie Firemanship has been delivering some top notch courses around the southern US. In this video we talk about the origins of Dixie Firemanship and had a little discussion on striking tools. I hope to do more of these videos in the future so if you enjoy please comment and let us know.
Answering Your Questions: Preparing to Become a Training Officer?
I received a question a little while back about how to prepare for an upcoming Training Officer position. In the video below I try to give some advice for future training officers and what courses or informal training might help you for that role. If you would like to submit a question go over to the “Webcast” tab and submit a question using the form. I look forward to seeing what all questions you might have.
Training at the Crossroads | HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
We had a great time in Corinth, MS at the 2019 Training at the Crossroads. I teamed up with the guys from Dixie Firemanship to deliver an Engine Ops course over the weekend. The event provided Engine Ops Training, Truck Ops Training, and even Hazardous Materials Training. We had a great group of attendees and I hope to see everyone again. If you’re interested in hosting an event yourself fell free to contact me or the guys at Dixie Firemanship to schedule the next Engine and Truck Ops training event.
Training at the Crossroads
For those of you that have signed up for the “Training at the Crossroads” event, get ready for some great training. The Corinth Fire Department in conjunction with Dixie Firemanship will be hosting the event in Corinth, MS on March 15-17th. I will be attending this event and also joining in on the Engine Ops Track as an instructor.
The weekend rundown is listed below:
Friday 3/15
Check in starts at 0800hrs at
Northeast at Corinth
2759 S Harper Rd, Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 696-2352
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2tWgT
- Lunch is on your own.
- Dinner is provided to you at the Corinth Elks Lodge locates at 1521 Robertson Drive, Corinth, MS starting at 1800hrs.
Saturday 3/16 and Sunday 3/17:
Check in starts at 0800hrs at the Corinth Fire Department Training Field locates at 5 Manpower Rd, Corinth, MS (Across from the college).
Fire Track needs Structural Firefighting Gear and SCBA with at least 1 spare bottle is required for both Saturday and Sunday.
Hazmat Track need SCBA and at least 1 spare bottle for both Saturday and Sunday.
- Lunch is provided both days
- Dinner will be provided Saturday night at Smiths Downtown located at 603 N. Fillmore, Corinth, MS starting at 1800hrs.
For those that still need lodging, contact the Hampton Inn Corinth directly at (662) 286-5949 and let them know you’re with The Training at The Crossroads event.
