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  • To the World You Are Someone

    Well, this month something new is happening. My name is Kathleen Carter and I am the youngest daughter of Harry Carter. You may have heard stories about me being the "firefighting daughter" or "daddy’s little fire girl."

    Article • July 23rd, 2001

  • The Rock and the Basketball

    Many times my inspiration for a particular bit of commentary comes to me as I sit in church, mulling over the Pastor’s sermon. Those of you who have shared my words for the past 25 years have probably sensed that.

    Article • July 16th, 2001

  • Kindling The Spark

    You can never really know where a new thought will come from. One night last week, I sat in my favorite, comfortable chair watching yet another night of boring television. Suddenly it came to me. I need to stop watching this tripe for a while.

    Article • July 10th, 2001

  • On The Road: Massachusetts

    Once again we mounted up on our faithful steed Yukon and sallied forth to tell the world about all that is right in the world of long-range planning. This past weekend, I served as the Keynote Speaker for the NEAFC.

    Article • July 2nd, 2001

  • Leadership: Some Classic Thoughts

    Over the past year or so, I have written a great deal about the concept of leadership. My research, as supplemented by interactions with many of my e-mail correspondents, has created an increased awareness that gives me cause for concern: We have a lot...

    Article • July 1st, 2001

  • Strategic & Operational Planning: Bringing Progress To Life

    Chief Dennis Compton outlines how the Mesa, AZ, Fire Department provides organizational direction and defines the direction it will take in the decade ahead.

    Article • July 1st, 2001

  • Firehouse® Interview: Phoenix Fire Chief Alan Brunacini

    Editor-in-Chief Harvey Eisner interviews the man who has led the Phoenix Fire Department since 1978 and has become an international fire service leader.

    Article • July 1st, 2001

  • Barbarians at the Gate

    A number of years ago, a fine non-fiction book was written about the fall of the RJR Nabisco Company. Our research indicates that this outstanding work was written by Mr. Bryan Burrough.

    Article • June 26th, 2001

  • On The Road First Stop: Chicago

    There are thousands of people across the United States who labor daily in the trenches of municipal fire protection and suppression. They have dedicated their lives to protecting the citizens of our country.

    Article • June 18th, 2001

  • Medieval Suppression

    For the past several weeks, we have been dealing with the harsh realities of daily life in the American Fire Service. We have written about teamwork, and we have had talks about warring camps.

    Article • June 11th, 2001

  • An Apology to Asst. Chief Rauter

    Ladies and gentlemen of my reading audience, I have been called upon to offer an apology to someone who was the subject of a blast from the famous Carter broadside. The troops at Lisle-Woodridge, Illinois took umbrage at my commentary.

    Article • June 7th, 2001

  • Harvey, Illinois - Re-Visited

    Every once in awhile, the crush of a deadline, coupled with a story that catches my eye, provokes an attack of absentmindedness in my life. Such a scenario occurred when I was creating my May 11, 2001 commentary.

    Article • June 5th, 2001

  • Crew Resource Management Applied To The Incident Command System - Part 2

    Dennis L. Rubin, William Peterson and Tom Phillips continue a series that offers fire officers and chiefs a new collection of command-level tools for managing emergency operations.

    Article • June 1st, 2001

  • This Is A Crazy World

    As I sat down at my computer to craft this week’s message for you, I was a man torn by emotions. It has not been a terribly uplifting week. On the one hand, dedicated firefighters have spent the week protecting the public.

    Article • May 25th, 2001

  • Why We Are Dying: Lessons Learned

    I want you to know right up front that this week’s commentary has proven to be one of the toughest pieces of writing that I have ever chosen to undertake. I am positive that there are those of you who will be reaching for rope.

    Article • May 18th, 2001

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