Fort Bliss Federal Fire Fighters F-299

Our prayers and hearts go out to these hard working men and women. If you see one of these buses or trucks in this color thank them for all they do and feel free to pass on come cases of water or baby wipes and they are desperately needed.

Join us to Congratulate Firefighter Glende on his Retirement 🚒🚑

Fort Bliss begins construction on new $13 million fire station Fort Bliss broke ground Tuesday on a new "state-of-the-art" permanent fire station that will service the greater Fort Bliss and El Paso area.

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4 Expectations Every Company Officer Should Set for Their Crew Jarrod Sergi offers important expectations that company officers should set for their crews to help encourage a strong working unit.

First Due: The Art of Communication, Delivery and Confirmation David Keyser stresses how important it is for fire service leaders to abandon their ego to become the most effective communicators.

Firefighters and Construction: Beams and Girders: How They Fail Girder failure can cause global collapse, whereas beam failure usually causes local collapse.

It's Not the Calls: Firefighter Mental Health and Organizational Leadership When we are unable to address our true sources of pain, healing remains elusive. Dena Ali considers the mental health impacts of bad leaders.

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Managing Holiday Stress for First Responders, Webinar This webinar is aimed at helping attendees learn practical tips to minimize challenging feelings, reduce stress levels, and be more present in their daily lives.

FDIC 2024 Preview: The Ins and Outs of Forcible Entry - Video Clay Magee covers the history of the halligan, mechanical advantages, striking tips and body positioning, and more.

Life in a 'Volly' House: Changing the Culture for Today's Needs - Volunteer Firefighters The attitude and presence of leadership inside the fire company directly correlates to the performance of its members.

Thank you for joining your F-299 Family at our 2023 Holiday Lunch 🎄

Today some of our F-299 Members and their families enjoyed a Holiday meal at Cattleman's Steak House :)

FDIC 2024 Preview: Tower Ladders—Tactics and Tips - Firefighter Training This new interactive FDIC International class with Mike Ciampo combines an educational lecture with a hands-on experience.

A day in the fire service can be filled with emotional highs and lows.

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Strengthening Disaster Planning, Response & Recovery through Use of Cooperative Contracts Fire/EMS agencies face the daunting responsibility of preparing for and recovering from the ever-growing frequency and complexity of natural and human-caused disasters. One of the most often overlooked aspects is the need to be able to quickly purchase services, supplies and equipment while satisfyi...

We Should Throw Ladders More Often - Firefighter Training Don’t wait until you get inside to realize you need a ladder, says David Rhodes. Throw ladders more often, and take one with you every time!

ONLINE TRAINING: Mastering Size-ups The First In Size-Ups and Radio Reports training program builds confidence and competency on the radio.

Members past and present are invited to celebrate Safety Officer Pete J Lindsey's Retirement after 28 years of service with the Fort Bliss Fire Department and the Ft Bliss Community.

Introspection and the Company Officer - Fire Department Leadership Why are we quick to blame others when it comes to firehouse problems? Kyle Matousek says fire service leaders ought to look in the mirror first.

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Vent-Enter-Search: Window and Ladder Selection - Training Minutes Eric Dreiman reviews some considerations about selecting the appropriate window and ladder for vent-enter-search (VES) operations.

We invite our Fort Bliss community to join the 1st Armored Division Chief of Staff, Col. David Norris, Marching Band, and Color Guard for the Flags Across America Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, Nov. 10, 2023, 10 a.m. Col. Norris is our featured guest speaker delivering remarks honoring our veterans, past and present. Please show your support by celebrating our vibrant veteran community in the City of El Paso! See flyer for additional details.

Fireground Pump Operations: Mastering the Panel - Firefighter Training Paul Watlington looks at some of the factors effective driver/operators must deal with when it comes to fulfilling this critical fireground function.