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Welcome to my website. My name is Scott Cranford and I have over 29 years of Fire Service Experience with 20 years in developing training plans that are custom to the needs of the fire service, and plans that meet the monthly I.S.O. training requirements. I base my training plans from a concept of “Life-Long-Learning”, where small skills previously learned are incorporated routinely into existing and future training plans to greatly increase learning retention.

Next, I took the “generic” topics of old traditional, training textbooks, and I put some pizzazz with a little co-mingling of what’s HOT in today’s fire service! Take a look at the “Why Fire Training Plans” page for more information into how training plans are developed. Remember, don’t try to re-invent the wheel; take the wheel by the hand and make it your own, and then pass it on!

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  • JP Custom Leatherworks Helmet Shield – Product Snapshot
    This shield is quality built and appears to be ready to hold up for years to come. JP uses two 8/9 oz. pieces of leather on their fronts. Mine has recessed areas which are stamped and hand painted. I couldn't be more pleased with the design and quality of this helmet front!
  • Streamlight Vantage® II Ultra-Compact Helmet Mounted Light – Product Snapshot
    I think this might be a keeper. It seems as though Streamlight has done their homework with this one and produced a very effective helmet mounted light without compromising comfort, weight, or accessibility. I highly recommend this product if you are in the market for a helmet light!
  • Taylor’s Tins – Custom Painted Aluminum Helmet Fronts – Product Snapshot
    For the price and the assumed longevity of these helmet fronts, Taylor's Tins offers a very affordable alternative to leather shields. 
  • The Best Firefighter Calendars of 2019
    Once again, I give you the best firefighting calendars for 2019. I have enjoyed putting this article since 2010. For the most part, each of these calendars below represent dozens of people who volunteer their time to produce and market a calendar each year to raise money for their charity.
  • Brothers Helping Brothers Firehouse Coffee Club – Join Now!
    The Firehouse Coffee Club is a monthly subscription box that delivers one to two 10 to 12 ounce bags of coffee from a first responder or veteran owned company. Along with your monthly coffee you will receive gifts with your subscription from various first responder owned companies and items to help you or your favorite […]

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  • 3 Rule Outs of the Medical Patient
    When we get dispatched to a medical call, we should use 3 rule outs to prevent us from getting tunnel vision and to assist in finding the underlying medical problem. Think of three medical problems that the patient complaint may be caused by and use those rule outs to help get a field impression ...
  • “TOP 10” Fire Station Functional Fitness Training Equipment – Part 2
    In part 2 of this article series, we will cover the remaining “Top 10” pieces of functional fitness training equipment for the fire station. If you missed part 1, you can read it here. 6. Firefighting PPE Firefighting gear including turnout coat and pants, helmet, gloves, and SCBA add...
  • “TOP 10” Fire Station Functional Fitness Training Equipment – Part 1
    One of the excuses we hear most often when it comes to avoiding fitness is that “proper equipment is not available.”  Well, when it comes to Firefighter Functional Fitness, this is far from accurate. In this article series we’ll share with the best pieces of functional fitness equipment for the f...
  • Keys to Conducting Comprehensive Feedback to Firefighters
    The Comprehensive Feedback model of evaluating employees is a proven way to outline expectations and monitor progress throughout the year. It provides an open dialogue between raters and members while detailing a clear path to achieve professional success in the workplace. Company Officers (and t...
  • 3 Keys to Truck Check Success
    Checking our truck seems to be a simple task that can become monotonous. We come to shift and the person who we relieve informs us “the trucks good”. We then scan the rig to make sure everything is there and we call it a day.This is a bad habit to have and in the end, […]