By Chief Sam DiGiovanna These are certainly challenging times. Stress and depression with most people is on the rise not just nationally, but...

By Chief Sam DiGiovanna Here’s a quick little exercise: Go out to the engine or the truck. Look at the equipment and power tools on them—the...

Being one degree off course can lead to potentially disastrous outcomes On the morning of May 20, 1927, Lt. Charles Lindbergh took off in his...

By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna It’s been said that if you put 100 black ants and 100 red ants into a jar and leave them alone, nothing will...

Understanding trauma and alcohol misuse By Sam DiGiovanna As a first responder, you’re exposed to traumatic events on a regular basis, with...

By Chief Sam DiGiovanna I wanted to share this story from Dr. Charles Stanley. It’s about jealousy. We often see it within our own department....