BY SID NEWBY
THROUGHOUT MY CAREER, I HAVE seen and experienced when practical repetitive basic training has made the difference on an emergency scene. I have also witnessed when it was obvious that a fire company lacked training and teamwork.
I attended a class taught by Chief (Ret.) Michael Lombardo of the Buffalo (NY) Fire Department that reinforced this philosophy. He talked about how many hours athletes train to be proficient at their skill. Professional football players train countless hours to become the best at their craft. Once they get to the top of their game, they don't quit training. They train the rest of the week to prepare for the next game. Should we be any different? Think about other things you do in your life: coaching youth sports, golf, and shooting sports. You get the idea. You must practice to perform well. We must train for our job.
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