This Isn’t a Hose-Measuring Contest Anymore
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Operations Chief The title of this post comes from a recent article by the same name published on CRACKYL Magazine. Below…
Beyond “Paragods”: Why Fire Departments Need the Whole Team
Most fire service professionals are familiar with the long‑standing tension between EMTs and paramedics. EMTs joke about “paragods,” while some paramedics view EMTs as less…
🔥 Call for Presenters: 2026 FSPA Conference | Portland, OR | October 15–16, 2026 🔥
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Operations Chief The fire service is evolving—and so is how we support the minds and hearts of those who serve. At…
An “Ah-Ha” moment from the Fire Service Psychology Conference
Jasper Brouwer’s presentation at the 8th Annual FSPA Conference illuminated how operational psychology directly shapes the decision-making and emotional regulation of incident commanders during high-stakes…
🌆 Beyond the Conference: Why Houston Deserves a Day (or Two) of Your Time
By: Robert Avsec, FSPA Operations Chief As you prepare to attend the 8th Annual FSPA Conference in Pearland, Texas, we invite you to consider a…