Kevin Duncan

“The firehouse is not where downtime is the first priority. The firehouse is where fire stuff is the priority.” -Chief Jason Hoevelmann FirefighterSuccessBook.com

Put this guy in charge of something

@Kiel_Samsing @CaleMcLean Agree that PFAS and other chemicals are harmful to FF’s and the general public. However until we take steps to properly decon and wear SCBA’s in all IDLH environments the rates of cancer and other illnesses will not go down. Stop the fear agenda and focus on the “salty” issue.

For those wearing nomex station wear... "Initial findings from a select number of uniform offerings prove concerning levels of PFAS, chemicals, and metals in fire fighter uniforms and duty-wear. The lAFF advises local leaders to investigate the uniforms issued to your members and use the initial findings we have provided to make sound choices and remove from service garments that could pose a risk of illness, including cancer" utsmartstorage.blob.core.windows.net/t1secure/8905b…

Scrap #193 buff.ly/3TvPCRy With Todd Edwards @toddedw29712313

What do you tolerate? Image by @dobiesdiariesphotography

Still rocking that shirt Chief, inspiring us all! See ya on the course!

Love the idea of the Relief Firefighter to fill in for full-time, save dollars in OT and keeps the volunteers engaged. Make them full-time employees with benefits, another great way to help with retention and morale. 17 employees for 40 000 pop. is enough according to arbitrator

Its the Coldest Night of the Year annual walk to raise funds for Morningstar Mission Napanee. I will be joining the Napanee Fire POC's on the walk this year, please donate to the cause using link provided, any amount is appreciated. secure.e2rm.com/registrant/Fun…

Great work by our friends at @SaugeenFES saving a person trapped by #Fire in an active #StructureFire early this morning. Your hard work and dedication to your community continue to make #SaugeenFN safer! #PublicSafety

Don't stress the Haters.

We’re completing The Push-Up Challenge – 2,000 push-ups (or alternative) from Feb 1-23 – in the name of the 20% of Canadians who experience a mental illness each year… are you with us? Sign up here as an individual or team: ow.ly/ywoH50Qo0Yf #PushforBetter

It has to be said a million ways so everyone can understand. Take your ego out of the equation, only then can you be sure it's for the right reasons. Scrap #193 youtube.com/watch?v=ZDM9HQ… With Todd Edwards @toddedw29712313

"I'm doing it for the right reason, let the haters hate." Powerful words From Chief Thompson youtube.com/watch?v=GbZjQi… Scrap #64 with Scott Thompson

No matter what you do or how hard you try, there will always be someone who disagrees with you or has something negative to say. Scrap #39 youtube.com/watch?v=FQadEp… With Frank Viscuso @frankviscuso

Dealing with haters can be a challenging task, but it is important to remember that their negativity is a reflection of their own insecurities. When faced with haters, it's crucial to stay confident and true to yourself.

"You seem a decent fellow...I hate to kill you." "You seem a decent fellow...I hate to die." Humility to a fault.

This past weekend we gathered to celebrate service milestones in our department. We also recognized a number of retirements. Most notably, the retirement of Firefighter Robert Vannest after 55 years of dedicated service to our community. @NapaneeBeaver @kingstonist @887myFM

Shhh the #ONMLFTUs are taking a well deserved rest for the winter. Many locations visited, over 5K trained and lots of new experiences and opportunities. 2024 is right around the corner but a sincere thanks to the #OFC for the leadership and the fire service for the commitment!

@vanceshow @KevinDuncan6 If you didn’t respond to these calls call volume would dissipate dramatically So would the budget Often budget is based on call volume not call type Maybe change who responds and which apparatus goes Leaving the million $ truck at the station Prepare plan execute

Not sending 2 paramedics & 3 Firefighters in 1.5 million dollars worth of vehicles to toe pain sounds like a good idea. We need technology and systems to help direct the right resources. There is a reason Dominos doesn't deliver pizzas in cement mixers! fireapparatusmagazine.com/fire-apparatus…