Josh Fowler's articles

1. Feature Article

How to Teach the ERG

By Joshua Fowler In the field of hazmat, there is no publication more ubiquitous than the Emergency Response Guidebook. It is taught at nearly every basic hazmat and firefighter hazmat […]

Written by Josh Fowler March 31, 2023March 31, 2023

1. Training

Begin With The End In Mind Part 2: D.E.C.I.D.E.

Beginning with the end in mind is nothing new, nor is it an original idea. The information shared with me falls along similar lines; only this time, the event is viewed as a motion picture. Because everyone learns differently, and while I may share an analogy or idea in certain terms, it may not hit the mark with everyone. Whereas if someone else can share the same thought or idea differently, it may be better understood.

Written by Josh Fowler July 7, 2021July 8, 2021

1. Training

First In HAZMAT size up

Using the FPODP acronym for initial HazMat size-up can serve as something familiar for your operations level firefighters and give you, the technician, a great picture of what to expect when you arrive to the party.

Written by Josh Fowler October 28, 2020January 3, 2021

1. Training

HAZMAT Leadership part IV: Shoot, Move, Communicate, Survive

Shooting is hard > Moving is harder > Communicating is hardest. Without the above three, successful operations and survivability are now exponentially reduced. Josh Fowler (CATCH UP on this series: […]

Written by Josh Fowler April 25, 2020April 29, 2021

1. Training

More Than You Think – Imposter Syndrome

Maybe this isn’t the proper forum for a topic such as this, however personally, I believe it is. Perhaps the reason I do feel so strongly about this particular subject […]

Written by Josh Fowler October 22, 2019October 26, 2020

1. Training

HazMat Operations – Begin With The End In Mind

HazMat Operations – Begin With The End In Mind District Chief Josh Fowler You – “Event command to headquarters.” Dispatch – “Go ahead, event command.” You – “Event command will […]

Written by Josh Fowler May 30, 2019January 2, 2021

1. Training

Engagement – By Joshua Fowler

So recently I found myself reading Gallup’s State of the American Workplace. The majority of the data and information found throughout this piece (along with some random thoughts of my […]

Written by Josh Fowler March 18, 2019April 20, 2020