A small fire department with a good reputation for professionalism at incidents is sure to have a strong training program as one of its attributes. Training as a means to proficiency sounds easy. Sit ...

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS), and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors ...

Striving for operational excellence is crucial for business success today. In a previous article, I discussed driving operational success through an effective annual planning process. I encouraged ...

More than 5,200 workers were fatally injured on the job in 2023, an average of 15 people every day. A significant portion of those fatalities occurred in high-risk industries like utilities, where ...

When it comes to robust business operations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) serve as the backbone of efficiency and success. Beyond acting as guidelines, SOPs power seamless operations and boost ...

FORT NOVOSEL, Ala.--Aviation leaders across all Army components gathered at the home of Army Aviation at Fort Novosel, Ala., to focus on current and future operations, training and leader development ...

GE Healthcare’s Sarah Tilkens doesn’t have a background in manufacturing. What she does have is a curious, questioning nature. “I’m an experimenter,” says the senior manager of operational excellence ...

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According to the Process Excellence Network, 2025 will see a laser focus on operational excellence as a pillar of survival and competitiveness. Optimized process flows -- the right people, following ...

MSM emphasizes a culture of always seeking better ways, with 100% employee participation in self-directed teams and a focus on continuous improvement. Leadership development includes mentorship, ...