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Catherine Best
Dec 32 min read
DRILL NIGHT FAST OPERATIONS
After listening to some spiritual words of wisdom from one of my favorite ex-chiefs, "put your big girl pants on and get back in the...
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Catherine Best
Sep 11 min read
We're Back! Countdown to Training!
After a much-needed respite post FF1, and a few unexpected 'take the wind out of your sails' life changes, I'm back in the training...
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Catherine Best
Jul 162 min read
Journey to IFO: Initial Company Ops-The Finish Line
Well, we made it. This past weekend was truly a test and a great way to end eight tough weeks in some intense Summer weather. We started...
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Catherine Best
Jul 143 min read
Journey to IFO: Family Day-Structure Fires-Part 2
Today was Family Day, the instructors turned this up a notch and threw us a couple of curve balls. The rotation was similar to...
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Catherine Best
Jul 133 min read
Journey to IFO: Structure Fires...
We smelled it, we lived it, we tasted it and we CRUSHED IT! Two different skills. Several heart racing, adrenaline pumping evolutions. ...
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Catherine Best
Jul 113 min read
Journey to IFO: Vehicle Fires
Well.... THAT WAS FUN! Don't get me wrong it was a little intimidating but what an adrenaline rush. We started with the usual two minute...
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Catherine Best
Jul 102 min read
Journey to IFO: Mask Confidence Skill
Well, that was exhausting. But, with lots of support and encouragement, I survived and made it through. What is Mask Confidence...
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Catherine Best
Apr 233 min read
Journey to IFO: Manikins, Mask Confidence and More!
It's been a few weeks since my last post, but fear not, I am still after this with a vengeance. Strength and cardio training continue,...
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Catherine Best
Feb 183 min read
Journey to IFO: Mask Confidence-Change of Scenery
Desperate for some variety, the workout routine was temporarily relocated to the gym at the CFFD Station late Sunday Morning. We started...
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Catherine Best
Feb 122 min read
Journey to IFO: It's Hammer Time...
No, I don't mean a water hammer.... Get it? Get it? ;) Ok, bad inside joke. All Fire Personnel, please take a moment to finish...
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