Doug Bowers

Training Officer for City of Gaffney Fire Department

[Justin Su'a @Justinsua]

6 principles of an elite mindset:

1️⃣ You’re never too good to get better.

2️⃣ Do what you do on purpose, with purpose.

3️⃣ Little by little, a little becomes a lot.

4️⃣ Focus on the process, not the results.

5️⃣ Embrace the boredom of consistency.

6️⃣ Learn from failure.

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

Awesome job by the guys on shift tonight at @GaffneyFire with another successful well rescue. Child was found at approximately 50’ holding onto wires trying to stay afloat in the water. Rescue was made and transported by Regional 1 for evaluation. @gaffney2400 @WSPA7

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

Gaffney firefighters quickly contained a outside fire that rapidly spread to a residence and into the attic. Condition are favorable for rapid fire growth this week. ⁦@GaffneyFire⁩

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

Gaffney firefighters with another working fire. Fire marshal is investigating and no injuries were reported @GaffneyFire @Gaffney_Ledger

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

@SiaraShelton peacock on firestick has it all except season 4

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

Thank you to Titan Solar for the residential solar mock up at our training center for our firefighters to train with and learn the workings of a solar installation. @gaffney2400 @GaffneyFire @TitanSolarPower

[David McDaniel @davidmac2407]

B Shift @gaffney2400 @GFDTRAINING @GaffneyFire

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

Ladder 101 catching a call at shift change. ⁦@GaffneyFire⁩

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

Last night Gaffney stations responded to a reported residential structure fire and arrived to find a 1 story ranch house with heavy smoke showing. 360 showed a fire in the B/C corner bedroom, the fire was quickly contained ⁦@GaffneyFire⁩ ⁦@gaffney2400⁩

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

Gaffney FD Headquarters crews getting familiar with another new piece of equipment The Grip Hoist. How to setup and operations. @GaffneyFire @gaffney2400

[Douglas Cline @dcline11]

Fire Service leaders…here is a good opportunity to stop and do some self evaluation. As it relates to the picture,are you Shing, Whining or Reclining? @fireengineering @Commandsafety @chieflasky @ChiefRubin @EnlightenedLead @lexshady516

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

Congratulations Firefighter Jerrod Willis on your graduation from recruit school this evening. 9 weeks in the middle of summer isn’t easy! @gaffney2400 @GaffneyFire

[David McDaniel @davidmac2407]

Three members from @GaffneyFire had the opportunity to take a Rescue From Tree class the past three days. Thanks to ERS International for the great class and also Cowpens Fire Department for hosting the class. @GFDTRAINING @gaffney2400

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

26 fire personnel from across the upstate attending Ethanol Safety today presented by Renewable Fuels Association and Transcarer. @GaffneyFire @gaffney2400

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

More from today’s training @GaffneyFire

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

When it is 85 degrees out you do some sprinkler plugging drills this week. #Bshift @gaffney2400 @GaffneyFire

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

Another day for Gaffney firefighters training with #Amkus and #Paratech on our new equipment @GaffneyFire @gaffney2400

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

Gaffney firefighters getting some dealer training on new Paratech struts and airbags as well as new Amkus extrication tools. #amkusrescue #paratechrescue @gaffney2400 @GaffneyFire

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

Agility testing this morning. @gaffney2400 @GaffneyFire

[Doug Bowers @GFDTRAINING]

Stations 15,10 with 9 personnel and SC Forestry with a Dozer working a brush fire in a cutover this afternoon. Fire was contained to approximately 1.5 acres. With temps in the mid 90’s and low humidity we will have a increase in fire danger. @gaffney2400 @GaffneyFire