Dave Pamah’s response to report into fire and rescue services
Our former Chief Fire Officer Ken Knight says in a government-commissioned review that Fire and rescue services in England need to be “transformed” to become more efficient and effective. Although the report made no firm recommendations, it listed a number of ideas for future debate. Matt Wrack, general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, criticised … Continue reading
A quick lesson in building self-confidence
Okay in this blog we’re talking about building confidence. So what’s the deal on this whole confidence thing? Confidence affects every aspect of your life… your job, friendships, making money, and overall well-being.The rest of this blog could change your life – I mean it. Read carefully! The first step to building confidence is recognition. … Continue reading
How to become more energetic and inspirational
Following on from last weeks blog post, when it comes to starting conversations with others, the big key is that you always bring equal or greater energy to the interaction. This doesn’t mean you have to become Tony Robbins and be all happy dappy and hyper. What it means is that you: 1. Be really … Continue reading
How to conquer your critical inner voice
Liverpool footballer Luis Suarez has been offered anger management therapy after he courted controversy yet again by biting an opponent on the arm last Sunday. Could it be that he needs to conquer his critical inner voice? The critical Inner voice is the part of us that is turned against ourselves. It is the defended, … Continue reading
A week of war, terror, violence and disaster
This week had it’s fair share of war, terror, violence and disaster.The Texas plant explosion, deadly bombings in Iraq, the ongoing war in Syria, earthquake in China & Iran and of course the Boston marathon bombs that has shocked people around the world. President Obama summed up in his own words after the bombings that … Continue reading
How Margaret Thatcher shaped the politics of Dave Pamah
The passing of Baroness Margaret Thatcher this week saw the rise of the 1980′s Militant left wing as angry memories were elicited due to the legacy of her policies. Former Prime Minister Edward Heath appointed her Secretary of State for Education and Science in his 1970 government. In 1975, Thatcher defeated Heath in the Conservative … Continue reading
Dave Pamah responds to the recent legal action pertaining the Lakanal House fire tradjedy
Thank you for all your recent messages and e-mails pertaining the families of the six people who died in the Lakanal House fire taking legal action for compensation. I can confirm that the families’ lawyers have submitted legal papers to my employers, the London Fire Brigade. After 23 years experience, mostly as a front line … Continue reading
Boris Johnson grilled on integrity
I’m always an advocate of integrity and even dedicated a chapter in my book ‘firefigting from within’ about the topic. Probably one of the best piece of political journalism I’ve seen on television was last Sunday’s interview with London Mayor Boris Johnson by Eddie Mair. Boris was doing very well to cope with ‘His past’ … Continue reading
Britain’s answer to Barack Obama and Dave Pamah was target of race abuse
Britain’s “answer to Barack Obama” and Dave Pamah was both the target of racist abuse whilst growing up together on a tough estate in the London Borough of Southwark, south London. Adam Afriyie an MP for Windsor, touted as a future Tory Prime Minister told how he was called a “n***er” and a “monkey” when … Continue reading
Jessie J shaves her hair off for Comic Relief
Celebrities and the public have helped this year’s Comic Relief charity telethon raise a record £75m so far. Comedian Lenny Henry, a founder of the Red Nose Day fundraiser which is now in its 25th year, kicked off the live show on BBC One. Music mogul Simon Cowell, singer Jessie J, comedian Peter Kay and … Continue reading
