The Training Officer steers the ship
The Training Officer steers the ship
This month I sit down with Chief Dave McGlynn. We talk about his new book "The Training Officer" Being a training office... Read more
1 Aug 2023
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1hr 10mins
You say you take care of your people, but do you really?
You say you take care of your people, but do you really?
You need to invest in your people to know when something is wrong. Firefighters are reluctant to ask for help, so you ne... Read more
5 Jul 2023
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1hr
Recruitment dilemma and Officer Development
Recruitment dilemma and Officer Development
This episode I speak with Steve Prziborowski. Steve and I talk about the low recruitment numbers in the fire service. Ma... Read more
8 Jun 2023
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1hr 15mins
Where Police and Fire intersect
Where Police and Fire intersect
This month I talk with Steve Hamilton. Steve explains the complex incidents the police face and how the fire department ... Read more
10 May 2023
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1hr 25mins
My random thoughts on fire service life and getting promoted
My random thoughts on fire service life and getting promoted
This month I go solo with no guest. I took the time to answer some questions from listeners from social media. I touch s... Read more
16 Apr 2023
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53mins
EEO and the Fire Service
EEO and the Fire Service
This month I speak with Stephanie White. Stephanie is an 18 year veteran career firefighter in the Washington Metro area... Read more
6 Mar 2023
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1hr 9mins
Leadership learned through the eyes of a Coast Guardsmen
Leadership learned through the eyes of a Coast Guardsmen
This month I speak with Jessica Shafer. Jessica talks about her time as a young Coast Guardsmen to being the first femal... Read more
1 Feb 2023
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1hr 19mins
Risk Management, in the fire service and the world
Risk Management, in the fire service and the world
I welcome back Dr. (Capt.) Shelly Wheeler We talk about risk management, how we approach it on the fire ground and how t... Read more
7 Jan 2023
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59mins
Navigating the minefield of a bad boss
Navigating the minefield of a bad boss
On this episode Frank Ricci and I offer advice on dealing with a boss who only has his interests in mind. How can the Sr... Read more
1 Dec 2022
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1hr 7mins
Learn, Lead and Pass it on
Learn, Lead and Pass it on
I welcome Asst. Chief Justin McCarthy of the New Haven Fire Dept. to the show. Justin and I talk about the lack of leade... Read more
1 Nov 2022
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1hr 6mins