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Set Specific Goals and Objectives

January 6, 2016 by Jason Hoevelmann

http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Leadership_Leaning_UP__Goals_and_Objectives_-_1_1_16_10.24_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This episode discusses the importance of setting very specific goals and objectives. Being specific allows us to create a realistic and attainable plan to achieve our goals. We need to set bench marks and a written record of our progress, successes and set backs. […]

Captain 180 – I Like My Hose Loads With a Side of Versatility

January 6, 2016 by Steve Heidbreder

I Like My Hose Loads With a Side of Versatility While attending a regional fire school recently, several of us spent the good part of one evening enjoying the Brotherhood and solving all the fire service problems of the world. At one point the discussion turned to the hose loads used by those at the […]

Mayday Basics-Podcast

January 2, 2016 by Jason Hoevelmann

http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/EHT_Mayday_Basics_2015_-_1_1_16_8.27_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSThis is a short podcast discussing some basics of calling the Mayday. In this episode we discuss the shift from using LUNAR to the three W’s. Who are you? What happened to you? Where are you? With those three questions, as a firefighter we can provide […]

Company Planning at Buildings–Podcast

December 15, 2015 by Jason Hoevelmann

http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Company_Planning_at_Buildings_-_12_15_15_2.25_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS Weekly Company Drill Building Familiarization This drill is a size up and familiarization drill. It can be broken up into several parts and get as much information gathered as possible. The objective of this drill is to identify specific hose length stretches for large […]

Tool or No Tool?

December 13, 2015 by Jason Hoevelmann

By Jason Hoevelmann with Steve Heidbreder Tool or No Tool? When we go to conferences or sit around with other engaged firefighters there is no lack of lively conversation and debate. From world affairs, to sports teams, bands and of course, tactics! There is no better time spent with other firefighters learning […]

Battalion Chief Officer Development Program-Six Weeks

December 13, 2015 by Jason Hoevelmann

This class is one I’ve been asked about since rolling out the Company Officer Development Program we’ve been doing for almost two years with great success. The Battalion Chief version is the same format but it is six weeks instead of five and it focuses on issues OFF of the fire ground. Check it out, […]

Core Values

December 9, 2015 by Jason Hoevelmann

http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Core_Values_LLU__EHT_-_12_8_15_4.33_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This episode we discuss the importance of core values when creating your mission plan for progressing and improvement. The core values are our cornerstone about what we are about and who we are. They are not negotiable. Below is an example of some core values […]