http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Setting_Expectations_Part_1_-_7_21_16_2.47_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This podcast addresses only three components of setting expectations for your members. It is really one of the most important things you need to do as a newly promoted officer, or if you are trying to gain control of a division, shift or crew. […]
Get registered for this upcoming, FREE and live webinar!! Please register for Types of Training Formats: Which best fits your department? on Jul 27, 2016 2:00 PM CDT at: Click HERE to REGISTER This webinar will address the challenge that departments face in creating a training program. We will discuss different formats that departments can […]
Take the High Road: No Gossip Allowed!: Podcast
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/No_Gossip_Allowed_-_3_30_16_9.34_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This episode discusses the harm and challenges associated with speaking out of turn and partaking in the gossip that can be so ever prevalent. Take the high road, don’t participate and get all of the facts before speaking about something or someone. It can […]
5 Common Mistakes New Fire Officers Make: Video and Podcast
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/22Five_Most_Common_Mistakes_New_Officers_Make221458928808.mp4Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSHere is a video of a recent FREE webinar about five common mistakes that new fire officers tend make. These are by no means exclusive, but from my experience are committed by many new officers. -Don’t try to change the world -Don’t have an authority complex […]
For the Good of the Group: Podcast
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/The_Good_of_Group_-_3_9_16_8.48_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This episode discusses our intentions and how, as leaders and fire officers, we need to put the group ahead of ourselves. Servant leadership is real and it makes a difference in your relationships and effectiveness as a leader. I have four basic priorities for […]
Preparing for the Fight-Podcast
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Captain_180_-_Preparing_For_The_Fight_1.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSCaptain and Lead Instructor from Engine House Training, LLC, Steve Heidbreder talks about how to prepare for the fight when coming on duty for walking into the engine house as volunteer.
The Sniper Effect–Bring them Along One at a Time
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/The_Sniper_Affect_-_2_28_16_9.34_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This podcast discusses how difficult it can be work and exist in an environment of people that aren’t like-minded. Many of us want to include others in our enthusiasm and pride for our job, and it is not easy to do that. We have to […]
Four Principles for Success for the Fire Officer
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/4_Principles_for_Success_-_1_13_16_9.48_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS In this episode we discuss four principles that will help the fire officer, or individual in any walk of life be successful and provides guidance in being effective. Be generous Be constructive Be productive Be aggressive I am also attaching a link to the video […]
Service and Misc. Calls: Don’t Be Complacent—Podcast
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/EHT_Service_and_MIsc_Calls_-_1_6_16_7.33_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This episode we discuss some items to consider when dealing with service and misc. calls. It’s important that we don’t take these incidents lightly. Each call has the potential for being a challenge, not matter how it is dispatched or what you think it might […]
Set Specific Goals and Objectives
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. […]