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?
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
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
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 […]
Have a Vision!
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Have_Vision_-_12_1_15_5.21_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS In this episode I discuss the importance of having a vision. We must have a vision to be able to get where we want to go in life and in our professions. It is imperative that we see where we want to be and create […]
The Monday Mantra: Exceed Expectations!
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/2015-11-8_Monday_Mantra_1_-_11_8_15_8.31_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS Every Monday I will post a new podcast from Leading Under Fire to give you a little boost to get your week started. I will provide inspirational quotes, helpful tips and just straight encouragement to have the best week you can. This episode focusses on […]
Leadership Podcast: Leading Under Fire
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Lead_Under_Fire_Episode_1_-_11_3_15_3.11_PM_1.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSTake listen to a new podcast from Co-Owner Jason Hoevelmann on leadership, Leading Under Fire. Take a listen and share.
How Dare You! – We Can No Longer Tolerate Incompetence…
By: Captain Steve Heidbreder As many of you may have done over the Father’s Day weekend, I spent some time thinking about the day and what it means to me as a father. I reflected on my own Father, my Step-Dad, my Grandfathers, and those that were a father figure in my life. I then looked at myself […]
Mind the Hose!
Stretching an attack line dry is a tactic for a set of very specific situations. A couple that come to mind are exterior stairwells, protected interior stairwells, and for tenable halls/corridors from a protected stairwell. With all of these, somebody must be assigned to mind the hose before it’s charged and it must be laid […]
Four Simple Rules for the Company Officer
I talk a great deal about the role of the company officers and how they influence the members of your department. When teaching officer development we hit hard on setting and establishing expectations and ensuring that there is follow-through with those expectations. I was recently asked about expectations for my company officers. They aren’t too […]