http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/EHT_2017_Pronesti_SUTE_Command_-_5_19_17_3.31_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS Don’t over-compicate the roll of command. In this episode Chief Pronesti discusses a simple initial size up option that takes into account the building. This is not the only option out there, just one we discussed in this particular episode. Size–how do you […]
Columbia Memorial Stair Climb
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/EHT_Podcast_Columbia_Stair_Climb_2017_-_4_7_17_4.52_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSCheck out their page at Columbia Memorial Stair Climb After you climb 110 stories you will feel an overwhelming sense of pride. Sure, you’ll be proud that you finished the climb, but more importantly, you’ll take pride in knowing that in this great country there are […]
Surviving the Poor Company or Department
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Surviving_the_Poor_Company_or_Department_2017_-_2_10_17_2.54_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSChief Reilly took some fabulous notes, here they are: Set your standards, your own code, and then live by them. Do not allow others to define what good or bad is. Management always has the right to manage poorly Normally bad assignments done last forever. Don’t […]
Setting Expectations: Part 1
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. […]
With or Without the Hose Line?
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/With_or_Without_the_Hose_Line_-_7_15_16_5.48_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS In the last few weeks I posted about being aggressive. In that post I mentioned that we, our department, will search without a hose line. This seemed to raise some eyebrows and concern about what I said. This podcast addresses what I mean by that […]
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 […]
Basics of Bailout: Podcast
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Bailout_Basics_-_3_9_16_10.45_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS Bailout is a last option for us when things go bad. We can do all of the right things and still find ourselves in trouble. It doesn’t and won’t happen often when we train and operate in standard manners, but we have to be prepared. […]
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.