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 […]
Over Coming Challenges of Limited Water Areas
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Water_Supply_1_-_2116_9.08_PM.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSThis episode we discuss some items to consider when handling limited or no water area incidents. You have to know where these are in your response area and have a plan to over-come the problem. Each has the potential for being a challenge, but this can […]
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. […]
Mayday Basics-Podcast
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
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 […]
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 […]
Ground Ladders Discussion and Podcast
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/2015_Ground_Ladders_EHT_-_12_7_15_6.30_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This episode is a discussion about ground ladders. It’s a basic piece of equipment that has such a huge value to us on the fire ground, but in many cases, get’s forgotten. They’re forgotten until they are needed, and then it could be a […]
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 […]