Engine House Training, LLC Podcast and Blog

Engine House Training, LLC Podcast and Blog

Engine House Training, LLC

First Arriving Command: Part 1–Podcast

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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 […]

EHT Podcast: Commanding the Mayday-Part 1

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/EHT_Podcast_Commanding_the_Mayday_Part_1_-_4_15_17_1.48_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSNothing can be so chaotic as a firefighter in trouble that calls a Mayday.  The fire service spends a lot of time and resources in training firefighters and task level officers in techniques and methods for calling a Mayday and surviving those situations—as it should be! […]

Columbia Memorial Stair Climb

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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

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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 […]

No Exceptions Leadership: The Leadership Handbook

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The book is available and is a compilation of posts from The New Fire Officer all wrapped into one. With quick and simple leadership ideas and anecdotes, this book is a great reference book for aspiring and current fire officers and leaders. It is unrefined and straightforward with its content. You can get the book […]

Considerations for the QUINT Company Officer

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  There has been a lot written, taught, debated and lectured on in regards to fire apparatus that fall under the definition of a quint.  If you look it up, there are several definitions of what a quint is and should be to be considered so, but it boils down to a very simple description.  […]

Build Strong Teams

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Building Teams for Leaders: It’s the Basics Any leader that is successful understands that he cannot do it alone.  The good leaders are well prepared and adept at building teams, especially building teams with future leaders.  Just one of the definitions of leadership states that leaders have the ability to get others to do things […]

Ladder Rescues–Preparation and Training Are Key

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“What are you going to do at 3:00 in the morning when you get that call with people hanging out of windows with an active fire?” We’ve all heard or said that in regards to our training and preparation at some point in our career. It’s safe to say that it can be considered cliché […]

Setting Expectations: Part 1

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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. […]