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Send us a textJayson Coil is Assistant Fire Chief and Battalion Chief at Sedona Fire District in Arizona. With over 25 years of operational and leadership experience particularly in wildland firefighting and major disaster response, Jayson shares powerful insights on decision-making in complex environments. We dive into topics like adaptive leadership, red teaming, decentralizing command, and improving decision quality during crisis. Jayson also reflects on organizational change, trust, and morale, offering valuable lessons for current and future fire service leaders. From strategy to tactics, military crossovers to systemic failures, this conversation is packed with wisdom to help first responders lead more effectively in today's uncertain world. Connect with Jayon:-LINKEDINWEBSITEACCESS THE PODCAST LIBRARY & EVERY EPISODE, DEBRIEF & DOCUMENT CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyIDEXHAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez - Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydratedSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.*** Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew
Tiffany Hobbs begins the show with a preview of iHeart Radio's special California Townhall featuring Governor Gavin Newsom this Sunday. She discusses the Governor's opportunity to address questions from wildfire-impacted Californians and speculates on the pressing issues he'll face. As LA braces for more fire weather next week and begins to recover, Tiffany highlights the latest developments, including the naming of a new Assistant Fire Chief. She's joined by attorney Lou Shapiro, who provides valuable advice to wildfire victims navigating insurance challenges and other legal hurdles, continuing the conversation on recovery and accountability throughout the hour.
Dan Eddy joins the show to talk about the LA Fires and what San Diego can do to prepare in case we find ourselves in a similar situation.
Send us a texttoday we have an extraordinary episode featuring none other than Dr. Burton A. Clark. For those of you in the fire service, his name should be synonymous with leadership, education, and pushing the boundaries of fire safety culture.Dr. Burton A. Clark has an illustrious 50-year career in the fire service. Starting as a firefighter in Washington, D.C., he rose through the ranks to become an Assistant Fire Chief in Laurel, Maryland, and later Operations Chief for DHS/FEMA. He's held prestigious positions such as Management Science Program Chair at the National Fire Academy and Visiting Scholar at Johns Hopkins University Center for Injury Research and Policy.Links:Dr Clarks websiteDr Clarks LinkedinWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyPATROL STORE UKIDEXHAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez - Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and for firefighters this costHibern8 - a plant based sleep aid specially designed to promote a restful night's sleep and awaken you feeling refreshed and energisedPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew
Grand Junction Assistant Fire Chief Mark Renslow goes over three grants they received this year from Grow Greene County and the Greene County Community Foundation.
38-year-old Justin Taylor, the Assistant Fire Chief in Westwego, LA, was arrested recently for altering packages of Pokémon cards at Target. There's a lot of money in rare Pokémon cards. We get it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 26, 2024 ~ Saturday is International Overdose Awareness Day. Matt Bartalino, Assistant Fire Chief in Birmingham and Steve Norris, Harm Reduction and Recovery Support Director at The Alliance of Coalition for Healthy Communities, joins Kevin and Tom to share why Birmingham first responders have teamed up with Oakland County health agencies to provide opioid overdose leave behind kits.
On this episode of Tahoe TAP, hosts Mike Peron and Rob Galloway deliver local news and feature an in-depth interview with Ryan E. Sommers, Fire Chief of the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District. Chief Sommers' team is renowned for their excellence in preventing, preparing for, and responding to emergencies in the communities of Incline Village and Crystal Bay, Nevada. Ryan E. Sommers was unanimously appointed to the position on September 21, 2016, becoming the seventh Chief since the district's founding in 1959. Sommers was born in Reno and raised in Incline Village, and began his career with the NLTFPD in 1991 as a seasonal volunteer firefighter. He has since worked his way up through the ranks, serving as a dispatcher in 1995, firefighter in 1997, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief, and Assistant Fire Chief before being named Chief. Enjoy!
It's been almost four months since City Fire Chief Pierre Brewton returned home to Spartanburg to lead the department where he first honed his skills as a firefighter. Returning after serving for four years as Fire Chief for the City of Albemarle, NC, Chief Brewton began his career with the City of Spartanburg in 1988, assigned to garbage collection in the Public Works Department. In 1994, he successfully transitioned to the Spartanburg Fire Department, rising through the ranks to eventually serve as Assistant Fire Chief, the highest-ranking minority member in Spartanburg Fire Department history. Chief Brewton was born and raised in the Highland community in Spartanburg and is a proud graduate of Spartanburg High School, Limestone University, and Spartanburg Community College. He is credentialed through the Center for Public Safety Excellence as a Chief Fire Officer and Chief Training Officer and is a graduate of Texas A&M's Fire Service Chief Executive Fire Officer Program and the International Association of Fire Chiefs Fire Service Executive Development Institute. Today on the podcast, we're talking with Chief Brewton about his experiences growing up and living in Spartanburg, his plans for the fire department he leads, and his reflections on the future of community he is dedicated to serving.
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"Minute with Mayor Mike Wilson" News Director Greg Taylor talks with Red Wing Mayor Mike Wilson with a recap of the City Council meeting on Monday,pPresentation by Red Wing Municipal Golf Corporation President Larry Hawe on the 2024 Golf Season, Consent Agenda, the City Council approved a proposed amendment to the enabling resolution for the Red Wing Port Authority. The amendment is intended to allow Port Authority staff to present reports concerning board activities to the City Council in place of the Port Authority President. Approved Accepting Outdoor Warning Sirens from Xcel. Assistant Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Peter Hanlin provided a review of the City's options regarding the existing outdoor warning sirens and is seeking direction from the City Council on how to move forward. Approved Motion to Approve the City Council Administrator's Evaluation Summary.
14 years of volunteer and career experience. A Lieutenant with Roanoke Fire/EMS on Ladder 7 and Assistant Fire Chief with Bedford Fire Department in Virginia. Stacey grew up with no intentions of being in the fire service. Sometimes things within our lives change us to become better versions of ourselves. Who we decide to surround ourselves with can make the difference between just settling with what we have or finding out how great life can be if we just take a leap of faith and get out of our own comfort zone. IG: s_wills143
2nd generation Firefighter with 15 years of volunteer and career experience. A driver on 17 Truck for the City Of Pittsburgh Bureau Of Fire, Assistant Fire Chief for Stowe Township VFD and out of state member for West Lanham Co 28 in PG County. My conversation with Brandon was an absolute delight due to the fact of how humble and open he was when it comes to not knowing every aspect of the job, continuing to better himself through books, attending classes/conferences, and listening to the members before him. Brandon's mindset when it comes to being a Firefighter and a Chief Officer is without a shadow of a doubt what I hope we all try to strive for with the key take away being we can't forget where we came from and just because you have rank doesn't mean your better.IG: gritfiretraining
Host Larry Flowers interviews Nicole Miller, Assistant Fire Chief of Training with the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department. They discuss the various training exercises MFRD firefighters have to do including the recent smoke divers certification training.
Introduction Chief Jorge A. Rodriguez is the Emergency Management Coordinator/Director for the El Paso Office of Emergency Management, with over 25 years of public safety, emergency management and homeland security experience. In a dual capacity, he also serves as an Assistant Fire Chief with the El Paso Fire Department with a program portfolio that includes special operations, aircraft rescue and firefighting, homeland security grants and the Office of Emergency Management. He managed the response and recovery when El Paso was the center of multiple protracted back-to-back disasters: a domestic terrorism attack/mass shooting in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic when El Paso was the global epicenter, and the mass migration humanitarian crises of 2019, 2022 and 2023. He holds both a Master of Public Administration with a focus on Leadership and a BA in Political Science with a focus on Intelligence and National Security from the University of Texas at El Paso. He is a graduate of Harvard University's National Preparedness Leadership Initiative Executive Education Program and the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security's Executive Leaders Program. He is currently attending the FEMA Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship Program. Chief Rodriguez is a member of multiple local, state and federal committees, advisory boards and task forces as well as a speaker at state and national conferences. Contact Information LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/yub4nhtp
Blue collar job vs education driven job? Promotions, culture, family, etc. Deep conversation on what matters in today's fire service.
Stew Sherrill- 11 years of volunteer and career experience. A Lieutenant on Ladder 1 for the City Of Concord Fire Department in North Carolina & Assistant Fire Chief for South Iredell Fire Rescue. Stew has a background within the emergency services field following after his father who was a part of Iredell Rescue for many years and now has his brother following suit. Stew's love for the fire service is unmatched once we get to talking shop.IG: stew_sherrill90
Join us for episode 22 where we talk to Mike Prete about the company level officer. Discussion revolves around the five items that a new and existing company officer can use to be successful or take it to the next level. Mike Prete - Mike retired as an Assistant Fire Chief at Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Services. With nearly 35 years of experience, he served as the Executive Chief. In addition to his role directly relating to fire and rescue operations, he managed daily operational and administrative issues including budget, daily oversight and scheduling for 1100 full time personnel. With national and state instructor certifications, he served as an adjunct instructor for the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, NIMS Instructor for MEMA, Anne Arundel Community College adjunct instructor, Practical Incident Control Training lead instructor and holds various certifications in public safety. Task Force 1 - https://taskforce1.net Task Force 1, Inc. is an emergency services training and consulting organization that provides on-site and online training programs to public safety agencies and other organizations. Founded in 2006, the Task Force 1, Inc faculty is comprised of nearly 90 subject matter experts presenting emergency services training and consultation throughout the United States and internationally. We deliver high-quality training to every audience whether it be a large metropolitan fire department, small rural fire company, law enforcement agency, healthcare facility, school, or church. Much of what we do is onsite. That means we come to your location to present the training or work with you in person. However, to allow us to reach more organizations and individuals, we also deliver online training and consulting as a viable option for many. Based on feedback from our clients, we are continuously developing new training offerings. Our beliefs and expectations: Have long term business relationships with all clients. Teach and consult concepts that works. Practice what we preach. Preach what we practice. Come to teach and consult not entertain. The client's success is paramount. Share information with a passion.
Lithium-ion batteries are used in so many things: cellphones, tablets, laptops, Bluetooth headsets, electric toothbrushes, e-scooters, the list goes on and on. But unfortunately, there aren't a lot of options to extinguish those fires quickly. Fairfield's Assistant Fire Chief, Schuyler Sherwood, shared training that the department goes through for these fires. He also highlighted a new public education campaign to help people prevent these fires from happening. Check out fairfieldct.org. (0:00) ‘Tis the season to deck the halls! But we want to make sure we are safe while enjoying the festive decorations in and around our homes. We did our monthly check-in with The American Red Cross to get safety tips and an update on blood donations. (11:15) Genetic testing company, 23andMe, confirmed that hackers stole personal information from millions of users. We got insight from our business expert, Dan Onofrio, on whether companies of all sizes should start investing in cybersecurity experts to avoid more of these hacker disasters. (25:09) Science you may not Know: forget cat naps…try chinstrap penguin naps! Find out how this penguin population takes FOUR SECOND, DEEP SLEEP NAPS thousands of times a day! (34:19). Image Credit: Getty Images
20 years of career and volunteer experience. A former Assistant Fire Chief in a department North east of Georgia. Creator and founder of Bearers Of The Oath cadre where their message is simple. They're not out to alienate you but to make you evaluate yourself and the oath you took when you decided to enter into the fire service and to make sure you are truly upholding that commitment to the citizens who rely on us on their worst. Shane has a strong religious faith in god and family. All these words that describe Shane, his mission and the cadre are all true but when you meet him in person you will be able to see just how much love, drive & dedication he has into making the fire service and those who truly care about it that much better. The conversations we share in this episode are close at heart and should resonate with any individual who truly wants to leave the service better than they found it.IG:bearersoftheoath
A New Haven apartment building fire has displaced a number of families, more than 35 people in total. Assistant Chief Danny Coughlin was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the rescue effort, which included pets hiding that had to be found, and the rumor of where the fire originated. (0:00) Pat Oates was in studio for AJ, who is still traveling back to Connecticut from comedy fantasy camp. So, guess who took over for Stunt or Stupid? Approximately 19 wax strips were applied to Pat's hairy body, and ripped off one by one. (6:51) Kate from Damned CT was on to help back up Ruth's story of the creepy doll lady. Chaz and AJ got the ghost story out on the air, from a bowling outing that may or may not have included some alcohol (and other substances.) (20:31) Image Credit: lady_in_red13 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Many home fires are linked to cooking. During this Fire Prevention Week episode, Sarah and Tennille chat with Jeremy Channel, an Assistant Fire Chief, about preventing and responding to kitchen fires.
Host Dave McGlynn is joined by guest Ken Canfield who is an Assistant Fire Chief assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau for the West Point (NY) Fire Department US Military Academy. They discuss fire prevention week, the importance of educating the public, and the different methodologies for educating children, adults, and firefighters. How to market your mission during fire prevention week, and mentoring others. Brought to you by TenCate, Emergency Networking, MagneGrip, and IFSTA.
Join us for part 2 of the roundtable discussion with Fire Chiefs from around Ohio. These discussions include: Recruitment Retention Legalization/Medical Marijuana use Vehicle acquisition Department culture Adding services About the Chiefs Chief Jeffrey Deeks: Cambridge Fire Department 902 Gaston Ave. Cambridge, Ohio 43725 27 years of service Chief – 10 years Education – Ohio Fire Executive Graduate (OFE Class 16), Associates Degree in Fire Science and Bachelors Degree in Fire Administration from Columbia Southern University Certifications – State of Ohio Level II Firefighter, EMT, Fire Inspector, Fire Instructor (P) (740) 432-3232 deeks@cambridgeoh.org Deputy Chief Richard A Vober: Administrative subdivision City of Akron Fire Department 81 West Thornton St. Akron, Ohio 44311 330-375-2411 rvober@akronohio.gov Deputy Chief Richard Vober, EFO began his career as a volunteer and has served the Akron Fire Department since 1992. Deputy Chief Vober is the current Vice President for the Ohio Fire Chief's Association, and serves as the Chair for the Metro and Ad hoc Legislative Peer Support Subcommittee. Additionally, Deputy Chief Vober serves on the Legislative, Health and Wellness, and Education subcommittees. Deputy Chief Vober is a Hiram College graduate and a 2016 graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program. He currently resides in Akron with his wife Sandy. Chief Chad Hollinger Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services 222 W. Poplar St. Sidney, Ohio 45365 937.498.2346 chollinger@sidneyoh.com Fire Chief Chad Hollinger began his career with the City of Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services in March of 2003. Prior to his appointment with the city, Chief Hollinger obtained fire certification in 1995 and volunteered with the villages of Arcanum and Pitsburg, Ohio. In early 2000, he began part-time fire and EMS work with the City of Englewood, Ohio. Prior to coming to Sidney, Hollinger had worked for the City of Monroe, Ohio has a full-time firefighter/EMT-B. After coming to Sidney, Chief Hollinger served on numerous teams and committees. He is a past-president and vice-president of Sidney Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 912. During his time as a firefighter/EMT-Paramedic, he received numerous letters of accommodation, unit citations, and records of exceptional performance. In May of 2011, Chief Hollinger was promoted to lieutenant and served in the fire prevention, training, and shift assignments. Due to retirements, Hollinger was again promoted in 2015 this time to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief where he served as A-crew Shift Commander and Chief of Technical Rescue. He was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief in 2019 and to Fire Chief in 2020. He has served in that rank since. Chief Hollinger holds an Associate Degree from Sinclair Community College in Fire Administration and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati. In April of 2018, Hollinger graduated from the Ohio Fire Executive program through the Ohio Fire Chief's Association as a member of Class 16. Chief Hollinger is a state of Ohio certified Level II Firefighter, EMT-Paramedic, Certified Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Instructor, and Continuing Education Instructor. Additionally, he has completed Hazardous Materials Technician, HazMat Officer & Safety Officer, Fire Investigator, Level 1 Technical Rescue, and Fire Officer 1, 2, and 3 training. Chief Hollinger is the Northwest District Director for the Ohio Fire Chief's Association and serves on numerous committees for the OFCA. In 2022, Chief Hollinger was recognized as a ‘Fellow' in the Ohio Fire & Emergency Services Foundation and became a credentialed Ohio Fire Chief. Chief Hollinger serves on numerous non-profit boards in Sidney and Shelby County in leadership roles. He and his wife Beth reside in the Sidney area along with their two daughters.
During his distinguished 35-year public safety career, William E. Sturgeon, (Bill), MPA, CPM, EFO, EMT-P, ICMA-CM, has served volunteer, military, municipal, and county fire rescue organizations and held many titles including: Firefighter/Paramedic, Aircraft Crash Rescue Firefighter, Flight Paramedic, Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Specialist, EMS Supervisor, Instructor, Company Officer, Shift Safety Officer, Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, Division chief, Fire Chief and City Manager. In 2007, as the Accreditation Manager for Orange County Fire Rescue (OCFRD) Florida, he successfully led OCFRD to CFAI accreditation.In 2013, Bill was appointed as the Assistant Fire Chief for St. Cloud Fire Rescue and six months later he was appointed to the Fire Chief's Position, where he took his vast experience and diverse knowledge to transform St. Cloud Fire Rescue into a modern fire rescue department. From July 2017 until August 2022, he served as the City Manager where he oversaw a $209M budget and 755 employees of the ninth fastest growing City in the United States and the second fastest in the State of Florida. Under his leadership the city improved its strategic focus, financial position, bond rating, public safety services (emergency management, fire, EMS, and police), revitalized the downtown, established a sea plane base, rebranded the city, improved staff training and customer service.Bill holds an associate degree in Fire Science from the Community College of the Air Force, a bachelor's in occupational safety and Health from Columbia Southern University and a Master's in public administration from American Public University. He is a credentialed City Manager (ICMA-CM), Certified Public Manager and a Graduate of the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program at the National Fire Academy. Bill is also known for his common-sense approach to problem solving, crisis management, and strategic thinking skills.
Join us for a two part roundtable discussion with Fire Chiefs from around Ohio. These discussions include: Recruitment Retention Legalization/Medical Marijuana use Vehicle acquisition Department culture Adding services About the Chiefs Chief Jeffrey Deeks: Cambridge Fire Department 902 Gaston Ave. Cambridge, Ohio 43725 27 years of service Chief – 10 years Education – Ohio Fire Executive Graduate (OFE Class 16), Associates Degree in Fire Science and Bachelors Degree in Fire Administration from Columbia Southern University Certifications – State of Ohio Level II Firefighter, EMT, Fire Inspector, Fire Instructor (P) (740) 432-3232 deeks@cambridgeoh.org Deputy Chief Richard A Vober: Administrative subdivision City of Akron Fire Department 81 West Thornton St. Akron, Ohio 44311 330-375-2411 rvober@akronohio.gov Deputy Chief Richard Vober, EFO began his career as a volunteer and has served the Akron Fire Department since 1992. Deputy Chief Vober is the current Vice President for the Ohio Fire Chief's Association, and serves as the Chair for the Metro and Ad hoc Legislative Peer Support Subcommittee. Additionally, Deputy Chief Vober serves on the Legislative, Health and Wellness, and Education subcommittees. Deputy Chief Vober is a Hiram College graduate and a 2016 graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program. He currently resides in Akron with his wife Sandy. Chief Chad Hollinger Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services 222 W. Poplar St. Sidney, Ohio 45365 937.498.2346 chollinger@sidneyoh.com Fire Chief Chad Hollinger began his career with the City of Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services in March of 2003. Prior to his appointment with the city, Chief Hollinger obtained fire certification in 1995 and volunteered with the villages of Arcanum and Pitsburg, Ohio. In early 2000, he began part-time fire and EMS work with the City of Englewood, Ohio. Prior to coming to Sidney, Hollinger had worked for the City of Monroe, Ohio has a full-time firefighter/EMT-B. After coming to Sidney, Chief Hollinger served on numerous teams and committees. He is a past-president and vice-president of Sidney Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 912. During his time as a firefighter/EMT-Paramedic, he received numerous letters of accommodation, unit citations, and records of exceptional performance. In May of 2011, Chief Hollinger was promoted to lieutenant and served in the fire prevention, training, and shift assignments. Due to retirements, Hollinger was again promoted in 2015 this time to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief where he served as A-crew Shift Commander and Chief of Technical Rescue. He was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief in 2019 and to Fire Chief in 2020. He has served in that rank since. Chief Hollinger holds an Associate Degree from Sinclair Community College in Fire Administration and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati. In April of 2018, Hollinger graduated from the Ohio Fire Executive program through the Ohio Fire Chief's Association as a member of Class 16. Chief Hollinger is a state of Ohio certified Level II Firefighter, EMT-Paramedic, Certified Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Instructor, and Continuing Education Instructor. Additionally, he has completed Hazardous Materials Technician, HazMat Officer & Safety Officer, Fire Investigator, Level 1 Technical Rescue, and Fire Officer 1, 2, and 3 training. Chief Hollinger is the Northwest District Director for the Ohio Fire Chief's Association and serves on numerous committees for the OFCA. In 2022, Chief Hollinger was recognized as a ‘Fellow' in the Ohio Fire & Emergency Services Foundation and became a credentialed Ohio Fire Chief. Chief Hollinger serves on numerous non-profit boards in Sidney and Shelby County in leadership roles. He and his wife Beth reside in the Sidney area along with their two daughters.
A 24 year veteran of the fire service all volunteer and with the same organization..Fort Washington Fire Company in PA. Zach holds the rank of Assistant Fire Chief. Zach believes in order to do the job correctly you have to want to be good at this and remembering it's all about the basics. IG: zvelivis
It's getting hotter outside, and that traditionally signals the start of wildland fire season in the U.S.Nowadays, of course, there's no real “season” when wildland fires burn. The season can be all year long in some parts of the country.We won't argue about the reasons why—suffice it to say, wildland fires are growing bigger and more frequent than in the past.And, as residents of the northeast U.S. can attest, they are starting to burn in less fire-prone regions.With that in mind, and considering that this month is the 10th anniversary of the loss of the Granite Mountain Hotshots in Arizona, we're talking wildland fires.This time, it's a sort of primer on decision-making for those fighting fires in the backcountry. And some lessons learned from a guest who's familiar to those who have listened to Code 3 for a while.Chad Costa is Assistant Fire Chief for the city of Petaluma, California. He's had 24 years of experience working in both urban and wildland firefighting environments. That includes time at Cal Fire and as an Operations Branch Director for California Interagency Team 1.
This week on the Farm Focus podcast, Media & Marketing Specialist David Varner speaks with Bainbridge local Assistant Fire Chief, Travis Laverty. The two discuss summer time fire safety, fires in Canada and 2022 PA fire statistics. Travis encourages everyone to think before they act when it comes to fires and to look into joining you're local fire company.
Law enforcement officers may be first on scene to a mass casualty incident (MCI) and depending on the size, it may be overwhelming. Are we prepared to see the unthinkable? Do we know what our priorities should be? Do we know what our opposite numbers in fire, EMS and other responding agencies are doing? Our guests today have an answer to each of those questions. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by Staccato, host Jim Dudley speaks with Dr. Peter Antevy, EMS medical director for Davie (Florida) Fire-Rescue, and Daniel Moran, Assistant Fire Chief for Davie (Florida) Fire Rescue, where he manages the EMS, training and special projects divisions, about the MCI training they are delivering to law enforcement. Resources mentioned in this episode NFPA 3000 Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response Online training Florida Active Assailant Response Policy / House Bill 543 information Stop the Bleed ALERRT About our sponsor This episode of the Policing Matters Podcast is brought to you by Staccato. Choose the handgun trusted by over 900 law enforcement agencies across the country. With Staccato, you can feel confident knowing you aren't sacrificing incredible accuracy for reliability. Whether you're protecting your family at home or on duty, Staccato has your back. Military and law enforcement receive discount pricing through the Staccato Heroes Program. Visit www.Staccato2011/heroes-program.com to learn more.
Tim joins Mike to talk about the recent Waymo electric vehicle fire and what it takes to put out a fire with that type of technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The interview you'll hear in this episode of the Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast is a bit of a departure from the conversations we typically share, but is an extraordinary story steeped in adversity and resilience. Our guest, and his family, are currently navigating an international battle with their son, a U.S. Navy Lieutenant, locked in the center of it. Ridge Alkonis is a thirty-four-year old surface warfare officer who has been serving time in a Japanese prison for what Japanese courts deemed to be the negligent driving deaths of two Japanese citizens, which occurred with Ridge's wife Brittany and children in the car at the time. Ridge's father, retired Los Angeles County Fire Chief Derek Alkonis, has been pleading with the Biden administration to help bring his son home claiming that Ridge did not receive a full medical examination after the accident, or a fair trial in Japanese court. Additionally, the Alkonis' assert that the Status of Forces Agreement (or SOFA) between the Japanese and American governments has been breached/violated. Listeners of this podcast may already be familiar with Derek Alkonis… He currently serves as a Research Program Manager for UL's Fire Safety Research Institute (or FSRI). Prior to joining FSRI, Alkonis served 31years with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, most recently as Assistant Fire Chief in charge of the Air and Wildland Fire Division. He's been a passionate and active member of the American fire service throughout his career as well as a proud American patriot. During our recorded discussion we were also joined by Ridge's naval academy classmate, Andrew Eubanks, one of Ridge's closest friends and advocate during this ordeal. #BringRidgeHome https://www.facebook.com/bringridgehome/ https://www.instagram.com/bringridgehome/?hl=en https://twitter.com/BringRidgeHome https://bringridgehome.blogspot.com/
“Society needs to change how it thinks and feels about fire death. When a civilian is killed by fire it is not an act of God and when a firefighter is killed it is not part of the job. When there is a fire death something went wrong. The public as well as the fire service can all do better to prevent and survive fire.” - B. A. Clark. Dr. Burton A. Clark, EFO has been in the fire service for 45 years, he was a firefighter in Washington, DC, Assistant Fire Chief in Laurel, Maryland, the Management Science Program Chair at the National Fire Academy, an Operations Chief during national disasters and emergencies for the DHS/FEMA, an Expert Technical Reviewer for the CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program, and a visiting scholar at Johns Hopkins University Center for Injury Research and Policy. Burt has a BS is in Business Administration from Strayer University, MA in Curriculum & Instruction from Catholic University, and Ed.D. in Adult Education from Nova Southeastern University. He has served on 15 doctoral dissertation committees. He studied fire science at Montgomery College with Professor Frank Brannigan, Emergency Management at the Emergency Management Institute, National Security at the National Defense University, and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program. He is a nationally certified Fire Officer Four, Chief Fire Officer Designee for nine years, and Eagle Scout Mentor. Burt writes, lectures, and teaches fire service research, safety, culture, and professional development worldwide. Tune in as we talk with Dr. Clark about the fire service industry - expectations, realities and commitments - and just how and when to implement them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jlncriticalconversations/message
Chad Costa is assistant chief with the City of Petaluma (California) Fire Department. With 20 years of fire service experience, Costa has worked in a variety of organizations, including the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), rural districts, semi-rural districts and a city. He is the technology and communications battalion chief and a division group supervisor on California Interagency Team 5. Costa has a bachelor's degree in emergency services management and a certificate in homeland security.Listen to every episode & Debrief ever made, get full access to discounts, insider info & support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.William Wood WatchesHAIX FootwearRosenbauerDuty Crew CoffeePlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramFitness For the Frontline is coaching designed specifically to reflect the physical elements of the role of a Firefighter for those applying for, currently serving in or retired from the fire service.Designed by Firefighters for FirefightersJoin our Facebook group HERETry the program for FREE HERE Get notified of each Podcast episode as soon as they come out by clicking HEREPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CrewPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CrewPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CrewPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew
Mansfield City Council postpones vote on adding 4th assistant fire chief position: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/mansfield-city-council-postpones-vote-on-adding-4th-assistant-fire-chief-position/article_585a68da-5a34-11ed-b5a9-7fdc9da37192.html CHASER Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/chaser-world-premiere-tickets-406433402247 Today – A divided Mansfield City Council chose Tuesday evening to delay a vote that would create a fourth assistant chief position in the fire department.Support the show: https://www.sourcemembers.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Assistant Fire Chief Pete Brummel of East Jefferson Fire & Rescue discusses the importance of humility and focusing on the mission. He recommends always leaning forward and walking through doors of opportunities. The greatest leaders are the greatest listeners!
Navigate the ever-changing world of fire training with Chiefs Shane Bentley and Webster Marshall as they discuss the founding principles of their organization Bearers of the Oath. Tune in as they explore the importance of high-fidelity training and express their commitment to firefighter mental and physical health. WHAT YOU CAN LEARN Prepping Firefighter Recruits How Well Firefighters are Educated on PPE What Comes Between You and the Danger Realistic Training Scenarios Beyond the Textbook Comfortability on the Fireground Taking Care of Mental Health and Balancing Family ABOUT OUR GUESTS Shane Bentley is an 18-year veteran of the Georgia Fire Service and is currently serving as the Assistant Fire Chief of Operations at a suburban department in Northeast Georgia. Shane's passion for training has allowed him to be a part of and serve as a member of multiple fire service organizations including Do Your Part Training, FDIC, MAFFC, North Florida Fire EXPO, Georgia Fire Academy, Forge Fire & Company, Honor the Fallen Fire Conference, Capitol Fire Training, and Build Your Culture. He also serves as one of the founding members of the Bearers of the Oath Training Cadre and enjoys every opportunity he gets to give back to the Fire Service. Web Marshall has been a firefighter for 23 years and currently serves at the Gwinnett County Fire Department as a Lieutenant and at the Jackson Trail Fire Department as Deputy Chief. Web is also the founder and owner of Command and Control, LLC and has experience as an NPQ Instructor III. His diverse career in the fire industry also includes emergency and non-profit management, technical rescue, command & leadership, and medical & wellness advocacy for the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation. Most recently, Web has been appointed to serve on the NFPA 1971 and 1851 Technical Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgia College and State University focused on Rhetoric and Leadership. Learn more about Fire-Dex products and services by visiting, www.firedex.comJoin the Conversation by Following Us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FireDexTwitter: https://twitter.com/firedexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/firedexgear/#rapidfirepod #firedex #firefightertraining
Have you ever considered where you got your work ethic? My baby-faced Brother, Fire Chief Aaron Culwell, a true Sooner, born and raised in Norman Oklahoma, has thought through this question. In episode 83 Culwell shared his findings with us. He also shares how his faith shaped the direction of his life, leading him to the fire service, the Air Force, and a life committed to public safety. Give it a listen and enjoy! Our guest introduces himself: I am an experienced Fire Chief with the Will Rogers Airport Fire Department in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Previously, held the position of Deputy Fire Chief at a municipality outside of the Tulsa Metro Area. Additionally, I am currently serving as an Assistant Fire Chief with the United States Air Force Reserves at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Personally, I am working on my own professional growth through Oklahoma State University Master's in Fire and Emergency Management Administration Program and I am participating in the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy. I had the opportunity recently sit on the 8 th Essentials Validation Committee with IFSTA, was awarded Fire Instructor of the Year by the Fire Instructors of Oklahoma Organization, I received the Executive Fire Officer designation from the Oklahoma State Fire Marshals Commission and gained my Chief Fire Officer and Chief Training Officer designations from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. At home I am a loving father of a wonderful seven-year-old daughter who has just as much of an adventurer's heart as I do. We hike, climb, hunt, and fish as often as possible. I am blessed to have two patriotic brothers, one serving in Colorado, and another serving in Virginia who recently had a set of twins. __________________________ You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email! If you would like to contact today's guest... IG: aculwe123 FB: Aaron Culwell LinkIn: Aaron Culwell, CFO,CTO Your host can be reached at: IG: @firegroundfitness FB: @fireground fitness Twitter: @firegroundfit Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
Steve Robinson was hired by the Surrey Fire Service in 1992, leaving Surrey Fire Service as an Assistant Fire Chief, Steve went on to become the Fire Chief of the City of Kamloops. When in Surrey, Steve was involved in helping develop an amazing CISM team from its infancy. Steve was one of the go-to resource for delivering CISM sessions to firefighters after being exposed to trauma. SFS built one of the best mental health support systems for firefighters in North America. Steve also sat on the Fire Chiefs Canadian Mental Health Committee and was instrumental in bringing the Resilient Minds Program to KFR and text to counseling appointment services. Steve sat on the Canadian Mental Health Committee for Fire Chiefs. Steve talks about why it's not only OK to get emotional, it's encouraged and that he wants people to know they are supported.
In addition to local headlines and our picks for summer live music venues; our special guest this week is the Chief Ryan Sommers of North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District. Chief Sommers is the seventh Chief of NLTFPD since its inception in 1959 with a unanimous vote on Sept. 21, 2016. Born in Reno and raised in Incline Village, he started his career in 1991 as a seasonal volunteer firefighter. Throughout his tenure, Sommers moved up through all of the respective ranks from dispatcher, firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief and Assistant Fire Chief. Enjoy!
Bob speaks with LeRoy Assistant Fire Chief Joshua Pfendler on a rescue by the Buttermilk Falls and reaction to Bob's interview with Mercedes Vazquez Simmons.
Here's a look at the top headlines from around the Northland for Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. The Duluth News Tribune Minute is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune, Superior Telegram and Cloquet Pine Journal. Find more news throughout the day at duluthnewstribune.com.
During my career I have had several opportunities to sit in lecture halls and listen to Chief Dennis Compton share some of the wisdom he has gleaned over 50 years in the fire service. He taught us that one should “never sacrifice a relationship for an outcome”, that we need to “become politically competent”, and be aware of what behaviors and procedures that we “institutionalize.” In episode 68 Chief Compton and I chatted about his journey into the fire service, how things have changed and how important relationships are to a healthy organization. We talked about these important topics and so much more. Give it a listen and please enjoy. A little about our guest… Dennis Compton serves as a respected Executive Advisor for national, state, and local fire service and homeland security organizations. He was the Fire Chief in Mesa, Arizona for six years and Assistant Fire Chief in Phoenix, Arizona, where he served for 28 years. Chief Compton has Chaired the IFSTA Executive Board and also Chaired the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) National Advisory Council (NAC), where he continues to represent IFSTA. Chief Compton Chaired the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) Board of Directors for well over a decade and served as the Secretary of the International Public Safety Data Institute (IPSDI) Board of Directors as well. He has also served on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Board of Directors. Dennis is a widely recognized speaker and author. He has written many articles and chapters for publications, including five of his own books – the two latest being: 1) Progressive Leadership Principles, Concepts, and Tools; and 2) Mental Aspects of Performance for Firefighters and Fire Officers. Chief Compton is a 2011 Inductee into the National Fire Heritage Center's Hall of Legends, Legacies, and Leaders; a 2018 Inductee into the Firehouse Legends and Icons National Hall of Fame; and is a charter member of the Arizona Fire Service Hall of Fame. He is the recipient of Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association (Metro Chiefs) and the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA). Dennis has received the George D. Post National Fire Service Instructor of the Year Award and was recognized as the American Fire Sprinkler Association Fire Service Person of the Year. He was named the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year by the University of Phoenix and received the coveted CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford National Fire Service Leadership Award. Chief Compton has also received the 2014 Dr. John Granito Award for Excellence in Fire Service Leadership and Management Research; the 2016 International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) James O. Page EMS Achievement Award; and was awarded the 2019 IAFC President's Award. Since 1978, Chief Compton has served on many IFSTA Validation Committees and Task Groups, including as Past Chair of Chief Officer. Dennis was first elected to the IFSTA Executive Board in 1983 and represents IFSTA with many national fire service organizations addressing critical projects, issues, and planning endeavors. _______________________________________________________ You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email! If you would like to contact today's guest... FB: Dennis Compton Email: dcompton5@cox.net Your host can be reached at: IG: @firegroundfitness FB: @fireground fitness Twitter: @firegroundfit Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com
On this week's edition of The Marne Report we talk to Assistant Fire Chief, Jay McGraw from Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Fire Emergency Services about Fire Prevention Week and this year's theme "The sights and sounds of fire safety."
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Our guest tonight, Chief Dennis Compton, serves as a respected Executive Advisor for national, state, and local fire service and homeland security organizations. He was the Fire Chief in Mesa, Arizona for six years and Assistant Fire Chief in Phoenix, Arizona, where he served for 28 years. Chief Compton has Chaired the IFSTA Executive Board and also Chaired the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) National Advisory Council (NAC), where he continues to represent IFSTA. Chief Compton Chaired the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) Board of Directors for well over a decade and served as the Secretary of the International Public Safety Data Institute (IPSDI) Board of Directors as well. He has also served on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Board of Directors. Dennis is a widely recognized speaker and author. He has written many articles and chapters for publications, including five of his own books – the two latest being: 1) Progressive Leadership Principles, Concepts, and Tools; and 2) Mental Aspects of Performance for Firefighters and Fire Officers. Chief Compton is a 2011 Inductee into the National Fire Heritage Center's Hall of Legends, Legacies, and Leaders; a 2018 Inductee into the Firehouse Legends and Icons National Hall of Fame; and is a charter member of the Arizona Fire Service Hall of Fame. He is the recipient of Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association (Metro Chiefs) and the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA). Dennis has received the George D. Post National Fire Service Instructor of the Year Award and was recognized as the American Fire Sprinkler Association Fire Service Person of the Year. He was named the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year by the University of Phoenix and received the coveted CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford National Fire Service Leadership Award. Chief Compton has also received the 2014 Dr. John Granito Award for Excellence in Fire Service Leadership and Management Research; the 2016 International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) James O. Page EMS Achievement Award; and was awarded the 2019 IAFC President's Award. Since 1978, Chief Compton has served on many IFSTA Validation Committees and Task Groups, including as Past Chair of Chief Officer. Dennis was first elected to the IFSTA Executive Board in 1983 and represents IFSTA with many national fire service organizations addressing critical projects, issues, and planning endeavors. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jlncriticalconversations/message
Providence's Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Dolan spoke with Gene about the difficulties with putting out electric vehicle fires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we continue with our Senior Fellows Spotlight series, where we offer a glimpse into the personal and professional journeys of some of the most remarkable Senior Fellows in the ALF network. In today's show, we're pleased to feature a truly inspiring individual, San José Fire Chief Robert Sapien of ALF Class XXV. Robert talks to us about early memories of growing up near King and Story in East San José and reflects on his mother's impact on his sense of community and his commitment to the common good. We also hear Chief Sapien discuss his career trajectory, key lessons he's learned along the way, and his view of seeing our way through what currently divides us. Robert attended Archbishop Mitty High School in San José and joined the San Jose Fire Department as a firefighter in 1989. He rose through the ranks as a fire engineer, fire captain, battalion chief, and Deputy Chief of Bureau of Field Operations. In 2016, Robert was appointed Assistant Fire Chief, then Acting Fire Chief in 2017. He was officially appointed Fire Chief in 2018. Robert participated in ALF Class XXV and joined the ALF board in March 2020.
Understand how preventative measures and regular monitoring can help reduce occupational health concerns like cancer and cardiovascular disease with Todd LeDuc, Chief Strategy Officer of LifeScan Wellness Centers, and Rob Brown, Physicians Assistant and founder of the New York Firefighters Heart & Lung Institute, who are helping firefighters gain access to regular health check-ups and spread awareness about early detection. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN:Why You Should Schedule Regular Monitoring of Your HealthHow to Take Precaution Even When You're Asymptomatic Why It's Important for Doctors to Translate Science to Firefighter Speak The Importance of an Annual Preventative ExamHow COVID-19 Can Have an Impact on Your Cardiovascular HealthHow to Access Preventative Monitoring ResourcesABOUT OUR GUESTS:Todd J. LeDuc, MS, CFO, FIFirE, retired after nearly 30 years as an Assistant Fire Chief of Broward County, Florida, an internationally accredited career metro department. He serves as a Chief Strategy Officer for LifeScan Wellness Centers, a national provider of comprehensive physicals and early detection exams. For over a decade, he has served as a member of the International Association of Fire Chief's Safety, Health & Survival Section and is currently the Secretary of that section. LeDuc is also the editor of Surviving the Fire Service (Fire Engineering Books) and serves on numerous advisory boards and publications. Rob Brown began his fire service career in 1992 with the Glenwood Fire Department in Long Island, NY. He currently serves as a Lieutenant with the New York City Fire Department and has been an active member since 1996. FDNY Lieutenant Rob Brown, who is also a Physicians Assistant, and the founder of the New York Firefighters Heart & Lung Institute, has also previously written for Firehouse Magazine, WNYF Magazine, and continues to speak about firefighter health & safety issues on a national level. ABOUT THE HOST:Battalion Chief Keys completed a total of 31 years of service, beginning as a firefighter for a high volume station in the Bronx. As a Captain and Lieutenant, he served various municipalities including Midtown Manhattan, until settling into East New York Brooklyn, where he became Battalion Chief. Within his new role he took charge of Research and Development where he learned how new innovations are tested and introduced to the fire service.Learn more about Fire-Dex products and services by visiting, www.firedex.comJoin the Conversation by Following Us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FireDexTwitter: https://twitter.com/firedexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/firedexgear/
Join host Susan Ney and her guest Steve Serbic as they talk about the culture of Fire Services departments and the fact that although surveys conducted have found that 95% of firefighters feel critical incident stress and 65% are traumatized by calls, over 80% of firefighters don't feel they can talk to a peer/seek help about how they are feeling due to concern that they might be perceived as weak or unfit for duty. The suicide rate for this profession is high. Steve is making it his business to bring voice to this reality and concern. His book The Unbroken: A Firefighter's Memoir will be available in bookstores soon. Steve will share his personal story and the work he is doing to change the culture in Fire and Protective Services departments across North America. About the Guest – Steve SerbicSteve Serbic is an Assistant Fire Chief with Surrey Fire and has been on the front lines of the fire service for over 25 years. As a mental health and wellness advocate, Steve has shared his story with thousands of people across North America. In the fire culture or any workplace, Steve believes we can work together to break down the misconceptions attached to mental health and dispel the fear of stigma, empowering people to speak up and ask for help. His websites are SteveSerbic.com and MuscularMentalHealth.com featuring the podcast Undercover Mental Health. He lives on Vancouver Island with his wife and two children. The Unbroken is his first book. If you wish to contact Steve, he can be reached through any of the following:Website: www.SteveSerbic.com, www.MuscularMentalHealth.comEmail: steve@muscularmentalhealth.comLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/serbic/Facebook: www.facebook.com/steve.serbicInstagram: www.instagram.com/steveserbicTwitter: www.twitter.com/steveserbicCheck out Steve's TEDx talk on YouTube.Steve's book: https://www.amazon.com/Unbroken-Firefighters-Memoir-Steve-Serbic-ebook/dp/B0921GH6WR Recommended Resource: www.headsupguys.org About the Host: Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bring both employee and management perspectives to her work. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing and consulting, and to be able, in her words, to “colour outside the lines.” She promises some fun and lots of learning through this podcast series. Susan is also the author of the book Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within available on Amazon. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training. If you wish to contact Susan,
The amazing Steve Serbic from the Undercover Mental Health Podcast sit down with me and tells us his story. Steve is a assistant fire chief, key note speaker, Tedx presenter, author and mental health advocate. Steve rose up through the fire service, and is currently working as an Assistant Chief of operations at Surrey Fire Service, Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area in Canada. He prides himself on being a devoted husband and father of two amazing kids. He survived his battle with depression thanks to the support of his family and friends. That support allowed him to rebuild his life and now he helps others who have decided to fight their anxiety, depression and mental illness. Steve is very open and raw about his own battles with mental illness and travels across North America sharing his story.You can find Steve at:steveserbic.comYouTubeTed Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVBiGeA2lx4www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZVsSEWRBnQUndercover Mental Health Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/undercover-mental-health/id1490639378
In the March 2021 episode of the KOB Podcast, host Tyler talks with Eric Minnich, the Lehigh County Coroner and the Assistant Fire Chief for the Neffs Volunteer Fire Company, to get his unique perspective on the fire and life safety industry.
Yes it is a bit of a long title for this episode. But what do these things have in common? That answer is one man. Dan Becker the Assistant Fire Chief for Wheatfield Volunteer Fire Department sat in front of the mic to introduce himself and all of his titles. He wears allot of hats and maybe should stay out of the rain. He is also very active with a few different non profit organizations. If you are interested in learning more about them here are the website links: Mission One M1vets.org Regroup Regroup4vets.com LF Missions lfmissions.org You can order freshly roasted coffee online from Coffin Coffee Company If you would like to support the Kouts Fire Podcast and the Kouts Fire Department Visit us online at www.koutsfire.com
How can communities be protected from fires, without firefighters getting diseases, or being injured or killed? How can our attitudes about fire and firefighter workplace culture change, so that more lives are saved, those of community members and firefighters? Listen to this timely, exciting episode with a fire culture expert who has put a lot of thought and time into these questions, a master storyteller: "Fighting for the Soul of Firefighting - Conversation With Burton Clark" (Multi-Hazards Podcast S03 E06). Dr Burton A Clark Bio Dr. Burton A. Clark, Executive Fire Officer (EFO), has been in the fire service for 50 years, including the District of Columbia in Washington DC the Capital of the USA, Prince George’s County Fire Department in Maryland and the USA National Fire Academy. He served as Assistant Fire Chief in Laurel, Maryland and as an Operations Section Chief for National emergencies and disasters. Presently he serves on the Board of Advisors for the Fire Service Psychology Association and the Board of Governors for the John M. Moschella Fire Service Research Grant Trust. Dr. Clark is a Technical Expert Reviewer for the USA National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention program and a doctoral dissertation advisor at various universities. He is the author of “I Can’t Save You, But I’ll Die Trying. The American Fire Culture” which I am now reading, it's chock full of great stories & a call to reform this great profession and the way society looks at fires. Dr. Clark studies fire culture worldwide, his web page is www.americanfireculture.com
At the age of five, Assistant Fire Chief Jimmy Walker of the Kansas City (MO) Fire Department (KCFD) lost his father then a KCFD Captain in a building collapse on April 27, 1981. On October 15, 2015, Chief Walker was on scene at a fire which claimed the lives of two KCFD members Larry Leggio and John Mesh in another building collapse. On this episode, Joe Pronesti sits down with Chief Walker to discuss the building, the actions of first in companies, the collapse and the recovery both on scene and how the department has moved forward with the lesson learned this event. Related: Collapse Zones, Voids, and Sector Discipline at Large Fires Sponsored by https://globe.msasafety.com/ The best way to keep up with Fire Engineering? Get our regular e-Newsletter: www.fireengineering.com/enewsletter
On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we hosted Assistant Fire Chief Jimmy Walker from the Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD). We discuss how the department is handling COVID-19, and all the challenges it brings including budget cuts, a focus on stress and other mental health issues within the department, and the dedication of the men and women who serve our city.
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Chief Dennis Compton is a respected executive advisor and the author of several books including his latest titled Progressive Leadership Principles, Concepts, and Tools(https://www.ifsta.org/shop/search?search_block_form=Progressive+Leadership+Principles+Concepts+and+Tools ). His previous books include a three-part series titled When in Doubt, Lead, and another titled Mental Aspects of Performance for Firefighters and Fire Officers(https://www.ifsta.org/shop/search?search_block_form=Mental+Aspects+of+Performance ). He has also authored many chapters and articles for various books and other publications. Dennis was the Fire Chief in Mesa, Arizona for 6 years and Assistant Fire Chief in Phoenix where he served for 28 years. Chief Compton is a current member and Past Chairman of the Executive Board of the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA), and Past Chairman of the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) National Advisory Council (NAC). He has also served as Chairman of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) Board of Directors and Secretary of the International Public Safety Data Institute Board of Directors. Chief Compton is a past recipient of the George D. Post National Fire Service Instructor of the Year Award – and has been recognized as the American Fire Sprinkler Association Fire Service Person of the Year. Dennis has been selected as the University of Phoenix Distinguished Alumnus of the Year – and is the recipient of the 2003 CFSI/ Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford National Fire Service Leadership Award. He has received the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association Lifetime Achievement Award and the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Chief Compton is a recipient of the Dr. John Granito Award for Excellence in Fire Service Leadership and Management Research, and is a recipient of the IAFC EMS Section James O. Page EMS Achievement Award. He also received the 2019 IAFC President’s award for outstanding national contributions throughout his fire service career. In 2011, Dennis was inducted into the National Fire Heritage Center Hall of Legends, Legacies, and Leaders; and in 2018, he was inducted into the Firehouse Legends and Icons National Hall of Fame. Chief Compton is also a charter member of the Arizona Fire Service Hall of Fame. Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runnerby Dean KarnazesCan't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Oddsby David Goggins
In this episode, AFSO21 Radio, The Weekend Wrap-up host Kevin Ferrara talks with military veteran and former firefighter Vince Davis. Vince is a leader and mentor in the fire service that many look to for guidance and encouragement. Vince is an outspoken individual that says what he thinks and means what he says. Not afraid to speak about the ongoing AFFF issues plaguing the fire service and the military, Vince has voiced his concerns that AFSO21 echo.Listeners will hear from Vince regarding his exposure to AFFF and PFAS and how his recent blood test has affected his life.Vince gives advice to firefighters on what they need to do to stay healthy and why stating on top of their medical care is important.Here are some links Vince speaks about throughout the podcast:US Military Firefighter's Cancer Information Exchangehttps://www.facebook.com/US-Military-Firefighters-Cancer-Information-Exchange-740142489474441Retired Air Force Fire Officershttps://www.facebook.com/groups/208134052591708Department of Defense (federal) Firefightershttps://www.facebook.com/groups/dodfederalfirefightersDoD Fire and Emergency Serviceshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/DoDFireUSAF Firefightershttps://www.facebook.com/groups/45926182141AFSO21 Your leadership, management, and fire protection and emergency services consulting solutionSupport the show (https://afso21.com/podcast)
The Tradition of Following in Mom or Dad's Footsteps. Hosts: Rick Lasky, Chief (ret.) Lewisville (TX) Fire Dept. Terry McGrath, Assistant Fire Chief, Lewisville (TX) Fire Dept. Guests: Scott Thompson Fire Chief The Colony, Tx. Braden Thompson Firefighter Dallas Fire Rescue Garrett Thompson Firefighter Arlington, Tx Fire Department
This week's headlines:• Council unanimously approves homestead exemption• COVID-19 not getting better in Mansfield• Big League Dreams closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19• City leaders talk about making change in race relations• City staff seeks approval for a Main Street "parklet"• Assistant Fire Chief retires after 24 years of service• Sahara Desert dust could make for a stunning sunset in Mansfield Alexa is here with the weather and Stacey Main interviews the Mansfield ISD PTA Council President Samantha Lee. And, as always, we will conclude this episode with the trivia question of the week for a $25 gift card to Fish City Grill. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
This week's headlines:• Council unanimously approves homestead exemption• COVID-19 not getting better in Mansfield• Big League Dreams closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19• City leaders talk about making change in race relations• City staff seeks approval for a Main Street "parklet"• Assistant Fire Chief retires after 24 years of service• Sahara Desert dust could make for a stunning sunset in Mansfield Alexa is here with the weather and Stacey Main interviews the Mansfield ISD PTA Council President Samantha Lee. And, as always, we will conclude this episode with the trivia question of the week for a $25 gift card to Fish City Grill. We are Mansfield’s only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.
Chief Todd LeDuc is retiring from the Broward County (FL) Fire Rescue Service after 29 years of service throughout the ranks, having served as both Deputy and Assistant Fire Chief. Chief LeDuc has a master's degree in Executive Fire Service Leadership, is designated as a Chief Fire Officer, and holds fellow status in the Institute of Fire Engineers. For over a decade, Chief LeDuc has served as a Board Member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs' Safety, Health, & Survival Section and is currently the Section Secretary. He currently serves as a peer reviewer for agency accreditation and professional designation and facilitates the issuance of grants through FEMA Assistance to Firefighters. Chief LeDuc was instrumental in the initiation and production of the IAFC Health Care Providers' Guide for Firefighter Physicals and is an advisory board member to the Fire Rescue Center of Excellence on firefighter physicals. It is also noteworthy that Chief LeDuc is one of the leading contributors to the upcoming book, Surviving the Fire Service, co-authored with other recognizable authorities on firefighter health and safety. In addition to being widely published he is a sought-after international presenter on fire service leadership and survival. It should come as no surprise that Chief LeDuc has received numerous awards from the IAFC, IAFF, and the Center for Public Safety Excellence in recognition of his leadership and contributions to firefighter health and wellness. Connect with Todd Leduc: https://www.iafc.org/iCHIEFS/iCHIEFS-article/surviving-the-fire-service https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-leduc-9807438 https://twitter.com/toddjleduc?lang=en Get the book: https://fireengineeringbooks.com/surviving-the-fire-service/ Connect with Nick Holderbaum: https://www.primalosophy.com/ https://twitter.com/primalosophy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-primalosophy-podcast/id1462578947 If you would like to set up a consult call with Nick Holderbaum, you can schedule with him at https://www.primalosophy.com/health-coaching
Jeffrey Keene’s amazing journey, is an adventure through the eyes of two people, one a Georgian, the other a Connecticut Yankee. Similarities between the two go far beyond coincidence. They think alike, look alike and even share facial scars. Their lives are so intertwined that they appear to be one. Half of this equation, Jeffrey J. Keene, is a present day Assistant Fire Chief in affluent Westport CT. The other half, John B. Gordon, Confederate general, Army of Northern Virginia, died January 9 1904. Jeff had never given reincarnation much thought, nor had he ever seen a psychic, but both these elements came together one Halloween night. https://www.confederateyankee.net
Step into the boots of Dan Fritz, Assistant Fire Chief of Orange Village and the next mayor of Moreland Hills, as he tells his favorite stories as a second-generation firefighter, shares the harder side of the job, and discusses his goals for the future of Moreland Hills. Learn more about the Orange Village Fire Department at orangevillage.com/fire-department/. Explore the Village of Moreland Hills’ government online at morelandhills.com. Watch Molly and Lily on Fox 8 Extra announcing the star of Molly’s 4th book at facebook.com/Fox8NewsCleveland/videos/487181455345784/ (starting at 15:25). Purchase the books at apieceofmollysmind.com. Join Molly and the Chagrin Falls firefighters at their calendar release party on Nov 10. Details at www.facebook.com/events/548328275976427/. Browse over 100 articles on business law, employment law, real estate law, and estate planning on the Gertsburg Law Firm blog at gertsburglaw.com/blog/. Be sure to subscribe while you’re there to get legal news delivered straight to your mailbox. SHOW NOTES We need a cure for migraines; Adventure in music and car buying A future mayor’s inspiration Perspective from dad and support from mom Inside the firefighter’s mind; More than firefighters; Fighting the drug epidemic Through the eyes of a first responder and an emotional impact; The best stories from the job Plans for Moreland Hills; Zoning solutions Regionalism across fire departments and working together Jim Finley was our guest on Ep 51 – Surviving and Thriving
Fires cause 3% of workplace injuries, and they can leave businesses devastated. Brad Frazier, Assistant Fire Chief for the Columbia Fire Department, shares best practices to protect your people and your business from the dangers of a workplace fire.
In this episode, Dan Althouse from member organization Orange Cross Ambulance, Mary Pitsch, CEO of Embrace Care Management, and Chuck Buttler, Assistant Fire Chief of Sheboygan Fire Department share how they’ve approached dementia care throughout their communities. What started as a volunteer lead effort is now a grant-funded program improving the lives of those with dementia throughout Sheboygan County, and better equipping those who care for them through education and awareness. You can learn more by visiting their Facebook page or look for their session at the November WEMSA conference.
Excellent chat with Scott about the great volunteers in our fire departments. Scott also shares personal experiences with us about being part of the department. Plus, he takes the time to remind us all about fire and water safety!
Chief Dan Munsey is Assistant Fire Chief of San Bernardino Fire Protection district, the California Fire Chiefs Association Operations section president, and part of the IAFC technology council. Dan has decades of experience in the fire industry. He has seen the evolution of data in the fire industry and how much things have changed and haven’t changed over the years. Everyone in the fire industry knows there is a necessity to implement data into their planning and training, but refining the information is a major challenge in the industry. One common thing Dan has noticed in his career is how much data is available to them. It is great to have all this information, but unless the data is refined and presented in a way to be used; it will fall to the wayside. Another problem is information overload. With so much data being poured onto firefighters, decision-makers don’t know where to start and instead fall back on old processes. Technology and innovation are driving forces behind change in the fire industry. It’s important we keep the change positive and not have products entering the market that doesn’t solve a problem. Fire departments are being asked to decide if technology will be worth the resources without knowing if that technology will still be available next year. We ask a lot of firefighters we shouldn’t leave them in a situation that puts them at a disadvantage. Firefighters aren’t averse to change; in fact, they are pushing for it. The problem is that the data that is being used isn’t actionable enough. For the fire industry to change data needs to become cleaner and have a clear direction for change. To learn more about Chief Dan Munsey visit his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-munsey/
February 4, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci officially swore in Brian Marshall as the new Fire and Rescue Chief. He was appointed to his new position in December. Chief Marshall spent the previous six years as the fire chief and director of emergency services at the Kern County Fire Department. He served in several positions with the Kern County Fire Department since 1987, including interim fire chief and director of emergency services, deputy fire chief, fire battalion chief, fire captain, fire engineer and firefighter. He is also a member of FIRESCOPE and oversaw numerous disasters throughout central California, including the Erskine Fire in 2016. Chief Marshall will be replacing Kim Zagaris, who announced his retirement in 2018. Zagaris was appointed as the Fire and Rescue Chief on April 1, 2001. Prior to his appointment, Chief Zagaris was the Assistant Fire Chief for Cal OES with assignments in Region I, II, III, IV and V since 1987. He started his career as a Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) seasonal firefighter in 1977 and promoted through the ranks of the local, state and federal fire agencies to the State Fire and Rescue Chief. His extensive background in fire service, emergency management, and homeland security included working with local, state, federal and international agencies over the last 40 years. Upon learning of his appointment, Kern County Fire Chief Brian Marshall said "I’m going to miss Kern County, working with the citizens and working for the citizens of Kern County.” He will focus on preventing statewide emergencies in his new position. He has worked in the department since 1987, nearly 32 years. “It’s not been 32 years, it’s been a lifetime," he said. “I want to go to Sacramento and protect the state," he said. "I am just so excited about the opportunities that exist in Sacramento right now for me and my family. It’s exciting and scary at the same time.” Links Marshall Sworn in as New Cal OES Fire Chief VIDEO: Cal OES Director Gets First-Hand Look at Erskine Fire in Kern County RAW VIDEO: Erskine Fire Burns Through Communities Near Lake Isabella Erskine Fire Podcasts The Erskine Fire: Beyond the Lines Sobering Aerial View of Erskine Wildfire Destruction in Kern County
San Bernardino County’s Assistant Fire Chief Dan Munsey reflects on emerging technologies, such as drones and wearables, and how they will transform fire service operations in the years to come.
KFOR's Dale Johnson sits down with Assistant Fire Chief, Pat Borer, to talk about winter fire safety
Episode 035 - Chief Dennis Reilly is a 44-year fire service veteran, and is currently the Assistant Fire Chief for the City of Davis (CA). He is a retired Battalion Chief from Cherry Hill Fire Department (NJ) and also spent more than six years as the Fire Chief of Sunrise Beach FPD (MO). In addition to his fire service career, Chief Reilly is a US Army veteran, spending over six years on active duty. He was assigned as a combat medic with the 83rd Airborne Division, a flight medic with over 500 hours of flight time, and as a combat medic with the 2nd Armored Calvary Regiment and was deployed during the first Gulf War. Chief Reilly discusses leading by example, and how the message a leader brings to the group has more to do with the the leader's personal and professional character, rather than the actual message itself. He points out that great organzations talk about fire, and don't hide from it, and they become great because they seek out people who are focused on the mission rather than themselves.
Transformational Leadership with Fire Chief Reggie Freeman While attending a community event in the City of New Haven, Hartford Fire Chief Reggie Freeman and I got the opportunity to "chop it up" and discuss his passion for Transformational Leadership. Please give a listen and share this great insight that Chief Freeman has been espousing all over the globe. The content is heavy and well worth taking a few notes to improve your management style, no matter what industry you represent. Reginald D. Freeman, MS, CFO, FIFireE On February 1, 2016, Reginald D. Freeman was sworn in as the 37th Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director for the City of Hartford. Prior to the City of Hartford, Chief Freeman served as Fire Chief for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Ft. Worth, TX also known as U.S. Air Force Plant 4. In addition to his duties as Chief of Department to the team in Ft. Worth, Chief Freeman provided international guidance and direction to the Italian and Japanese governments through the Ministry of Defence by providing training and consulting to each nation's Air Force Fire Department personnel, respectively as it pertains to the F-35 Lightning. Furthermore, Chief Freeman served as the Assistant Chief/Deputy Director of Emergency Management for the City of Hartford, CT as well as Fire Chief for Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA. (U.S. Air Force Plant 6) where he was named Professional of the Year in 2009. Chief Freeman served in Iraq as a civilian Fire Chief for the U.S. Department of Defense and coalition allies from 2004 to 2008, providing all hazards fire and emergency services to forward and continuing operating bases throughout Iraq. His last assignment was at their headquarters on Camp Victory in Baghdad as the Chief of Compliance, Safety, & Planning where he helped managed more than 700 firefighters and nearly 25,000 calls per year. He has worked in a number of fire service capacities in his career including Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Fire Captain, Fire Service Instructor, Assistant Fire Chief, and Fire Chief. Fire Chief Reggie FreemanChief Freeman's educational accomplishments include a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership from Bellevue University in Bellevue, NE. He earned his Master's Degree in Executive Fire Service Leadership from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ and he is currently a Doctoral student in dissertation phase studying Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Organizational Development. Chief Freeman is also a graduate and Fellow of Harvard University's Senior Executives for State & Local Government program at the Kennedy School of Government. Chief Freeman previously served as the Chair of the Industrial Fire & Life Safety Section for the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and a previous Board member of the Executive Fire Officer Section of the IAFC and Technical Committee member of NFPA 1021 (Fire Officer Professional Qualifications), respectively. Additionally, Chief Freeman serves as the Chair for the Commission on Professional Credentialing via the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. and is also the Director of Training for the Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs. Lastly, Chief Freeman is an accredited Chief Fire Officer (CFO) through the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. as well as a credentialed “Fellow” with the Institution of Fire Engineers, USA Branch. Lastly, Chief Freeman serves on the Board of Directors for NFPA. Chief Freeman is an Adjunct Professor for Anna Maria College and the University of Florida where he lectures in both undergraduate and graduate Fire Science and Master of Public Administration programs.
Kim Zagaris, or Chief Z as some call him, is the State Fire and Rescue Chief for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES); he was appointed on April 1, 2001. He admits his appointment rattled cages, nerves and even a few careers. He’s not only survived the highly political position, he’s succeeded. In this episode (#48) of All Hazards Chief Z reflects on his storied career, the changes he’s seen at Cal OES and in the business of putting the wet stuff on the red stuff, and what he’s learned. Prior to his appointment, he was the Assistant Fire Chief for Cal OES with assignments in Region I, II, III, IV and V since 1987. He started his career as a Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) seasonal firefighter in 1977 and promoted through the ranks of the local, state and federal fire agencies to the State Fire and Rescue Chief. Chief Zagaris has extensive background in fire service, emergency management, and homeland security which includes working with local, state, federal and international agencies over the last 40 years. As the State Fire and Rescue Chief, Chief Zagaris serves as the Executive Coordinator for Cal OES Fire and Rescue Services Advisory Committee/ FIRESCOPE Board of Directors. The Board provides a State level forum for addressing Statewide Mutual Aid, Incident Command System, Multi-Agency Coordination, Resource Typing, Training, Certification, Safety, Standardization and Fire Protection issues of statewide concern. Chief Zagaris is responsible for managing the FIRESCOPE Program, California Incident Command Certification System, the California Fire Assistance Agreement, State Assistance for Fire Equipment Program, as well as, serve on numerous state and national committees, associations and programs, including Cal OES representation on the California State Strategic Committee on Terrorism, the California Wildfire Coordination Group, the National Fire Protection Association 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, he currently chairs the International Fire Chiefs Associations (IAFC) Emergency Management Committee/ National Fire Service Mutual Aid System, the National Fire Service Incident Management System Consortium. He is the past chair of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Mutual Aid/ Resource Typing Project Team, and a past member of the National Incident Management System ICS Competencies Change Management Board, and the National Wildfire Coordination Group/ Urban Interface Working Team. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services owns 114 all-risk Type I Fire Engines, 40 Type III Fire Engines, 12 Water Tenders, 6 Communications/ Support Units, 13 Swift Water Rescue Caches, 12 Type II Hazardous Material Unit and manages California’s 8 Local/State/National Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces in cooperation with those sponsoring agencies. Chief Zagaris is responsible for several major program elements including the day-to-day management of the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, which includes over 1,100 fire agencies, and some 55,000 professional and volunteer firefighters that operate approximately 6,000 fire engines Statewide. Links Oklahoma City Bombing: California Sent its Best to Midwest Terror Response OESNews.com Podcasts Cal OES Home Page FIRESCOPE
Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about the decision by Meriden Assistant fire Chief Louis DiGennaro's decision to retire in March while facing yet another complaint of misconduct. Credit www.bensound.com/ for the music.
In October I was in Chesapeake to deliver two-days of situational awareness training and I caught up with one of my life-long friends, Norfolk Assistant Fire Chief, John DiBacco. John and I served together on our first fire department in Weirton, West Virginia. During the interview we talked about the process of after-action reviews John uses to gather and share lessons with his crews. Our sponsor: Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com Intro music Safety Dance (1982) Men Without Hats GMC - Virgin Records Licensed by BMI Music Situational Awareness Matters! website www.SAMatters.com Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/ Contact Rich Gasaway www.RichGasaway.com Support@RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424
In September I was in Chesapeake to deliver two-days of situational awareness training and I caught up with one of my life-long friends, Norfolk Assistant Fire Chief, John DiBacco. John and I served together on our first fire department in Weirton, West Virginia. During the interview we talked about the process of after-action reviews John uses to gather and share lessons with his crews. Our sponsor: Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com Intro music Safety Dance (1982) Men Without Hats GMC - Virgin Records Licensed by BMI Music Situational Awareness Matters! website www.SAMatters.com Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/ Contact Rich Gasaway www.RichGasaway.com Support@RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424
Episode 012 - Tim Sendelbach is a 30-year student and educator of the fire and emergency services, currently serving as the Editor-in-Chief for Firehouse. He is responsible for the content and editorial direction of Firehouse® Magazine, Firehouse.com, Firehouse Expo, and Firehouse World. He has served as an Assistant Fire Chief with the North Las Vegas (NV) Fire Department, as the Chief of Training for Savannah (GA) Fire & Emergency Services, and as Assistant Fire Chief for Missouri City (TX) Fire & Rescue Services. Tim shares how buy-in is immediate when instructors are participating in the physical fitness with recruits, how important education is to creating a well-rounded firefighter and human being, and the need for critiquing yourself and fire service traditions to bring out the best ideas going forward. Sponsored by Paul Conway Fire (paulconwayshields.com)
My birthday is July 4th, my Mom Ruth would be 87 on July 5th. My Mom was a strong women of God! Her Bible is all marked up with underlined verses and comments. She did not just read the Bible, she lived it! An awesome testimony. People say my Mom was quiet, yes she was, but her testimony speaks volumes to this day. Mom was an awesome wife to my Dad, she worked with him in his duties as the Transportation Director for the Windom, Minnesota Schools and as Assistant Fire Chief. This was before cell phones! Mom would take many calls during the day for Dad at home and at night regarding school bus matters. Mom also was head cook at Winfair Elementary. Mom and Dad had us kids in Sunday school as soon as we were old enough. They gave us kids a strong Christian foundation from the start. Mom and Dad gave their lives to the people of the Windom area, they served so wonderfully. The picture I have posted is my Mom’s graduation picture from Windom High School and Mom and Dad with son Lars when we had visited them in Windom. Mom and Dad both passed onto glory at age 64. Dad of a sudden heart attack and Mom of cancer. The life that my Mom and Dad gave me, is one reason I preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know how important it is to be raised in a Christian family! They taught me well! Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Eph 6:1
On February 14, 2014 the Birmingham Fire Department was dispatched to a residential dwelling fire at 0130. On arrival the first-in company reported heavy fire conditions on the CD corner of the house. There were two vehicles on the property, one of the vehicles had three car seats in it. This gave the IC a strong indication there were people still in the house, including children. Despite the challenging conditions, crews entered with the mission of fire containment and search and rescue. As conditions rapidly changed, Engine 14 called a mayday. This interview details the event, outcome and lessons learned. Our sponsor: Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com Intro music Safety Dance (1982) Men Without Hats GMC - Virgin Records Guest Contact Information Floyd (Buddy) Wilks, Jr. Birmingham Fire Department 1808 7th Sttreet North Birmingham, AL 35203 floyde.wilksjr@birminghamal.gov 205-254-2510 office Situational Awareness Matters! website www.SAMatters.com Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/ Contact Rich Gasaway www.RichGasaway.com Support@RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424
On July 5, 2013, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported commercial building fire at the Mayfair Professional Building, located at 5901 North Mayfair. Within two minutes of the alarm, the first arriving company found light smoke coming from the area of the HVAC units in the side of the building. The structure was a Type 5 construction, two-story structure with a basement. The fire progressed quickly, nearly trapping crews on the first floor and in the basement. Some takeaways from the interview include: 1. How rapidly changing fire conditions can unexpectedly over run crews. 2. You’re hear what you can learn when the fire does not behavior as expected (i.e., the puzzle pieces don’t fit). 3. You can become normalized to your environment and may not see the severity of the conditions. 4. How volumes of radio traffic on a single tactical channel can impact scene safety if at-risk crews cannot communicate via radio. 5. Time distortion impacted perception of speed of the incident. 6. How Spokane Fire is using the skills of a psychologist to help develop emotional intelligence, build incident scene situational awareness, and recover from traumatic incidents. Show notes at: www.SAMatters.com/29/ Thank you to our sponsors: Midwest Fire: MidwestFire.com Branding Iron Marketing: BrandingIron.com Culture and Situational Awareness (article referenced in the podcast)http://www.samatters.com/culture-and-situational-awareness/ Guest Contact Information Assistant Chief Brian Schaeffer Spokane Fire Department bschaeffer@spokanecity.org Situational Awareness Matters! websitewww.SAMatters.com On-Line Academyhttp://www.samatters.com/situational-awareness-matters-academy/ Upcoming Events Schedule http://www.samatters.com/programs-keynote/eventschedule/ Books and Videos (Store) http://www.samatters.com/store/ Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/ Contact Rich Gasaway www.RichGasaway.com Support@RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424
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