Podcast appearances and mentions of George D Post

What lessons has this drummer learned & applied to firefighting? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! In this episode: How to blend evolving tactics and a data mindset How to leverage data before, during, and after an incident Why an open mind is crucial for using technology Hit play now to hear from retired Chief Eddie Buchanan - a man of many things. Chief Buchanan got his start in 1982 and retired as an Assistant Chief with Hanover Fire & EMS in Richmond, Virginia. He's a past President of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors, recipient of the George D. Post, Instructor of the Year Award, plus has served on a range of technical committees. Buchanan now hosts the new “Fire Service Data & Tech Talk” Podcast for Fire Engineering, and currently works as the Business Development Manager for Deccan International. Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Eddie Buchanan began his fire service career in 1982 and is an assistant chief with Hanover Fire & EMS in Richmond, VA.  He is a past president of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors and is the 2015 recipient of the George D. Post, Instructor of the Year Award from the ISFSI. He serves on the executive advisory board of Fire Engineering Magazine and FDIC and is author of the Volunteer Training Officer's Handbook from Pennwell Publishing.  He serves on the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Service Training and the NFPA 1700: “Guide for Structural Firefighting” Committee.  He is a past board member of the Volunteer/Combination Officer's Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and serves on a variety of advisory boards and committees for the fire service industry.  

Forest Reeder is a 43-year veteran of the fire service and is currently the Fire Chief in Tinley Park, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. He has instructed at FDIC for over 20 years and teaches nationally on fire service training, safety, and officer development-related topics. He is a previous recipient of the George D. Post Instructor of the Year award.He is the co-author of Foundations of Instructional Delivery; Fire Instructor 1 and Fire Service Instructor, Principles and Practices. He is the author of the weekly drill feature at FirefighterCloseCalls.com and at FireEngineering.com. Learn more at TheTrainingOfficer.com.

Paul Combs is the editorial cartoonist for Fire Engineering Magazine and is the author of three books: Drawn by Fire, Drawn by Fire, Too, and Drawing Lines: The Art of Making a Difference.Paul joined the fire service in 1995, and has been a fire service instructor since 2000. He is a former Lieutenant for the City of Bryan Fire Department in Ohio, retiring in 2019, where he was a Firefighter, EMT, HazMat Technician, and instructor for the City of Bryan Fire Training Academy. Paul is an FDIC presenter, keynoter, and Hands-On-Training instructor, and recipient of the George D. Post ISFSI 2018 Instructor of the Year Award. Paul is currently an instructor with On-Scene Training Associates.Learn more at PaulCombsArt.com

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

Acknowledged by his peers at Seattle FD as Firefighter of the Year in 2011, awarded the Fire Engineering/International Society of Fire Service Instructors George D. Post Instructor of the Year award in 2017, and creator of the Nozzle Forward Program, Aaron has been described as articulate, dynamic and magnetic. He identifies most as a 'Sharer of ideas'. He and his Cadre have taught over 20, 000 members of the fire service across North America since the program's inception and many have professed that their experience was career changing, myself among them. Multiple listens with a pen and pad of paper are strongly recommended. A true privilege. https://www.justinide.com/index/G0000a5srGZV9To8