Hosts David Polikoff, Robert James (RJ), and Sam Villani discuss what command officers expect from their people. They also talk about what line officers expect from their command officers.  They discuss communication, setting expectations, and the importance of training together to build true camaraderie.

 

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Eric Dreiman talks with Dave Pruitt, a division chief with the Hillsboro (TX) Fire Department, about live fire training. They discuss ways to maintain compliance with NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, in the delivery of live fire training, while still giving students a valuable experience.

 

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Join host Christopher Naum for insights and a discussion about building performance and the size-up process.

 

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Asking for what you need while respecting the needs of others—and maintaining your best self—is critical. In this episode, the panel discusses the importance of self-advocacy. 

 

The panel includes:

Megan Saylors, Women in Fire Trustee, U.S. National Fire Service

Brooke Simms, firefighter, Aurora (CO) Fire Department

Chantell Newell, firefighter, Orange County (FL) Fire

Ioana Armstrong, coordinator of emergency management, Forest Park, GA

 

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Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer talk with guest Mike Stanley,  chief of the Oshkosh (WI) Fire Department. They discuss the following important topics:

The new OSHA fire brigade standard.

The impact of lithium-ion battery fires on responses today.

Grant funding for fire issues.

Recruitment and retention.

Cancer prevention.

Mental health.  

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Anthony Rowett and Todd Edwards talk with Brad Bennett, division chief of training, Spartanburg (SC) Fire Department. They discuss the recent hurricanes that have affected the entire area. 

 

They also cover the following leadership topics: 

Leadership transitions overall.

How leadership transitions affect the department.

How to manage leadership transitions.

The training challenges district chiefs face.

 

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On this episode of Tailboard Talk, Jeff Wallin and Chris Rasmussen discuss disaster preparation and response. With all of the current wildfires and hurricanes, departments must have systems in place to ensure they are prepared to respond.

 

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In this episode of The Command Post, Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss following orders, and they cover the following questions:

What does "following orders" mean for the organization?

What does it mean on the incidents to which we respond?

How often does it happen?

How does one manage these types of incidents?

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This must-listen episode features renowned fire service attorneys Brad Pinsky and Curt Varone. Pinsky and Varone put the Corporate Transparency Act in the spotlight, discussing its impact on fire and EMS agencies. Changes will be implemented as of January 1, 2025, so tune in if any of the following apply: 

You believe your agency is tax exempt. 

You know your agency is tax exempt. 

You need to learn more.

Pinsky and Varone will discuss the importance of well-developed and meaningful policies, from operational and organizational perspectives. And for organizations that need quality policies put into place, they offer tips and background info that will help you build a committee for that exact purpose.

 

 

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In this episode, Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush discuss a topic covered in their book, Mastering Fireground Command: the importance of incident command professional qualifications, development, and standards. They take a deep dive into the NIOSH 5 and how correct application of ICS can help to keep the fireground safe.

 

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