<p>In this episode I sit down with my good friend Phil Bird. He is a Battalion Chief in the Washington DC Metro Area. Phil and I talk about the fire service in general and how we got to where we are. We talk about the job and do excel and what it means to be a good leader and how to earn respect.</p>

In this episode I sit down with my good friend Phil Bird. He is a Battalion Chief in the Washington DC Metro Area. Phil and I talk about the fire service in general and how we got to where we are. We talk about the job and do excel and what it means to be a good leader and how to earn respect.

Fire Service Leadership and respect and how to get there

"Because leadership isn't optional—it's the job. Whether you're stepping into your first officer role or you've been leading crews for years, this podcast is here to sharpen your edge. My guests and I dive into the real challenges of leading in the fire service—no ego, no fluff—just straight talk, hard lessons, and solid tools to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and grit."

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"Because leadership isn't optional—it's the job. Whether you're stepping into your first officer role or you've been leading crews for years, this podcast is here to sharpen your edge. My guests and I dive into the real challenges of leading in the fire service—no ego, no fluff—just straight talk, hard lessons, and solid tools to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and grit." Lead From the Front. Own the Fireground.

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