FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #015 Interview with Dave Stachowiak, Ed.D. About this Episode: One of the most frustrating things to learn is how to motivate and lead in the fire station.  Many of us become good firefighters and then promote or get voted into an officer posit...

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FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #014 Interview with Asst. Chief Robert Fling About Asst. Chief Rob Fling: Asst. Chief Fling has over 17 years in the fire service and is currently Assistant  Chief with the Dix Hills Fire Department, Long Island, NY.  Robert is passionate about...

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FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #13 Interview with Battalion Chief Patrick Kenny About This Episode This interview deals with addressing mental health challenges in the Fire Service and the lack of “tools” to deal with these challenges. The National Fallen Fire Fighters Found...

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FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #12 Interview with Battalion Chief Mike Meyers About this Episode: Battalion Chief Mike Meyers meets with David to discuss what the biggest lesson he learned from 9/11 was.  He shares about what it was like being there, what he did and how many...

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FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #11 Interview with FirefighteWife.com’s Lori Mercer About this Episode: It doesn’t matter how great you are on the fire ground or around the fire house when your marriage is in shambles and your having troubles at home, that leads t...

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FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #10 Interview with Instructor John Dixon Company Officer Interview with Instructor John Dixon, Bergen County Fire Academy About this Episode: Instructor Dixon shares why he is so passionate about training and the important role it plays in deve...

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FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #009 Interview with Captain Josh Fannon, Baltimore City Fire Dept (MD) About this Episode: In this episode I dive deep with Captain Fannon of the Baltimore City Fire Dept. to learn what  it takes to be a great firefighter and leader.  How to mo...

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FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #007 Failure Is Not An Option Interview with Michael Rehfeld About Michael Rehfeld: Michael is a retired 32 year firefighter with 32 years of service on the volunteer side and 24 years of service on the career side. His resume runs deep in both...

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FirefighterToolbox Podcast/Internet Radio Show Episode #006 Interview with Battalion Chief Brian P. Kazmierzak Director of Operations, FirefighterCloseCalls.com About Battalion Chief Kazmierzak Battalion Chief Kazmierzak has been in the fire service since 1991, having served in both volunteer and co...

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FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #005 Interview with Instructor Dave Walsh About this Interview: In this interview, we discuss several things about why fires are burning hotter than ever and what we need to know about it. Also: What is Dave doing with his students and how he b...

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