Episode 027 - Chief Curt Isakson sits down with us to talk about the importance of leading at the company level, and how his mentors helped shape his career. We discuss the necessity of career long training, regardless of rank, and the need for honesty when debating fire ground tactics. Finally, we touch on the flexibility and adaptability that is present in successful firefighters on the fire ground.

Curt Isakson is a 28 year veteran of the fire service, and is currently a Battalion Chief for Escambia County (FL) Fire Rescue. He spent 9 years with the Pensacola Fire Department prior to joining ECFR, and is the man behind County Fire Tactics and Firefighter Rescues. Chief Isakson instructs nationally at FDIC, Firehouse Expo & World, Orlando Fire Conference, Atlanta Fire Conference, Bowling Green State University, and owns/operates the annual HROC (High Rise Operations Conference) on Pensacola Beach.