<p>This month I go solo with no guest. I took the time to answer some questions from listeners from social media. I touch several subjects </p> <ul> <li>Promotion exams</li> <li>Dealing with difficult people</li> <li>Recognize your shortcomings </li> <li>What made me decide to be a chief</li> <li>My advice to the new firefighter</li> <li>How do we make training friendly to volunteers</li> </ul> <p> </p>

This month I go solo with no guest. I took the time to answer some questions from listeners from social media. I touch several subjects Promotion exams Dealing with difficult people Recognize your shortcomings What made me decide to be a chief My advice to the new firefighter How do we make training friendly to volunteers

My random thoughts on fire service life and getting promoted

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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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