In this episode Dr. Gasaway interviews Santa Clara County Deputy Chief Steve Prziborowski, Contra Costa Battalion Chief Bob Atlas and Pinole Firefighter Christopher Baker on how to prepare for promotion to ensure you are providing the right safety leadership to your crew.

Each of the guests has a unique background and offer a varied perspective on how to prepare for a position of leadership. They offer their best advice for how to be a great company officer, including:

1. The need to have mentors.

2. The importance of being the “designated adult” in the firehouse.

3. The value of continual learning, even if your department won’t pay for it.

4. How to prepare for promotion.

5. And more!

Thank you to our sponsor:

Midwest Fire: MidwestFire.com

Intro music

Safety Dance (1982)

Men Without Hats

GMC - Virgin Records

Guest Contact Information: Steve Prziborowski, Deputy Chief

Santa Clara County Fire Department

408-205-9006

[email protected]

Bob Atlas, Battalion Chief

Contra Costa County Fire Department

Co-founder of Fire Alumni

[email protected] 925-765-5800

Chris Baker, Firefighter

Pinole Fire Department

[email protected] 209-277-9268

FireAlumni.com Code3FireTraining.com ChabotFire.com

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