It's the holidays, so of course we have a holiday episode for yah my friends! Some friendly banter back and forth about the holidays, firehouse traditions, and our favorite firehouse meals. And of course... Gremlins is not a Christmas movie!!! See ya'll next year! This is it for 2024!!!!

This episode... James Geering is the founder of the Behind the Shield Podcast and is pioneering the way for change in the fire service. In this episode, we uncover the gems in his new book, KINDER. After reading four chapters of this book, my life was never going to be the same. James brought light to what so many of us go through in the fire service. It's a real and raw look into the domino effect this career can have on our lives and the restorative power of my favorite four letter word... HOPE.

I've interviewed and had many conversations with many people, but no one like James Geering. His drive, passion, and genuine compassion for the men and women in the fire service bleeds through the pages in this book. This book was truly life changing. Ok, I'm done, you guys have got to listen to this one. Also, grab your spouse!!! They need this too!!!

Grab the book, KINDER:

https://a.co/d/1DhZl40

More about James:

https://www.jamesgeering.com/about

Behind the Shield Podcast:

https://www.jamesgeering.com/podcast

More about the 24/72 Schedule:

https://www.jamesgeering.com/behind-the-shield-podcast/2024/8/26/how-to-transition-to-a-2472-firefighter-schedule-episode-972

Stoked to bring you another episode as we’re heading toward the end of the year! This one’s all about creating the all allusive buy in your department and at the company level! Bear with me, I had a throw down mic and forgot to turn the phone off in the room. (Ring!!!!) It’s a live episode with all the hurt feelings and encouraging perspective. Don’t just listen to this one. Take notes and get out there and do it!!!! 

What's up my friend's?! Comin' at you with a new episode from Jarrod Sergi on expectations! If you make your expectations clear as an officer, you will easily be able to communicate with your crew. Jarrod gets real and raw about his new role as Battalion Chief.

Morale, Leadership, Standards. Jarrod and I are back with a fresh new couples episode that you can 100% relate to. Grab your crew, coffee or brew or all three. Just tune in and listen to this new episode about taking the lead with morale without sacrificing standards!

NEW EPISODE!!!! Season ONE Episode FIFTEEN: All about laterals and loyalty my friends! Why are people leaving their departments and the fire service all together? We’re gonna get into that today!!! Sit back and listen in to this solo episode by yours truly, Josh Chase.

Here we go mi compadres! Just another great episode of talking shop. We actually get into quite a bit in this episode. Nothing we planned to get into of course. Guaranteed to hit something you’re dealing with in the firehouse!!! 

What's up my friends this episode is all about leadership and how to do it right. We don't have it all right, but we've made a few mistakes so you don't have to. At this point there are a couple things that really work, and a couple things you should probably stop doing immediately. Let's get to it friends!

What should your expectations look like when you arrive at a new house as an officer? What can you expect from your officer as a firefighter? You don't have to wonder anymore. Check out this episode from my cohost Jarrod Sergi. I'm not gonna lie, I took a few notes on this one!