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play_arrowEpisode 51 – Essential Negotiation & Leadership Skills for Fire Service Leaders – Chief AJ Kehl FireDawg.us
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In Episode 22, Jeremy McLendon joins Ben to discuss his role as a member of the 45th Space Wing in supporting Space X and NASA space missions. Jeremy is a member of the Human Space Flight Rescue team and works closely with others in the DoD to develop and practice […]
In Episode 21, Beale AFB Fire Chief Kevin Smith joins Matt and Ben to discuss his philosophies on servant leadership, opportunity equality and perceptions in the department, and about Beale AFB’s response to a tragic U-2 crash.
Ben talks with Christian Jacobs regarding collection, use, and implications of data in the fire service.
In Episode 20, Louis F. Garland Fire Academy Instructors Cody Simpson and Jefferey Van Rees share some of the changes the academy has seen in recent years, what life is like as an instructor and how they’re adapting during the pandemic.
Matt connected with Keith Collins of Fort Huachuca Fire Department in Arizona to discuss the importance of firefighter fitness and occupational fitness assessments.
In Episode 19, we speak with 2019 12 Outstanding Airman of the Year winner Justin Starks. He shares how he was able achieve success in the Air Force by seizing opportunity and having great teammates. He also talks about his educational pursuits, what drove him to author two books and […]
Matt connected with Chris Lopardi to discuss the importance of building up your relationships, and how his trust network helped him while dealing with a tragic loss.
In Episode 18, we speak with Whit Dodson from Shaw AFB Fire Department about the detailed process they went through to analyze the effectiveness of their hose and nozzles, culminating with a total refresh of their structural firefighting setup.
In Episode 17, Dave Wurtzel speaks with us about firefighter fitness, health, and resiliency. He was on the 2017 & 2018 Firefighter Combat Challenge World Champion team, as well as the founder of the Non-Profit The First Twenty.
