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Well I figured it was time to share how I got to where I am at. So a new series of Story Time. This first episode is about me and how I got into the fire service and what I am doing now. I hope you like and share this!! I will continue diving in to “Story Time” where I talk about fires and experiences that I personally had. I hope you enjoy!

Episode 4!!! It’s tough to keep a positive mindset when faced with negativity. How do you keep your crews priorities on track when faced with a new policy or something even you disagree with? It is hard but you have to look at the bigger picture. Check out Episode 4, it maybe boring but can you figure out a way to stay positive and mold your crew to be the best that they can be!

Let’s review the basics. Going over stretching ones, search, forcible entry is must. A new year gives crews a clean slate so let’s go over to improve the basics. What’s crawl, walk, run? Well, there’s a time and a place but to learn new tactics or understand new buildings we need to figure out how to implement those S&Ts. Starting slow and improve and continue to where the crew is firing on all pistons. Pre-planning is a continuous process. Let’s make our crews better and efficient in 2026.

What’s your leadership style? What are the core values of leadership. I have a hard time defining what leadership is. I’m only scratching the surface of figuring out what the true meaning is. Listen to my newest episode and find out how I define my own leadership style and implement it to my team. Stay Motivated!!!

How do you motivate experienced personnel? 30 year drivers or even officers. It is tough and can be a challenge. Have clear communication and trust that’s built can help motivate those experienced personnel. Listen to how I think it can be done on this episode!

Check out my latest episode about Special Operations

Find out how I describe firemen as either a Pitbull or a puppy. There is a difference. We all know Alpha dogs in the service we’ll use the term Pitbull, because they are aggressive and ready to do work. Puppies are the young ones that still can bite, but still have a lot to learn. Check out this episode and how I describe a Pitbull and a puppy!

FD traditions and the over saturation of training and how it’s becoming an issue. Just listen and you will find out!

Just listen and find out!!

Do you have someone that you’ve thought was a great mentor? Is there someone out there that you can say kicked you in the ass and made you a great fireman. I give you my 3 that inspired me who I am today. Thank those leaders or mentors that helped you through those first years in the fire service.

Are you all in to your department, fire service, your crew? Do you only care for your own benefit? Well I dive into this topic and I want you to ask your crew and your self are YOU all in?

My thoughts on 9/11 and what the brotherhood did for me. We need to build that brotherhood back. When you think about those 343, remember they did their job and they had each others backs through out. So hope you enjoy my personal experience of 9/11

Welcome to part 2 of being on a somewhat of a hiatus. Life has been busy and I want to voice some of my thoughts of my last podcast and also dove into holding not only yourself accountable but others. Check it out!

Check this episode out!!

Some personal thoughts on some that are no longer here.