Are you the kind of firefighter that gossips in the firehouse? Today we will explore why we do it, why we shouldn't and how to stop ..read more

Today I talk about authority vs. leadership. These are two completely different things but so many terrible leaders confuse one for the other. Authority has to be given; leadership is earned. Do you have a terrible leader at your department? Plop him or her down and have a listen ..read more

Today I talk about EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (yes, it's a thing!) and how learning this skill is crucial to your development as a leader BEYOND the firehouse! Here is a link to my favorite EQ Book: https://a.co/d/4G7cwxE Free YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvRFUtLpaFk ..read more

Stephanie White is a 19-year veteran of the fire service, and has spent the past 17 years as a professional firefighter/paramedic in a metropolitan fire department. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in firefighter health and safety as a personal trainer, cancer awareness educator, and a trained mental health peer.   ..read more

Stephanie White is a 19-year veteran of the fire service, and has spent the past 17 years as a professional firefighter/paramedic in a metropolitan fire department. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in firefighter health and safety as a personal trainer, cancer awareness educator, and a trained mental health peer.  ..read more

Jeremy Sanders has been a firefighter for the City of Edmond in Oklahoma for 21 years and currently serves at the rank of Captain. He lives near Tulsa with his wife Erika who he shares 8 kids with and 1 grandson. In 2020 Jeremy created Crew 1st Culture and the Crew 1st Culture Podcast in which he shares the importance of the pursuit of daily personal growth. This daily growth has helped him to not only become a better firefighter and officer but also a better dad and husband at home.  Jeremy's Articles:  https://www.fireengineering.com/leadership/waitare-we-the-problem-fire-dept-cult ..read more

Jeremy Sanders has been a firefighter for the City of Edmond in Oklahoma for 21 years and currently serves at the rank of Captain. He lives near Tulsa with his wife Erika who he shares 8 kids with and 1 grandson. In 2020 Jeremy created Crew 1st Culture and the Crew 1st Culture Podcast in which he shares the importance of the pursuit of daily personal growth. This daily growth has helped him to not only become a better firefighter and officer but also a better dad and husband at home. Jeremy's Articles: https://www.fireengineering.com/leadership/waitare-we-the-problem-fire-dept-culture/#gref ht ..read more

Part 2 Chris Wiggins is driven and dedicated! He has been in the fire service for over 15 years. Chris has thrown himself in the grant arena and helps support his department and others with his skill set.   ..read more

Chris Wiggins is driven and dedicated! He has been in the fire service for over 15 years. Chris has thrown himself in the grant arena and helps support his department and others with his skill set.  ..read more

Ready to transform your fire training practices with small yet impactful changes? Brace yourself for an enlightening discussion that underscores the profound role of instructors in instilling safety protocols and a mind-set of continuous improvement. We have an exciting chat on how cross-fertilization of ideas from instructors of various regions can amplify your training experience and mold you into a superior instructor.  Does the mere thought of the charming volunteer days of fire brigades warm your heart? Join us on a nostalgic journey as we reminisce about this golden era, and the gr ..read more