Rick Lasky and John Salka

The Command Post: What Is Your Driving Force?

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the critical role of commitment in the fire service.
1 min read
Jerry Stretch

FDIC 2025 Preview: Dealing with Difficult People

This class focuses on our fire service mission and discusses the impact "difficult people" can have on our daily success.
1 min read
Rick Lasky, Scott Thompson, Curtis Birt, and John Salka

Humpday Hangout: Leaving a Legacy

Rick Lasky and other members of the team pay tribute to the life and times of the late Captain Bill Gustin.
1 min read
Kalispell Montana Fire Chief Jay Hagen

Kalispell (MT) Names New Fire Chief

Jay Hagen will assume the role on May 5, returning to western Montana where he started his career in firefighting three decades ago.
3 min read
Tom Merrill and Kent Swarts

Enhancing Volunteer Fire Department Recruitment and Retention

Host Tom Merrill welcomes Deputy Chief Kent Swarts from the Rehoboth Beach (DE) Volunteer Fire Company.

Backstep Boys: Leadership and the Future of the Fire Service

Hosts Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer welcome Dr. Denis Onieal, a fire service icon with decades of experience.
Retiring Waynesville Fire Chief Joey Webb

Retiring Waynesville (NC) Fire Chief Wore Many Hats

For many fire chiefs, the job is much more than fighting fires. That's no different for retiring Waynesville Fire Chief Joey Webb.
5 min read
Discrimination fire service court

Navigating Harassment and Discrimination in the Fire Service

Host John K. Murphy welcomes legal experts to discuss the pressing issues of harassment and discrimination within the fire service.
4 min read
Miami Township (OH) Fire Rescue logo Yellow Springs

OH Fire Chief Suspended: Records Reveal Misconduct Allegations

The chief of the Miami Township Fire Department is suspended amid an investigation into alleged misconduct.
4 min read
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