Mayor’s Text Messages Provide Vivid Window Into Early L.A. Fire Response
Mayor Bass was more than 7,500 miles away from Los Angeles when fire started high in the hills of Pacific Palisades.
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Fire Department Leadership
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Humpday Hangout: From Command to Community
Hosts Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood are joined by guests Sam Peña and Otto Drozd to explore several critical issues facing the fire service today.
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Women in Fire: Leadership Conference Preview
This podcast provides a sneak peek into important topics to look forward to at the Women in Fire Leadership Conference
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Lawsuit: Ex-Cop Handcuffed, Sexually Assaulted Firefighters While Others Watched
The lasuit alleges much of the abuse occurred at the firehouse and in full view of other members, pointing to a culture of complicity and…
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The Command Post: What Is Your Driving Force?
Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the critical role of commitment in the fire service.
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.
More Fire Department Leadership
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.
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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.
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Enhancing Volunteer Fire Department Recruitment and Retention
Host Tom Merrill welcomes Deputy Chief Kent Swarts from the Rehoboth Beach (DE) Volunteer Fire Company.
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Drawn by Fire: Gustin!
Paul Combs pays tribute to the late Bill Gustin, captain with Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue and fire service legend.
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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.
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Perspectives on Leadership: Firefighting Efficiency Through Data-Driven Practices
Host Steve Shaw welcomes Lieutenant Paramedic Ben Shultz from the West Palm Beach (FL) Fire Department.
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WY Fire Districts Prepare for Budget Cuts Following Property Tax Cuts
Local fire districts are preparing to make budget cuts in response to a newly passed property tax relief bill.
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Commander’s Intent and Concept of the Operation: Two Powerful Leadership Tools
Jerry Knapp explains how these two crucial ideas from military planning can be used for fire departments.
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