Perspectives on Leadership: The Weight of Our Words
Host Steve Shaw reflects with guest David Rhodes on the weight of words in leadership.
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Podcast: David Rhodes on Firefighter Nation
Firefighter Nation has relaunched with an all-new look and mission. Managing Editor Stephanie White spoke with David Rhodes and other guests.
The Lack of Search Training Is Appalling
Saving lives is at the core of the fire service mission, yet there is a noticeable lack of skill when it comes to search operations.…
In the Books: John O’Connell
Host David Rhodes speaks to John O’Connell about his storied career in the fire service as well as the latest edition of Emergency Rescue Shoring…
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Trust, Love, and Thermodynamics
David Rhodes offers three observations on building a solid foundation for fire service leaders to positively influence their organizations.
In The Books: Danny Sheridan
David Rhodes talks with Danny Sheridan, author of Fire Scene Discipline: True Stories of Close Calls.
Research Identified the Dumbest Guy in the Room
Questioning why we do things often proves or improves firefighting methods and tactics that have been in place for decades.
In The Books: Jada Hudson
David Rhodes speaks with Jada Hudson about her new book, which is geared toward helping firefighters through traumatic and difficult incidents.
So Afraid We Make It Unsafe
The struggle between moral obligation and strict adherence to policy will continue unless firefighters are clear about what our work is.
In the Books: Phil Jose
David Rhodes sits down with Phil Jose to talk about his new book, Instructor 1 for Fire and Emergency Services.
Stepping Back and Staying Around
Always work to make sure your replacement succeeds, writes David Rhodes. That individual's success is what your fire service legacy depends on.
In The Books: David Clark
David Rhodes talks with David Clark about his new book, Residential Firefighting: Training and Drills, his career, and what readers can expect from the new title.
