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 In this episode, Eric Dreiman discusses what it takes to be a great effective company officer. Some people may view the job as a glorified babysitter, but they are missing the point.  What does it take to lead and grow the next generation of great firefighters and company officers? Eric Dreiman tackles that question.

 

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The Women in Fire panel discusses pregnancy/paternity policies in the fire service.

Host Lisa Baker South West Trustee Women in Fire

Panel

Erin Lamb South Metro Colorado

AMber Piggue Berkeley Ca Fire

Morgan Sajdahl Pierce County Washington

Maia Earle Washington ane owner of thebeltaneguild.org

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Hosts David Polikoff and Sam Villani speak with guest Shane Darwick about engine and truck work. They focus on what the company officer should be doing and looking for and offer some best practices.

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Jim Silvernail talks with Brian McHugh, a captain with the Florissant Valley (MO) Fire Protection District, about a recent fire that his department experienced, the lessons they learned, how they work with neighboring departments, and the importance of the after-action report. 

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The Tailboard Talk crew continues its conversation with Monte Fronk, who shares the story of his daughter Nada, a young indigenous woman who was trafficked and murdered. This two-part series explores the life of young Nada and what the first responder community can do to help others who find themselves in this situation. In part two, the panel continues the discussion.

 

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Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the first-arriving sequence of events at fires in private dwellings. They discuss what happens first and why, and when that sequence is altered due to circumstances on scene.

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