Episode 2: Kiel Samsing

The Pipeman podcast talk with Kiel Samsing. Kiel walks through his decision making process on an engine company utilizing Boyd’s OODA Loop decision making model. He also talks about engine company expectations and how to mentor new members coming on to the company.

Kiel Samsing is a Lieutenant with the Newport News Fire Department and the training coordinator for the West Point Volunteer Fire Department. He is a State of Virginia Instructor 2 and instructor for the Hampton Roads Recruit Fire Academy. Kiel has been an instructor at Andy Fredericks Training Days, Art of Firemanship, and the Chesapeake Firemanship Conference. He has also been a lecture and lead HOT Instructor at FDIC. Kiel is the founder of the Journeyman Fire Conference in Virginia.

Links:

Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War

Kiel Samsing - LinkedIn