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Chapter 8 (week 6) of Company Officer I & II. Today’s fire service must be prepared for anything. We need to ensure our members have the basic skills needed to solve complex problems. This episode examines the components needed to effectively inform, engage and prepare our personnel for the situations they may be called to respond to. Multi-tasking, creativity and follow-through are just a few of the skills that are required by today’s fire service training officer.

Chapter 7 (week 4) of Company Officer I & II. This gripping episode paints a picture of risk management and its application in the contemporary fire service. Critical decision making it vital for the safety & survival of our personnel as well as our customers. Stroll on in and listen as we explore Admiral Rickover's Rules as they relate to fire and EMS operations. #rickoversrules #besmart

Chapter 7 of Company Officer I & II. To say our listeners are in for a treat would be an understatement. This episode is made special by our very accomplished guest Tommy Walker, Presidente, Fundación EASPA. Tommy was gracious enough to travel all the way from Argentina just to record this podcast. If that isn't dedication, I don't know what is. Please join us as Mr. Walker shares a new look at PTSD as well as his passion for serving others.

Chapter 7 & 11 (week 5) of Company Officer I & II. This episode represents the conclusion of our Crew Resource Management (CRM) series. Please join us as we discuss the importance of physical and mental health as it relates to CRM! Be smart. Fly the plane!

Chapter 7 & 11 (week 5) of Company Officer I & II. This episode is a continuation of our Crew Resource Management (CRM) series. Please join us as we discuss the importance of decision making as it relates to CRM!

Chapter 7 & 11 (week 5) of Company Officer I & II. This episode is a continuation of our Crew Resource Management (CRM) series. Please join us as we discuss the importance of training as it relates to CRM! #besmart #trainyourbrain #flytheplane

Chapter 7 & 11 (week 5) of Company Officer I & II. This episode is a continuation of our Crew Resource Management (CRM) series. Please join us as we discuss the importance of situational awareness (SA) as it relates to CRM! #perceptionisreality #orisit? #getyourbearings #ooda

Chapter 7 & 11 (week 5) of Company Officer I & II. This episode is a continuation of our Crew Resource Management (CRM) series. Please join us as we discuss the importance of communication as it relates to CRM!

Chapter 7 & 11 (week5) of Company Officer I & II. Imagine a scenario in which your entire career is judged in 208 seconds. After 42 year of commercial aviation, Captain Sullenberger’s legacy was forever cemented less than three and a half minutes after a series of bird strikes rendered his aircraft’s engines useless. Effective Crew Resource Management (CRM) allowed “Sully” to successfully land his aircraft in the Hudson River saving the lives of the 155 people aboard. The FAA defines CRM as the effective use of all available resources: human resources, hardware, and information. These same resources must be properly managed in the fire service in order to facilitate team building, information transfer, problem solving, decision making, and situational awareness. The fire service has its own unique “bird strikes” that represent the risks and situations faced by fire department personnel every day.

Chapter 2 (week 1 ) of Company Officer I & II. A wise man once said, "The IC is the resource allocator..." Special guest Battalion Chief Brian Siriani discusses the role of the Company Officer as it relates to resource allocation. His experience and passion for the job shine through in this episode that you won't want to miss! #pureradiogold

Chapter 2 (week1) of Company Officer I & II. This episode takes a deeper look into the world of fire and emergency services classifications. Jump on in as we explain the purposes, identify the classifications, and list the types of staffing regarding fire and emergency services organizations.

Chapter 2 (week 1) of Company Officer I & II. This episode explores the basics of organizational structure. Join us as we discuss the origin of our structure as a paramilitary organization as well as the principles of organizational structure.

Chapter 1 (week 1) of Company Officer I & II. What would a podcast be without some words of wisdom from the Fire Marshal himself? Tune in to learn more about the duties of the Company Officer as we cover human resources management, community and government relations, administration, inspection and investigation, emergency service delivery and health and safety. #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Chapter 1 (week 1) of Company Officer I & II. This out-of-this world episode is made whole by the intellect and experience of two of our most senior Firefighters. Jason Raschke and Hugh Jordan provide a conversational masterpiece as they explore the responsibilities of the Company Officer as it relates to their crew.

Chapter 1 (week 1) of Company Officer I&II. This episode examines the expectations of the newly promoted Company Officer and features a hard-hitting interview with Lt. Jason Hendrian. Tune in as he breaks down the expectations he faced during his transition to the position of Lieutenant as well as the techniques he used to crush his probation!

Chapter 1 (week 1) of Company Officer I&II. This segment covers the challenges faced by the Company Officer during the transition to their new role.