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Fireground Company Podcast

Fireground Company Podcast

Hosted by: Erik MacClain & Clint Herring

The Fireground Company Podcast is led by veteran Captain Erik MacClain. We believe the fire department is shaped by the quality of its leaders. Our mission is to develop or strengthen leaders who are trusted in the...

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Pass On #5 Is This Job Hard?

5: Is This Job Hard? JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP: https://www.firegroundcompany.com/membership Be a LEGENDARY LEADER. Don’t FAIL on the FIREGROUND or in the FIREHOUSE, learn the skills to SUCCEED as a LEADER. Website:...
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#27 Sell The Suck Of The Job To Get Good Firefighters

27: If you want to recruit good firefighters, sell the hard parts of the job first. Be honest about the sacrifice, discipline, and discomfort the profession demands. The right people won’t be discouraged by the...
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Pass On #4 The Information Trap That's Holding You Back

4: The Information Trap That's Holding You Back Be a LEGENDARY LEADER. Don’t FAIL on the FIREGROUND or in the FIREHOUSE, learn the skills to SUCCEED as a LEADER. JOIN OUR...
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#26 Is Data Killing The Fire Department?

26: The fire department has never had access to more data than it does today. We assume that's an advantage, but what if it isn't? What if more information isn't making us better firefighters but instead making us...
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Pass On #3 A Free Rep

3: A Free Rep Be a LEGENDARY LEADER. Don’t FAIL on the FIREGROUND or in the FIREHOUSE, learn the skills to SUCCEED as a LEADER. JOIN OUR...
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#25 Moving Charged Hoselines On Stairs

25: Most firefighters have never been taught the best way to move a charged hoseline up or down stairs. On today's podcast, we break down proven techniques for advancing charged hoselines on stairs so you can move...
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Pass On #2 Embrace And Enjoy Good Firehouse Culture

2: Embrace And Enjoy Good Firehouse Culture Be a LEGENDARY LEADER. Don’t FAIL on the FIREGROUND or in the FIREHOUSE, learn the skills to SUCCEED as a LEADER. JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP:...
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#24 American Firefighting History and 250 Years of The U.S.A.

24: Since America is celebrating 250 years of independence, let's take a look at three fascinating pieces of American firefighting history. Ever wonder why fire trucks are red, where the iconic American fire helmet...
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Pass On #1 Be Smooth

1: Be Smooth Be a LEGENDARY LEADER. Don’t FAIL on the FIREGROUND or in the FIREHOUSE, learn the skills to SUCCEED as a LEADER. JOIN OUR...
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#23 Uniforms Are Important To Me, But Not To Them, Now What?

23: You want your firefighters to wear the uniform correctly, and you know that barking orders and enforcing compliance usually creates resistance, not buy-in. Learn three ways to accomplish the same goal of...
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#22 When Discipline Goes Wrong

22: Discipline is sometimes misunderstood or applied incorrectly, which is why it is critical to understand its true purpose within the fire department at every level of leadership. Formal discipline should only be...
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#21 The Truth About Company Training vs Department Training

21: Company training and department training are two of the most important things we do in the fire department, and they shape how firefighters perform. You know that, but do you know what effective training looks...
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