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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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#30 Jocko: Impostor Syndrome

30: Ever feel like you don’t belong in the role you’ve earned? That self-doubt may reflect humility and respect for the responsibility you carry, but it can also hold you back. Let’s talk about navigating impostor...
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Pass On #7 Shock The Door Don’t Shock The Door

7: Shock The Door Don’t Shock The Door 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...
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#29 When Do You Add On To A Call And When Do You Take First Due?

29: When should you add yourself to a call, and when should you take the first-due assignment? In this episode, we break down the factors that should drive that decision, not ego, excitement, or the urge to be...
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Pass On #6 Hooks & Attic Ladders

6: Hooks & Attic Ladders 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...
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#28 Should You Promote To Company Officer And Are You Ready?

28: Should you promote to company officer or are you chasing the title before you’re ready for the responsibility? We break down what the position truly demands and the questions every firefighter should answer before...
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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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