4.Lack of professionalism . AKA not knowing equipment on the truck. Not knowing how much hose we carry or what our nozzles are rated at.etc ========================================== uh oh…. I have a confession to make. When I first promoted to Engineer. I thought I was good. I knew where all the equipment was and could get…

Issue: 3.Complacency- not being prepared physically and mentally and unwilling to do anything about it. ========================================== Complacency sets in from lack of experience and discipline. These are typically people who have had very few big calls. You know the ones. They are equipped to handle false alarms and general illnesses. They have not experienced a…

Treating Toxic Teammates (2 of 5) The number 2 issue on the poll was: 2.CHANGE a Technique or Task:That’s NOT how I learned it and we DONT do that way here (your New way … the modern way Your showing us)…! =========================================== Most Dangerous Phrase: We’ve Always Done It That Way. The real issue here…

Treating Toxic Teammates (1 of 5) The number 1 poll response was: Negativity- Holding a bad attitude and spreading it to younger members of the department. What to do? Misery loves company. This is an unfortunate truth. First things first though. Why does this person have a bad attitude? The bad attitude came from a…

Dealing with criticism and rumors, has this ever happened to you? I can tell you right now, it’s happened to me. Odds are if you put yourself out there for anything, try to make an impact with anything, you’ve experienced this. So if this is gonna happen when we put ourselves out there, how can…

What a week!  We had a lot of engagement with the poll that was done on Wednesday in our Facebook Group.  As a result there will be a mini series of posts all next week on “Treating Toxic Teammates”.  Be sure to check it out.  Below is a recap of our posts this week from the group. I…

What is culture? Basically, the customary beliefs or social norms of a group. This is why some fire department’s culture can be the same as others or different. You can walk through doors, and just there’s something different. A lot of times, it comes down to the culture. It’s what they consider is routine. This…

Brotherhood Coaching Live Audio continues to be well received by you, the listeners, and so I thank you for listening to these daily journal entries that I broadcast out to the public. I give you the Week In Review:   In the end, We all have a choice. You see we all face obstacles. Some of…

Exciting news!!!  My son was discharged from the NICU this weekend and is now home with his family.  Its crazy how something so simple as having my whole family under the same roof has been all thats been on my mind for awhile.  It really does come down to the simple things in life. Brotherhood Coaching…

Brotherhood Coaching Live Audio continues to be well received by you, the listeners, and so I thank you for listening to these daily journal entries that I broadcast out to the public. I give you the Week In Review: Monday Life lesson from my senior man Shit happens, Goals change, Those who adapt survive Listen below ?…