Everybody Wants To Be In Charge
Lesson of the Day: There is no point in complaining. Just fix it and move on. Key Points: 1.) 2 Alarm Fire 2.) Pointing Fingers 3.) Get your house in order first
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Delivery Is Everything
Lesson of the Day: It’s rarely as bad as we make it out to be in our heads. Key Points: 1.) Taking criticism 2.) The drill I was dreading
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My Experience with Fire Combat
Lesson of the Day: Let the drill be the teacher. Key Points: 1.) Engine boss main objective 2.) Make it happen 3.) How to make it “Advanced”
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Giving Experience
Lesson of the Day: Experience matters, but we can bridge that gap with quality drills. Key Points: 1.) The calls are not coming in. 2.) How I chased experience. 3.) My plan for my acting captain candidate.
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Reading Smoke
Lesson of the Day: Action Shows Commitment Key Points: 1.) Reading Smoke Training 2.) 1st Due Drill Lesson
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Accepting Differences By Focusing On Strengths
Lesson of the Day: Stop wanting duplicates of yourself! High performing teams need diverse skills. Key Points: 1.) 1st Due Drill 2.) Chasing Experience 3.) The Make-Up Of A Good Team
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First Things First
Lesson of the Day: We get done what we prioritize. Everything else is an excuse. Key Points: 1.) Operationally Ready and Rig Checks 2.) Ladders
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Let The Drill Evolve
Lesson of the Day: To see where people are at, give them a test. I like to assign training or other station tasks to see where people are at in their work ethic. No repercussions, just a feedback system. Not done? Then it was not a priority. Everyone is different, some need little to…
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