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