FireRescue1’s Better Every Shift Podcast spotlights the passion and perseverance of firefighters. Hosted by Madison, Wisconsin, Firefighter Aaron Zamzow, the show brings kitchen table conversations to the airwaves, always focused on solutions, positivity and the realities of station life. Zamzow and guests tackle myriad hot topics, whether fire service, news or even pop culture-focused, bringing some levity to the often very serious nature of the profession. Dig into what drives firefighters to improve themselves, their crew, even the fire service as a whole. Listen in to get better every day, every call, every shift.
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Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
For all the boomers to Gen Z firefighters out there, today’s episode digs into critical questions: Do generational differences even exist, and why are we so intent on defining people by the year they were born? Chief John Oates, CEO of the International Public Safety Data Institute (IPSDI), shares his perspective on the issue with Zam and Janelle.
We dig into all of this:
- Generational differences vs. lifespan development differences
- How to avoid the “generational crutch” in training, leading by individual, not groups
- Three “unviolatable” aspects of the fire service
- The traits Oates looks for in people he wants to work with
Don’t miss the chief’s take on being endlessly asked “Where’s Daryl Hall?” (Apologies, chief!)
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