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.
Episodes
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Chief Josh Waldo: ‘You’re only going to grow when you get uncomfortable’
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
On this episode of the Better Every Shift podcast, Zam talks to Bozeman (Montana) Fire Chief Josh Waldo about making incremental changes, whether at the individual or organizational level, plus all this:
- Waldo’s gut-check moment that changed his fire service trajectory;
- The first thing he did when he arrived at the Bozeman FD;
- An inside look at his new opportunity with the IAFC; and
- What fires him up more than anything from his firefighters.
What else …
- Don’t miss: His experience with ESPN GameDay’s visit to Bozeman
- Hot seat sneak peek: Favorite concert
- Episode power quote: “If you’re doing things the same way you were 5, 7, 10 years ago, you fell behind a little bit. That’s just the way things are in our profession.”