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 Oct 05, 2023
‘I don’t want rules-followers’: Brian Fennessy champions intent-driven firefighters
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Don’t get the wrong idea here. “Rules are important,” says Orange County (California) Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy; however, firefighters need to be trusted to make smart decisions when things go awry in the world of chaos around us – and this trust is best achieved through an intent-driven culture where members understand the organizational mission.
Plus, we dig into all this:
- Learn: The OCFA Doctrine shaping the future of the department
- Action: The power of a station visit, particularly for new members
- Laugh: Firefighters’ keen abilities to sniff out a fraud
- High note: IAFC’s Career Fire Chief of the Year Award honor
- Power quote: “Legacy? I don’t need some stinkin’ legacy.”
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