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 Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
It’s easy to sit around the kitchen table complaining about your agency’s lack of leadership or what you’ve heard about how much better it is at some other department. But when faced with a bad situation, you do have a choice. On this week’s Better Every Shift podcast, Chief Kris Kazian urges members to take action to lead up, foster a positive environment, and develop the future leaders of the department.
We dig into all of this:
- Showing vulnerability to your members;
- The Q12 survey gauge employee engagement;
- Personal “safety valves” for member “safe spaces”; and
- The power of grace in the fire service – and life.
Plus, don’t miss Kazian’s “auctioneer mode” hot seat answer.
Stuff we mentioned on the show
- Watch: After 2 FF deaths, Fla. chief asks for help, vows more mental health support
- Resource: Gallup’s Employee Engagement Survey: Q12
- Analysis: First It was Quiet Quitting, Now Workers Are Facing Off With Their Bosses
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