Tue, 26 March 2019
In this episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington welcomes Benjamin Martin to the podcast to share his take on Intoxicated Leadership. Benjamin has a GREAT perspective on controlling emotions, conflict resolution, and followership.
Topics Covered:
Controlling emotions Managing Conflict How the body reacts to Emotions Takeaways to help you inside the Firehouse Know thy people, know thyself People are the most unpredictable part of the firehouse
Benjamin Bio
Benjamin Martin is an officer in a Large Fire Department in Virginia and a 13-year veteran of emergency services. He is currently assigned to the training section. His passion is engine company work. He speaks nationally on leadership and is a contributing author to Honor & Commitment: Standard Life Operating Guidelines for Firefighters & Their Families. He has written leadership articles for FirefighterToolbox and FirefighterWife. He is the owner and operator of www.EmbraceTheResistance.com.
Direct download: Jumpseat_Radio_090_Intoxicated_Leadership_with_Benjamin_Marting__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:37pm EDT |
Wed, 20 March 2019
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host Ryan Pennington shares some tips for beginning your fire service career in “Proby School’ Preparation
Showing up
YOU KNOW NOTHING
Get to work
You are not in this alone
Direct download: Jumpseat_Radio_089_Welcome_to_the_Fire_Service_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:47am EDT |
Thu, 14 March 2019
In this weeks episode of Jumpseat Radio host, Ryan Pennington, welcome Sean Eagan from the Buffalo NY Fire Department. Sean is a Truck Company Captain with deep roots in the engine company. Sean is teaching the Urban Company Engine company for the second year at FDIC.
Ryan and Sean talk about:
The urban Mindset Training like an urban firefighter Ideas of gaining experience as a Young Jumpseat Firefighter Practice makes permanent
SEAN EAGEN is a 20-year veteran of the fire service and a captain with the Buffalo (NY) Fire Department. He is a part-time instructor for the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Special Operations Branch. He is a New York State Ambassador for ISFSI.
Direct download: Jumpseat_Radio_088_Urban_Firefighting_with_Sean_Eagan__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:54pm EDT |
Wed, 6 March 2019
You are comfortable where you're at. When was the last time you were pushed to your limits How do you honestly Judge your Fireground performance Does it take a mistake or a near miss to change it Does it take a health scare or near miss to make you work harder. Tim McGraw “live like you are dying You are putting your needs ahead of the others. Station life is hard. Supporting your officer Pushing your firefighters around you Being selfish in needs… What makes your comfortable whether its television, or “creature comforts’ Not mission focused.. Gear prep, response, prep Don’t know your area enough You won’t allow yourself to Fail or be embarrassed You don’t see yourself from the outside in You're see you skills and abilities as good enough You see your fitness as good enough All your fires have gone out so far. Nothing bad has happened. Review How do you want to push yourself and others. Is your company the go-to company. How do you evaluate your performance
Direct download: Jumpseat_Radio_087_3_Reasons_why_you_Fail__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:08pm EDT |