036-How Firefighters Stay Motivated During Challenging Times

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Firefighter Training Episode 36:

In this firefighter training episode, I talk with Chief Les Karpluk author of Prescribed Leadership and a Contributor with Firefighter Toolbox  about how we and other firefighters stay motivated during the challenging times. There will be some really tough and challenging times during our careers in the fire service both as volunteers and career firefighters and officers. We discuss from experience how we have handled the tough times in the fire service, dealing with tough situations and not so good people in the fire service.   Intro by Dillion Messina, Tampa Fl

Chief Les Karpluk (ret.) Author Of Prescribed Leadership

About Chief Les Karpluk(Ret.)

Chief Les Karpluk (Ret.) has over 32 years in the fire service with the Prince Albert Fire Department(Canada). Chief Karpluk has been a speaker at numerous conferences across Canada and is a regular contributor to Fire Chief in Canada and Fire Fighting in Canada.  He has authored and coauthored 60 articles and in addition to writing trade articles, he facilitates for Dalhousie University, Lakeland College . He has certificates in Fire Service Leadership and Fire Service Administration through Dalhousie University, as well as the Bachelor of Applied Business: Emergency Services through Lakeland College. In November 2012 he achieved membership status with the International Organization, The Institution of Fire Engineers; an organizational that upholds professional standards by offering assessment of knowledge and experience and engages with stakeholders to identify and promote good practice and enhance technical knowledge worldwide. Awards/Medals

• Member of the Venerable Order of St. John
• Queens Diamond Jubilee
• Federal Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal
• Saskatchewan Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal
• Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs,
• Chief Fire Officer designation
• 2009 Career Fire Chief of the Year by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs

About the Firefighter Toolbox Podcast/Internet Radio Show

The Firefighter Toolbox Podcast/Internet Radio Show is an audio program for up and coming firefighters and leaders who want to become better at the ever evolving skill of firefighting and to continue growing into a better leader. We interview great firefighters, officers, and other authorities inside and outside of the fire service who bring great ideas, insights, and information to share with us so we can take our skills to the next level.

About The Game “Are You Smarter Than A Probie?”

David Soler and Firefighter Toolbox are also the creators of the “Are You Smarter Than A Probie?” game show. Listen in weekly as brave firefighters compete to answer 5 FFI/FFII questions on the hot seat and prove they are smarter than a probie. New episodes every Tuesday. (Most listen to it on the commute to work, working out, doing chores or as a company training.) To learn more about the show– Click Here —–

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