044- Prepping for the Promotional Process
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Firefighter Training Episode 044 about Preparing for the Promotion
Listen in to this firefighter training podcast and learn: 1- How you can start preparing and becoming a better fire officer. 2- What it takes to be a leader in the fire service. In this firefighter training episode, Frank Viscuso guides us as we take the reigns on our journey to become the leader the fire service deserves and needs. We discuss in depth
- How and why we should invest in our future.
- Surrounding ourselves with people that will push us to be better.
- The 4 best ways to learn
- How to become a better officer on the fire ground.
- Instincts and muscle memory – why we should practice, practice, practice.
- The importance of having your resources and tactical support tools on hand.
- Ways we can prepare or train ourselves to be confident on the field
- and much more
Intro by Mike Meyers – Battalion Chief at FDNY.
Frank Viscuso Bio:
Frank Viscuso is a writer, entrepreneur, career deputy chief, and highly sought after speaker. He is a fire service instructor and the author of five books, including the best-selling tactical textbook Fireground Operational Guides (PennWell, 2011) and the critically acclaimed novel, The Mentor. Frank is also co-creator of FireOpsOnline.com, a website that provides valuable training, drills, and tips for career and volunteer firefighters who are serious about advancing their career. Frank works as a Tour Commander in Hudson County, NJ. He and his wife reside in Toms River with their three boys. He can be reached via his email: [email protected]
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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