061 – Iron Sharpens Iron
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As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
In this firefighter training episode Jim Moss and David Soler talk about maximizing your potential by sharing and pouring in to each other.
We discuss:
- What does it take to be a great firefighter?
- What does it take to be a great leader?
- What advice do you have for aspiring officers?
- How did you come up with “iron sharpens iron?” Where did it come from?
- Explain why you are passionate about mentorship in the fire service? What does it take to be a great mentor?
Intro by: Rob Ramirez, City of Margate Fire Department, Florida.
About Jim Moss:
Jim is a Lieutenant with the Metro West Fire Protection District of St. Louis County, Missouri, where he has been since 2007. He was previously with the St. Louis Fire Department as an EMT/Paramedic. At Metro West, Jim is a member of the EMS committee, Fitness committee, and Honor Guard.
Jim serves as an ACLS/PALS Instructor with the American Heart Association and has served as an adjunct EMT and Paramedic instructor.
He possesses a B.S. of Fire Science from Columbia Southern University and a B.A. of Spanish from Truman State University. He is certified in Fire Officer I/II, Fire Instructor I, Vehicle Rescue Technician, Driver/Operator, and as a Hazardous Materials Technician.
His passions are mentorship, leadership, firefighter fitness, and teaching/learning about anything and everything FIRE-EMS related.
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.
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