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https://traffic.libsyn.com/davidsoler/034-How_to_wear_your_portable_radio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAbout Episode 34: In this episode, David J. Soler shares the best way/how to wear a portable radio so that it is protected and ready when we need it.  In some...

https://traffic.libsyn.com/davidsoler/033-Getting_Up_T0_Speed_As_An_Officer_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAbout Episode 033: In this firefighter training episode, I talk with Captain Erik Wood about getting up to speed as a new fire officer.  We all know it takes...

https://traffic.libsyn.com/davidsoler/032-What_We_Need_to_know_About_Autism_as_Firefighters_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAbout FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #032 In this episode, we learn the 4 things we need to know about Autism as...

Great Leaders Lead With Influence. Weak Leaders Lead With Their Rank. -David J Soler If we have been around the block a few times in the fire service, we most likely have had the privilege of being around some great leaders. The fire service is full them and at all levels....

There seems to be a lot of confusion and opinions on when and how to use the radio and how long to stay on the radio. No matter when or why you are using the radio it must always be pithy. Pithy meaning: Brief, concise and forcefully expressive;  succinct, compact, to the point....

https://traffic.libsyn.com/davidsoler/031-FFTB-Getting_Up_to_Speed.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAbout this Episode 031: Whether you are a firefighter or an officer, getting a new firefighter up to speed is essential.  In this episode, I talk with Lt. John Hayowyk, Jr....

https://traffic.libsyn.com/davidsoler/030-Fully_Involved_With_Mark_vonAppen_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAbout the Firefighter Toolbox Podcast Episode #30: In this episode, I talk with Mark von Appen of Fully Involved about what it takes to be a great firefighter...

When transitioning from firefighter to officer, the first thing we have to realize is we are now the leader first and friend second. If you want to remain buddies with everyone, then don’t take the position of officer. The crews need a leader and a leader leads. Before you make a...

You don’t have to be around the fire service long before you will find cancer in the fire service. I am not talking about the cancer that affects our physical health.   I am talking about the toxic cancer that effects our moral. The mocking and hurtful things we say and do to...

https://traffic.libsyn.com/davidsoler/029-Fire_Engineering_Bobby_Halton_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #029 Authority Interview with Chief Bobby Halton, Editor In Chief at Fire Engineering Magazine About this...