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Building the Unbreakable Firefighter

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If you quit you will regret it for the rest of your life. Quitting never makes things easier. - Admiral William H. McRaven Entry Level Hiring Process During this episode, host Chris Baker discusses the application phase of the entry-level future firefighter recruitment process and how to be an unbreakable candidate as you progress through the ...

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The Future Firefighter Podcast

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One of my mentors, the late Chief Bobby Halton, gave me the opportunity to create and host The Future Firefighter Podcast, discussing Firefighter Mentorship through Fire Engineering Blog Talk Radio, in December 2017. From January 2018 to June 2022, I highlighted and discussed firefighter mentorship with several of my mentors across 41 episodes, as ...

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Firefighter Recruitment Podcasts

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One of my mentors, the late Chief Bobby Halton, gave me the opportunity to create and host The Future Firefighter Podcast, discussing Firefighter Mentorship through Fire Engineering Blog Talk Radio, in December 2017. From January 2018 to June 2022, I highlighted and discussed firefighter mentorship with several of my mentors across 41 episodes, as ...

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Leading Throughout Probation and Beyond in the Fire Service

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From our first day in the fire service, we have the opportunity to be a leader and lead throughout probation and well beyond, until long after our retirement. This article is not a perfect recipe or a golden ticket to passing probation. It takes more than a list of rules to be successful in passing probation. Ultimately, the responsibility of passi...

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Collaboration Podcasts

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SAMatters Download PDF File Here Host Chris Baker talks with guest Dr. Rich Gasaway about situational awareness for the future firefighter.   What's Your Emergency? Host Chris Baker discusses why it's important to become a Paramedic with The Happy Medic, San Francisco Fire Department Rescue Captain Justin Schorr.  2nd Alarm Project &...

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The Value of Education in the Fire Service

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This show is in memory of Fire Chief (Retired) Alan V. Brunacini (April 18, 1937 – October 15, 2017) and Chief (Retired) Dr. Harry R. Carter, FIFireE, CFO (July 29, 1947 – Jun 17, 2022). In this encore presentation from The Future Firefighter Podcast, Host Christopher Baker speaks to Dr. Harry R. Carter about the value of education in the fire...

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