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Fireground Company Podcast

Fireground Company Podcast

Hosted by: Erik MacClain & Clint Herring

The Fireground Company Podcast is led by veteran Captain Erik MacClain. We believe the fire department is shaped by the quality of its leaders. Our mission is to develop or strengthen leaders who are trusted in the...

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Pass On #3 A Free Rep

3: A Free Rep Be a LEGENDARY LEADER. Don’t FAIL on the FIREGROUND or in the FIREHOUSE, learn the skills to SUCCEED as a LEADER. JOIN OUR...
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#25 Moving Charged Hoselines On Stairs

25: Most firefighters have never been taught the best way to move a charged hoseline up or down stairs. On today's podcast, we break down proven techniques for advancing charged hoselines on stairs so you can move...
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Pass On #2 Embrace And Enjoy Good Firehouse Culture

2: Embrace And Enjoy Good Firehouse Culture Be a LEGENDARY LEADER. Don’t FAIL on the FIREGROUND or in the FIREHOUSE, learn the skills to SUCCEED as a LEADER. JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP:...
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#24 American Firefighting History and 250 Years of The U.S.A.

24: Since America is celebrating 250 years of independence, let's take a look at three fascinating pieces of American firefighting history. Ever wonder why fire trucks are red, where the iconic American fire helmet...
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Pass On #1 Be Smooth

1: Be Smooth Be a LEGENDARY LEADER. Don’t FAIL on the FIREGROUND or in the FIREHOUSE, learn the skills to SUCCEED as a LEADER. JOIN OUR...
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#23 Uniforms Are Important To Me, But Not To Them, Now What?

23: You want your firefighters to wear the uniform correctly, and you know that barking orders and enforcing compliance usually creates resistance, not buy-in. Learn three ways to accomplish the same goal of...
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#22 When Discipline Goes Wrong

22: Discipline is sometimes misunderstood or applied incorrectly, which is why it is critical to understand its true purpose within the fire department at every level of leadership. Formal discipline should only be...
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#21 The Truth About Company Training vs Department Training

21: Company training and department training are two of the most important things we do in the fire department, and they shape how firefighters perform. You know that, but do you know what effective training looks...
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#20 Can You Teach Culture?

20: What is culture, and can it actually be taught? In this episode, we break down what culture really is, why it plays such a critical role in the fire department, and how it directly impacts performance on the...
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#19 Peer-To-Peer Leadership

Leading peers is one of the most underestimated challenges in the fire department. Unlike leading subordinates, where rank provides a clear framework for authority and accountability, peer leadership can demand...
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#18 Pros & Cons of Complaining

18: Every firehouse has complainers. But is complaining always a bad thing? In this episode, we break down the double-edged nature of firehouse complaining: when it builds camaraderie and surfaces real problems, and...
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#17 Company Fire vs Command Fire

Today, we’re looking at the difference between what we call a company fire and a command fire. A company fire is one that a single crew can control through solid fundamentals, stretching the right line, getting water...
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