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A Fire Service related podcast where we discuss multiple topics including Firehouse Traditions & Culture, Leadership, the Fire Family Life as well as getting yourself on the path to becoming a Fire Officer. Join your host, Mark McCurdy as we have Real Talk discussions with no holding back.There is so much to cover, so tune in and send in your topic ideas ... Disclaimer: Any and all information contained in these podcast episodes is strictly for informational purposes only and DOES NOT repres ...
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Send us a text In this episode we talk about the importance of attention to detail... This is a clean episode intended for kids as well. With two tween daughters in sports, the emphasis is on how the small things can add up and the importance of attention to detail. Original article published in Fire Rescue 1 magazine, Jan. 2017. If you are interes…
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Episode 21 - Control Your Future
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Send us a text In this episode we discuss ways to control your future...PACE yourself for promotion and ways to be successful when you do promote. Topics include: - Don't be concerned with what others are doing - Setting goals - Do more than the minimum to get promoted These are a few of the areas discussed... If you are interested in 1 on 1 promot…
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Send us a text In this episode we talk about the kind of legacy you want to leave... Thanks for listening !! Please leave any comments ,suggestions or thoughts via email at: thefireofficerproject@gmail.com Website: http://www.thefireofficerproject.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefireofficerproject "What Brothers Do" by Michael Everett B…
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Send us a text In this episode we talk about The Mission of the Fire Service...and the importance of keeping that the goal as the Company Officer. (excuse the annoying fan noise from my computer) Thanks for listening !! Please leave any comments ,suggestions or thoughts via email at: thefireofficerproject@gmail.com Website: http://www.thefireoffice…
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Send us a text In this episode we talk about morale and some suggestions on how to increase it and improve on what you are already doing... Interviews are a go !! Listen till the end for info about the process and how to connect with the show... Thanks for listening !! Please leave any comments ,suggestions or thoughts via email at: thefireofficerp…
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Episode 17 - Work / Life Balance
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Send us a text In this episode we talk about the Work / Life Balance for firefighters. Some ideas and tips that have helped me in my career... Interviews are a go !! Listen till the end for info about the process and how to connect with the show... Thanks for listening !! Please leave any comments ,suggestions or thoughts via email at: thefireoffic…
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Episode 16 - Operational Mindset
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Send us a text In this episode we discuss Operations. These are big topics and are mainly focused on setting up a good foundation. Topics covered: Being the IC, MCI,RIT / RIC and handling a Mayday situation as the IC. Let me know your thoughts... At the end of the episode we discuss a Question From the Streets... Thanks for listening !! Please leav…
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Send us a text In this episode we discuss being on Probation...as a new Firefighter and in rank. Just scratching the surface on this topic, more to come. Let me know your thoughts... Topics discussed: - Testing "back in the day" - Tips for doing well on Probation - Probation in rank and more... At the end of the episode we discuss a Question from t…
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Send us a text In this episode we talk shop - a little fire talk and the following topics: - Good habits - The Old Timers - Learning curve - SOP/SOG review - Fireground discipline At the end of the episode we answer a Question From The Streets... Please leave any comments or suggestions via email at thefireofficerproject@gmail.com Website: http://w…
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Episode 13 - Firehouse Reputations
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Send us a text In this episode we discuss how Firehouses have reputations and what you can do to make yours the best it can be... At the end of the episode we answer a Question From The Streets... Please leave any comments or suggestions via email at thefireofficerproject@gmail.com Website: http://www.thefireofficerproject.com Instagram: https://ww…
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Episode 12 - When is the right time to promote ?
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Send us a text In this episode we discuss when is the right time for you to promote. The first 10 minutes is an update and explanation for the 4 month break that occurred. Topics covered: - Motivating factors to promote - Is promoting in your future ? - Promoting in a smaller agency vs larger - Family life and prepping for the exam process If you a…
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Send us a text In this episode we will discuss the Firehouse kitchen table. Traditions and symbolism At the end of the episode we answer a Question From The Streets... Please leave any comments or suggestions via email at thefireofficerproject@gmail.com Website: http://www.thefireofficerproject.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefireoffice…
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Episode 10 - Allow Yourself To Be New
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Send us a text This episode focuses on giving yourself time to be new. Why its okay to make mistakes and how instant gratification can ruin your ability to let yourself be new. Some new things that are available are discussed as well as a "Question from the Audience..." YouTube link to Jocko Willink video as mentioned in the show: https://youtu.be/…
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Send us a text Update episode - Recent events and plans for the future of this podcast and a new idea for coaching and growing this idea... We also discuss a question sent in from IG stories... Thank you for your support and as you listen please send me feed back on the topic ideas discussed. If you are interested in setting up a time to connect an…
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Episode 8: Command Presence: Part II
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Send us a text Continuation from the previous episode. We will discuss the following topic: How do we obtain incident command presence ? We will discuss ideas and situations regarding operational tactics and throw in a couple stories. This episode has given me more ideas for future episodes, so stay tuned .... Please leave any comments or suggestio…
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Episode 7 - Command Presence: Part I
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Send us a text This episode focuses on Command Presence. Topics included: (Language warning for this episode) 1. Definition 2. Examples 3. How to increase your Command Presence Please leave any comments or suggestions via email at thefireofficerproject@gmail.com Website: http://www.thefireofficerproject.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thef…
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Send us a text In this episode we focus on Organization for the Company Officer. Topics included: Time Management Command presence Morning apparatus routine Morning office routine Command Notebook How do you become a Leader ? This episode is dedicated to LACoFD Firefighter Jonathan Flagler. Engine 83. LODD 1/6/22 Follow us on Instagram to find a li…
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Send us a text In this episode we focus on Expectations. - What do you expect from yourself as the Company Officer ? - What do you expect of your crew ? - What can your crew expect from you ? As mentioned in the show, pick up a copy of No Nonsense Leadership by Jarrod Sergi. https://amzn.to/3HkQYYH Please leave any comments or suggestions via email…
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Episode 4 - First Day as the Company Officer
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Send us a text An update and some recent news about the podcast. In this episode we will discuss what it is like Day 1 as a Company Officer. Topics included are: - Getting ready before the promotion happens - Time Management - My first day (and why I wanted to demote) - How to get ready for the front seat https://www.instagram.com/prep_and_defend w…
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Episode 3 - Early Beginnings: Starting off on the right foot
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Send us a text In this episode we discuss some ideas and concepts for new Company Officers. Some of the ideas discussed are: - SOP & SOG's - Reputation - "The Red Dot" - Captain Good Times We lean a little into leadership ideas and some expectations you may have for yourself or your crew has for you. Any suggestions, comments or show ideas are alwa…
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Send us a text In this episode we talk about laying the foundation towards promoting. Topics discussed are: setting goals and timelines for promotion, self assessment, how to prepare yourself for the long haul, finding a mentor and more... Stay tuned for future episodes as we build up the program and get you ready to be the Company Officer. If you …
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Remembering 9/11/01 - Bonus Episode
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Send us a text With the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 approaching I wanted to share an amazing story through storytelling and reading excerpts from a book called "What Brothers Do" by Michael Everett Brown. The story follows Mike Brown as he searches for his brother, FDNY Captain Paddy Brown. This is a bonus episode and one I hope you will find interest…
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Send us a text Hello and welcome to the first episode of this brand new podcast. In this episode I discuss the idea behind this podcast and my background. This whole idea started with classroom setting training, which is available to anyone who would like to schedule it. One on one coaching/mentoring is available as well. Get ahold of us at the fol…
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