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  • The Leader's Toolbox: Firefighters with Attention Deficit Disorder & Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

    This month on The Leader's Toolbox, Dr. Richard B. Gasaway talks with two psychologists, a firefighter and a fire chief about Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Chief Gasaway tells of a firefighter...

    Podcast • May 18th, 2009

  • The Leader's Toolbox: Can't Get Promoted & The Micro-Managing Chief

    This month on The Leader's Toolbox, Dr. Richard B. Gasaway tackles issues that face fire officer hopefuls and some frustrated firefighters. Chief Gasaway offers advice to a firefighter who writes in with a frustration toward his chief, who is a...

    Podcast • April 9th, 2009

  • The Leader's Toolbox: Performance Reviews & Helmet Stickers

    This month on The Leader's Toolbox, Dr. Richard B. Gasaway offers advice to company officer on a new shift who completes an employee performance review for a member who recently returned from a medical leave. The firefighter's efforts are mediocre at...

    Podcast • March 9th, 2009

  • The Leader's Toolbox: Safety Improvement Plan

    In this edition of The Leader's Toolbox, Chief Richard B. Gasaway talks with retired Fire Chief Bill Pessemier on research he has conducted on firefighter safety. In this discussion, the chiefs take a hard and honest look at why firefighter injuries...

    Podcast • February 10th, 2009

  • The Leader's Toolbox: Facing the Challenges in 2009

    As we start 2009, communities across America are feeling the stress of our "new economy." In this episode of The Leader's Toolbox, Dr. Richard B. Gasaway offers his perspective about the challenges fire departments will face and some of the...

    Podcast • January 17th, 2009

  • The Leader's Toolbox: Why Train with Mutual Aid?

    A new fire chief in a combination department is looking to increase the level of training with his automatic mutual aid companies. He hits a roadblock from the other chiefs who don't really feel there's a need for the extra training. While they do...

    Podcast • November 20th, 2008

  • The Leader's Toolbox: The Leader's Toolbox: When You See the Chief's Son in a Suggestive Photo

    When an officer comes across a hot button issue, it can leave them in an awkward position. But their duties require them to mitigate any potential problems before they grow out of control. In this edition of The Leader's Toolbox, host and Fire Chief...

    Podcast • October 9th, 2008

  • The Leader's Toolbox: Officer Development Skills with the National Fire Academy's Chuck Burkell

    Some trying issues are tackled by Fire Chief Richard B. Gasaway and Chuck Burkell, the program manager for Executive Development Program at the National Fire Academy. These two experienced fire service veterans offer assistance to the chief of a...

    Podcast • August 4th, 2008

  • The Leader's Toolbox: The Fire Chief vs. City Hall

    It's that time of year -- festivals, car shows, sports events and community activities are in full swing. And, they want you! How do you accommodate them, and make the most of the event for your department? Will the crews be available for calls or...

    Podcast • June 30th, 2008

  • The Leader's Toolbox: Working with a Unmotivated Captain

    In this edition of The Leader's Toolbox, Host and Chief Richard B. Gasaway works with guest Chief Doug Cline to tackle a few issues listeners have mentioned. Doug Cline is the Chief of Eden, NC, Fire Department. They assist a new officer who is...

    Podcast • May 28th, 2008

  • The Leader's Toolbox: Dealing with the Chief's Son & Mandated Training

    This edition of The Leader's Toolbox starts with a discussion on situational awareness on the fireground. Host and Fire Chief Richard B. Gasaway explores the different levels of awareness that firefighters and fire officers need to have while working...

    Podcast • April 22nd, 2008

  • The Leader's Toolbox: Dwindling Volunteers & a New Safety Officer

    This month's edition of The Leader's Toolbox looks at issues facing both volunteer and career fire departments. Host and Fire Chief Richard B. Gasaway offer sound advice in both situations - do your homework and have background data to backup your...

    Podcast • March 7th, 2008

  • The Leader's Toolbox: The Debate of Leadership Styles

    In this edition of The Leader's Toolbox, host and Fire Chief Richard B. Gasaway looks at communication skills and leadership styles. Chief Gasaway will take a look at management styles. One chief believes a participative approach is best, while...

    Podcast • January 31st, 2008

  • The Leader's Toolbox: Alcohol in the Fire Service & Leadership Lessons with Chief John Buckman

    In this month's episode of The Leader's Toolbox, Chief Richard B. Gasaway looks at the current hot-topic of alcohol in the fire service. Recent headlines tie alcohol to on-duty deaths, serious emergency vehicle accidents and policies that allow alcohol...

    Podcast • January 4th, 2008

  • The Leader's Toolbox: "I'm Just a Volunteer" & Lessons Learned in Charleston

    Hosted by Richard Gasaway In this month's episode of The Leader's Toolbox, Chief Richard Gasaway addresses a question from a firefighter who is frustrated because some of their members have the attitude "You can't tell me what to do, I'm only a...

    Podcast • November 21st, 2007

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