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 looking to enhance his training and experience beyond the basics. Listen to the options available to fire service personnel. The National Fire Academy has a variety of online courses available.
The fire service has changed dramatically over the last few years. Hear what the chiefs have to say to a new firefighter who is trying to boost training. How does the new person on the block get the message across with tact? Cline offers great advice in hopes of keeping the dinosaur from hatching dinosaur eggs.
Related Links
• Exam Preparation for Fire Officer I & II by Doug Cline
• Officer Development Handbook published by the IAFC
• RichGasaway.com
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About the Author
Richard Gasaway
Richard B. Gasaway, PhD, CSP is an authority on human factors, situational awareness and the high-risk decision-making processes that are used in high-stress, high-consequence work environments. He served 33 years as a firefighter, EMT-paramedic, company officer, training officer, fire chief and emergency incident commander. Gasaway's doctoral research included the study of cognitive neuroscience to understand how human factors flaw situational awareness and affect high-risk decision-making. He authored six books, and his contributions on situational awareness and decision-making are featured and referenced in more than 400 publications. Gasaway's training programs have been delivered to more than 88,000 students.