A Pre-FDIC Chat: Ladder Tactics, Constructive Criticism, and Leadership

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka break down high-stakes decisions on the fireground, planning ahead of FDIC, and window rescues on this episode of The Command Post. They discuss consoling a terrified, conscious victim, removal options, the importance of ladder selection and placement, using tower buckets, and when to radio for more resources. The hosts also call out "keyboard cowards" who attack firefighters online, and urge constructive critique, mentorship, and humility as way to learn more.    This episode is brought to you by The Fire Store: https://thefirestore.com/   This episode is brought to you by Fire Facilities: https://www.firefacilities.com/   Quick favor: take our 3-minute (anonymous) listener survey to help shape what we cover next: https://sprw.io/stt-9EB04