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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 40 MIN

Is It Possible to Close the Generational Gap in the Fire Service?

from Fire Engineering Podcast Network · host Fire Engineering Podcast

Want to learn how to close the generational gap in the fire service? In this week's Humpday Hangout, the panel welcomes Creston Ludlow to unpack the hidden curriculum in the fire service. They detail how unspoken expectations, traditions, and communication styles often leave new firefighters confused and create generational fiction. The panel offers advice on how to have honest conversations, appoint humble leadership, and build trust faster than trial-by-fire criticism. They emphasize the importance of closing the gap between generations while keeping firefighters safe, competent, and committed.

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