Shut up and let your officers make a decision

Summary In this episode, I break down the brutal truth about decision-making on the fireground. When seconds count, we don't need chiefs calling shots while still responding—we need officers who are empowered to make the call. I dive into why real leadership means trusting your people, not babysitting them. We talk about building a culture where mistakes become lessons, not career-enders, and where leaders back their crews, not break their confidence. If you want to build warriors on the line, you've got to give them room to lead.