Episodes
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FOTRUST Interview with Katherine Ridenhour
Katherine Thais Ridenhour, retired Battalion Chief, Aurora Fire Department (CO), is passionate about teaching competent and confident leadership on and off the fireground. Her classes include strategy/tactics, command, conflict solution/problem solving, leadership and promotional preparation....
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FRI2018 Diversity Breakfast Keynote Address
I want to thank the members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs' HRC committee for allowing me to speak on the matter of Diversity. It is my hope that we can move the discussion from "Culture to Caring " and from "Diversity to Inclusion". I will be updating the notes on this episode...
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FOTRUST Interview with Captain Tiffanye Wesley
Captain Tiffanye Wesley and her team guard the U.S. Pentagon. Along with this trusted position, she is an author, leader and continues to inspire others. She speaks about her challenges and her perververance. I continue to see her on the national stage and she is always willing and able to…
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2018 CT Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Dinner Keynote Address
I want to thank the members of the board and colleagues for allowing me an opportunity to share some thoughts. Please support this worthy endeavor. Located on the grounds of the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks, stands the Connecticut Firefighters Memorial dedicated to Connecticut...
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FOTRUST Interview with the GLUE GUYS
GLUE is a universal resource for the growth and development of EMPOWERment paradigms. This program is certain to develop strong leaders in all ranks of your organization. The "GLUE Guys" touch on vital issues that reaffirm the connections to the communities and people we serve. Their unique brand...
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Interview: Chief Reggie Freeman
Transformational Leadership with Fire Chief Reggie Freeman While attending a community event in the City of New Haven, Hartford Fire Chief Reggie Freeman and I got the opportunity to "chop it up" and discuss his passion for Transformational Leadership. Please give a listen and share this great...
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The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation
While attending the 2018 i-Women Conference, I had the most fortunate opportunity to sit down with Ms. Cindy Ell of the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation. The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation: Working to Extinguish Fire Fighter Cancer Firefighters dedicate their lives to the service of others. The…
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2018 Black Heritage Keynote Address
Had the tremendous opportunity to spend an evening, back in February of this year, sharing some ideas on Black Heritage. I want to thank Leonard Webb of Ethnic Online for asking me to participate in the program. There was spoken word, an African American Heritage Showroom, a funky band and then...
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How to Train the New Fire Fighter
Had the privilege speaking to the Connecticut Fire Service Instructor's Association. The topic was training the new firefighter. The audio is basic. It was live and not planned to be recorded. The speech was an informal talk at their Annual Meeting. We talked about the classic model of training:...
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The Fire Smoke Coalition Interview
I joined the Fire Smoke Coalition years ago. It was not until I got their information at FDIC (www.fdic.com) and reviewed it that I found a wealth of resources that can change firefighters lives. The mission of the Fire Smoke Coalition is to focus the required attention and resources on the…
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Are You Still Thinking From the Jumpseat?
Some people say that the toughest change or transition for them is from firefighter to officer; it would be the same in any profession or industry, when you move from worker to supervisor. Just as in the private sector the move and transition is task, role and responsibility specific. In some…
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FOTRUST PODCAST: Deputy Chief Chris Pepler
Deputy Chief Chris Pepler has been on the lecture and training circuit for some time now. He holds the rank of Deputy Chief and is a 15 year veteran of the Torrington Fire Department, Torrington, Connecticut. My first encounter with him was when he brought the first NFPA Certified Electric Car...
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The Dangers of Fire Smoke
Had a chance to talk to Safety Battalion Chief Wayne Smith of the Indianapolis Fire Department about the dangers of fire smoke and his department's "On Mask, All the Time" Policy. See the whole topic on the "Fire Officer Trust" Blog". Listen in!
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Interview: Dr. Denis Onieal
While attending the 2013 New Jersey Weekend, at the National Fire Academy, I was able to sit down for an informative chat with the Superintendent. Dr. Denis Onieal and I go way back. Twenty-eight years to be exact. He has been a friend and mentor, for equally as long. Back in the mid to late…
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Interview: Chief Eddie Burns
I had an information packed and candid conversation with Retired Chief Eddie Burns, of the Dallas Fire Department, Dallas, TX. I have had the great fortune to team up with Eddie Burns inside and outside of the classroom. Here he shares keen insight into the successful steps and preparation one…
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Interview: Stephanie Denis
This is a brief interview with Lieutenant Stephanie Denis of the Gatineau Fire Service of Canada. We had the opportunity to chat at @FDIC 2013 in Indianapolis. We discussed several issues and it was great to get another prospective on our beloved profession.
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Service and a Commitment
"A Service and a Commitment". Battalion Chief John Alston, of the Jersey City Fire Department, gives the Keynote Address to the Fire Recruits graduating from the Union County Fire Academy. The ceremonies were held on the campus of Union County College; Cranford Campus.
About this show
The Fire Officer Trust Podcast has been a source of information and knowledge for emergency responders. As the podcast grew, it expanded to all types of leaders, managers and business owers.
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Chief John Alston
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