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The Promotion Playbook
by Joshua Wells
The Promotion Playbook Podcast helps firefighters and first responders prepare for promotion with confidence. Learn how promotion panels think, what they score, and how to deliver clear, promotable answers in oral boards, assessment centers, and leadership interviews. Each episode provides proven strategies, essential skills, and practical tools you can apply immediately. Built by a Fire Captain. Proven in real promotions.
Episodes
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103: Know When to Call An Audible... Special Announcement!
The Promotion Playbook is now available as an audiobook on Audible.com! Follow the link below to get your copy today. This episode will teach you some tips and tricks on how to best utilize this new resource on your path to promotion....
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102: Step Into The Arena
This episode shares the background story from The Promotion Playbook.
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101: 3 Stories Every Experienced Firefighter Needs To Know
The following 3 questions are foundational to your preparation for any promotional test. Who are you? Why do you want to promote? What have you done to prepare? Answer these questions with a captivating story and you will have an unfair advantage over your competition. www.promotionplaybook.com…
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100: 100 Episodes and The Road Ahead
We have reached 100 episodes! Thank you for listening!!! This episode gives you the 30,000 view of the process covered with The Promotional Playbook and how you can apply these 4 pillars to your promotional test preparation. The 4 Pillars to Your Promotional Test Success are…. Story - You must…
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99: Captain Jim Moss - Stories From The Summit
Jim Moss is a fire captain and paramedic for the Metro West Fire Protection District in St. Louis County, Missouri. His fire service passions include leadership, training, and mentorship. Along with Chief Dan Kerrigan, Jim is the co-author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller: Firefighter Functional...
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98: Oral Board Preparation Toolkit
Oral Board Preparation Toolkit
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4 Skills to Ace the In-Basket Scenario
The in-basket is a common simulation exercise used in assessment centers. It tests how the candidate will handle the responsibilities of the new position by presenting a range of problems they may encounter. During an in-basket, the candidate receives information about the role to be played, such...
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3 Secrets to a Successful Role Play Scenario
3 Secrets to a Successful Role Play Scenario Secret #1 - Be Prepared. Study and practice the tools found in the Application Skills Section of The Promotion Playbook. Page 225 Secret #2 - Be You. Study and practice the Oral Board Prep Sheets in The Promotion Playbook. Page 204 Secret #3 - Be...
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95: How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
This episode tells you how to apply the tools from The Promotion Playbook to overcome your fear of public speaking. The two tools are.. -The Oral Board Prep Sheets -The Unspoken Art of the Oral Board I also introduce a new framework called the 4 Pillars of a Persuasive Presentation
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94: The Simple Superficial Why
If you struggle to answer the question, “Why do you want to promote?”, this episode can help. Knowing your WHY is essential yet can be difficult to discover. Sometimes the best WHY is simple and superficial.
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93: Set 4-Dimensional Goals To Avoid Being 1 Dimensional Firefighter
As you celebrate the end of 2021, this episode helps you set goals for the new year. When setting goals, focus on these four areas of expansion. Faith Family Finance Fitness To better understand this concept reach Strategy #5 in The Promotion Playbook. To set goals, follow the steps in Strategy…
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92: The 3 root causes of back pain and how to overcome - Firefighter Fitness Series
There are 3 root causes of back pain. Awareness of these will help diagnose the problem and take action to resolve it. Emotional Chemical Mechanical To heal, apply the 5 life forces found in the Capacity Pyramid. Light Air Water Fuel Function
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91: How to survive COVID19 without stressful politics, expensive medication, or complex science. - Firefighter Fitness Series
How to apply the Capacity Pyramid to strengthen your immune system Light: Get 20 minutes of sunlight each day and/or do 20 minutes of red light therapy or a sauna. Do a cold shower or ice bath every day for 2 minutes Test your vitamin D levels and supplement D3 accordingly Air: Do breath training...
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90: Holiday Hangover Guide
How to enjoy holiday cheer without guilt, shame or a painful hangover using the Capacity Pyramid. https://www.bulletproof.com/diet/bulletproof-diet/alcohol-without-the-hangover-bulletproof-partying-business-networking/
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89: The Life Force of Functional Movement - Firefighter Fitness Series
Stats on back pain https://www.cdc.gov/acute-pain/low-back-pain/index.html https://www.iaff.org/back-injuries/ Healing Back Pain Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FOTRI4S/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Science of Yoga Book...
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88: The Life Force of Fuel - Firefighter Fitness Series
The 7 Devils of Diet: If you want to live a long healthy life, it is best to minimize your exposure to these "foods". Refined Fat - Margin, vegetable oil, canola oil Poorly Raised Protein - Factory-farmed animal products Soiled Fiber - Pesticide soaked produce, mold Junk Carbs - Refined grains,...
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87: The Life Force of Water - Firefighter Fitness Series
“You're not sick, you're thirsty. Don’t treat thirst with medication.” Dr. Batmanghelidj MD 4 Pillars of Hydration Volume Source Minerals Vitamins Resources Bodies many cries for water F. Batmanghelidj MD https://www.amazon.com/dp/0970245882/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_JJRR9GEVJ6EMBNG5P1A0 Fluids and...
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86: The Life Force of Air - Firefighter Fitness Series
3 Benefits of Breath Training Improve mental capacity Improve blood PH Detox Resources The Wim Hof Method Breath - By James Nestor Breathing for Warriors: Learn the Secrets of Pro Athletes, First Responders, and Coaches to Unlock the Path to Endurance, Strength, Precision, and an Unshakable…
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85: The Life Force of Light - Firefighter Fitness Series
The sun is the source of life on planet earth. To optimize your physical wellness you must optimize the use of light and dark along with hot and cold. Training for cold exposure https://www.wimhofmethod.com/wim-hof-method-mobile-app Benefits of sauna...
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84: Results of the 100 Mile Run - Firefighter Fitness Series
This episodes shares the lessons learned during the Stagecoach 100 mile Ultra Marathon.
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83: You Are Not What You Eat -Firefighter Fitness Series
Intake - Uptake - Output
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82: The Capacity Pyramid - Firefighter Fitness Series
How to optimize your capacity using the 5 elements. Light: Get 20 minutes of sunshine daily. Air: Do breathing practice daily using the Wim Hoff App Water: Begin your day with 33 oz of water. Fuel: Only eat during an 8-hour window each day. Function: Sit cross-legged on the floor for at least 5...
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81: 5 Power Sources for Unlimited Energy - Firefighter Fitness Series
If you are low on energy this episode is for you. Capacity definition the maximum amount that something can contain. the amount that something can produce. Energy - Law of Conservation of Energy (physics & chemistry) Energy can not be created or destroyed Energy may change form but is never...
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80: The 4 Biggest Killers of Firefighters - Firefighter Fitness Series
The 4 Biggest Killers of Firefighters are... Inflammation Infection Ischemia Injury We will talk about ways to minimize these risks in future episodes. For now, start to pay attention to what is killing the most firefighters and how you can help improve safety and well-being.
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79: The 3 Stories that Shape Your Identity - Firefighter Fitness Series
Your identity is shaped by what you believe about yourself and the world around you. These beliefs are shaped by the questions you ask and how you answer. Questions lead to stories and stories hold beliefs that shape your identity. The 3 questions that define your identity are who, why, and…
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78: The 7 Strategies - Firefighter Fitness Series
This episode continues the conversation on how your physical health has a major impact on how well you do with your promotional test. The 7 Strategies in the Promotion Playbook can be applied to your promotional test and they can also help to optimize your physical fitness. The 7 Strategies…
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77: Firefighter Fitness Series Introduction
This episode gives an introduction to the new series on firefighter fitness. Over the next several weeks the focus of this podcast will be on how to optimize your physical fitness. This and the following episodes will help you optimize your energy during preparation and show up on test day ready…
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Slow is Fast and Small is Big
To develop your leadership focus small and slow.
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75: Stories from the Summit: Chief Chuck Montgomery Ret., Glendale Fire Department, AZ
Chuck Montgomery has over 37 years in the fire service. He recently retired as Deputy Chief with Glendale Fire Department, AZ where he ran the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center. Chuck is currently the Executive Director of the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting located in Phoenix,...
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74: How to harness the power of anxiety and rise to the top of your promotional test.
Two practical ways to overcome test day anxiety. 1. Repetition 2. Time under tension
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73: Stories from the Summit - Charles “Chip” Huth, Major, Kansas City Police Department, MO
Charles “Chip” Huth is a Major with the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department. He has 28 years of law enforcement experience, commands KCPD’s Traffic Division, and is the State of Missouri’s defensive tactics subject matter expert. He also consults for international law enforcement, military,...
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72: The 4 Skills of The Conversation Jedi
This episode covers the 4 skills of communication to best listen to others and express yourself with confidence. The 4 skills along with the tools found in The Promotion Playbook are… Space - tool: The Unspoken Art of the Oral Board Speech - tool: The Oral Board Prep Sheets Stories - tool: The...
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71: Obsession is a gift, not a problem
Don’t mistake your gift as a dysfunction. If you have been labeled as OCD, ADHD, depressed, etc, etc,… there is a good chance you have a mislabeled gift. This gift can potentially be your greatest strength when directed towards a massive target driven by purpose. Don’t strive to me normal, strive...
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70: Stories from the Summit - Captain David Rodriguez, President IAFF Local 3690, Sedona / Verde Valley, AZ
Captain Rodriguez shares his advice on how to succeed with promotional testing. He also shares leadership lessons he learned as a Captain at Sedona Fire District, the President of IAFF Local 3690, and a youth basketball coach.
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68: Stories from the Summit: Captain Eric Lewis with Sedona Fire District, AZ
Captain Eric Lewis has successfully promoted to the rank of Captain at Sedona Fire District. He has been successful with his own promotion and has helped many others place at the top of their promotional list.
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Who must you become?
The quality of your questions determines the quality of your life. The 3 questions you must know fully are... WHO, WHY, WHAT. Know these 3 questions for these three areas .... self, position, department.
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67: Who are the Granite Mountain Hotshots?
In this episode, we share a letter written by Eric Marsh to the Prescott City Council Members. This letter shares the who, why and what of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. I encourage you to visit this website and study the words of this letter. https://ericmarshfoundation.org/pages/about-eric In...
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66: Stories from the Summit - Amanda Marsh shares how to face tragedy and grow stronger.
On June 30th, 2013 the Yarnell Hill Fire erupted through the mountain community of Yarnell, Arizona, and claimed the lives of 19 firefighters. This was the greatest loss of life for the U.S. fire service since the September 11 terrorist attacks. Fire service leaders, plus family and community...
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65: This skill is absolutely essential to your promotional test and any other area of life.
Books to consider... Influence - Robert Cialdini Never split the difference - Chris Voss Start With No - Jim Camp
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64: Stories from the Summit - How to improve your written communication with editor and teacher Natalie Martin
This interview with Natalie Martin shares the fundamentals of written communication.
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63: How to easily avoid criticism
To avoid criticism .. say nothing, do nothing be nothing Or Choose counsel wisely & embrace the feedback Build up resilience by using strategy # 2 ….. Power of Proximity -Coach -Crew -Counsel Not everyone is entitled to an opinion on your life. Stop trying to please your critics. I don’t care…
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62: Stories from the Summit - Officer Brandon Griffith, Founder of Griffith Blue Heart
Officer Brandon Griffith shares how he almost died from a cardiac arrest at a young age. This adversity fueled his passion to save more lives from cardiac arrest and be a force for good. If you are going to excel at a promotion you must have a strong purpose and believe in the mission of the...
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61: You don't want to promote
Regardless of how committed you are to your promotion, your greatest resistance will likely from yourself.
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60: Stories from the Summit - Engineer Jon Scaife, Sedona Fire District, AZ
Engineer Jon Scaife shares how he overcame the challenges in 2020 and placed #1 on the Engineer test.
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59: The 4 Dimensional Firefighter
Don’t be a one-dimensional douchebag! Constantly strive to expand your life in the following areas. -Faith -Family -Finance -Fitness Be a 4 Dimensional Firefighter. Not perfect, but a constant work in progress.
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58: Stories from the Summit - Captain Dylan Lee, Northwest Fire District, AZ
Captain Dylan Lee shares what he learned with his promotion at Northwest Fire District in southern Arizona.
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57: The path to success is a sloppy f#@!ing mess
“The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.”― Stephen McCranie This episode emphasizes the need for patience and perseverance on your path to promotion. The Promotion Playbook offers a proven path to your promotion yet this path is not guaranteed. Adversity is part of the...
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56: Stories from the Summit - Captain Jake Cecil, Copper Canyon Fire District, AZ
In this interview Captain Jake Cecil shares what he learned with his promotional testing experience and how he placed #1 on his promotional list. Jake Cecil is a Captain with Copper Canyon Fire District in Arizona.
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55. Stories from the Summit
This episode shares the next stage of this podcast called Stories from the Summit. I will be interviewing people who have been successful with promotional testing.
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Soar through your tactical scenario with these fundamentals size up sheets
This gives an overview of the fundamental size up sheets found in The Promotion Playbook.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Promotion Playbook Podcast helps firefighters and first responders prepare for promotion with confidence. Learn how promotion panels think, what they score, and how to deliver clear, promotable answers in oral boards, assessment centers, and leadership interviews. Each episode provides proven strategies, essential skills, and practical tools you can apply immediately. Built by a Fire Captain. Proven in real promotions.
HOSTED BY
Joshua Wells
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The Promotion Playbook Podcast helps firefighters and first responders prepare for promotion with confidence. Learn how promotion panels think, what they score, and how to deliver clear, promotable answers in oral boards, assessment centers, and leadership interviews. Each episode provides proven...
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