During this podcast, we are discussing the new proposed OSHA changes to 1910.156 (For Industrial Fire Brigades).Industry Leaders and IAFC Section Members breakdown the proposed changes with purpose and intent behind these changes. This is part 1 of the Series as we dive deeper into these proposed changes.…

Fireman Dan discusses leadership and retention strategies with Human Resource High Performer, Erika Burk. Erika takes on her journey of how she keeps her own personal leadership style people focused with an awesome acronym.

Fireman Dan spends time with RFTC discussing their strategies and tactics around recruiting, training, and safety.

Fireman Dan discusses Industrial Firefighting with the leadership team at Refinery Terminal Fire Company and how they have raised the bar. This is part 1 of the podcast series for RTFC (Refinery Terminal Fire Company).By Dan King

Executive coach Chuck Carringer returns to the show to discuss how to build an effective team, why a company’s culture is as important as talent to success, and how leaders can identify, nurture and build their own skill sets to become effective coaches.By Fireman Dan

Executive coach Chuck Carringer returns to the show to discuss how to attract and retain high-valued employees in a job market that's always fluctuating. He joins Fireman Dan to review four areas every employer should focus on to find, invest in and grow future leadership from within their own organizations.…

As Executive Fire Chief of the Bozeman Fire Department, Josh Waldo is passionate about driving positive change in the fire safety industry and believes that impact begins with the younger generation of firefighters. Chief Waldo joins Fireman Dan to discuss his early career as a firefighter and why he is campaigning for 2nd Vice President of the Int…

As an esteemed speaker, coach, and communications expert, Kathleen Edelman believes the words you say and the words you hear have the power to shape your life. She joins Fireman Dan to discuss the four temperaments of personality, understanding the power of words, and how to strengthen team chemistry.…

As an accomplished doctor with over 30 years in professional health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) practice, and host of her own podcast, The Safety Struggle, Dr. Linda Martin joins Fireman Dan to discuss her views on safety culture, her career aspirations, and the effects COVID-19 has played on the safety industry as a whole.…

Current partner with law firm Fisher Phillips and former Assistant Secretary of Labor and Chairman of the Review Commission at OSHA, Ed Foulke is more than aware of the importance of safety on the job. Ed joins Fireman Dan to discuss the importance of a safe work culture environment, how leaders are using new risk-based strategies to emphasize safe…

As the President of Women in Fire, Operations Chief Amy Hanifan is responsible for the international organization that provides support, education and advocacy for women serving in the fire industry. Amy joins Fireman Dan to examine the challenges faced by female firefighters and the solutions her organization is working hard to implement. They als…

Dave Cornell is a speaker and author who helps people learn to lead more courageous lives. In this episode, he shares his inspiring story of finding courage while dealing with job loss, financial troubles and depression, and he shares three simple steps individuals can use to develop courage in their own lives. He and Fireman Dan also discuss the i…

Chuck Carringer is an executive coach who helps leaders grow in their professional performance and overall development. In this episode, he joins Fireman Dan to explain why hiring a coach can help leaders at all levels of an organization. He also discusses five factors that make up a successful coach-client relationship, outlines some common leader…

Lieutenant Colonel Waldo Waldman spent 27 years in the Air Force, and he saw firsthand how having the right wingmen can transform the outcome of a mission. Today, Waldman is a coach, speaker and bestselling author of Never Fly Solo. He joins Fireman Dan to discuss some of the lessons in his book, including the qualities to look for in a wingman and…

Scott Walker, a 30-year fire service veteran and author of Fire Service Ethics, joins Fireman Dan for a conversation about ethics and values in the fire industry. He explains how social media and changing cultural values have impacted the ethical dilemmas fire fighters face throughout their careers, and he emphasizes the importance of training comp…

Lennie Acuff, head coach of Lipscomb University’s men’s basketball team, joins Fireman Dan to discuss some of the key components of leadership he’s learned throughout his coaching career. He explains what he looks for in new recruits and describes the process of helping his players adopt the program’s core values. Lennie also talks about his experi…

Author, lecturer and consultant Chief Kris Blume joins Fireman Dan to explain how fire chiefs can serve as a brand manager for their departments. He also stresses the importance of communicating your values and using them as a tool to connect with the broader community. This episode is part two of a two-part series on the importance of branding in …

Author and industry leader Chief Gary Ludwig returns to discuss with Fireman Dan his latest book, 401 Things Veteran Firefighters Can Teach You, and to share his insight into how fire departments can better develop a lasting connection with their surrounding communities. This episode is part one of a two part series on the importance of branding in…

Brian Dunagan, CEO at IFO Group, a Texas-based independent consultancy specializing in providing advanced industrial safety, security and risk management services, joins Fireman Dan to discuss the role his company has in the investigative reporting process of fires and explosions, and how their findings can help improve future risk management proce…

Director of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), Patrick Sheehan joins Fireman Dan to discuss how his team works closely with emergency service partners across the state to best prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters. This conversation will also appear as a full length video which can be viewed on Fireman Dan’s …

Doctor Haley Murphy, Associate Professor & Program Coordinator for the Fire and Emergency Management Administration at Oklahoma State University joins Fireman Dan to discuss her PhD program, how research-based instruction is improving the fire service industry, and what she believes the future of fire service looks like, with new technology and the…

Jeff Mangrum, Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has returned to discuss the explosion that shook downtown Nashville early Christmas morning. Jeff shares with Fireman Dan his role and responsibilities in that operation and the incredible work community partners offered to bring the city back on…

This conversation is the final part of a series of episodes focusing on organizational culture and its ties to leadership. Jody Adams-Birch is the former women’s basketball head coach at Wichita State University and current associate head coach at Southern Illinois. Coach Adams joins Fireman Dan to share what she believes are the essential values e…

This conversation is the part of a series of episodes focusing on organizational culture and its ties to leadership. Mike Robbins, best-selling author, leadership expert and keynote speaker who specializes in helping organizations build a culture of authenticity and appreciation, joins Fireman Dan for a candid conversation on how leaders of all ind…

Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Jeff Mangrum, joins Fireman Dan to discuss his current roles at VUMC, as well as chairman for the Highland Rim Healthcare Coalition in middle-Tennessee. Jeff which offers disaster response training, develops rescue plans, and evaluates potentially dangerous sc…

This conversation is the first in a series of episodes focusing on organizational culture and its ties to leadership. Chief Robert Rielage retired as Ohio State’s Fire Marshal after serving three decades as a chief officer in several departments. He shares what he sees as a changing culture in leadership roles within fire and rescue departments, as…

After 26 years of service for the Kearny, NJ Fire Department, Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso is now a best-selling author and motivational speaker. Chief Viscuso joins Fireman Dan to share his experiences in the fire service industry and to discuss the leadership training programs he now offers to firefighters, emergency service workers, sales teams an…

As a combat-tested, retired Navy SEAL with 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams, Master Chief Stephen Drum joins Fireman Dan to discuss his experiences with teamwork and leadership in the military. They’ll also cover how his boot camp program “Warrior Toughness” is changing the culture of the Navy by training and pre…

Dr. Marion Blackwell, Fire Chief for the City of Spartanburg, South Carolina, began his fire service career as a volunteer in 1978, working as a paramedic and police officer. Thirty-five years of experience in the industry later, went on to earn his doctoral degree in 2017. Chief Blackwell discusses his belief in the power of higher education and h…

Chief Tonya Hoover is the Deputy Fire Administrator at the U.S. Fire Administration. As the senior career federal fire official, she is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the USFA which includes the annual training of over 100,000 first responders. Chief Hoover joins Fireman Dan for a candid conversation about her career, and specifically …

Pastor, author, and new grandfather Dan Reiland has 39 years of experience serving as a leader in a local church in San Diego and currently as the executive pastor at 12Stone Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Reiland discusses his new book, Confident Leadership, where he reveals how to be a confident leader without being overconfident through strengtheni…

Jesse Wilson, owner of Allrisk Engineering, specializes in consulting services for risk engineering and insurers. Wilson joins Fireman Dan to share his experiences working in the fire risk management field and offers an interesting comparison between American and international viewpoints on the models of the fire brigade. Wilson also highlights wha…

Chief Rick Conerly of Chevron Pascagoula Refinery joins Fireman Dan to share his experiences in the industrial firefighting field. Conerly discusses his style and principles of leadership in recruiting and training future firefighters for the oil and energy industry, the shift from municipal fire service to the industrial side, and why communicatio…

Derek Roy, global application engineering leader for 3M’s personal safety division joins Fireman Dan to discuss his recent article in Occupational Health and Safety Magazine on selecting self-contained breathing apparatus. He also shares his ideas on the process of choosing and purchasing facilities for industrial firefighting and his knowledge abo…

Pigeon Forge Fire Department Chief Tony Watson joins Fireman Dan for a candid conversation about his life as a firefighter and his philosophy of being a great leader. In this heart-to-heart talk, Chief Watson opens up about how he started his career as a volunteer fireman and his road to becoming the new president of Tennessee Fire Chiefs Associati…

Chief Gary Ludwig, whose career in firefighting began when he was just 18 years old, joins Fireman Dan to discuss his experiences in the fire service industry over the last forty years. Ludwig also shares the principles and stories of leadership he covers in his new book “Fully Involved Leadership,” from managing your emotions to the key components…