The 3 C's of Command Presence: A Conversation with Battalion Chief Steve Lester
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This episode features the wise insights of Battalion Chief Steve Lester of the Cobb County Fire Department. Steve brilliantly decodes the role of competence, confidence, and control in successful fireground operations, emphasizing the indispensable role of practice and experience. Hear about how the Blue Card system has been instrumental in sculpting proficient incident commanders.
This episode also features Josh Blum and John Vance.
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This episode was recorded remotely on August 30, 2023.
Chapters
1. The 3 C's of Command Presence: A Conversation with Battalion Chief Steve Lester (00:00:00)
2. Command Presence and Confidence in Firefighting (00:00:14)
3. Emergency Situations (00:14:28)
4. Utilizing GIS, Drones, and Division Supervisors (00:26:47)
5. Command Lab and Active Listening Importance (00:31:16)
6. Fire Service Learning and Sharing (00:39:48)
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