"Command Presence" with Fire Captain/Paramedic Tiffanie Andrews-Rost

In this episode of Every Day Courage, hosts David Millstone and Stephan Dweck engage in a profound conversation with Tiffany Andrews, a firefighter and captain with over 25 years of experience. The discussion explores themes of courage in everyday life, the challenges faced by women in traditionally male-dominated fields, and the importance of community support during crises. Tiffany shares her personal journey, including her battle with cancer and her insights on how to navigate difficult situations with compassion and command presence. The episode also touches on creativity, relationships, and the role of kindness in our lives.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• Tiffany Andrews is a captain at Gresham Fire Department with 25 years of experience.
• Courage is defined as how we live our lives and face challenges.
• Tiffany faced cancer and used fasting as a way to cope with chemotherapy.
• Every day courage involves doing what's right, not what's easy.
• Women in firefighting face unique challenges but can succeed with support and determination.
• Command presence is crucial in crisis situations to instill confidence in others.
• Community support is vital during times of distress and crisis.
• Creativity requires courage to express oneself and overcome criticism.
• Sustaining long-term relationships requires steadfastness and commitment.
• Kindness can be a powerful tool in making the world a better place.

Guest:

Tiffanie Andrews-Rost has been with Gresham Fire Department since June of 2000 as a firefighter and worked to become a captain achieving that promotion in August of 2023.  She was a member of the Regional Hazardous Materials Team for the State of Oregon for 22 years as part of duties with Gresham Fire. Tiffanie received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Willamette University in 1993, my Associates of Applied Science in Paramedicine in 1998 and Associate Degree in Nursing in 2010. In addition to being a Paramedic, she is also an RN and Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN). She grew up in the west hills of Portland, Oregon and currently live outside Pendleton in Eastern Oregon. Tiffanie is also an artist and photographer and spends the majority of her time off hiking, skiing, diving and bird hunting with her three English Pointers and her husband Jeff of 30 years.

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About the Producer: Michelle Simone Miller is an actress producer of Every Day Courage and host of the top-ranked podcast ⁠Mentors on the Mic⁠, where she interviews entertainment industry professionals about how they got their start and built lasting careers.

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