No Exceptions Leadership

No Exceptions Leadership

A podcast for all people from all walks of life that are looking for leadership tips, self improvement discussions and ways to be better managers and supervisors.

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April 21, 2020 36 mins

Just a simple and basic presentation done as a webinar for basic size up. This was done to keep it very simple for those that registered can take it to their departments and insert their unique needs into the program.

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This episode is a question answer discussion about search and rescue.  The bottom line is that we aren't good enough at searching and we need to pay particular attention to our techniques.  Additionally, we need to ensure that we are supporting the search at every fire, assume there are victims until WE prove otherwise.  

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In this episode Mike Torres brings on a group while driving around in Homewood, IL.  Great discussion on the remainder of vertical ventilation and then they shift gears into overhaul. Be sure to rate us on iTunes an leave a comment.

 

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December 15, 2018 47 mins

 

In this episode the group discusses vertical ventilation on peaked and flat roofs, including commercial versus residential.  Tim and Jeff have guests on this episode with great information and experience on ventilation.  Tai Rondeau and Beau Espinosa join us with some valuable information and tips on conducting vertical ventila...

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November 9, 2018 41 mins

 

This episode we discuss the challenges of victim removal and large area search with our panel.  Please listen in and share!

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November 3, 2018 61 mins

In this episode the gang is back with a good discussion on tools and equipment we use to supplement our search skills and techniques.

Be sure that whatever you use, you understand and know its capabilities and limitations of those tools.  

TIC's are tools and don't bury your face in these tools, use it as a supplement.

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In this episode the group discusses some basics of search and rescue. As you can guess, this is a topic that provides a great many avenues and options.  The critical nature of this tactic is why we do what we do--to save lives.

What may seem simple and easy is really a skill that must be practiced and trained on as often as p...

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 Join us again with Part 2 on ground ladders. The group will discuss deployment, ladder choice and some common sense ideas for using ground ladders, no matter the size or location of your department.

 

 

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This is part one of the use of ground ladders.  In this episode we discuss the challenges of where we store them, deploying them and some of the small nuances that can make all the difference in your ground ladder uses.

No matter how large or small your department, you will be faced with the need to deploy ground ladders and this discussion will give you some things to consider when developing your SOG’s and deployment models.

We t...

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The gang is back for part three--Forcible entry.

 

They discuss tool selection and uses along with types of challenges that can be faced from truck company members during working incidents and how to overcome them.

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April 19, 2018 54 mins

 

This episode discusses the transitioning from an engine or other company to the truck company.  Your panel discusses the differences you can expect when operating on a truck company as opposed to the engine.

The experience of the panel offers a unique perspectiv...

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April 3, 2018 39 mins

This is the first in a series of podcasts from Engine House Training, LLC that will discuss Truck Work.  We will be creating these series of podcasts on everything operational over the next several weeks and months.  So, be sure to stay tuned in for many more informational and fun podcasts on all things firefighting!

This episode is dedicated to a brief introduction about truck work. The panel discusses, in general, what truck work...

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January 18, 2018 55 mins

 

In this episode Chief Reilly and Chief Hoevelmann talk with Tom Goran of the Columbia Missouri Fire Department on his evolution as a leader and creating content for his site Flashover Leadership.

 

 

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October 22, 2017 35 mins
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This episode Jason discusses sub-level challenges with Adam Hansen from Milford, CT.  Adam has written two recent  articles with Fire Engineering and we discuss some of the content.

 

Be sure to check it out and share.

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The Double Edge Sword of Loyalty

  • There are bad leaders out there, no doubt

 

  • “Management reserves the right to manage poorly”

 What you should expect:

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    June 21, 2017 38 mins

    Chief Dennis Reilly and Jason Hoevelmann discuss leadership for firefighters and fire officers specifically regarding being a consistent leader and officer using the Leadership Triad.

    It comes downs to a strong moral compass and the firm foundation based on ethics and doing what's right.

     

    THE MORAL & ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS OF BEING AN OFFICER:

    • Your ...

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    June 15, 2017 43 mins

    Chief Joe Pronesti and Jason Hoevelmann discuss three fires that happened on, or near Father's Day.  The fires had a huge impact on many families, as all line of duty deaths do and we felt it appropriate to discuss the lessons and stories of these fires.

     

    Chief Pronesti also has a recent article about these fires in Fire Engineering and the link is below.

     

    Article

     

    Here are some additional links for more information about these...

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    June 12, 2017 17 mins

    This podcast is for all of us that struggle from time to time with the opinions of others.  In most cases, when we put ourselves out there in any format, whether be as an engaged, energetic firefighter or officer to posting and blogging and writing and teaching, there are those that go out of their way to try and knock us down.

     

    This is my response and therapy.  I hope is keeps you going!  Do NOT allow those that will never put th...

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