SAM 041 | Preparing to be a leader

In this episode Dr. Gasaway interviews Santa Clara County Deputy Chief Steve Prziborowski, Contra Costa Battalion Chief Bob Atlas and Pinole Firefighter Christopher Baker on how to prepare for promotion to ensure you are providing the right safety leadership to your crew.   Each of the guests has a unique background and offer a varied perspective on how to prepare for a position of leadership. They offer their best advice for how to be a great company officer, including: 1. The need to have mentors.  2.    The importance of being the “designated adult” in the firehouse.  3.    The value of continual learning, even if your department won’t pay for it.  4.    How to prepare for promotion.  5.    And more!  Thank you to our sponsor: Midwest Fire: MidwestFire.com Intro music Safety Dance (1982) Men Without Hats GMC - Virgin Records   Guest Contact Information: Steve Prziborowski, Deputy Chief Santa Clara County Fire Department 408-205-9006 [email protected]   Bob Atlas, Battalion Chief Contra Costa County Fire Department Co-founder of Fire Alumni [email protected] 925-765-5800   Chris Baker, Firefighter Pinole Fire Department [email protected] 209-277-9268   FireAlumni.com Code3FireTraining.com ChabotFire.com     Situational Awareness Matters! website www.SAMatters.com   Upcoming Events Schedule http://www.samatters.com/programs-keynote/eventschedule/   Books and Videos (Store) http://www.samatters.com/store/   Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   Contact Rich Gasaway www.RichGasaway.com [email protected] 612-548-4424