Captain Marc Aloan (West Columbia FD) of The Fire Inside and Rust Belt Jakes joins Nick to discuss suburban fireground operations, leadership and culture. The discussion starts out discussing some hot button topics in regard to water supply, nozzle selection, attack packages, search, and traditional truck work for the suburban engine company. Numerous tactical considerations and strategies are discussed in depth. The crew then examines leadership at the company level including what works, what doesn't and some things we can do to enhance our leadership abilities including setting realistic goals, expectations and priorities. Finally, Marc discusses culture as he sees it in the modern fire service and some ways to invest in a positive culture within the walls of your firehouse.
Captain Marc Aloan (West Columbia FD) of The Fire Inside and Rust Belt Jakes joins Nick to discuss suburban fireground operations, leadership and culture. The discussion starts out discussing some hot button topics in regard to water supply, nozzle selection, attack packages, search, and traditional truck work for the suburban engine company. Numerous tactical considerations and strategies are discussed in depth. The crew then examines leadership at the company level including what works, what doesn't and some things we can do to enhance our leadership abilities including setting realistic goals, expectations and priorities. Finally, Marc discusses culture as he sees it in the modern fire service and some ways to invest in a positive culture within the walls of your firehouse.