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.
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\nEach 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:
\n1. The need to have mentors.\xa0
\n2.\xa0\xa0\xa0 The importance of being the \u201cdesignated adult\u201d in the firehouse.\xa0
\n3.\xa0\xa0\xa0 The value of continual learning, even if your department won\u2019t pay for it.\xa0
\n4.\xa0\xa0\xa0 How to prepare for promotion.\xa0
\n5.\xa0\xa0\xa0 And more!
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\xa0Thank you to our sponsor:
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMidwest Fire: MidwestFire.com
Intro music
\nSafety Dance (1982)
\nMen Without Hats
\nGMC - Virgin Records
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\nGuest Contact Information:
Steve Prziborowski, Deputy Chief
Santa Clara County Fire Department
\n408-205-9006
\nsprziborowski@aol.com
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\nBob Atlas, Battalion Chief
\nContra Costa County Fire Department
\nCo-founder of Fire Alumni
\nbatlas@firealumni.com
925-765-5800
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\nChris Baker, Firefighter
\nPinole Fire Department
\ncbaker@firealumni.com
209-277-9268
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\nFireAlumni.com
Code3FireTraining.com
ChabotFire.com
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