This edition Seth and Will change gears a bit and dive in to some fire tactics. They look at an article published in Fire Rescue 1 about selecting the right size hose line for fire attack. you can find the article here https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-training/articles/how-to-select-the-right-size-hose-for-fire-attack-7b8ln4VKA9Hgyxnq/.

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Ep. 107 Selecting The Proper Size Hose

This week Seth and Will look at an article by Dr. Harry Carter discussing how crucial loyalty  is in the fire service. You can find the article here. https://www.firehouse.com/careers-education/article/11273018/why-loyalty-is-important-with-the-fire-department

Ep. 106 Loyalty: The Firm Foundation for an Effective Fire Department

This episode Seth and Will discuss sick leave in relation to the fire department. They cover issues like mental health days and how to think of your sick leave, to issues of overtime staffing from the abuse of sick leave. 

Ep. 105 Sick Leave, The Privilege or Abuse?

This episode we are joined with popular previous guest Paramedic Tom Wilson. Seth, Will, and Tom discuss how the COVID-19 crisis has affected EMS and they also celebrate EMS Week and talk about the exciting things happening in EMS.

Ep. 104 Tom Wilson Talks Corona and EMS

Seth and Will discuss an article found on firefighternation.com about the rogue firefighter in the firehouse. You can find the article here https://www.firefighternation.com/2017/06/06/how-to-handle-the-rogue-firefighter/

Ep. 103 How To Handle The Rogue Firefighter

This edition Seth and Will are joined by guest firefighter Colt "Swimchamp" Thompson and have him talk about his involvement in inspiring firefighters to have good health through a Peer Fitness Program.

Ep. 102 Colt Thompson Interview

In this episode Seth and Will take a look at how society has changed due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and some ways to survive though it.

Ep. 101 The New Normal

This momentous episode we interview the great Chief Rick Lasky. We discuss firehouse mentors, Chief Lasky's books, and speaking at FDIC. If you have any comments or questions fell free to contact the show at fhkitchentablepod@gmail.com, or look us up on our social media sites. You can find info about Chief Lasky's books and classes at prideandownership.com

Ep. 100 Chief Rick Lasky Interview

This episode Seth and Will discuss an article that is about 10 words of wisdom from a Sgt. Major of the Army. Also discussed in detail is New Years Resolutions, coyote hunting, leadership, and figgy pudding.

Ep. 99 Ten Not New Years Resolutions

This episode Seth and Will discuss the topic of the normalization of deviance in the fire service. 

Ep. 98 Normalization Of Deviance

This edition Seth and Will and Kyle discuss another article from firehousevigilance.com entitled Empty Walls. Author Chris Tobin really hits it out of the park with his great take on how to build firehouse pride. You can read the article here. https://firehousevigilance.com/2018/06/11/empty-walls/

Ep. 97 Empty Walls

This edition Seth and Will discuss an article by Kiel Samsing titled Mother May I. The article discusses the dangers to limiting what most would consider "freelancing" on the fire ground. You can find the article here. https://firehousevigilance.com/2019/07/21/mother-may-i/

Ep. 96 Mother May I

This edition Seth and Will look at an article that discusses how to handle a situation when coworkers approach you needing to discuss personal troubles. You can find the article here https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/article/21072288/health-wellness-difficult-conversations-about-mental-health.

Ep. 95 Difficult Conversations

This edition Seth and Will discuss an article titled 4 Expectations Company Officers Should Set For Their Crews. The author is Jarrod Sergi from Norfolk, VA. He is the editor of the Trial By Fire Facebook page and a contributor to Firehouse Magazine. You can find the article at https://www.firehouse.com/leadership/article/21015672/expectations-company-officer-should-set-for-their-crew-firehouse. HIs Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/StompOutMediocrity/.www.fhkitchentable.comhttps://www.facebook.com/fhkitchentablepod/https://twitter.com/FHkitchentablehttps://www.instagram.com/fh_kitchen_table_podcast/

Ep. 94 4 Expectations for Firehouse Companies

This episode is a rare treat as Seth and Will get to interview Chief Gary Ludwig and discuss his book Fully Involved Leadership. 

Ep. 93 Chief Gary Ludwig Interview

Firehouse Problems Kitchen Table Solutions is a podcast about the fire service. We discuss everyday firehouse problems around the kitchen table. We also have regular guests from around the country who share their experiences in emergency services. Hosts: Captain Seth Rainwater and Will Silvey

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