This week we are having a leadership discussion with Chief Dennis Rubin. Chief Rubin is an International speaker on many topics but has a real passion for developing fire service leaders.

This discussion revolves around the traits and qualities of a leader as well as some things the leader can do to improve their skills.

http://www.chiefrubin.com

Twitter @chiefrubin

Email: chiefrubin@me.com

This week I have invited Rick back to talk about fire service ladders. We talk a lot about use, a bit more on training, and some plain common sense discussion from Rick's practical experience.

This week we talk to internationally known speaker on the topic of fire behavior. We talk about why things are different today and how we might try to get an understanding of how to better operate on the fireground.

http://www.cfbt-us.com/

ed.hartin@cfbt-us.com

http://www.nist.gov/fire/index.cfm

This week we are all about turnout gear as we speak to Rob Freese from Globe. We talk about how to look at specifications, some care and maintenance, and much more.

http://www.globefiresuits.com/

PPE101.com

PPEtracker.com

NFPA 1851