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FirstDue2Success
FirstDue2Success
Author: Brandon Johnston
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This podcast is for anybody within the fire service or public safety! We will discuss leadership, professional development and growth along with general fire and EMS topics. You can expect to get reality from this podcast! At no point am I or anybody within this profession a perfect leader! All discussions and views are based on my own personal opinion.
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Lt. Kenny Mitchell comes to us live on Instagram and we talk about burnout in first responders and challenges we both faced so far!
Tony comes to us to talk about true firemanship and fitness and how important it all is to the job as a whole!
In this episode we talk about loving the job and changing the environment, morale and culture within along with obtaining a life long reputation!
Firefighter/Paramedic Jacob Ricketts joins us to talk about being the new guy and culture! Jacob is also a vehicle extrication instructor so you know we have to throw some cutting discussion in there!
Jacob will join us for a few more episodes to come!
First Due 2 Success is back! Here is a little update while we were away!
We talk about a lot of topics on this one! from training to art! Be sure to check out southside_misfits on Instagram! Slide in his DM's and order your ghost truckie sticker!
Unfortunately there were quite a few technical difficulties and some audio may be distorted. I ensure you this is still a great segment!!
A look back at 2021! Thank you all for your support! New Year, No limits!
A quick discussion about full time leadership and motivation. Are you a full time or part time leader?
Is the job dying or is the fire service dying? Lets talk about it!
In this episode we talk about being wrong and accepting that we're wrong, let's change the atmosphere!
Let's talk tradition, the tradition of leadership!!!
In this episode we talk about taking time to learn about ourselves and our stress!
A quick discussion of how we are the underdog in almost every aspect of our lives. This is only a sample of much more discussion to come!
Deputy Brad Hughes from The Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office comes to us and talks about his life changing incident after being struck by a vehicle while working a accident scene.
In Episode 13 Chris Snow from The Rouge Tailboard comes on and discusses Pride and Passion! This is a one of man parts that will be discusses on this topic! We have a great general conversation on pride and passion and what it means to us and the fire service!!
Just wanted to send out a big thank you! More podcasts coming soon with some big topics!
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On this episode we have Chief Dan Kerrigan and Captain Jim Moss from Firefighter Functional Fitness! We have a great discussion on not just being fit for the job but being functionally fit! I highly recommend their book which can be purchased at www.firefighterfunctionalfitness.com/
Get ready to change your life today!
In this episode we discuss preparing for the interview and the academy! Lt. Mitchell brings us his expertise to help you prepare for and succeed throughout the initial steps of getting the job!
Lt. Mitchell is back! This time we talk signs and symptoms of mental health issues within the fire service along with some personal issues we have faced! As always this is a MUST HEAR conversation. Lt. Mitchell is without doubt leading the way in the world of mental health in first responders! You can find Lt. Mitchell on Instagram @86seawater39





