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‘If you find yourself alone, start worrying’: Linda Willing shares advice for all FFs
‘If you find yourself alone, start worrying’: Linda Willing shares advice for all FFs
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Length:
72 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Despite seemingly endless opportunities for connection, many firefighters find themselves more alone than ever, sometimes inadvertently, so we must double-down on our efforts to build connections and avoid silos that create division. Linda Willing – a retired career fire officer who works with departments on issues related to leadership, decision-making and diversity training – offers insights into how build connections among crews, manage problem members, and foster diversity of all types to build stronger teams.
Don’t miss: The question Willing asks whenever she discusses a news story about firefighters behaving badly.
Power quote: “I don’t know a single fire crew that has somebody that can just be written off. … You go on a call, and any one of those people that’s with you could be the difference between life and death – for you.”
This episode of the Better Every Shift Podcast is sponsored by TheFireStore. Learn more about getting the gear you need at prices you can afford by visiting TheFireStore.
Don’t miss: The question Willing asks whenever she discusses a news story about firefighters behaving badly.
Power quote: “I don’t know a single fire crew that has somebody that can just be written off. … You go on a call, and any one of those people that’s with you could be the difference between life and death – for you.”
This episode of the Better Every Shift Podcast is sponsored by TheFireStore. Learn more about getting the gear you need at prices you can afford by visiting TheFireStore.
Released:
Dec 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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