The Hot Seat: Fireground Training Talk
The Hot Seat: Fireground Training Talk
Podcast Description
Hot Seat: Fireground Training Talk is a podcast built for firefighters, by firefighters. Hosted by Brian Moreland, this show dives into real conversations about training, leadership, and fireground experience. From in-depth interviews with seasoned fire service professionals to lessons learned from the calls that shaped us, Hot Seat brings practical insight, honest stories, and a focus on helping both new and experienced members grow in the job. Whether you're riding the front seat or just getting started, this is your place to learn, reflect, and keep getting better.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key themes such as leadership, training methodologies, and real-life fireground experiences. Specific episodes include in-depth discussions on mentorship in EMS with Paul Simpson, exploring community paramedicine and mental health, as well as conversations with seasoned professionals like Chief Bobby Wells about leadership challenges and key incidents that shape the fire service landscape.
Hot Seat: Fireground Training Talk is a podcast built for firefighters, by firefighters. Hosted by Brian Moreland, this show dives into real conversations about training, leadership, and fireground experience. From in-depth interviews with seasoned fire service professionals to lessons learned from the calls that shaped us, Hot Seat brings practical insight, honest stories, and a focus on helping both new and experienced members grow in the job. Whether you’re riding the front seat or just getting started, this is your place to learn, reflect, and keep getting better.
Summary:
In this episode of the Hot Seat Fireground Training Talk, host Brian Moreland Jr. engages with Paul Simpson, an EMS Sergeant with the Bladensburg Fire Department. They discuss Paul’s journey into EMS, the importance of mentorship and teaching, the challenges faced by new providers, and the evolving landscape of EMS, including community paramedicine and mental health considerations. The conversation emphasizes the significance of accountability, legal issues, and the culture within the fire service, while also addressing the future of EMS training and the need for retention in volunteer organizations.
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