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Leadership at the informal level is becoming a lost art in the fire service. We lack men and women who are willing to lead regardless of their current position. Preparing yourself to lead at the informal level starts now, today. You may not carry a title, but it doesn't mean you can't influence others around you. You can lead from the jump seat.

While I believe the firefighters who choose to lead from the jump seat are the backbone of the fire service, I don’t think they should all stay in the jump seat. This book is written to those who are thinking about promotion or have become the new fire officer looking for guidance. It's full of experiences and lessons learned as I transitioned from being a firefighter to an officer. We need good leadership at the officer level. We need good formal leaders. If you’re already leading, you might actually make a great fire officer. So, what do you say? Is it time for you to the front seat ...

The Firehouse Leadership Podcast is committed to changing the fire service through authentic conversations about our passion for the job and the men and women who are committed to the craft. This podcast has a firehouse "galley table" feel and will make you feel like you're grabbing coffee or a meal with some salty crew members! Join Josh and Jarrod as they take you on an encouraging and empowering journey centered around their lives as firefighters. We're sure to disappoint and offend a few of you, but hey, we're gonna have fun while we do it!

Take the lead is about owning your life. I believe that in order to see your life improve, chase your dreams, and accomplish your goals, you have to take ownership over your current season. In the following sections, I will help you unlock what taking the lead looks like for you. This book is a journey. You will not have overnight success, but I will challenge your thoughts and help you gain some traction as you move through challenging situations. You will learn how to take the lead, stay engaged, and be inspired to develop a don’t-quit mentality.

An overland and outdoor focused podcast to help business owners market their brand and products.