183. Discipline is all About Showing Up - Brandon Strickland

When you show interest and treat people right, it leaves a lasting impression on them. Brandon Strickland, a Battalion Chief with Decatur, AL remembers all to well his chance encounter he had at 8 years old with the local fire department. From that day forth, the groundwork was laid and Brandon knew he wanted to be a firefighter. Through the volunteer service as a teenager, to becoming a Youth Minister early on, Brandon focused on community and service. Pursuing a full time career path was only a matter of time. "You just can't preach the sermon, you have to live it out." These words spoken by Brandon sum up his passion and love for the job and the people we serve. He believes in integrity, a strong moral compass and building those up around you while pushing yourself to always be better. Purpose, Passion, Discipline and Excellence. Four talking points that drive home Brandon's commitment to the fire service are front and center in this episode. Continuing his strive for excellence, he is the program chair and lead instructor for the Alabama Smoke Divers, a program designed to push specific individuals to push their physical and mental abilities in moving this job forward. Brandon's commitment is undeniable and he is certainly unapologetic that he loves the job!!