Tip Of The Spear Leadership Podcast

Now Playing !!!!!!! Robert Policht I The Streets To The Front Seats I Episode #5 Truck Company Discipline Discipline is paramount, in the most basic form, the nozzle team on the engine company’s nozzle team putting water on the fire. Everything els including fire officers are support. The truck company is identified as a special service in just about any department. Their service : to support water on the fire. Rob and I discuss this , leadership, and how critical a disciplined truck company officer can be, for both the fireground and beyond Robert Policht is a member of the Passaic, NJ, Fire Department and has been assigned to Ladder Companies. Policht assisted with developing and establishing the department’s response to human vs. machine incidents and is attached to the Fire Investigation Unit. He started his career as a volunteer and has served as a Chief of Department. Policht teaches at the Bergen County, NJ, Fire Academy. He has a master’s degree in emergency management and homeland security from Arizona State University. Policht is a founder of and contributor to Flow and Vent and has been published in Fire Engineering and Firehouse Magazines. 🚒 Robert on Social Media: 🔥 Instagram @flowandvent 🚒 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/FlowandVent?wtsid=rdr_0GCP2EDPyZRzcNDz2 🧯 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@flowandvent?si=iN6jNXLGz4q6Tkix 👨‍🚒 Flow and Vent Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flow-and-vents-podcast/id1370245924 🚒 Flow and Vent X (Twitter) https://x.com/flowandvent?s=21

# 41: “Don’t Be Conditional In A Conditional World” with Dakota Meyer (Usmc) 🔥Dakota is a Father, Marine , Sniper, Youtuber, and Skydiver. He is just a guy trying to change the world and live a life worthy of his teammates sacrifices. 🔥🔥In this episode we discuss leadership candidly. Sometimes the unconditional truth needs to come out from whether you want to hear it or not. 🔥🔥🔥Dakota reflects on his experiences in both the Marines and as a firefighter/EMT and life. For all things with Dakota’s books, podcasts, speaking, own the dash, and social media please go to: https://dakotameyer.com __________________________________ ⛓️Check out my Linktree, link in bio or click: https://linktr.ee/tip_of_the_spear_leadership !! 📧 Tip.of.the.spear.leadership@gmail.com 💻Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok: @Tip_Of_The_Spear_Leadership 🎙️If you haven’t already, Check out Tip of The Spear Leadership Podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms to include Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ****** ___________________________________

***New Episode Now Playing ***** Episode 40: “Experience Before Promotion” now playing. 🔥 🔥 Alider Pratts is a veteran of the US Marine Corps, has served North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue (NJ) since 2004, and has quickly risen through the ranks by scoring at the top of each of his promotional lists.  Pratts became a Captain in 2010, where he worked in the department’s busiest companies including Squad 1 and Ladder Tower 3 in West New York, NJ.  He became a Battalion Chief in 2017, where he covered all three battalions as the Third Platoon’s rotating BC, before being promoted to Deputy Chief in 2022.  🔥 He is North Hudson’s Chief of Special Operations Command, as well as the department’s Training Division Chief.  DC Pratts serves as a member of the UASI-Metro USAR Command Staff and is the NJDFS Subject Matter Expert in Fire Service Active Shooter Response.  As an Active Shooter Response SME, he maintains leadership roles in local, county, and state interdisciplinary committees.  🔥 DC Pratts is a NJ Certified Level 2 Fire Instructor, teaches at the Monmouth County Fire Academy and Kean University’s Fire Safety Program, and has written articles published in “Fire Engineering Magazine”. 🔥 ________________________________________ ⛓️Check out my Linktree, link in bio or click: https://linktr.ee/tip_of_the_spear_leadership !! 📧 Tip.of.the.spear.leadership@gmail.com 💻Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok: @Tip_Of_The_Spear_Leadership 🎙️If you haven’t already, Check out Tip of The Spear Leadership Podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms to include Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ****** __________________________________________

Tim Klett Joints The TSL Podcast and we get into all things Engine Company !! From tempo and speed to line selection !!!!

Episode 39 : "Communicate To Make Things A Reality" With Jake Henderson (Fort Worth TX) Jake Henderson is a 17 year veteran Captain with the Fort Worth Fire Department. He’s currently at station 24 on the city’s east side where he continues to develop himself, his crew, and those who come through his station. Always a student of the craft, he is active in many projects for the department and hopes to leave the job better in some way than he found it. He’s a father to 3 beautiful girls and a husband to an amazing wife who serves as a nurse at a local children’s hospital. Jake on Instagram @coffee_with_the_captain _________________________________________ ⛓️Check out my Linktree, link in bio or click: https://linktr.ee/tip_of_the_spear_leadership !! 📧 Tip.of.the.spear.leadership@gmail.com 💻Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok: @Tip_Of_The_Spear_Leadership 🎙️If you haven’t already, Check out Tip of The Spear Leadership Podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms to include #Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ******

Episode 38: “The Book Of Leaders” with Eric Wheaton (Winter Park FL) Eric Wheaton is the Owner of VentEnterSearch, LLC. and a second-generation fireman for Winter Park (FL) Fire Department. He is currently assigned as a Lieutenant on Truck 61. Eric has spent the majority of his 17-year career on the Truck Company. He also serves on the Winter Park Fire Department Technical Rescue Team. Eric is an advisory board member on the UL-FSRI Size-up and search & rescue study. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and three children. Social Media and Contacts: Instagram @vententersearch_com @ericwheaton.61 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vententersearch?mibextid=LQQJ4d Episode 38’s Sponsor: The Hasty Rescue Strap is a game changing Rapid Intervention tool. Intended to quickly package a downed firefighter in a makeshift harness without the need to adjust the SCBA waistbelt, and provides fixed handles for dragging, lifting, or hoisting. Available for pre-order now at www.hastyfireproducts.com. MAKE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT ON INSTAGRAM AND THEIR WEBSITE!!!!!!!!!_________________________________________ ⛓️Check out my Linktree, link in bio or click: https://linktr.ee/tip_of_the_spear_leadership !! 📧 Tip.of.the.spear.leadership@gmail.com 💻Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok: @Tip_Of_The_Spear_Leadership 🎙️If you haven’t already, Check out Tip of The Spear Leadership Podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms to include #Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ****** __________________________________________

Nick Esposito is a second generation firefighter who started his fire service career in  his hometown of Verplanck, New York. In 1999 he was hired by the Bridgeport, Connecticut Fire Department, and has worked his way up through the ranks, taking on many line and staff functions. He currently serves as a Battalion Chief in the West Side.  Nick has a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.   Nick is also the owner of Truck Tactics Training, and teaches on the regional and national level.  He has published articles related to aerial apparatus operations and building construction, both online and in trade journals.  Nick's Instagram and Facebook: @Truck_Tactics, and he's the creator of Truck Floor Training on Facebook Truck Tactics Website: www.trucktactics.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Episode 37’s Sponsor: The Hasty Rescue Strap is a game changing Rapid Intervention tool. Intended to quickly package a downed firefighter in a makeshift harness without the need to adjust the SCBA waistbelt, and provides fixed handles for dragging, lifting, or hoisting. Available for pre-order now at www.hastyfireproducts.com. MAKE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT ON INSTAGRAM AND THEIR WEBSITE!!!!!!!!! _________________________________________ 💥 Check out my Linktree, link in bio or click: https://linktr.ee/tip_of_the_spear_leadership !! 💥 Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok: @Tip_Of_The_Spear_Leadership 💥 If you haven’t already, Check out Tip of The Spear Leadership Podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms to include #Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ******

NOW PLAYING !!!! Episode 36: “A Leader’s Network and Resources with Michael Hildebrand (Yvorra Leadership Foundation)” Michael S. Hildebrand’s career spans 50-years as a firefighter, hazardous materials response team member, safety and fire protection manager, and as a successful consultant in the fields of hazardous materials emergency planning and response for industry, public safety, and the military. He is currently the Vice President of Emergency Management Solutions, Inc. which is an all-threats – all-hazards consulting firm built around experienced emergency management practitioners, veteran first responders, and crisis communicators. Mike volunteers his time as the President of the Yvorra Leadership Development Foundation which was organized in 1988 in honor of Deputy Fire Chief James G. Yvorra, who was killed in the line of duty. YLD provides financial support to develop America’s future emergency response leaders through scholarships and special projects. For more information check out www.yld.org. As a technical writer, Mike has worked on numerous national level hazardous materials emergency response textbook and training program projects. He is the co-author the textbook, Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident, 5th edition - now in its 35th year of continuous publication. Mike is the recipient of the prestigious International Association of Fire Chiefs – Chief John M. Eversole Lifetime Achievement Award for “Providing leadership and contributions to further and enhance the hazardous materials emergency response profession.” ______________________________________ 💥 Check out my Linktree, link in bio or click: https://linktr.ee/tip_of_the_spear_leadership !! 💥 Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok: @Tip_Of_The_Spear_Leadership 💥 If you haven’t already, Check out Tip of The Spear Leadership Podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms to include #Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ******

Episode 35 : “ The Things We All Carry “ with FF Brendan “ Stack “ Stackpole (DMV) 🔥Stack is a 10 year backstep firefighter from a department in the DMV Stack is the voice behind " The Things We All Carry " Podcast and is a advocate for mental health in the fire service. 🔥🔥Both Stack, and myself share our personal experiences and mental health within the fire service 🚒🚒🚒Stack's Social medias and pages click on his link tree here: https://linktr.ee/thethingsweallcarry?fbclid=PAAaaHo5D2T8gobAtHkcvoEduBMPLKnPWqKCvFaUKrFf7DKOaFaiBL6i4Cukk_aem_AbUZtWDYsUlVUzqoi_LBby5JANmW06LhLtG-fGBW5RMaHMV06r6By2MAjLm6tNiRDcQ ______________________________________ 💥 Check out my Linktree, link in bio or click: https://linktr.ee/tip_of_the_spear_leadership !! 💥 Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok: @Tip_Of_The_Spear_Leadership 💥 If you haven’t already, Check out Tip of The Spear Leadership Podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms to include #Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ****** ______________________________________

🔥 Corley Moore is a motivational speaker and instructor, specializing in the topics of leadership and culture. Author of the books “The 9L’s” and “Challenge Your Leadership”. He is the founder of Firehouse Vigilance and its "Never Ending Fight Against Complacency". Creator of the Vigilant Creed with members in all fifty states and seven Countries. Host of The Weekly Scrap, a podcast where fire service leaders come on to discuss improving the culture of the modern fire service. 🔥Corley Moore has served in the Moore Fire Department of Oklahoma since 1997, and currently holds the rank of Battalion Chief. He is in charge of the Green Shift, which is a motley collection of firefighters that make him look good every day. Firehosue Vigilance: Website: https://www.firehousevigilance.com The Weekly Scrap Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-scrap-firefighter-podcast/id1518158884 Corley’s Book on Amazon: The 9L's: Key concepts for building A high-performance culture _________________________________________ _________________________________________ 💥 Check out my Linktree, link in bio or click: https://linktr.ee/tip_of_the_spear_leadership !! 💥 Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok: @Tip_Of_The_Spear_Leadership 💥 If you haven’t already, Check out Tip of The Spear Leadership Podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms to include #Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ****** __________________________________________