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Embracing My Past: Lessons in Leadership Through Authenticity
As a leader, one of the hardest truths to admit is that there was a time when I wasn’t effective. Looking in the mirror and realizing...
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Paul Wind
Nov 116 min read
Mental Health and Wellness Training
The Missing Part of Your Annual Training Requirements Written by Andrew Ruiz, Firefighter Paramedic  My name is Andrew Ruiz, a 20-year...
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CJ Dickinson
Oct 233 min read
The 4 P's, Now What!
In the article The 4 P’s of the Fire Service: Plans, Programs, Policies, and Procedures  we examined how these key components form the...
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CJ Dickinson
Sep 293 min read
The 4 P’s of the Fire Service; Plans, Programs, Policies, & Procedures
In the fire service, operational efficiency, safety, and clarity are essential for success. To achieve these objectives, departments must...
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Paul Wind
Sep 135 min read
Your Agency’s Peer Support Group Can Do More Than Just Check the Box … If You Let It.
Article by: Andrew Ruiz, Firefighter Paramedic Peer Support has been a buzzword title thrown around the emergency services for the last...
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Paul Wind
Sep 24 min read
One Man's Trash Is Another Man's PassionÂ
Article by Paul Wind, Battalion Chief (Retired), Wes Hill, Fire Chief, and Jeremy Rebok, Fire Chief On an early morning walk through my...
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Paul Wind
Jul 243 min read
Shared Strength: Why Peer Support Groups are Essential for Emergency Services
An article written by Andrew Ruiz, Firefighter/Paramedic The world of emergency services is demanding. Firefighters, law enforcement...
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Paul Wind
Jul 164 min read
Be a Good Human, Make an Impact
Article provided by: Wes Hill Fire Chief – Fort Riley Fire & Emergency Services Over my past twenty years of federal civilian service, I...
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Paul Wind
Jun 63 min read
Self-Reflection and Self-Awareness
In the journey of personal growth and development, two concepts stand out as pillars: self-reflection and self-awareness. Often...
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Paul Wind
Sep 5, 20232 min read
The Remedy
It has been a few weeks since attending the Fire Rescue International in Kansas City, and much time has been spent reflecting on many...
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Paul Wind
Jul 31, 20233 min read
Supporting Our Departments in 2023
The Weakest Link: Recognizing PTSD By: Caroline Godin First Responder Coaching Mental health concerns continue to rise. We need to create...
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Paul Wind
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Foundational Worth
Article by: Jeremy Rebok, CFO, BS, CPS Time and time again, we read about different leadership philosophies from around the globe; some...
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Paul Wind
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Cultural Change or Behavioral Change?
In a previous post, I wrote about company culture and opened with two questions that prompted self-reflection and great discussion. In...
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Paul Wind
Jul 7, 20233 min read
The Weakest Link: Recognizing PTSD
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Most people are familiar with that adage. It speaks volumes about teamwork and holding a...
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Paul Wind
Jun 30, 20233 min read
The Battle in the Trenches
The daily grind of being a leader can leave one mentally and physically exhausted. Over my career, I have been blessed with amazing...
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Paul Wind
May 31, 20232 min read
Organizational Culture versus Personal EGO
"Knowing the difference is half the battle!" What is the difference between a positive company culture and a company ego? Is there a...
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Paul Wind
Mar 29, 20233 min read
Is your Organization full of "Dry Bones"
On Sunday, I connected with my pastor’s message. It was powerful, enlightening, and relative in so many ways. Sitting with my family in...
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Paul Wind
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Tenets of training and professional development
Is there a difference between training, certification, qualification, and education? It is without a doubt that there is a difference. I...
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Paul Wind
Feb 28, 20233 min read
Fire Officer 1 isn’t Enough. Neither is 2, 3 or 4.
The modern-day fire service has taken the requirements for leadership roles and extended them tremendously over the past few decades....
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Paul Wind
Feb 21, 20233 min read
Leadership is...
Believe it or not, the topic of leadership can be a frustrating topic to write about. Everywhere you look, you see a new article or...
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