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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 2
- 4 min
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 24
- 3 min
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 16
- 4 min
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 6
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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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Paul Wind
- Feb 14, 2023
- 2 min
Commitment To Those We Serve
Sitting in the office reminiscing about the days when I got my start; 29 years ago, to be exact. Little did I know, there would be a...
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Paul Wind
- Jan 19, 2023
- 2 min
Community Risk Reduction
Community Risk Reduction (CRR), a topic many Fire & Emergency Services organizations throw around from time to time without a clear and...
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Paul Wind
- Jan 9, 2023
- 2 min
Functional Leadership - Going Beyond the Motivation!
5-years ago, I sat in my office and thought about my journey as a firefighter to a Battalion Chief. It was a new year, and I needed to...
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