The Functional Firefighter Framework

Episode #14: The capabilities and benefits of using Tablet Command.

Nick and Clink sit down with Andy Bozzo, Co-Founder of Tablet Command, to discuss how their their software came to be and how it can improve fire ground safety/operations for firefighters around the world.

Episode#13: Discussing Leadership Development, Training and Unconscious Bias

Nick and Clink sit down with leadership coach Mandy Rollins and USMC LtCol Susan Upward, to discuss leadership development, training and unconscious bias to provide a different perspective from outside of the fire service.

Episode #12: The Study of Physically-Demanding Professions

Nick and Tony speak with Dr. Brian Schilling from UNLV about studying physically demanding professions, what technology can assist with measurements and hurdles to conducting research.

Episode #11: Studying vs. Real Life and Conflict Resolution

Nick and Clink sit down with Battalion Chief Dave Heckard to talk about the difference between studying for a supervisor position and the reality of fulfilling the role. We then go on to discuss conflict resolution techniques, and leadership characteristics to assist supervisors in the growth of their personnel.

Episode #10: The importance of movement and preparedness with Dr. Zaki

Nick and Tony sit down with Dr. Zaki from Optimize physical therapy to discuss movement requirements for firefighters and some common injury patterns he has seen when treating firefighters. We also analyze video clips of common fire ground and Ems activities and things that can be done to help improve a firefighters ability to more safely complete the task.