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Billy Schmidt, The Company Officer

Billy Schmidt The Company Officer
by Billy Schmidt

Billy Schmidt is a District Chief assigned to the 3rd Battalion with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (Florida). He's an adjunct instructor for the department’s Training and Safety Division and has a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and an associate’s degree in Fire Science.
Email questions or feedback for Chief Schmidt to Billy.Schmidt@FireRescue1.com.
Eight Things to Do for Your Crew in 2008
The Company Officer as a Coach
Clear the Path For Your Firefighters
Understanding What Motivates Our Firefighters
Daily Briefings Build Trust in Teams
Constructive Conflict
Speaking the Same Language
Action Needed to Achieve Results
We Can't Save Anyone If We Become Victims
Moving From Firefighter to Company Officer
Finding Positive Solutions
The Root to Improving Safety
Company Officers Have Met the Challenge in '06
Command Presence: Presentation is Everything
Tradition class: Instilling the right attitudes and abilities
Resolve to Keep Learning
The Time Squeeze: Work Smarter, Not Harder
You Don't Have to Ride a Ladder Truck to be a Truckie
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