Scott Eskwitt

Full list of Scott Eskwitt results

• What's killing firefighters? 5 factors we can control

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  With the data and information available to us today, we have an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the factors that interfere with our physical and behavioral health

• Culture vs. behavior: Focus your efforts on meaningful firefighter change

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  When fire service leaders focus on behavior change, culture takes care of itself

• Safety Stand Down: How your volunteer members can reap the benefits

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  Six steps to help organize your department’s rehab practices, training and implementation

• Walking the tightrope: Multi-generation management without driving away volunteers

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  Successful volunteer firefighter supervision is rooted in clear expectations, decisions rooted in policy, and interpersonal relationships

• Why fire departments should consider virtual reality training for firefighters

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  Detailing VR options, advantages and how this new tool can complement live-fire training

• Financial mismanagement: The other smoldering fire

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  Put controls in place to prevent fire department fraud, embezzlement and other financial (and PR) nightmares

• 5 keys to creating a fire department roadway safety program

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  The program should address sound policy, equipment preparation, scene size-up, program implementation and post-incident reviews

• Managing the risk of ‘move-up’ assignments in fire departments

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  Preparing members for greater responsibility, including serving as the incident commander

• How lack of trust equates to loss of life in the fire service

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  Good policies support a fire department culture of trust, and a culture of trust supports successful execution of a fireground strategy