In this week’s Chief Chat, Fire Chief Jason Caughey emphasizes the importance of consistently doing the right things — wearing proper PPE, staying current on skills, knowing strategies and tactics, and maintaining good communication. While keyboard warriors will be the first to call out every little mistake they spot in photos or videos from a fire scene, Caughey urges flipping the script, giving them nothing to criticize. He encourages firefighters to be diligent and serve the community responsibly, avoiding shortcuts that could lead to failures. Caughey also highlights a recent Better Every Shift podcast conversation with Castle Rock’s Battalion Chief Eric Morgenthaler about a mayday event handled proficiently due to proper practice and preparation. Watch that episode here.
Caught on camera: Competence in action
The kind of footage worth studying — and replicating
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