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If Gordon Graham ran the country …

The risk management expert delivers commonsense wisdom, including three actions he would take if he were in charge

The man, the myth, the legend Gordon Graham returns to Better Every Shift to deliver several new doses of commonsense wisdom, including three things he would do if he ran the country. Gordon spotlights Lexipol’s upcoming First Responder Wellness Week, shares the 10 Fs of a long and fulfilling career, and asks key questions to help you get back on track.

Learn more about First Responder Wellness Week, March 23-27, and register for the FRWW daily webinars.

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Previously on the Better Every Shift Podcast
Deputy Chief Darin Wallentine details the seven components of this year’s annual event
From sleep and nutrition to trauma and gratitude, it’s time to take a big-picture approach to resilience built for the realities of the fire service
Dena Ali explains why firefighter wellness is established long before a bad call — through culture, communication and sleep habits
The former U.S. fire administrator details her new role at the Fire Safety Research Institute, plus ideas for how to better elevate the fire service at home and abroad
Our resident thermal imaging expert returns to unpack the “Filmmaker Firefighter” problem and share a checklist for smart TIC use