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Mental Health, Leadership, and the Evolution of the Fire Service
Fire Engineering Podcast Network
50 minutes
3 weeks ago
Mental Health, Leadership, and the Evolution of the Fire Service
In this episode of the Point of Origin podcast, hosts Billy Hux and Bobby Drake are joined by Dave McGlynn, host of The Training Officer. The three cover the often-overlooked mental health challenges faced by fire service leaders. Drawing from their combined decades of experience, they look at the unique pressures chiefs encounter, the difficulty of finding trusted outlets, and practical strategies like writing and peer check-ins for managing stress. Highlighting the importance of authentic relationships and meaningful praise, they envision a future where leadership adapts to generational changes within the fire service.
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Fire Engineering Magazine’s been devoted to the training interests of firefighters since 1877. Listen to our lineup of podcasts featuring hosts from around the fire service.