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Mentorship Matters: Lifelong Lessons and Leadership in the Fire Service
Fire Engineering Podcast Network
1 hour 2 minutes
1 week ago
Mentorship Matters: Lifelong Lessons and Leadership in the Fire Service
In this episode of the Backstep Boys, Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer welcome Dr. Denis Onieal, whose 50+ years in the fire service span roles from chief of the Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department to superintendent of the National Fire Academy. They discuss the evolving role of mentorship within firefighting, highlighting the critical importance of guiding rookies, navigating career challenges, and supporting firefighters through retirement transitions.
Onieal shares personal stories of mentors who shaped his path and how those relationships blossomed into lifelong friendships. The hosts explore the balance between formal and informal mentoring, cautioning against choosing harmful role models while emphasizing patience, empathy, and communication as key mentor traits.
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