Paul Combs, Artist
Be the Target
Artist Paul Combs discusses his latest projects and provides a glimpse into his "Be the Target" presentation.
The First Due team explores big ideas with leaders in the fire & EMS arena.
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Kevin Sofen, Director of Innovation at W.S. Darley
Technology & The Future of the Fire Service
Kevin Sofen, Director of Innovation at W.S. Darley, discusses current and emerging technologies.
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Jeff Dill, CEO/Founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance
Preventing Suicides in the Fire Service
Jeff Dill of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance discusses preventing suicides in the fire service.
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Dennis Compton Fire Service Legend, Mesa (AZ) Fire Chief (ret.)
The Need for Introspection
Fire Service Legend, Dennis Compton, shares his wisdom and the value of introspection.
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Jordan Long, Founder & CEO of RevitalColorado
A Lifeline for Our Frontline
Jordan Long of RevitalColorado shares the story of an outdoor retreat for first responders' mental health.
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Tate Preston, Health and Safety Manager
The Jim Beam Distillery Fire Department
Tate Preston of James B. Beam Distilling Company discusses his distillery fire & life safety department.
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Chief Randy Bruegman (ret.), Leader / Author / Lecturer
Excellence & The 21st Century Fire Service
Retired Fire Chief, leader, author, and lecturer Randy Bruegman discusses excellence and leadership.
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Gordon Graham, Co-Founder of Lexipol
Seven Steps of Sharing Knowledge
Industry legend, Gordon Graham, discusses his seven steps for sharing knowledge.
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Jennifer Anderson, Founder and CEO of First Responder Coaching
Changing Lives Through Coaching
Jennifer Anderson of First Responder Coaching discusses the mental health of first responders.
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Ed Mann, Former Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner
Maintaining Your Sanity When You Retire
Former Pennsylvania Fire Commissioner Ed Mann discusses the challenges faced when retiring.
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Paul Wind, founder of Battalion 1 Consultants
Justifying a Fire Department's Existence
Paul Wind of Battalion 1 Consultants, discusses ways fire departments can justify their existence.
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Deputy Chief Greg Rogers of the Spokane Valley Fire Department (WA)
Community Risk Reduction Excellence
Deputy Chief Greg Rogers of the Spokane Valley Fire Department discusses Community Risk Reduction.
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Lee Cockrell, VP of Operations at Walt Disney World
Customer Service Matters More Than Ever
Lee Cockerell, former Exec VP of Ops for the Walt Disney World® Resort, discusses customer service.
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Kate Kapalo, National Fire Academy
The Science Behind Pre-Plans
Kate Kapalo, Ph.D., National Fire Academy Instructor, discusses pre-plans and technology.
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Charles McGarvey, Pennsylvania Fire Commissioner
Resilience: Coping with Two LODDs in One Month
Fire Commissioner Charles McGarvey shares how he led his department during two LODDs in one month.
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Chief Billy Goldfeder, Loveland-Symmes Fire Department
Surviving Prostate Cancer
Fire service legend Chief Billy Goldfeder shares his journey of surviving prostate cancer.
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Dr. Burton Clark, former Management at the National Fire Academy
Fire Culture: Finding the Truth
Burton Clark, formerly of the National Fire Academy, discusses the state of the American Fire Culture.
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Denis Onieal, Retired Assistant United States Fire Administrator
Decision Making in Today's Fire Service
Denis Onieal, the former Asst. US Fire Admin discusses decision-making and data's role in fire service.
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Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, United States Fire Administrator
The Future of Fire Service Data
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, the US Fire Administrator, discusses the future of fire service data and more.
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Joe Powers, Deputy Chief For Charlottesville Fire Department
Community Risk Reduction for the 21st Century
Joe Powers of the Charlottesville Fire Department discusses Community Risk Reduction in the 21st Century.
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Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D, Neuroscientist
Biohack Your Brain for Improved Cognitive Performance
Neuroscientist Kristen Willeumier, PhD., discusses cognitive health, mental performance, and well-being.
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Matt Hinds-Aldrich, Senior Risk Strategy Lead at AAIS
Why NFIRS Still Matters & Why It Needs to Improve
Matt Hinds-Aldrich, of the American Association of Insurance Services, discusses why NFIRS matters.
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Ben May, Member of the Board of Directors for the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)
How Data Helps Ensure The Fire Service
Ben May of the Center for Public Safety Excellence discusses data's role in helping the fire service.
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