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The Professional Brotherhood™144 - The LOST EpisodeNo, it's not the LAST episode. It's the LOST episode!Originally recorded on Instagram live on November 18th, 2024; on this episode Kara and Brian discuss standards, consolidation and self reflection. In typical social media fashion, IG cut of off at one hour, hence the sudden ending! Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 19 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill F...
2025-01-201h 00The Professional Brotherhood™143 - What Type of Firefighter do YOU want to be?What type of firefighter / leader do you want to be? When it's all over, how do you want to be remembered? Let's end 2024 with an bang and set some personal goals for 2025.Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 19 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and also served as chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002.
2024-12-3119 minThe Professional Brotherhood™142 - The 3 C’sBrian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 19 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and also served as chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002.Soller has also been a New York State emergency medical technician for the last 25+ years. He speaks extensively on the promotion of professionalism in the volunteer fire service through his podc...
2024-12-1915 minThe Professional Brotherhood™141 - Radio DisciplineBrian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 19 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and also served as chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002.Soller has also been a New York State emergency medical technician for the last 25+ years. He speaks extensively on the promotion of professionalism in the volunteer fire service through his podc...
2024-07-2425 minThe Professional Brotherhood™140 - I’m NOT the Exception!About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 19 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and also served as chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002.Soller has also been a New York State emergency medical technician for the last 25+ years. He speaks extensively on the promotion of professionalism in t...
2024-05-2422 minThe Professional Brotherhood™139 - Mutual Aid, “Close Call in Rock Hill, NY”On todays mutual aid episode we are joined by Rock Hill brothers, Asst. Chief Edward Walsh and Firefighter Chris Filosa of the Rock Hill Fire Department in Rock Hill, NY. We will discuss a recent close call, where Chris fell through the floor upon entering a residential structure fire. We touch on size-up, situational awareness, burn time prior to arrival, building construction, complacency and have an honest discussion about the lessons learned at this incident.About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as a...
2024-03-1325 minThe Professional Brotherhood™138 - "Back in the Fold" - Lt. John ClarkeIn this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Lt. John Clarke from the Cazenovia Fire Department. After dedicating a few years to service, John temporarily stepped back to prioritize his family. Now, we delve into his journey as he decided to resume volunteering when the timing was right. About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 19 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller als...
2024-02-191h 00The Professional Brotherhood™137 - Our Own Worst EnemyElections, fitness choices, PPE, facial hair and alcohol. Simply put, sometimes we are our own worst enemy! About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 19 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002.Soller has also been a New York State emer...
2023-12-2125 minThe Professional Brotherhood™136 - If The Shoe FitsWhen you're listening to our show, do you find yourself taking things personally? Do you wonder if we are talking about you?On todays episode Brian discusses those that seem to get offended by the content that they are listened too. Those that get pissed off and take things personally?Well my friends, if the shoe fits! About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 19 years has bee...
2023-10-3125 minThe Professional Brotherhood™135 - Walk the WalkAre you a fire service leader? Are you out there sharing a message? Are you talking the talk?On todays episode Brian discusses those that seem to have mastered the art of "talking the talk", but when it comes down to it, their NOT "walking the walk". About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 19 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soll...
2023-10-2317 minThe Professional Brotherhood™134 - Kicking off the RELAUNCH!About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 19 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002.Soller has also been a New York State emergency medical technician for the last 25+ years. He speaks extensively on the promotion of professionalism in the vol...
2023-09-2056 minThe Professional Brotherhood™133 - Accidentally SuccessfulAbout our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 18 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002.Soller has also been a New York State emergency medical technician for the last 25+ years. He speaks extensively on the promotion of professionalism in the vol...
2023-07-1219 minThe Professional Brotherhood™132 - The Unseen GrabKara and Brian talk about Kara’s career as a Fire Life Safety Educator and Juvenile Fire setter Intervention Specialist, the community risk reduction programs she creates and the need for all departments to consider community risk reduction as an integral part of the services they offer.About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 18 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also...
2023-04-0454 minThe Professional Brotherhood™131 - Appreciation!Simple stated, do we appreciate our firefighters? Do we let them know that they are appreciated? About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 18 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002.Soller has also been a New York State emergency med...
2023-03-0911 minThe Professional Brotherhood™130 - Roll Call, We Want to Hear from You!Are we being hijacked by imposters within the fire service? Who are the leaders that are advocating for change and inspiring the future leaders of the fire service? We can't be hijacked by volunteers that think they know the job, but have never actually done the job! How are you guaranteeing the future success of your organization? About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 18 years has been a New Y...
2023-03-0819 minThe Professional Brotherhood™129 - Mutual Aid, Leadership StylesOn today's episode Kara dives into the different types of leadership styles and how to work with leaders that fall into each category. About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 18 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002.Soller has...
2023-02-2219 minThe Professional Brotherhood™128 - Our Most Powerful Recruitment Tool"Word of Mouth!" Probably one of the best tools that we have in our recruitment tool box, but for some reason, rarely used! About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 18 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002.Soller has...
2023-02-0312 minThe Professional Brotherhood™127 - Mutual Aid, "Passion"On today's episode Brian discusses "passion" and the volunteer fire service. Tune in and share your thoughts! About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002.Soller has also been a New York State emer...
2023-01-1815 minThe Professional Brotherhood™126 - "Dirty Doesn't Make You Salty!" with Dee Howard from SootSoapPrior to working with and on behalf of first responders, Dee racked up close to 20 years as a marketing professional, specializing in integrated “Experiential” programming (interactive experiences between brands and their consumers), working with clients like PepsiCo, UFC, Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment, BlackBerry, Ford and Reebok. Following her agency years, Dee launched a consulting ‘collective’, where she led a team of extraordinary senior marketing freelancers in brand strategy and activation. SOOTSOAP, a line of detoxifying and deodorizing products specifically designed for firefighter decontamination, was born out of Dee’s passion and determination to help keep her husband - a first c...
2022-12-1459 min
Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I DidSeason 4 Best Bits - aka Funnies and favourite momentsJoin Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 4. Hear '80s movie legends Lea Thompson and Judd Nelson reminisce about making classics Back to the Future and The Breakfast Club, as well as some rock and roll stories from T'Pau's Carol Decker. Satisfy your '90s pop nostalgia courtesy of Anastacia, former Westlife member Brian McFadden and Savage Garden frontman Darren Hayes. Plus 00's kids TV legends Dick and Dom relieve one of their worst moments in the Bungalow, Kara Tointon reveals a secret about her Strictly Come D...
2022-11-2446 minThe Professional Brotherhood™125 - Honoring the Past with MacBoston 18 TruckOn todays episode we are joined by Mike France and Bill Purcell from MacBoston 18 Truck.Mike has been a volunteer firefighter for 33 years, is a past chief (2x) and has been an active member fo MacBoston for the last 10 years. He has been MacBoston's president for the last six.Bill has been a volunteer firefighter for the last 19 years (across three states), is a New York State fire instructor and has been with MacBoston for eight years. He currently serves as their secretary. About our hosts:Brian Soller has bee...
2022-11-2351 minThe Professional Brotherhood™124 - Windshield Time, “PPC and FF Fitness”About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002.Soller has also been a New York State emergency medical technician for the last 25+ years. He speaks extensively on the promotion of professionalism in the vol...
2022-11-2002 minThe Professional Brotherhood™123 - Mutual Aid, “My Friends are Turning on Me”**Listener Request**Aaron, who's a volunteer firefighter in the mid-west emailed us and asked the following:"I've decided to throw my name in the hat this year and run for line office. My friends, who all seemed very supportive in the beginning now seem like they are turning on me in support of the other guy. What should I do?" Listen in as Brian gives his thoughts on this very common volunteer fire service issue. About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last...
2022-10-2816 minThe Professional Brotherhood™122 - Mutual Aid, Fire Prevention- The Unseen GrabFire Prevention Week is here! This week Kara discusses thinking beyond “Dalmatian Education” and how fire prevention is the “Unseen Grab” in firefighting. Be aggressive with ALL your tactics, including community risk reduction. About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and...
2022-10-1216 minThe Professional Brotherhood™121: Mutual Aid - Just Go For It!You're a volunteer firefighter and you have goals, but sometimes you think that those goals are only achievable if you're "on the job". You have heard us say it before, NOBODY CARES if you're career or volunteer, so why are you letting your volunteer status hold you back.Got goals? Awesome!Get out there and GO FOR IT! About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years has be...
2022-09-1424 minThe Professional Brotherhood™120 - Are You Really There For Your Brothers?On today's episode Kara and Brian discuss the "brotherhood". Are we paying attention to our team? Do we recognize when a brother or sister is going through a tough time? Are we checking in on them? Are we truly behaving like a brother or are we just tossing that word around like it doesn't mean anything? About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years has been a New Yo...
2022-08-0350 minThe Professional Brotherhood™119 - WRCR Rockland County, “Who Wants to be a Volunteer?"On Friday, July 29, 2022 I had the opportunity to be a guest on WRCR’s “Who Wants to be a Volunteer?” Thank you Chris Kear and Gordon Wren for having me on the show and thank you for all you do for the fire service. The interview begins at approximately the 25.00 mark. About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years has been a New York state fire instruct...
2022-07-2946 minThe Professional Brotherhood™118 - Career vs. Volunteer; The Great DivideAt one of our recent seminars a student asked me, "Why do so many career firefighters hate volunteers?" It's not the first time I've been asked this question, but it's a topic I have always chosen not to address on the show for various reasons. After pondering my own personal feelings and beliefs along with the input of others, I feel like we've finally addressed the topic in a very respectful way.Now here's the million dollar question. Can you set your feelings aside and listen with an open mind, regardless of which side you sit on? ...
2022-06-0723 minThe Professional Brotherhood™117 - You’re a FIREFIGHTER!Have you ever heard a volunteer firefighter refer to themself as "just a volunteer" or maybe you've even referred to yourself in such a way at some point in your career. On today's episode, Brian dives into the "just a volunteer" mindset. Listen in with an open mind, because this one may sting a bit.About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years has been a New Yor...
2022-05-1117 minThe Professional Brotherhood™116 - Small Town, Big Challenges!On today's episode Brian and Kara take a trip to rural small town American with lieutenant Bill Smith and firefighter Evan Spaulding from the Erieville (NY) Fire Department.Small town volunteer fire departments face even greater challenges to when it comes to the recruitment and retention of members and the ability to respond to all types of emergencies when called. About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years ha...
2022-03-301h 16The Professional Brotherhood™115 - Surviving the Mayday with Lt. Steven Vogler and Lt. Cecil HunterOn Tuesday, March 8, 2022, the Liberty Fire Department (Sullivan County, NY) was dispatched to an activated alarm at Buckley Garden Apartments. While en-route command was notified of a smoke condition with the possibility of victims entrapped on the upper floors. The incident quickly changed from "just another AFA"! On today's episode Brian and Kara have an open conversation about the incident with lieutenants Steven Vogler and Cecil Hunter. We discuss the actions leading up to a firefighter mayday, command, control, accountability, apparatus positioning, training, ppe, staging and complacency. Video available here: https://fb.watch/bKgVFMxsfx/
2022-03-161h 15The Professional Brotherhood™114 - I Can’t!Let's take a moment to discuss two works that can defeat you before your even try...."I can't!" About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002.Soller has also been a...
2022-03-0217 minThe Professional Brotherhood™113 - Next Up! Brian and Kara discuss Setting Our Volunteers Up For Success and what's up next for The Professional BrotherhoodOn today's episode Brian and Kara discuss the recent "Join Sullivan Fire" event in Sullivan County, NY and the future of the podcast.Tune in and check it out! About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and chief of the Mon...
2022-02-2355 minThe Professional Brotherhood™112 - Mutual Aid, It Can……Think the unthinkable can never happen to you, your agency or your mutual aid?Think again, because "it can"!**we apologize for the sound quality of this episode. About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and chief of the...
2022-01-2613 minThe Professional Brotherhood™111 - The Way Forward: Creating a Task Force for Recruitment and RetentionOn today's episode Brian and Kara are joined by members of the Sullivan County (NY) Recruitment and Retention Task Force.In early spring of 2021, the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire created the recruitment and retention task force Their mission is twofold - inspire more of our friends and neighbors to join the fire service and to ensure the success of our current members. Learn how the task force is promoting the volunteer fire service by hosting in-person outreach at public events, utilizing social media to reach new audiences, and working with school officials ab...
2022-01-051h 00The Professional Brotherhood™110 - Who’s to Blame for a Failing Organization?Is your organization failing? Who's to blame for that failure? On today's episode, Brian discusses organizational mindset, leadership, and the treatment of our membership! About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002...
2021-12-3020 minThe Professional Brotherhood™109 - VFD Election Season Part IITodays episode is sponsored by @daddymacdyes Get your custom disc golf discs at daddymacdyes.com and use promo code brotherhood20On todays episode Brian and Kara dive back into volunteer fire department elections. Topics discussed are setting our officers up for success, commitment, job requirements, disagreeing with others and attempting to have a successful career while continuing to be everyones friend. About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the pa...
2021-12-011h 02The Professional Brotherhood™108 - The Chase! Who’s Responsible? w/ DC Heath Pannell and Lt. Cecil HunterWho's responsible for helping to ensure a firefighters success? Is it on the leadership to follow up and make sure that he/she/they have all the tools necessary and follow up regularly, or is it on the firefighter to chase down the leadership to ensure they own success?Join Brian, Kara and guests deputy chief Heath Pannell and Lt. Cecil Hunter as we discuss this, as well as mentorship, leadership and the retention of members.About our guests:Joining Dry Creek Vol. Fire Department in northeast Mississippi in 1999, Heath Pannell h...
2021-10-201h 03The Professional Brotherhood™103 - Inspiration, Hydration and DedicationOn today's episode Brian and Kara discuss a few traits that are key to becoming and remaining a successful, professional volunteer firefighter. Inspiration - and how it relates to our fitness journey.Hydration - an extremely important part of our overall preparation.Dedication - a key element to our overall success in the fire service and life. About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 ye...
2021-06-3047 minThe Professional Brotherhood™100 - We Celebrate Episode 100 with the Crew 1st Culture PodcastIt's hard to believe, 100 episodes! We celebrate this podcasting milestone with none other than Jeremy Sanders from the Crew 1st Culture podcast. Jeremy is also celebrating his 100th episode.We could not have gotten this far without the support of our loyal listeners! We thank you for your continued support.About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sull...
2021-05-261h 04The Professional Brotherhood™096 - "A Check Up from the Neck Up", Leadership Part II with Tim AhernAbout our Guest:Tim Ahern is a Principal and Founder of Ahern, Murphy & Associates. Tim is the Past Chairman of the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Syracuse University Football Letterman’s Club, Past Chairman of Beacon Federal Bank, Board Member of Byrne Dairy and The Fulton Group and a former trustee at Cazenovia College. He has been recognized for his accomplishments as a Syracuse University Letter Winner of Distinction, The Business Journal of Central New York Top Leadership and Management Development Consultants Award, The Papal Benemerenti Medal, The Cazenovia Fir...
2021-04-211h 03The Professional Brotherhood™093 - Rescue Operations Readiness with Lieutenant Paul HaynesLieutenant Paul Haynes is assigned to Rescue Company 1 of the Syracuse (NY) Fire Department. He has been a member of the department for 19 years, and also has volunteered with the East Syracuse Fire Department. Paul is a NYS fire instructor in Onondaga County and at the New York State Academy of Fire Science. He also serves as a NYS Association of Fire Chiefs Hands-On training instructor.About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for...
2021-03-3148 minThe Professional Brotherhood™092 - Live, Serve, Thrive with Aaron QuinnOn todays episode we are joined by Aaron Quinn. Aaron has been a firefighter in Oakland, California for 20 years. He has worked most of his career in the east end of Oakland on a truck company. In 2007, Aaron became the head physical trainer for all new recruits. Since then he has trained over over fifty percent of the department. Aaron blends the hard world of a PT instructor, mental performance coach, and spiritual growth in a unique blend to produce the best firefighter possible. His philosophy is that better people make better firefighters. Aaron is pass...
2021-03-2448 minThe Professional Brotherhood™087 - Mutual Aid, Is It All Worth It?This is a question that I ask myself frequently. There are times that I wonder if we are making a difference; if the time, energy and effort it takes to produce this platform and this podcast is worth it. Are we making a difference?Well this week I received a phone call that gave me all the justification that I needed. About our hosts: Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 1...
2021-02-1210 minThe Professional Brotherhood™086 - Training Like a Maine-IAC with Ryan JohnstonRyan Johnston is a 23-year career firefighter for the Waterville (ME) Fire Department and is the rescue technician on Rescue 1. He started as a volunteer in 1991 and still volunteers in his hometown of Oakland, where he holds the rank of lieutenant. He has an associate’s degree in fire science and is a charter member of the Managing Officer Program at the National Fire Academy. He also is the owner of Maine-iac Training, a fire service training company.About our hosts: Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ yea...
2021-02-1052 minThe Professional Brotherhood™085 - Firefighter Success with Captain Jim MossJim Moss is the author of "Firefighter Success, the 20 C’S to Firefighter Excellence". Firefighter Success is the blueprint for firefighters and fire officers who want to achieve excellence in all areas of their lives. Its 20 core principles provide every firefighter with a complete road map to a rewarding journey in the fire service. Jim is a fire captain and paramedic for the Metro West Fire Protection District in St. Louis County, Missouri. His fire service passions include leadership, training, and mentorship. Along with Chief Dan Kerrigan, Jim is the co-author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller: Firefighter Functional Fitn...
2021-02-031h 08The Professional Brotherhood™084 - Mutual Aid, Getting Started on your Fitness JourneyOn todays mutual aid episode Brian talks about the many options that are available to you when looking to start or re-start your health and fitness journey. About our hosts: Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years. He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY. Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-200...
2021-01-2909 minThe Professional Brotherhood™083 - Remembering Where You Came From! w/ Captain Jon SternJon S. Stern is a 28-year veteran in the Fire service. He joined the fire department in 1993 as a 16 year old junior volunteer firefighter in Rock Hill, NY. Jon moved from NY to Northern Virginia in 2003 to fulfill his dreams in becoming a full time career firefighter. While living in the NOVA region he became a member of the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company. There he risen through the ranks to become the Fire Chief.Jon is currently living outside of Washington, DC and works for the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department. He is a Fire...
2021-01-201h 04The Professional Brotherhood™076 - Mutual Aid, What are you going to do now?Our post firehouse election wrap up episode.The elections are over, you've successfully earned a new title at the station. What now?What are you going to do to continue moving your organization in a positive direction?About our hosts: Chief Brian Soller has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years. Brian is currently the Chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department in Rock Hill, New York (100% Volunteer) and a Past Chief of the Monticello Fire Department in Monticello, NY (Combination). Brian is a Nationally Certified Level II Fire Inst...
2020-12-1812 minThe Professional Brotherhood™075 - Facebook Live for Episode Seventy FiveOn today's episode Brian and Kara welcome Chief John Sahatjian back to the show. After working our way through some Facebook glitches, we discuss past guests, past episodes, coffee, COVID and the future of the podcast.About our hosts: Chief Brian Soller has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years. Brian is currently the Chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department in Rock Hill, New York (100% Volunteer) and a Past Chief of the Monticello Fire Department in Monticello, NY (Combination). Brian is a Nationally Certified Level II Fire Instructor as well a Nati...
2020-12-161h 20The Professional Brotherhood™074 - From a Small Town to the Big City with FDNY Firefighter Erik LubniewskiOn this weeks episode Kara and Brian speak with FDNY firefighter Erik Lubniewski. Erik began his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter with the Smallwood-Mongaup Valley Fire Department, located in Sullivan County, NY. Since his volunteer days Erik has spent his fire service career in "Da-Bronx". Starting out at Ladder 52, then moving to Engine 63 and then moving across the floor to 39 Truck (the only tiller in the Bronx). About our hosts: Chief Brian Soller has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years. Brian is currently the Chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department in Roc...
2020-12-091h 06The Professional Brotherhood™073 - Mutual Aid, Commissioners ElectionsOn todays episode Brian talks fire district elections. For those of us that serve a fire district, commissioners elections are extremely important. This elected board is not only responsible for our firefighters, equipment, budgeting, building and grounds, but they are also fiscally responsible to the taxpayers of our fire district. About our hosts: Chief Brian Soller has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years. Brian is currently the Chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department in Rock Hill, New York (100% Volunteer) and a Past Chief of the Monticello Fire Department in Monticello, NY (Combination).
2020-12-0217 minThe Professional Brotherhood™072 - The Recruitment ChallengeOn this weeks episode Brian and Kara discuss recruitment in the volunteer fire service. Topics Include: Social Media UseCommunity EventsRecruitment events at our area high schoolsThe newly proposed recruitment task force (New York State)About our hosts: Chief Brian Soller has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years. Brian is currently the Chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department in Rock Hill, New York (100% Volunteer) and a Past Chief of the Monticello Fire Department in Monticello, NY (Combination). Brian is a Nationally Cert...
2020-11-251h 03The Professional Brotherhood™071 - Mutual Aid, TransitionOn this weeks mutual aid episode, Brian talks about "transition". We have discussed transition on a few of our past episodes, but typically we've focused on the transition into a leadership position. Today we will focus on the transition out of a leadership position! About our hosts: Chief Brian Soller has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years. Brian is currently the Chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department in Rock Hill, New York (100% Volunteer) and a Past Chief of the Monticello Fire Department in Monticello, NY (Combination). Brian is a Nationally Certifi...
2020-11-2013 minThe Professional Brotherhood™070 - VFD Election Season, The Full EpisodeOn this weeks episode Brian and Kara discuss volunteer fire department elections, election requirements and why we should be electing the best person for the job (based on knowledge, skills and ability) vs. the most liked person for the job ( aka everyones friend). About our hosts: Chief Brian Soller has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years. Brian is currently the Chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department in Rock Hill, New York (100% Volunteer) and a Past Chief of the Monticello Fire Department in Monticello, NY (Combination). Brian is a Nationally Certified Leve...
2020-11-1855 minThe Professional Brotherhood™068 - "Eagles and Ducks", Leadership Lessons with Tim AhernOn today's episode Brian and Kara sit down with Tim Ahern of Ahern, Murphy and Associates to discuss leadership, officer development, company pride and common challenges within our organizations. This episode contains an in depth discussion on the "Five Verbs of Leadership" and how we can use this philosophy to improve ourselves and our agency.Model the WayInspire a Shared VisionChallenge Complacency and Status QuoEnable People to Achieve More Than They Thought They Could
2020-11-111h 08The Professional Brotherhood™065 - Making Firefighters Fit Again with Ian Palmer from Thin Line FitnessOn today's episode Brian and Kara welcome Ian Palmer from Thin Line Fitness to continue the discussion of fitness and the fire service. About Thin Line Fitness (@thinlinefitness):Thin Line Fitness was started in 2017. It started as a vision, though, many years ago. Ian was tired of seeing the rapid increase of cardiac and medical related LODD's across the field of first responders, as well as the increasing number of out of shape personnel. He made the dream come alive after he received his certification as a personal trainer and a solid nudge...
2020-10-281h 08The Professional Brotherhood™063 - Training IS the Problem! #clickbaitIn this episode Brian and Kara discuss training as it relates to the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters. About our hosts: Chief Brian Soller has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years. Brian is currently the Chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department in Rock Hill, New York (100% Volunteer) and a Past Chief of the Monticello Fire Department in Monticello, NY (Combination). Brian is a Nationally Certified Level II Fire Instructor as well a Nationally Certified Fire Officer. He has been instructing firefighters of all levels for the past 17 years as a N...
2020-10-2140 minThe Professional Brotherhood™061 - “Seeing the World Through the Eyes of a Federal Firefighter" with Chief Thad MapledoramDid you think that your only path to landing your dream job as a firefighter is via the Civil Service test? This episode will open your eyes to some "Outside the Box", Non-Traditional Pathways to a career in Fire Protection. Today's guest is Thad Mapledoram, Fire Chief at the United States Coast Guard Air Station in Port Angeles, Washington. Chief Mapledoram is a third generation firefighter that began his firefighting journey in 1997 as an age-restricted volunteer firefighter with the Monticello Fire Department in Sullivan County, New York. The Chief shares insights on his twenty year journey as fi...
2020-10-141h 09The Professional Brotherhood™060 - Mutual Aid Takeover, Pandemic Fire PreventionOn today’s episode Kara takes over "The Professional Brotherhood" to discuss fire prevention options in 2020. This has been a year of firsts for many of us and COVID-19 has forced us to get creative in many different ways.On today's mutual aid, Kara will give you some ideas regarding how to continue your fire prevention program during these challenging times. Listen in and as always, feel free to share your thoughts. About our host:Kara Judd, is a six year member of the Cazenovia Fire Department where she cur...
2020-10-0912 minThe Professional Brotherhood™059 - "A Student of the Job!" with Lex ShadyOn today's episode Brian and Kara speak with Lex Shady. Lex is a firefighter in Central Ohio where she has served for two years career and four years as a volunteer. She created a blog entitled "The Shady Firefighter" which she started as a way to help keep herself accountable. Lex has a passion for building construction as well as sharing her knowledge with her fellow firefighters. We refer to an article entitled "The Starving Artist" several times during this episode and we encourage you to read it along with all the other blog posts which you can f...
2020-10-071h 11The Professional Brotherhood™055 - "Cleaning Up" with Tara from Flame DeconOn today's episode we are joined by Tara from FLAME DECON. Tara is a U.S. Navy Veteran, Fire Sister, and the Founder/CEO of FLAME.FLAME was created when Tara realized that firefighters didn’t have anything that was specifically designed to remove the toxins from their hair and scalp after a fire incident. FLAMES mission is to create hair and body care decontamination solutions that help you live a cleaner life.Visit FLAME at www.flamedecon.com or on Instagram @flamedecon. Use discount code CHIEFSOLLER at checkout. A...
2020-09-2345 minThe Professional Brotherhood™053 - "Mentorship Through the Eyes of the Mentee!" with Joe McLaughlinOn today's episode we are joined by Firefighter Joe McLaughlin. Joe is a 19 year-old Interior firefighter and Emergency Medical Responder who has been in the fire service for just over three years. He’s currently serving in the United States Air Force. Joe shares his experiences of being an "age-restricted" member of the fire service, the importance of mentorship and how it played in important role in his early years in the fire service. About our hosts: Chief Brian Soller has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years. Brian is currently Chief of th...
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Leaders Worth Knowing PodcastAt home with Leaders: Bozoma Saint JohnThe new Netflix CMO on the business of being badass | Leaving a big job at Endeavor for a bigger one at Netflix in the midst of a pandemic | The role of the modern marketer | The marcomms challenge in sport, who's done it best, and what comes next.
Episode 93 of the Leaders Sport Business Podcast features a conversation with new Netflix CMO Bozoma Saint John (discussion starts at 8:42). Saint John is one of the most impactful marketers in modern corporate America. Her resumé reads like a Fortune 500 roll call: leading marketing roles at the intersection between c...
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