What Does a Season Change Mean for the Fire Service?

About this episode

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss seasonal changes and their implications for the fire service, along with highlights from FDIC and the upcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka recap this year's FDIC, practical seasonal changes, and the upcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11 on this episode of The Command Post. They detail standing-room-only classes at FDIC, honoring Andrew Fredericks, and supporting the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. The hosts also take a close look at operational readiness for spring and summer, for families, departments, and chiefs.

People in this episode

Hosts: Rick Lasky, John Salka

Topics covered

• seasonal changes
• operational readiness
• FDIC recap
• 9/11 anniversary
• fire service

Keywords

• fire service
• FDIC
• seasonal changes
• operational readiness
• 9/11
• Andrew Fredericks
• Tunnels to Towers Foundation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FDIC, Tunnels to Towers Foundation

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