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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