463. Sometimes You Can’t Find it in a Book - Dr. Candace Ashby
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Dr. Candace Ashby discusses pressing issues in the fire service, emphasizing the balance between education and real-world experience.
In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, Jeremy sits down with Dr. Candace Ashby, Battalion Chief with the Indianapolis Fire Department, to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the fire service today. From leadership and accountability to culture, training, and the widening disconnect between ranks, nothing is off limits. Chief Ashby brings over three decades of experience to the table and challenges the modern fire service to rethink how it develops its people. She breaks down the critical balance between education and real-world experience, emphasizing that neither alone is enough. Through candid stories and hard truths, she calls out the dangers of ego, complacency, and the growing tendency to avoid conflict in a profession that demands accountability. The conversation dives deep into the realities of early promotion, the loss of informal mentorship, and the erosion of standards at the company level. Ashby makes a compelling case for why the company officer remains the most influential position in the firehouse and why leadership is not about titles or certifications, but about action, consistency, and taking care of your people. Jeremy and Chief Ashby also…
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