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Episode 003 – Weeds in the Garden

6 years ago Lt. Nick Hilton

Weeds in the Garden is a perfect analogy to those in our agency who cause drama, stir the pot and/or present themselves with a “all about me” attitude.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brotherhood Academy Radio, or BAR, is a podcast for volunteer, call and combination fire departments across the globe. This podcast will bring an assortment of guests from all areas of the fire service, as well as other emergency service agencies, fire service businesses and family members of firefighters.

BAR is recorded in a casual, candid manner in York, Maine. We will usually be drinking a beer of our liking during each show to set the mood a little lighter and certainly entertaining. We will touch on subjects related to leadership, management, recruitment, training and much more. Our podcasts are free to everyone.

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Episode 002 – Giving Gratitude and Praise

6 years ago Lt. Nick Hilton

Episode 002 of the Brotherhood Academy Radio Podcast is a solo episode with Nick.  The topic of giving gratitude and praise to your members is discussed.  This short episode will give you why we need to be giving gratitude and praise and different ways to deliver it.

 

 

 

 

Brotherhood Academy Radio, or BAR, is a podcast for volunteer, call and combination fire departments across the globe. This podcast will bring an assortment of guests from all areas of the fire service, as well as other emergency service agencies, fire service businesses and family members of firefighters.

BAR is recorded in a casual, candid manner in York, Maine. We will usually be drinking a beer of our liking during each show to set the mood a little lighter and certainly entertaining. We will touch on subjects related to leadership, management, recruitment, training and much more. Our podcasts are free to everyone.

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Visit our website for free resources, blogs and more at www.brotherhoodacademyradio.com

Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/brotherhoodacademyradio

Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/brotherhoodacademyradio/

Follow Nick on Instagram @nickhilton_bar

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Driver Training Packet

6 years ago Lt. Nick Hilton

Attached is a FREE excel file containing a proven Driver Training Packet for your agency.  It is fully customizable to your needs.  All we ask is that you share our podcast with a friend.

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Episode 001 – Introductions

6 years ago Lt. Nick Hilton

Nick and Paul start off the podcast show with Episode 001 by a short discussion on what it means to be a volunteer Firefighter, the basics of what should be expected and a short introduction of themselves.

 

 

 

 

 

Brotherhood Academy Radio, or BAR, is a podcast for volunteer, call and combination fire departments across the globe. This podcast will bring an assortment of guests from all areas of the fire service, as well as other emergency service agencies, fire service businesses and family members of firefighters.

BAR is recorded in a casual, candid manner in York, Maine. We will usually be drinking a beer of our liking during each show to set the mood a little lighter and certainly entertaining. We will touch on subjects related to leadership, management, recruitment, training and much more. Our podcasts are free to everyone.

Visit our website for free resources, blogs and more at www.brotherhoodacademyradio.com

Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/brotherhoodacademyradio

Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/brotherhoodacademyradio/

Follow Nick on Instagram @nickhilton_bar

 

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Control The Pot Stirring

7 years ago Lt. Nick Hilton

One of the greatest challenges in leading a volunteer fire department is keeping everyone happy and keeping morale at a high level. Without morale, you will struggle to keep your membership numbers where they need to be. The most dangerous threat to morale are the ones who like to talk behind other’s backs, gossip and “stir the pot” around the firehouse. How do we police this unwanted threat? (more…)

Including The Family

7 years ago Lt. Nick Hilton

Perhaps one of the most important assets of a Volunteer Fire Department is the comradery and the family-like atmosphere. It’s a bond much like our real family. So, why not include our real family? Without our families and the support they give, putting in enough time to the Fire Department to make a difference would be a challenge. We must learn to include our families as much as possible in many ways. Bringing our families together will strengthen the bond between all of the members, which will reinforce the Fire Department as a whole. (more…)

A Quick Look At The Volunteer Fire Officer

7 years ago Lt. Nick Hilton

We write a lot about leadership because the Chiefs and Company Officers play a large role in the success of a Volunteer Fire Department. I’m not trying to belittle the rest of the membership. It goes without saying if we didn’t have the regular membership comprised of Firefighters and support staff, we would have nothing. However, the membership needs a group of educated, experienced and mature leaders to manage the direction and culture of the department. (more…)

When Life Takes Over

7 years ago Lt. Nick Hilton

Have you ever considered taking a break from the Volunteer Fire Service because of a lack of time? We all get to that point in our lives when we have finished college, gotten married and settled down with a good career, new home and maybe children. Free time just seems to go away, putting the Fire Department lower on the priority list. This can become discouraging, so what can we do to balance life and the Fire Department? (more…)

Keeping The Middle Child Happy

7 years ago Lt. Nick Hilton

We talk a lot about how to recruit and keep new members. It seems to be a big concern all over the place. It is hard to find good people who want to serve their local Volunteer Fire Department. What about the members we already have? Have we slacked on keeping the members who have been on our departments for 8, 9 or 10 years motivated? I’m not talking about our Company Officers and Chiefs, I’m talking about the Firefighters who have put their time in, don’t need to prove themselves and don’t need to be introduced to your Fire Department. (more…)

Our Checklist For Success

7 years ago Lt. Nick Hilton

Our Checklist for Success are the basic elements every volunteer Fire Department should be following to successfully retain your membership. I will be adding to the check list as time goes on, since we all know the Fire Service is constantly changing.
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