Listen in to Mark VonAppen who has been a member of the Palo Alto, California Fire Department since 1998, and is assigned to the suppression division where he holds the rank of captain. He is a committee member for California State Fire Training and has contributed to the development of Firefighter Survival and Rapid Intervention curriculums. Mark has been published in Fire Engineering Magazine, Fire Service Warrior, and is the creator of the fire service leadership blog FULLY INVOLVED. He is an instructor for the Santa Clara County Joint Fire Academy, a recruit Instructor for Palo Alto Fire, an academy instructor at Evergreen Community College, and a member of the “Nobody Gets Left Behind” training group.  Join us while we discuss all aspects of the fire service and discuss "FULLY INVOLVED Leadership" Fully involved is geared toward professionals who wish to expand their abilities in leadership. This presentation is aimed at anyone who wishes to lead at any level. FULLY INVOLVED is rooted in improving team performance and has application in both public and private sectors. FULLY INVOLVED has worked for over 40 years in professional football, the fire service, and applies to the business world as well. Thousands of fire service professionals have attended the FULLY INVOLVED Leadership Seminars and are now among the involved. “Getting team members to pull towards a common goal is a key component in successful operations. FULLY INVOLVED gives students the tools to create a pact that is applicable to all levels of the organization.”

EPISODE 21 Mark VonAppen

Join us for episode 22 where we talk to Mike Prete about the company level officer.  Discussion revolves around the five items that a new and existing company officer can use to be successful or take it to the next level.

Mike Prete - 

Mike retired as an Assistant Fire Chief at Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Services.

With nearly 35 years of experience, he served as the Executive Chief. In addition to his role directly relating to fire and rescue operations, he managed daily operational and administrative issues including budget, daily oversight and scheduling for 1100 full time personnel.

With national and state instructor certifications, he served as an adjunct instructor for the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, NIMS Instructor for MEMA, Anne Arundel Community College adjunct instructor, Practical Incident Control Training lead instructor and holds various certifications in public safety.

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Task Force 1, Inc. is an emergency services training and consulting organization that provides on-site and online training programs to public safety agencies and other organizations.

Founded in 2006, the Task Force 1, Inc faculty is comprised of nearly 90 subject matter experts  presenting emergency services training and consultation throughout the United States and internationally.

We deliver high-quality training to every audience whether it be a large metropolitan fire department, small rural fire company, law enforcement agency, healthcare facility, school, or church.

Much of what we do is onsite. That means we come to your location to present the training or work with you in person. However, to allow us to reach more organizations and individuals, we also deliver online training and consulting as a viable option for many.

Based on feedback from our clients, we are continuously developing new training offerings.

Our beliefs and expectations:
Have long term business relationships with all clients.
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EPISODE 22 Mike Prete

Frank Leeb is a deputy assistant chief in FDNY. He is the acting chief of training. He has served in several senior staff positions, including the chief of training, the chief of the fire academy and chief of safety. Leeb has been a member of FDNY since 1992 and a member of the East Farmingdale, NY, Fire Department since 1983. He holds a bachelor's degree in fire service administration from the State University of New York and a master’s degree in security studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security. Leeb served as an advisory panel member for UL's Fire Safety Research Institute's "Study of Coordinated Fire Attack Utilizing Acquired Structures" and is a principal on the NFPA Technical Committees for 420, 1585 and 1710. He was the keynote speaker for Firehouse Expo in 2022 and published "Cornerstones of Leadership: On and Off the Fireground: Training - Teamwork - Mentorship," based on address. He was a presenter at the 2022 and 2003 U.S. Fire Administrator Summits on Fire Prevention and Control.

EPISODE 23 Frank Leeb

The OFCA is your premier training, professional networking and proactive advocacy partner.
 
Mission Statement: "The Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association exists to improve the safety of Ohio by leading, representing, educating and supporting Ohio's emergency services".

The Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association is a statewide organization supporting the interests of Ohio's fire chief officers. Through a variety of programs and services, the Association provides education and professional development, legislative advocacy, communication and information exchange and peer networking opportunities throughout the year.

Through the work of its dedicated board of directors and committee volunteers and professional staff, the Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association continually focuses on being the premier fire and emergency services organization in the state of Ohio.

EPISODE 22 Mike Prete

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