E2278 - Here's What Will Kill Your Relationship with the Fire Service

On this episode of Fire and Training, host Doug Cline challenges fire service leaders to stop coasting and rebuild vital relationships within their departments. He draws on his 46 years of frontline experience, identifying seven relationship killers: 

 

1. Unmet needs. 

2. Unfulfilled expectations. 

3. Underdeveloped self-esteem.

4. Unresolved conflicts.

5. Uncontrolled thoughts.

6. Unprotected lifestyles (negative influences).

7. Unreliable commitment.

 

Cline explains how each "killer" corrodes morale, teamwork, and public safety. He gives company officers and firefighters the steps they need to follow for a true reset. Cline al...