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Podcast published on David Polikoff's Side Alpha Leadership Podcast:

• Discussion on the Recruitment Dilemna (recruitment & retention) & Officer Development

Podcast published on Michael Allora's Mentors on Fire Podcast:

• Discussion on Courage Under Fire Leadership and Leadership best practices

Podcast published on Nicholas Higgins' The 5-Tool Firefighter:

• Discussion on Courage Under Fire Leadership and Leadership best practices

Podcast published on Jim Moss' Firefighter Success Podcast:

• Discussion on my new book published by Fire Engineering Books & Videos: "101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam!"

Podcasts published on Dave McGlynn's Networking for Success Podcast hosted by Fire Engineering:

• Discussion on the need for mentoring & networking in the fire service as well as my new book published by Fire Engineering Books & Videos: "101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam!"

• Live from FDIC 2023 in Indianapolis - a roundtable with Dave McGlynn, Steve Hamilton, Frank Ricci & Mike Scorro. 

Code 3 - The Firefighter's Podcast: Risk - You DID Sign Up For This!

• Discussion on Leadership Best Practices

Women in Fire Podcast: Promotional Exams - hosted by Fire Engineering:

• Discussion on Promotional Process Best Practices

FREE On-Demand Webinar: 101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam - New Book Announcement!

FREE On-Demand Webinar: 101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam - TIP #1

FREE On-Demand Webinar: 101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam - TIP #2

FREE On-Demand Webinar: 101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam - TIP #3

FREE On-Demand Webinar: 101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam - TIP #4

FREE On-Demand Webinar: 101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam - TIP #5

FREE On-Demand Webinar: 101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam - TIP #6

FREE On-Demand Webinar: 101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam - TIP #7

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FREE On-Demand Webinar: 101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam - TIP #9

FREE On-Demand Webinar: 101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam - TIP #10

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams - Episode 1: Top 10 Reasons People Don't Pass or Score High on Their Promotional Exam! (Part 1)

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams - Episode 2: Top 10 Reasons People Don't Pass or Score High on Their Promotional Exam! (Part 2)

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams - Episode 3: 12 Steps for Success During Your Next Fire Department Promotional Exam! (Part 1)

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams - Episode 4: 12 Steps for Success During Your Next Fire Department Promotional Exam! (Part 2)

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams - Episode 5: What To Expect On Your Next Promotional Examination!

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams - Episode 6: What Will I Be Graded On During My Next Promotional Exam?

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams - Episode 7: What Are THEY Looking For When I Take My Next Promotional Exam?

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams - Episode 8: What Is the Fire Chief Looking For When I Take My Next Promotional Exam? - Part 1

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams - Episode 9: What Is the Fire Chief Looking For When I Take My Next Promotional Exam? - Part 2

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams - Episode 10: What Is the Fire Chief Looking For When I Take My Next Promotional Exam? - Part 3

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams - Episode 11: What Is the Fire Chief Looking For When I Take My Next Promotional Exam? - Part 4

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams - Episode 12 :The Fire Chief's Interview!

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams - Episode 13: You failed the promotional exam or made the promotional list - but then the fire chief passed you over!

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams - Episode 14: My fire chief does not want to promote me - what are my options?

Steve has had over 200 articles or blogs published in all of the major fire service publications. To view career development and other fire service related articles or blogs authored by Steve Prziborowski and published in the major fire service publications and websites, click on the following links and also scroll down as there are more specific articles broken out separately:

• Fire Engineering Magazine - CLICK HERE
• Firehouse Magazine - CLICK HERE
• FireRecruit.com - CLICK HERE
• FireNuggets.com - CLICK HERE
• FireRescue1.com - CLICK HERE
• FireCareers.com - CLICK HERE
• Fire Rescue Magazine - CLICK HERE
• FireChief.com - CLICK HERE
• Target Solutions - CLICK HERE
• Utah Fire & Rescue Academy Straight Tip Magazine - CLICK HERE

Master's Degree Thesis Paper: 

Executive Fire Officer Program Year 1 Applied Research Project:

Executive Fire Officer Program Year 2 Applied Research Project:

Executive Fire Officer Program Year 3 Applied Research Project:

Executive Fire Officer Program Year 4 Applied Research Project:

Published in Fire Engineering Magazine:

• Today's Company Officer: Are you up for the challenge?
• The Fire Officer's Role in Reducing Line-Of-Duty-Deaths (LODDs)
• Quick Drills for the Chief Officer
• The 2014 Company Officer: Are you up for the challenge?
• Succession Planning 101: Are we doing the best we can for our personnel?
• Back-to-Basics Training: Manual Familiarization
• Setting Probationary Firefighter's Expectations
• Your Employees are your Greatest Asset!
• The New Battalion Chief: Establishing Personnel Expectations
• July Roundtable: Officer Development Training
• 101 Drills for the Company Officer
• Why Stage for Law Enforcement?
• Building your own Station House Map
• What makes a good Company Officer?
• The Qualities of an Effective Driver-Engineer
• Succession Planning: Leave the Fire Sevice Better than you found it!
• Prepare for your Promotion NOW!
• Tips for Scene Size-Up and Safety
• Tips for Learning your way around your Response area
• Drills for a Rainy day
• Are you in touch with Fire Service Reality?
• How to get along in the Fire Station
• 10 Steps to Promotion
   

Published in Firehouse Magazine & Firehouse.com:

• First-Due: Fire Officer Commandments for 2021 & Beyond!
• Final Commandments of an Awesome Firefighter
• Next 25 Commandments of an Awesome Firefighter
• 25 Commandments of an Awesome Firefighter
• Preparing for the Promotional Oral Interview
• 10 Commandments of an Effective Company Officer
• 15 Terms every Fire Officer should know
• What every route/relief Company Officer needs to know
• The Leader's Toolbox: Keys to passing the promotional exam
• Why candidates fail emergency simulation exercise on promotional exams
• Tips to smoke the emergency simulation exercise on promotional exams
• Why can't you get the fire service promotion?
• Taking charge of the performance review process
• How social media can hurt your fire service career
• Ethical decision making during your fire service career
• Oral Interview Tip #1: Don't just answer the question, answer the question!
• Answering oral intervew questions on ethics: "Snitches get stiches"
• What are they looking for during an oral interview?
• 8 tips to successfully prepare for your upcoming oral interview
• Fire service networking and building relationships
• Financial tips for new Firefighters
• 400 terms every Firefighter should know
• 300 plus abbreviations and acronyms every Firefighter should know
• It's more than keeping the faith to get hired or promoted
• EMS volunteer experience for the Firefighter candidate
• Don't name drop during your Firefighter oral interview
• Generation new Firefighter: the 2/20 syndrome
• What you need to know about taking Firefighter exams in other states
• 5 reasons social media keeps you from getting hired
• The 2 main reasons people fail
• The future Firefighter experience at Firehouse World
• Community service experience gives future Firefighters the edge
• Bolstering mechanical ability skills for the future Firefighter
• What have you done for me lately?
• Residency requirements for new Firefighters
• The fire service resume: why haven't I been hired yet?
• 15 ways to create a better entry-level Firefighter resume
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Firefighter resumes
• Your application was not accepted?
• Working on a private ambulance out of a fire station?
• Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter can offer valuable experience
• Making the right impression on your next fire station visit
• The Firefighting career: do you really know what you're getting into?
• Are you the best "fit" for the fire department you are applying for?
• The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior
• Basic necessities when testing for the position of Firefighter
• Military experience to assist you with getting hired as a Firefighter
• First to wake up, last to go to sleep: life of the probationary Firefighter
• 50 character traits every Firefighter candidate should possess
• 25 reasons TO hire you as a Firefighter
• 25 reasons NOT to hire you as a Firefighter
• Firefighter preparation tip: perception is reality
• Learn how to master the fire service hiring game
• So, you want to become a Firefighter: should you become a paramedic?
• So, you want to become a Firefighter? Part 1
• 14 tips for the new Firefighter to start off on the right foot! Part 1
• 14 tips for the new Firefighter to start off on the right foot! Part 2
• 7 reasons why Firefighter recruits or rookies get fired

Published in www.firenuggets.com

• July/August 2015: What to expect on the Engineer promotional exam!
• November/December 2015: What to expect on the Battalion Chief promotional exam!
• March 2016:  What to expect on the Company Officer or Chief Officer Written Promotional Exam!
• May 2016:  How to get involved in your department and your community!
• July 2016:  Volunteer opportunities for the future (or current) Firefighter
• September 2016:  Getting hired or promoted is a MINDSET.
• November 2016:  Common questions to answer during a promotional assessment center.
• January/February 2017:  The Fire Officer Promise - Part 1.
• March/April 2017:  The Fire Officer Promise - Part 2.
• May/June 2017:  Questions you may get asked during the Emergency Simulation Exercise.
• July/August 2017:  Ace that next Oral Presentation!
• November/December 2017:  Becoming a Firefighter, What are they looking for?
• January/February 2018:  The Firefighter's Promise - Part 1.
  
  To view those issues free of charge, go to www.firenuggets.com

Also, below are some additional ones from Fire Nuggets:

Published in Fire Rescue Magazine:

• CHAOS Should not stand for Chief (or Captain) Has Arrived On Scene
• Look good in your next promotional process
• Best practices for promotional preparation
• Building fireground simulations - key elements to consider
• Company Officer 2015: Recognizing the duties and responsibilities that are part of being a company officer

Published in FireRescue1.com: 

• Q & A: Coaching is critical in training new incident commanders
• How mentoring can foster fire officer development
• Just promoted: How fire officers can succeed
• 6 Questions every new fire officer must ask
• 36 Questions every fire officer candidate should answer
• 5 Reasons Firefighters should take an assignment at Headquarters
• Survival tips for new promoted fire officers
• Key responsibilities for first-due fire officer
• What to do when internal candidates don't get the promotion
• Becoming a Firefighter: 10 must-do things
• 10 More must-do things to become a Firefighter
• 4 Reasons you shouldn't become a Firefighter
• How Firefighter candidates can overcome a DUI
• Firefighter candidates: be ethical, not an ostrich
• Steve's mailbag: advice to troubled Firefighter candidates
• So, you want to become a Firefighter?

Published in the Utah Fire & Rescue Academy Straight Tip Magazine:

• Fall 2019 issue:  Fire Officer Command Refresher: How many people are enough at the command post? 
• January-March 2016 issue: The 2/20 Syndrome
• October-December 2015 issue: Succession Planning - Fire Officer Leadership Refresher: What are you doing to prepare your personnel for your position?
• July-September 2015 issue: Ensuring Command Presence Excellence
• April-June 2015 issue: 5 Low (or No) Cost Training Suggestions for your Personnel
• January-March 2015 issue:  Questions to ask yourself Before Managing an Incident (Part 2)

Published in FireRecruit.com:

• How to smoke the emergency simulation exercise - 12 key points
• Questions to ask when preparing for a promotional exam

Published in the Fire Department Safety Officer Association's Safety Gram:

• August 2018: Safety Officer Development

Published in the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) On Scene Magazine - www.iafc.org:

Published as a Target Solutions blog:

• The 10 commandments of a great company officer
• How to establish the right expectations with your Firefighters
• What makes a great company officer?

Podcast published on Jason Liska's The Can Man Radio Show:

• Episode 24 - Leadership Matters!

Podcast published on Dr. Donnie's Get Balanced Podcast:

• Episode 21- Moderation is Key!

Podcast published on Rich Gasaway's Situational Awareness (SA) Matters Podcast:

• Preparing to be a leader

Podcast published on Ryan Pennington's Jumpseat Views Firefighter Training Safety Podcast:

• Live From FDIC 2019 Roundtable
• Entry-Level Firefighter Testing

Podcast published on Chris Baker's Future Firefighter Podcast:

• Discussion on entry-level Firefighter interview process

Podcast published on Steve Orr's Code 3, the Firefighters Podcast:

• Reasons NOT to become a Firefighter

Podcast published on Steve Greene's Dalmation Productions

Five-Alarm Task Force Podcast:

• Courage Under Fire: Being the Best Fire Officer you can be!

Podcast published on Pete Lamb's Firefighter Training Podcast:

• Firefighter Preparation & Fire Officer Preparation

Video Interview - Firefighters in fire trucks getting ice cream, interviewed by Jesse Quinalty 

Part 1:  CLICK HERE

Part 2:  CLICK HERE

Video teaser/trailer for "25 Reasons to hire you as a Firefighter" by Steve Prziborowski:  CLICK HERE

Video Interview with Chief Bob Atlas of Fire Alumni:  CLICK HERE

Video Interview with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation on the benefits of encouraging our personnel to speak up and do something when they see something unsafe:  CLICK HERE

Video Interview - IAFC 3 Tips on Training Company Officers to Lead:  CLICK HERE

Webinar hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), Volunteer & Combination Officers Section:

• The Company Officer as the Training Officer of their crew

Webinar hosted by Kaplan University:

• How to Excel at your next oral interview!

Entry-Level Firefighter Preparation Webinars, PowerPoint Presentations & Documents:

FREE On-Demand Webinars: Reach for the Firefighter Badge!

The following focus on FIRE FIGHTER CAREER PREPARATION! (Before Getting the Badge):

• Episode #1 - Why do you want to be a firefighter?
• Episode #3 - 4 Reasons NOT To Become a Firefighter!
• Episode #2 - Becoming a Firefighter, 10 Must-Do Things!
• Episode #6 - What is Required To Be a Firefighter?
• Episode #13 - Where Can You Get a Job As a Firefighter?
• Episode #21 - So, You Want to Become a Firefighter? 6 Key Points to Assist You!
• Episode #15 - Basic Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting the Process To Become a Firefighter!
• Episode #16 - 8 Reasons People Never Get Hired As Firefighters!
• Episode #17 - Basic Necessities For the Firefighter Candidate!
• Episode #12 - How Old is Too Old to Become a Firefighter?
   
• Episode #81 - You Want to Be a Firefighter But You're Still in High School? Ways to Prepare, Part 5!
• Episode #80 - You Want to Be a Firefighter But You're Still in High School? Ways to Prepare, Part 4!
• Episode #79 - You Want to Be a Firefighter But You're Still in High School? Ways to Prepare, Part 3!
• Episode #78 - You Want to Be a Firefighter But You're Still in High School? Ways to Prepare, Part 2!
• Episode #77 - You Want to Be a Firefighter But You're Still in High School? Ways to Prepare, Part 1!
   
• Episode #76 - What Does a Firefighter Actually Do? Part 5
• Episode #75 - What Does a Firefighter Actually Do? Part 4
• Episode #74 - What Does a Firefighter Actually Do? Part 3
• Episode #73 - What Does a Firefighter Actually Do? Part 2
• Episode #4 - What Does a Firefighter Actually Do? Part 1
• Episode #5 - Becoming a Firefighter, Do You Really Know What You're Getting Into?
   
• Episode #56 - Social Media: Things to Avoid While Serving (or Wanting to Serve) As a Firefighter!
• Episode #55 - 5 Reasons Social Media May Keep You From Getting Hired As a Firefighter!
   
• Episode #34 - The Future Firefighter's To-Do List, Part 4!
• Episode #33 - The Future Firefighter's To-Do List, Part 3!
• Episode #32 - The Future Firefighter's To-Do List, Part 2!
• Episode #31 - The Future Firefighter's To-Do List, Part 1!
   
• Episode #30 - Understanding Firefighter Wages & Benefits!
   
• Episode #29 - What Are Your Personal Core Values?
• Episode #23 - What Is Your Why?
• Episode #20 - What Is Your Personal Mission Statement?
• Episode #28 - 50 Character Traits a Firefighter Should Possess, Part 5 (Traits 41-50)!
• Episode #27 - 50 Character Traits a Firefighter Should Possess, Part 4 (Traits 31-40)!
• Episode #26 - 50 Character Traits a Firefighter Should Possess, Part 3 (Traits 21-30)!
• Episode #25 - 50 Character Traits a Firefighter Should Possess, Part 2 (Traits 11-20)!
• Episode #24 - 50 Character Traits a Firefighter Should Possess, Part 1 (Traits 1-10)!
   
• Episode #22 - Items That May Disqualify a Firefighter Candidate
   
• Episode #19 - How To Properly Present Yourself During a Firehouse Ride Along!
• Episode #18 - How To Properly Present Yourself During a Firehouse Visit!
   
• Episode #14 - Volunteer Opportunities For the Firefighter Candidate!
   
• Episode #11 - You Want To Become a Firefighter, Do You Need a College Degree?
• Episode #10 - You Want To Become a Firefighter, Should You Become a Paramedic?
   
• Episode #9 - Don't Just Prepare For The Test, Prepare For The Position!

More FREE On-Demand Webinars: Reach for the Firefighter Badge!

The following focus on the FIRE DEPARTMENT HIRING PROCESS:

• Episode #7 - What Will a Fire Department Require Me to Do to Get the Badge?
• Episode #8 - How To Locate Fire Department Jobs!
• Episode #36 - The Fire Department Job Application - What to Expect!
• Episode #35 - Fire Service Resume Preparation
   
• Episode #83 - The Fire Department Written Examination - Tips for Success on Test Day! (Part 3)
• Episode #82 - The Fire Department Written Examination - Tips for Success on Test Day! (Part 2)
• Episode #72 - The Fire Department Written Examination - Tips for Success on Test Day! (Part 1)
• Episode #37 - The Fire Department Written Examination!
   
• Episode #38 - The Fire Department Physical Ability Test
   
• Episode #63 - Fire Department Oral Interview Preparation Tip - Increase Your Scores with the "Intro-Body-Conclusion" Method to Answer Questions!
• Episode #62 - Fire Department Oral Interview Preparation Tip - Don't Just Answer the Question, ANSWER THE QUESTION!
• Episode #61 - Fire Department Oral Interview Preparation Tip - Perception is Reality, Part 2!
• Episode #60 - Fire Department Oral Interview Preparation Tip - Perception is Reality, Part 1!
• Episode #59 - Fire Department Oral Interviews - What is the Oral Board Looking for in Candidates?
• Episode #49 - Fire Department Oral Interview - The Chief's Interview!
• Episode #48 - Fire Department Oral Interview - The Closing Statement!
• Episode #47 - Fire Department Oral Interview - The Opening Statement!
• Episode #46 - Fire Department Oral Interview - Tips For Success, Part 5!
• Episode #45 - Fire Department Oral Interview - Tips For Success, Part 4!
• Episode #44 - Fire Department Oral Interview - Tips For Success, Part 3!
• Episode #43 - Fire Department Oral Interview - Tips For Success, Part 2!
• Episode #42 - Fire Department Oral Interview - Tips For Success, Part 1!
• Episode #41 - The Fire Department Oral Interview - Commonly Asked Questions, Part 2!
• Episode #40 - The Fire Department Oral Interview - Commonly Asked Questions, Part 1!
• Episode #39 - Fire Department Oral Interviews - The Basics!
   
• Episode #53 - The Background Investigation: Questions They May Ask of Your Family, Friends & References!
• Episode #52 - The Background Investigation: How to Prepare!
• Episode #51 - The Background Investigation: What to Expect!
   
• Episode #50 - The Medical Examination!

And even More FREE On-Demand Webinars: Reach for the Firefighter Badge!

The following focus on FIRE FIGHTER CAREER PREPARATION! (After Getting the Badge):
 

• Episode #71 - More Suggestions to Set Up the Newly Hired Firefighter for Success, Part 4!
• Episode #70 - More Suggestions to Set Up the Newly Hired Firefighter for Success, Part 3!
• Episode #69 - More Suggestions to Set Up the Newly Hired Firefighter for Success, Part 2!
• Episode #68 - More Suggestions to Set Up the Newly Hired Firefighter for Success, Part 1!
   
• Episode #67 - Reasons Why Firefighters Get Released During the Recruit Academy or Probationary Process, Part 2!
• Episode #66 - Reasons Why Firefighters Get Released During the Recruit Academy or Probationary Process, Part 1!
   
• Episode #65 - Life As a Probationary Firefighter - 1st to Wake Up - Last to Go to Sleep, Part 2!
• Episode #64 - Life As a Probationary Firefighter - 1st to Wake Up - Last to Go to Sleep, Part 1!
   
• Episode #58 - Tips for the Newly Hired Firefighter to Ensure Success, Part 2!
• Episode #57 - Tips for the Newly Hired Firefighter to Ensure Success, Part 1!
   
• Episode #54 - Financial Tips for the New (or Experienced Firefighter)!

FREE On-Demand Webinar: Reach for the Firefighter badge - Do you have what it takes to be a Firefighter?

FREE On-Demand Webinar: How to Master the Fire Department Testing Process!

FREE On-Demand Webinar:  25 Reasons to Hire you as a Firefighter!

FREE On-Demand Webinar:  21 Key Points to Assist You Becoming a Firefighter!