Forging Your Team – The Johnny Torgeson Story – 408

The fire service is struggling with recruiting and retention. It's also challenged by a mental health crisis and a growing apathy within the profession. The good news is, we have the power to fix it. Working in a team environment provides job satisfaction, psychological safety, and a feeling of community. Fire service leaders have the responsibility of developing teams; so, Dr. JT wrote a book on how to Forge Your Team . Dr. JT started his career in 2000 as a U.S. Army Firefighter. He's worked for several fire departments around the world. Currently, he works at MCLB Barstow Fire & Emergency Service as an Assistant Chief of Operations. He's led as an Army Sergeant, CEO and Fire Officer. At the age of 25, he opened a 24-hour health club and became a top 100 grossing franchisee. He obtained a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing, a master's degree in leadership and a doctorate in strategic leadership. Dr. JT is credentialed through CPSE and works as an instructor for two colleges. He has achieved multiple life-saving awards and service distinctions throughout his career. Moreover, he has authored a book titled, Forging Your Team: Demystifying Team Development in the Fire Service and writes for multiple publications. He's also a mentor for transitioning veterans through American Corporate Partners. Dr. JT has a passion for serving people and developing teams. Throughout his career he has developed award winning teams and transformed organizations through his distinct strategies. About the Host Richard B. Gasaway , PhD, CSP is widely considered a trusted authority on human factors, situational awareness and the high-risk decision making processes used in high-stress, high consequence work environments. He served 33 years on the front lines as a firefighter, EMT-Paramedic, company officer, training officer, fire chief and emergency incident commander. His doctoral research included the study of cognitive neuroscience to understand how human factors flaw situational awareness and impact high-risk decision making. Contact us 612-548-4424 (office) Let's Get connected Facebook : SAMatters LinkedIn : Rich Gasaway LinkedIn : Situational Awareness Matters Twitter : Rich Gasaway Youtube : SAMattersTV itunes : SAMatters Radio Stitcher Radio : SAMatters Radio Google Play : SAMatters Radio iHeart Radio : SAMatters Radio

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Forging Your Team – The Johnny Torgeson Story – 408 is an episode from SAMatters Radio by Dr. Richard B. Gasaway.

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This episode was published on Mar 26, 2024.

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