#075 35 years in FDNY from Probie to Chief & from the Fire Academy to Ground zero with Dan Melia

My guest today is Retired New York City Fire Department Battalion Chief Dan Melia.In today's episode we discuss:His experiences from 35 years in FDNYHis involvement in the tragic events of the 911 attacksFirefighter mentality and "the firefighter family"The importance of professionalism, a focus on training, giving and receiving feedback, and the "life" cost of not learning from mistakes.Standards of Bunker gear/Fire kit, the reasons behind having the very best on the market, and why he chose...