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I'm a retired battalion chief from the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Colorado. My 37-year career began as a volunteer firefighter in New Jersey, then progressed to the USAF, USMC, and nearly 30-years with Loveland Fire. During my career I served at the ranks of firefighter, driver/operator, lieutenant, and battalion chief. I've led many programs including hazardous materials, wildland firefighting, special operations, EMS, recruiting, and health and safety.

I am the founder and owner of the Fire Officer's Leadership Academy, providing leadership training and coaching to fire department officers.
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Rick Davis My writing coach and editor, Alexandra O'Connell had me establish a minimum word count for each time I sat down to write. Realistically anticipating w…moreMy writing coach and editor, Alexandra O'Connell had me establish a minimum word count for each time I sat down to write. Realistically anticipating writer's block, I established a 750 word minimum. I also listened to Alexandra's encouragement to just "bleed on the paper". Those two tips greatly assisted when I did hit the inevitable block because if I could crank out 750 words then I met my goal and I didn't walk away from the desk frustrated. I was also helped along by finding my best time to write, which for me began anywhere between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.(less)
Rick Davis I find writing to be a cathartic experience. As I wrote my book on leadership there were some bad experiences I described and I had to relive them. On…moreI find writing to be a cathartic experience. As I wrote my book on leadership there were some bad experiences I described and I had to relive them. On the other hand, it was encouraging to reflect on the good experiences and the many fine leaders that have impacted my life over the years.(less)
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