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  <title>Forging Your Team – The Johnny Torgeson Story – 408</title>
  <description>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. &amp;amp;nbsp; Dr. JT started his career in 2000 as a U.S. Army Firefighter. He's worked for several fire departments around the world. &amp;amp;nbsp;Currently, he works at MCLB Barstow Fire &amp;amp;amp; 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. &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; 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.&amp;amp;nbsp; His doctoral research included the study of cognitive neuroscience to understand how human factors flaw situational awareness and impact high-risk decision making. &amp;amp;nbsp; Contact us www.SAMatters.comwww.RichGasaway.com612-548-4424 (office) &amp;amp;nbsp; 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 &amp;amp;nbsp; Subscribe to our newsletter  https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001QBjzLm5TdrgyGiTVawsKpOPyX7pyxgudcpIHlO4C0QZysGMNxIu3SLHj061egXA6zT7MN9inN2AhOsaRTCYleS9V5q93RJ7iWL2G9NqLMKAkrJA7VeTvkrVAmn_E6y7fSdBVjXIS3lH1CQEqjOyXHweJnvkkvYUS &amp;amp;nbsp; The SAMatters Show is the longest running, fastest growing, safety focused program on the Internet. If you know a company that might be interested in advertising their product or service to our listeners and viewers, ask them to contact us at SAMatters.com. </description>
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