Scott Thompson

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Letting Firefighters Be Firefighters

Recorded June 14, 2024 | Watch Now!
Join Scott Thompson for this Webcast as he describes how to develop a mission-focused fire department that manages risks while also allowing firefighters to aggressively solve problems.

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FDIC International 2024: Safety, Standards, and Being Cowboy Ready

The Colony (TX) Fire Chief Scott Thompson addressed the impact that culture can have on firefighter safety, performance, and recruitment and retention.

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Live at FDIC: The Larry Conley Show

Larry Conley and David Conley are joined by guest Scott Thompson to talk about preparing our officers and fire department influence.

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FDIC International Q & A: Scott Thompson

The greatest challenge facing the fire service is risk management and balancing risk acceptance and risk avoidance, says Colony (TX) Fire Chief Scott Thompson.

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Terr McGrath, Scott Thompson, Garrett Rice, and John Salka

Where Do You Train? Location, Location, Location

Rick Lasky, Terry McGrath, John Salka, Scott Thompson, and company discuss where fire departments offer training and the importance of location.

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Scott Thompson, Rick Lasky, Chris Greene, and John Salka

Humpday Hangout: Facing the Challenge of Electrical Fires

Rick Lasky, Terry McGrath, John Salka, and Scott Thompson talk with guest Chris Greene, retired captain with the Seattle (WA) Fire Department.

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John Salka, Rick Lasky, Terry McGrath, and Scott Thompson

Humpday Hangout: Water on the Fire

Rick Lasky, Terry McGrath, John Salka, and Scott Thompson talk all things nozzles, hose, and streams.

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Rick Lasky, Terry McGrath, Scott Thompson, and members of Arlington Texas fire department

Humpday Hangout: When Seconds Count, Making Grabs!

Rick Lasky, John Salka, and team invite members from the Arlington (TX) Fire Department to discuss fire rescue and making the grab.

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Freddie Fernandez, Rick Lasky, and Scott Thompson

Humpday Hangout: Fire Assessment Center 360

Rick Lasky and Scott Thompson talk wtih guest Freddie Fernandez about fire service assessment centers.

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Humpday Hangout: The First Five Minutes…

"The first five minutes dictate the next five hours." Terry McGrath, Scott Thompson, John Salka, and Jerry Wells consider what that means for fireground operations.

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