Battalion Chief Quincy Sloan draws on over 30 years of firefighting experience to discuss the critical evolution of fire service culture, from the old-school "suck it up" mentality to a modern focus on mental health, trauma awareness, and vulnerable leadership. He breaks down the three "C's" that threaten morale, the challenges of fighting fires in today's lightweight construction, and why leaders must adapt to earn the trust of the next generation.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• The 3 C's: How Confirmation Bias, Conformity, and Toxic Culture can undermine a firehouse.

• Trauma as an Injury: Why viewing PTSD as an injury, rather than a disorder, changes everything.

• The "Old Salty Captain": The power of a mentor seeing something in you that you don't see in yourself.

• Modern Fire Dynamics: How cheaper building materials and lightweight construction have forced a change in tactics.

• Risk Analysis: The crucial difference between risking a lot for a savable life versus risking nothing for property that is already gone.

• Generational Shift: Why today's recruits demand trust and communication before they will blindly follow orders.

• The Palisades Reality: A candid look at the limitations of fire resources during major WUI events and the need for realistic public expectations.