<description>&lt;p&gt;Join us as we dive into the world of training, leadership, and resilience with &lt;strong&gt;Captain Danielle Landholm&lt;/strong&gt; of the Omaha Fire Department.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dani brings a wealth of experience, from her beginnings as a volunteer firefighter to leading innovative changes in fire academies. She’s a trailblazer in cultivating meaningful training experiences that focus not just on skill but also on building resilient, well-rounded firefighters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;🔥 Here’s what we cover in this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Journey of Leadership:&lt;/strong&gt; Dani’s story of navigating challenging calls, burnout, and her pivotal career shift to the training division.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Redefining Training:&lt;/strong&gt; How Omaha Fire Department’s academy incorporates collaboration, hands-on EMS days, and cultural preparation for recruits.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Human Element:&lt;/strong&gt; How to balance high standards with empathy, creating recruits who excel on the job while staying grounded at home.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guiding Principles:&lt;/strong&gt; Learn how Captain Landholm uses introspection and the &lt;em&gt;Guiding Principles&lt;/em&gt; framework to foster resilience and self-awareness in recruits.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re an academy instructor, a recruit, or a seasoned firefighter, this episode is packed with actionable insights that’ll make you rethink how we approach growth in the fire service.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to dive deeper? Check these references mentioned in this episode (Some of these might be affiliate links)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;​&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9lbWVyZ2VuY3lyZXNwb25kZXJhY2FkZW15LmNvbS9wL3ByZXNpbGllbmNlLWZvci10aGUtZW1lcmdlbmN5LXNjZW5l"&gt;Presilience For the Emergency Scene: Firefighter Craftsmanship​&lt;/a&gt;​&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;​&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9maXJlZmlnaHRlcmNyYWZ0c21hbnNoaXAuY29tL21pbGUtaGlnaC0yMDIxLXJlYWRpbmctbGlzdC8="&gt;Reading is a necessary part of growth. Here is a list we compiled for you to help get you started!&lt;/a&gt;​&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;​&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9maXJlZmlnaHRlcmNyYWZ0c21hbnNoaXAua2l0LmNvbS9lYmQ2MWRhYTQ5"&gt;Guiding Principles Download&lt;/a&gt;​&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;​&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuY29tL3BvZGNhc3RzL2ZpcmVmaWdodGVyY3JhZnRzbWFuc2hpcHBvZGNhc3QvMTYzMDMxMS8="&gt;FFC Podcast Episode #40: Designing Relevant Training with Cpt Ian Bennett&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cpt Landholm can be reached at: danielle.landholm@cityofomaha.org&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast

Kevin Housley

#55. Building Resilient Firefighters with Captain Dani Landholm

DEC 11, 202458 MIN
Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast

#55. Building Resilient Firefighters with Captain Dani Landholm

DEC 11, 202458 MIN

Description

<p>Join us as we dive into the world of training, leadership, and resilience with <strong>Captain Danielle Landholm</strong> of the Omaha Fire Department.</p><p>Dani brings a wealth of experience, from her beginnings as a volunteer firefighter to leading innovative changes in fire academies. She’s a trailblazer in cultivating meaningful training experiences that focus not just on skill but also on building resilient, well-rounded firefighters.</p><p><strong>🔥 Here’s what we cover in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Journey of Leadership:</strong> Dani’s story of navigating challenging calls, burnout, and her pivotal career shift to the training division.</li><li><strong>Redefining Training:</strong> How Omaha Fire Department’s academy incorporates collaboration, hands-on EMS days, and cultural preparation for recruits.</li><li><strong>The Human Element:</strong> How to balance high standards with empathy, creating recruits who excel on the job while staying grounded at home.</li><li><strong>Guiding Principles:</strong> Learn how Captain Landholm uses introspection and the <em>Guiding Principles</em> framework to foster resilience and self-awareness in recruits.</li></ul><p>Whether you’re an academy instructor, a recruit, or a seasoned firefighter, this episode is packed with actionable insights that’ll make you rethink how we approach growth in the fire service.</p><p>Want to dive deeper? Check these references mentioned in this episode (Some of these might be affiliate links)</p><p>​<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9lbWVyZ2VuY3lyZXNwb25kZXJhY2FkZW15LmNvbS9wL3ByZXNpbGllbmNlLWZvci10aGUtZW1lcmdlbmN5LXNjZW5l">Presilience For the Emergency Scene: Firefighter Craftsmanship​</a>​</p><p>​<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9maXJlZmlnaHRlcmNyYWZ0c21hbnNoaXAuY29tL21pbGUtaGlnaC0yMDIxLXJlYWRpbmctbGlzdC8=">Reading is a necessary part of growth. Here is a list we compiled for you to help get you started!</a>​</p><p>​<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9maXJlZmlnaHRlcmNyYWZ0c21hbnNoaXAua2l0LmNvbS9lYmQ2MWRhYTQ5">Guiding Principles Download</a>​</p><p>​<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuY29tL3BvZGNhc3RzL2ZpcmVmaWdodGVyY3JhZnRzbWFuc2hpcHBvZGNhc3QvMTYzMDMxMS8=">FFC Podcast Episode #40: Designing Relevant Training with Cpt Ian Bennett</a></p><p>Cpt Landholm can be reached at: [email protected]</p>