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Operational UK firefighter Pete Wakefield speaks with individuals from all walks of life who share a connection with, can add value to, or can develop those who choose this life path.
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#303 Andy Starnes Understanding Thermal Imagery, Your Leadership Style & the key to survive the fire service
Andy Starnes joined the Fire Service in 1991. Serving 12 years as a firefighter & then Captain on an Engine Company before being assigned to Battalion Chief in a busy Metropolitan area in the United States. He retired in 2023 after 25 years.
Andy’s fire behavior and thermal imaging journey began with the "Kill the Flashover Project" (Applied Science in Fire Behaviour) which was founded by his father Chief Joe Starnes.
Andy serves as an SME for Thermal Imaging, consults manufacturers, and provides training to organizations and fire departments on tactical TIC use in the US and globally having trained individuals in 20 countries through his company Insight Training LLC. Andy developed the world’s first firefighting Thermology curriculum credentialed by Western Kentucky University and peer reviewed by Kentucky Thermal Institute.
Andy is a published author & writer most notably for our audience in books such as Euro Firefighter II with Paul Grimwood. His articles can also be found at: Firehouse.com, Fire Engineering, International Fire Safety Journal, Carolina Fire Rescue Journal, and Fellowship of Christian Firefighter's,
Andy’s company supports behavioural health initiatives through his program “The Ultimate House Fire-YOURS” by raising funds to support organizations such as Next Rung and Five Alarm Task Force and more. Andy is the founder of "Bringing Back Brotherhood Ministries" with a passion for counselling, encouraging & assisting firefighters with behavioural health. Andy shares some incredible insights into causing a lot of self-reflection during our conversation today.
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