# The Engine Boss and the Truck Boss

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Podcast: [Fire Engineering Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fire-engineering-podcast-network-1075754)
Published: 2026-07-31T23:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Host Eric Dreiman welcomes Captain Arthur Ashley (ret.), of the Lexington (KY) Fire Department, and Lieutenant Steve Robertson (ret.), of the Columbus (OH) Bureau of Fire, to this episode of Hooks & Hoses. The panel takes a thoughtful look at what makes a successful company officer before the alarm. They discuss the critical nature of shared training and clear expectations, as well as the importance of trust. They also talk about tactical priorities like apparatus positioning, forcible entry, ladder placement, search, coordinated ventilation, and hydraulic ventilation.

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