Episode

How to Break and Rebuild Modern Firehouse Culture

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Firefighter Nation Podcast Network’s
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May 26, 2026
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Summary

Mike Goldstein welcomes guest Rick Lasky to this episode of The C.A.N. Report. Together, they dissect what really breaks and rebuilds modern fire departments. Lasky explains why leadership failure beats budgets as the root cause of so many challenges associated with morale and retention. They discuss ways in which chiefs can stop being the "boss" and start being mentors.