Nov 3, 2015
On today's podcast, we talk with Barry O'Neill in Memphis, TN. Barry is a Lieutenant for the Memphis Fire Department. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Administration, and is a Paramedic. Barry has served both as a paid and volunteer firefighter and emergency services professional for over 25 years. He's also currently attending the Executive Fire Officer Program with the National Fire Academy. In fact, he's a third generation fire fighter! On today's podcast, Barry shares the inside scoop on how to become a firefighter, the differences in paid and volunteer firefighters, and about a study he is conducting on sleep's impact on performance. He also reminds us to check the batteries in our smoke detector when you change your clocks -- and he answers listener questions. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher to ensure you never miss an episode. To learn more about the Memphis Fire Department, visit their website at http://www.memphistn.gov/Government/FireServices.aspx.