198. I Need More Friends - Gerard Mann

Leading Firefighter Gerard Mann of Fire Rescue Victoria , Australia, is always on the hunt for new "mates". He finds himself looking for similar people who love the job as much as he does. Working as a firefighter for 11 years, Gerard has come to know one thing for sure; firefighters are the same across all borders. Presented with challenges within his urban center, Gerard went all in on learning high-rise strategies and tactics. This need for knowledge and experience led him to find other firefighters globally who could help him design and develop plans for the growing cities in Australia. Gerard fell in love with the complexity of the fire which kept him pressing forward. Firefighting knows no boundaries and now Gerard teaches internationally as well as at FDIC. His attitude and demeanor is infectious and he genuinely buys into people. "I need more friends" is the prefect title for this episode because he truly wants to shake hands and hug everyone he meets. This episode is packed with great stuff and we only scratched the surface with Gerard. Get ready for the continuation episode in the next few weeks!!