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Igniting the Shift Within
Igniting the Shift Within
Join host Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.) on "Igniting the Shift Within," your backstage pass to all things innovative and transformative in the world of firefighting. We’re your launchpad to revolutionize the way you think, work, and lead. Sometimes traditional ways clash with the need for change. That's where we come in, slicing through the noise with insights that matter. So, whether you’re chilling at the firehouse or cruising down the freeway on your daily commute, plug in and get ready to ignite the shift within.
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Dec. 18, 2025

Brick by Brick Leadership with Guest Captain Nicholle Brock

David speaks with Captain Nicholle Brock about Leadership, The Silent Suffering in the Fire Service, and her book, Brick by Brick: Building Resilience in Chaos and Kindness—by Being Resilient in Conflict and Kinship: The True Cost of Poor Leadership.

David speaks with Captain Nicholle Brock about Leadership, The Silent Suffering in the Fire Service, and her book, Brick by Brick: Building Resilience in Chaos and Kindness—by Being Resilient in Conflict and Kinship: The True Cost of Poor Leadership.

Captain Brock will also share three tactical takeaways to enhance your health, performance, and leadership.

Nicholle Brock is an author and a seasoned fire service Captain with the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department. She is a Paramedic, Certified Emergency Manager, Certified Health and Safety Program Manager, and respected Fire Service and Paramedic instructor with over two decades of experience in emergency response, leadership, and adult education.

Nicholle is a dedicated advocate for mental wellness and organizational change, and her latest book focuses on the hidden costs of poor leadership within high-stress professions, such as the fire service.