Sharpen Your Axe is Gainesville Fire Rescue’s Leadership Academy podcast dedicated to sparking a discussion on leadership and professional development. Leadership is the determining factor for success; our goal with this podcast is to instill a culture of leadership at every rank and to give listeners a tool for developing their own leadership skills. On this podcast, you'll hear from a variety of guests who will share their experiences, knowledge, and insights, to help sharpen your axe.
Sharpen Your Axe
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Podcast Overview
Sharpen Your Axe is Gainesville Fire Rescue’s Leadership Academy podcast dedicated to sparking a discussion on leadership and professional development. Leadership is the determining factor for success; our goal with this podcast is to instill a culture of leadership at every rank and to give listeners a tool for developing their own leadership skills. On this podcast, you'll hear from a variety of guests who will share their experiences, knowledge, and insights, to help sharpen your axe.
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Publishing Since
12/28/2020
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Recent Episodes
September 10, 2025
Chief Hillhouse
<p>This episode is a lighthearted conversation with the new Fire Chief for the City of Gainesville Chief Joesph Hillhouse. We dive into his orgin story at the department and where he would like to take us. We also discuss some practical advice for the new firefighter and different ideas on how to be successful. </p>
August 1, 2024
Lt Joey Gonzalez
<p>On this episode of Sharpen Your Axe, I was able to sit down with Driver/Operator…soon to be Lt. Joey Gonzalez. Joey has been with Gainesville Fire Rescue for 21 years, spending 20 of them on Tower 1. He has been on Florida Task Force 8 for 16 years, acting as a Rescue Specialist and Heavy Rigger. Joey is also a Chief Instructor of High-Angle Rescue and Confined Space for Wright Rescue Solutions, where he’s instructed for the past 18 years. Tapping into his tenure at the department, we were able to touch on topics ranging from how truck companies have changed over the years, the role and responsibilities of a driver, mental health, as well as some others. Enjoy!</p> <p><br></p> <p>If you have any questions or comments, or if you have a topic that you’d like to see on the podcast, you can reach us at <a href="mailto:gfr.sharpenyouraxe@gmail.com">gfr.sharpenyouraxe@gmail.com</a>. </p>
June 23, 2024
Lt Jose Paredes and Lt Colby Perryman
<p>Lt Jose Paredes has served with GFR for 10 years and is currently assigned to TW1, which is our technical rescue truck. He is a search and medical specialist with Florida Task Force 8, as well as a USAR instructor at the Florida State Fire College. </p> <p>Lt Colby Perryman has also served with GFR for 10+ years and is a third-generation Gainesville fireman. He is a rescue and medical specialist with Florida Task Force 8, as well as an Instructor at the Florida State Fire College. </p> <p>Both Lt Paredes and Perryman have played an integral role in the development and success of GFR’s orientation program, which we delve into some during this episode, along with other great topics! This episode was definitely a fun one. I hope you enjoy!</p>
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