Chiefs' Chat

In their final podcast together, Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering and West Metro Fire Chief Sarah Larson talk about the skills women need for careers in public safety, what women bring to the profession, their plans following their pending retirements, their legacies after decades of public service and the future of the West Metro Fire-Rescue District and Crystal Police Department.

In Episode 13, Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering and West Metro Fire Chief Sarah Larson honor Women's History Month with guests Crystal Police Records Manager Sue Setter, Crystal Police Officers Anna Futterer, Amara Murphy and Daniella Romo and West Metro Firefighters Madison Morrow and Alyssa Anderson.  The group discusses reasons for choosing public safety careers and how to prepare for it; and the differences between men and women, and women's leadership roles in the field.

In Episode 12, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson talk to Rachael Peterson, a mental health expert who assists the Crystal Police Department and West Metro Fire-Rescue District with crisis debriefing and mental wellness. The group discusses Peterson's primary role with the two departments and the benefits a having a mental health wellness program both for public safety and for the community.

In Episode 11, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson talk to Savanna Farmer, a mental health social worker embedded in the Crystal Police Department. The group discusses how the community benefits from having an embedded social worker, the primary role of the position and why building relationships with officers and firefighters is important.

In Episode 10, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson celebrate Women's History Month with guests New Hope Mayor Kathi Hemken, and Crystal City Council members Therese Kiser and Traci Kamish. The group discusses influential and inspirational women in their lives, the important yet differing qualities possessed by men and women, and the importance of women in governmental and other leadership positions.

In Episode 9, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson offer winter safety tips for residents and outline the numerous upcoming holiday community events that include the police and fire departments.

In Episode 8, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson talk with Crystal Patrol Sgt. Brandon Dorr and West Metro Fire-Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Joel Nelson. The group discuss police and fire community engagement events and programs on the horizon along with firefighter and police recruitement efforts and opportunities.

In Episode 7, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson celebrate Women's History Month with guests Crystal Police Officer Lauren Roll and West Metro Fire Firefighters Krista Nielson and Elisha Wolfman. The group discusses their careers, the differences between men and women in public safety, and their experiences working in a male-dominated field. The group also looks at how women can prepare themselves for a career in public safety.

In Episode 6, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson discuss what residents can do to keep themselves and their family's safe and secure during the winter months. Revering and Larson touch on how to avoiding home fires and car thieves, carbon monoxide detectors, car safety kits and winter public safety programs and events. For more information, visit crystalmn.gov.

In Episode 5, Police Chief Revering and Fire Chief Larson welcome Assistant Fire Chief Joel Nelson and Patrol Sergeant/Community Engagement Officer Justin Tourville to discuss the many community events attended by and hosted by the police and fire departments, including Crystal Frolics, Night to Unite, Vehicle Fair and much more. For more information, visit crystalmn.gov.

In Episode 4, Police Chief Revering and Fire Chief Larson welcome Crystal City Engineer/Public Works Director Mark Ray, as they discuss the teamwork between public works and public safety and the communication methods each department uses to keep the public informed.

In Episode 3, Police Chief Revering and Fire Chief Larson discuss residential safety, especially during the holidays. They look at how to avoid fires and other dangers inside and outside your home, how to make your home and property more secure from burglars, and how to make your home easier to find for first responders.

Special guests Crystal Deputy Chief Brian Hubbard and West Metro Fire-Rescue District Assistant Fire Chief Joel Nelson join Chief Revering and Chief Larson to discuss how COVID-19 has changed their operations and in how they serve the community. It is an unprecedented time for everyone, especially first responders and hospital workers.

This first episode features an introduction of Chief's Chat hosts Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering and West Metro Fire-Rescue Fire Chief Sarah Larson. Chief Revering and Chief Larson also discuss what led them on their career paths, why they enjoy serving in their respective organizations, and some of the community programming and priorities that will keep them busy in 2020.