Podcasts about Fire chief

7.10.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Charlie Kirk Attacks Austin Fire Chief, Judge blocks Birthright ruling, FEMA Food Delays, WP Columnist Quits Out of Texas--Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk is targeting Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker, mocking him as the "DEI fire chief." FEMA's delayed response to the devastating Central Texas floods is drawing sharp criticism after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, whose department didn't approve emergency resources until 72 hours after the flooding began. A major shakeup at The Washington Post--and a powerful voice is speaking out. Veteran columnist Joe Davidson has resigned after 17 years. Why? He joins us shortly to share his decision. Plus, a federal judge in New Hampshire has blocked President Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship, handing a win to immigrant rights advocates. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Austin's Fire Chief faces backlash over his delayed flood response. Was he a DEI hire?  More evidence resurfaces of Zohran Mamdani's lies and racism. Dana follows up on the Superman movie discourse. H1D Eric Adams posts a video of his morning routine but forgets the clock shows he's lying.  Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson claims his police department will NEVER cooperate with ICE. X's AI bot, Grok, freaked out Tuesday and started calling itself “MechaHitler” while using anti-Semitic responses.  We go live to a press conference with President Trump at the White House.  CNN Contributor Tiffany Cross claims ICE is kidnapping people and transporting them to concentration camps. A famous liberal podcaster admits he didn't air his interview with Kamala Harris because it made her look bad.  Dana breaks down how Austin's Fire Chief was a woke DEI hire whose lack of experience cost the lives of Texans.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Angel Studioshttps://Angel.com/danaStream films that reflect your American values and claim your premium member perks.Allio CapitalDownload Allio from the App Store or Google Play, or text “DANA” to 511511 to get started today.One Skin https://Oneskin.coHealthy skin at the cellular level. Enter promo code DANASHOW to get started today with 15% off.All Family Pharmacyhttps://Allfamilypharmacy.com/DanaDon't miss out on the BOGO Sale! Hurry—this limited-time offer runs from July 4th to July 13th only.Relief Factorhttps://relieffactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Byrnahttps://byrna.com/danaGet your hands on the new compact Byrna CL. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANAHumanNhttps://humann.comFind both the new SuperBerine and the #1 bestselling SuperBeets Heart Chews at Sam's Club!Keltechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSee the third generation of the iconic SUB2000 and the NEW PS57 - Keltec Innovation & Performance at its best

Today - Shelby’s longtime fire chief is hanging up his helmet — and heading back to the classroom.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show opens with great news about who it and who it not being hired in the United States since Donald Trump became president. I then spend more time wondering about possibilities with why there is “no” Epstein file. One of those reasons is to get the Left to talk about it, too. In the meantime, in terms of immediate importance, I would argue the FBI announcing 250 investigations tied to violent online network ‘764' that preys on teens, is much higher than the Epstein case. Dr. Kevin O'Connor just took the 5th, refusing to answer any questions about Joe Biden's medical and mental health. But, rather than punish him, I suggest they offer total immunity to get him to tell the truth. The CIA has made a criminal referral to the DOJ for John Brennan, James Comey and James Clapper for their role in the fake Russiagate story. Seems that is going to be a pretty big fish to fry. I then dive into the DEI hire for the Fire Chief in Austin, TX, leading to his decision to not send in an elite squad to aid in the flood rescues of Texans. Then we look a the DEI appointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the SCOTUS. More domestic arrests are being made of Leftists who believe they need to commit stronger acts of violence against ICE and law enforcement. At the same time, Mayor Karen Bass of LA thinks it's more important to file a lawsuit against Trump than to help people start to rebuild their homes from fires over 6 months ago. And, for what it's worth, CNN notes that every poll says the majority of Americans want “all” illegals deported. Finally, US Attorney Harmeet Dhillon is pushing to deny California all taxpayer money for education given they want to allow men to be in women's sports and spaces. And, it looks like Fed Chair Jerome Powell is handing in his resignation. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR,  TRUTH Social and YouTube by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!!

In this episode of The Chief Exchange, Alec sits down with Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer, of Boise, Idaho, and President of the Western Fire Chiefs Association. Chief Niemeyer shares his unconventional path to leadership, including how a text from the mayor while recovering from surgery led to one of the most pivotal moments in his career. He breaks down the importance of servant leadership, how to sustain culture within a winning department, and why being radically honest—with yourself and your team—is a leadership superpower. Plus, hear the story behind Boise Fire's feature in a national documentary, his thoughts on when it's okay to violate policy, and why "the higher you go, the more you owe.

Today we sit with the 18th Fire Chief in the Dallas Fire Departments storied history. Chief Justin Ball immigrated to the United States from England more than thirty years ago, joining the fire department in 1997. Chief has a bachelor's degree in Fire Administration from Texas A&M and maintains certifications as a Master Firefighter, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor II, Incident Commander, and Incident Safety Officer.  We are excited to have the opportunity to have the listener take a small peek into the unique path that Chief Ball took to command the sixth largest fire department in the United States.  Former broadcast journalist and current Dallas Fire and Rescue Director of Communications Susy Solis sits in to cohost this episode to bring the new Dallas Fire Chief to the listeners.  Notable Topics Discussed: 2 in/2 out procedure Medic One Program Quartermaster Program Expanding the wellness and peer support program

Live from Bridge Square on the 4th of July! Northfield Area Fire Chief Tom Nelson talks about fireworks safety.

32 years of combination experience. 1st Firefighter in his family to go career. Retired from Fairfax Fire/Rescue with 20 years as a Firefighter from Bailey's Crossroads station 10. Firefighter, former Fire Chief and life member with Kentland Volunteer Fire Department, former Ops Chief with Clearwater Fire Department in Florida & currently Fire Apparatus Manager/ Assistant Chief with Prince George's County. Ricky gained a ton of experience while being a volunteer member in Prince George but it wasn't until a mentor in his life told him what good is all that experience and knowledge if your not willing to share it to others? After that discussion that's when things began to evolve for Ricky. Having valuable experience and knowledge is beneficial, but its true worth is realized when shared with others, fostering growth, innovation, and collective progress. Without sharing, knowledge can become stagnant, and opportunities for learning and improvement are missed. Sharing knowledge not only benefits others but also deepens the sharer's understanding and strengthens relationships. IG: rickyrileytt

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Scottsdale Fire Chief Tom Shannon joined the show to talk about the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Scottsdale Fire Department. 

Knoxville Fire Chief Cal Wyman discusses fireworks safety

Bridgeport Fire Chief Edwards and Acting Fire Marshal Joseph Carr to chat with Anna and Raven (especially Raven) about the dangerous world of fireworks and how to enjoy them safely!  Mannequins? Check. Sparklers? Check. Fire Chief Edwards and Acting Fire Marshal Joseph  Carr from Bridgeport Fire Department and Christian, our resident volunteer firefighter, supervise as Anna and Raven show how dangerous sparklers are!

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Most of the Volunteer Fire Department in the town of Victoria on the northeast Avalon walked off the job Tuesday afternoon in dramatic fashion. We check in with the fire chief. (Krissy Holmes with Justin Parsons)

In this episode of the LeaderGov Podcast, Bill Stark and Fire Chief Gabe Benmoussa dive into the essential topic of personal and professional growth for local government leaders and teams. This episode explores how cities and counties can create cultures of excellence, foster leadership development, and invest in their people.Special guest Chief Gabe shares practical insights on building a growth-oriented organization, preparing for succession, and making professional development a daily priority. 

This week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interview Retired Fire Chief Attilio K. Leonardi. He shares his inspiring journey—from his family's journey to build a life in Hawaii and his service in the Army Reserves, to answering the call of duty and later dedicating decades to the Honolulu Fire Department. We also hear how he earned the nickname “Johnny 9 Toes” and learn about his current work as a board member of the Hawaii Firefighters Foundation, supporting fire safety initiatives and families of first responders.We also have our Expert We Trust. Mari Eagar of Hawaii Pacific Property Management shares why pet-friendly rentals attract more qualified tenants, how their team helps protect properties, and the advantages of offering pet-negotiable homes.Who is Retired Fire Chief Attilio K. Leonardi?Retired Fire Chief Attilio K. Leonardi is a respected leader and public servant with over 35 years of dedicated service in the Honolulu Fire Department, including eight years as Fire Chief. Rising through every rank—from firefighter to the department's top position—he led with vision, integrity, and a deep commitment to public safety.He was instrumental in key departmental milestones, such as the development of critical facilities, modernization of operations, and helping the HFD achieve national accreditation. His legacy of innovation, perseverance, and excellence continues to inspire future generations of firefighters and community leaders alike.

This week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interview Retired Fire Chief Attilio K. Leonardi. He shares his inspiring journey—from his family's journey to build a life in Hawaii and his service in the Army Reserves, to answering the call of duty and later dedicating decades to the Honolulu Fire Department. We also hear how he earned the nickname “Johnny 9 Toes” and learn about his current work as a board member of the Hawaii Firefighters Foundation, supporting fire safety initiatives and families of first responders.We also have our Expert We Trust. Mari Eagar of Hawaii Pacific Property Management shares why pet-friendly rentals attract more qualified tenants, how their team helps protect properties, and the advantages of offering pet-negotiable homes.Who is Retired Fire Chief Attilio K. Leonardi?Retired Fire Chief Attilio K. Leonardi is a respected leader and public servant with over 35 years of dedicated service in the Honolulu Fire Department, including eight years as Fire Chief. Rising through every rank—from firefighter to the department's top position—he led with vision, integrity, and a deep commitment to public safety.He was instrumental in key departmental milestones, such as the development of critical facilities, modernization of operations, and helping the HFD achieve national accreditation. His legacy of innovation, perseverance, and excellence continues to inspire future generations of firefighters and community leaders alike.

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The Amherst Fire Department in Massachusetts is transforming the city's public safety communications with broadband technology. Chief Lindsay Stromgren details the college town's journey from traditional radio systems to the advanced functionalities of push-to-talk on FirstNet. Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, FirstNet Authority Lindsay Stromgren, Fire Chief, Amherst Fire Department, Massachusetts

Nic talks with Brett Russell on what he did and does to build a strong culture. In this episode, they discuss what destroys a culture. And they agree that life is life—and so work is both professional and personal. There's no division.Jumping in where they left off from Episode 68 (start there), Nic and Brett talk about the difficulties and opportunities to sow the right seeds to build strong leaders and a strong leadership culture. Brett identifies the importance of recognizing just how hard good leadership is.The reality is a strong culture is the result of well-trained and strong leaders.Brett Russell is the Fire Chief for the City of Clinton, Oklahoma, where he has served since 2017. With a fire service career that began in 1998, Brett brings over 25 years of experience in emergency response and leadership. He is also the founder of Classic Marble Design, a kitchen and bath company he started with his wife and parents in 1997.Brett's passions are faith, family, and leadership—in that order. His relationship with Christ shapes every area of his life and leadership. A strong believer in servant leadership, Brett also serves as Chairman of the Board for Western Oklahoma Christian School, a PreK–6th grade elementary school dedicated to Christ-centered education.As Nic quotes Cruze, “There is going to be a hard in your life.” So, choose your hard. It's hard to go to the gym every day or hard at the pool and be out of shape. It's hard to build a business and it's hard to be broke. “Which hard do you want?”Final thought: “I need to be less concerned to seeing what the seeds produce,” says Brett. “Instead, I ask what am I committed to?” We are all called to something, and you got to find what that is for you.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

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Nic talks with Brett Russell on what he did and does to build a strong culture. While Brett's experience is in the fire service, he and Nic agree on how it applies to the trades. They discuss how to keep momentum, build a culture of high performers, and doing what you say you're going to do.Brett emphasizes how he wants his guys to feel they are a part of something bigger than themselves. He wants everyone to feel like they are making an impact. It's about doing all the little things well, even the things they don't like to do like truck checks.Brett Russell is the Fire Chief for the City of Clinton, Oklahoma, where he has served since 2017. With a fire service career that began in 1998, Brett brings over 25 years of experience in emergency response and leadership. He is also the founder of Classic Marble Design, a kitchen and bath company he started with his wife and parents in 1997.Brett's passions are faith, family, and leadership—in that order. His relationship with Christ shapes every area of his life and leadership. A strong believer in servant leadership, Brett also serves as Chairman of the Board for Western Oklahoma Christian School, a PreK–6th grade elementary school dedicated to Christ-centered education.Whether leading in the firehouse, the business world, or the community, Brett is committed to serving others with purpose, integrity, and humility.Final thought: Brett believes reading is one of the biggest attributes of a leader—even though it wasn't one of his favorite things to do at first.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Pitt volleyball coach Dan Fisher joined the show. Pitt is hosting the State Farm Volleyball Showcase on August 31 and September 1 at PPG Paints Arena. Olivia Babcock is in Brazil and is the youngest player on the senior women's volleyball national team. Dormont Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jeff Stakich joined the show. He grew up in Castle Shannon and has lived in Dormont for the last 25 years. Dollars have been stretched thin now more than ever. There is a 75% increase in uniform gear.

Dormont Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jeff Stakich joined the show. He grew up in Castle Shannon and has lived in Dormont for the last 25 years. Dollars have been stretched thin now more than ever. There is a 75% increase in uniform gear. Starkey's mailbag.

Drew Spielman has fond memories of his father's time as a firefighter in his hometown of Menomonie, Wis. He also remembers visiting his grandfather, who would also share about his time as a volunteer firefighter. With two generations of firefighters as role models, Drew knew his future was also in the world of firefighting.He attended school to earn a degree in fire protection and landed a job with the Green Bay Fire Department. But eventually, he felt the call back to Western Wisconsin to be closer to family. When the fire chief job opened up in Hudson, he applied and was hired — bringing him closer to home. Now three years into his role as the leader of the volunteer fire department, Chief Spielman has learned a lot about the local community and about the unique challenges that go along with being the chief of a group of volunteer firefighters.On this week's episode of St. Croix Stories, Chief Spielman shares more about his childhood dreams of becoming a firefighter, explains the ins and outs of a volunteer department like Hudson's, talks about discovering a passion for photography while serving as a firefighter in Green Bay, and much more.To learn about the Hudson Fire Department, visit hudsonfd.org.Send a message to the hostFollow St. Croix Stories on Facebook and Instagram, and hear all episodes at stcroixstories.com.

In Episode 68 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Chief Tony Haden of Pedernales Fire Department joins Alec to talk about building culture from the ground up—one relationship at a time. From his early days dreaming of ESPN to leading a department in central Texas, Chief Haden opens up about the struggles and strategies of becoming a modern fire service leader. You'll hear insights on the difference between “can't” and “won't,” how to build a team that trusts and performs, and why ownership can either serve your mission—or sink your morale. If you care about culture, trust, and leading with clarity, this one's for you.

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05/28/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Fargo City Administrator, Michael Redlinger, to talk about the open house tonight where residents can hear from the finalists to be the next Fargo Fire Chief. The City of Fargo is inviting community members to attend an open house event on Wednesday, May 28, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Commission Chambers at City Hall (225 4th St. N.) to meet the three finalists for the position of Fargo Fire Chief. The members of the Fargo City Commission have been invited so a quorum may be present. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 67 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Fire Chief Stephen Gollan of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue joins us for a deep, thoughtful conversation on leadership, balance, and building a legacy. Chief Gollan reflects on his 31+ year career in the fire service—shaped by personal loss, a calling to serve, and a relentless commitment to communication and culture.

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Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Services (NAFRS) Chief Tom Nelson talks about the importance of obtaining burning permits; fire code regulations for businesses and public facilities.

 Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Services (NAFRS) Chief Tom Nelson talks about the importance of obtaining burning permits; fire code regulations for businesses and public facilities. 

Send us a textIn this episode, Scott and Chasity reunite in-studio after several remote recordings to discuss their recent activities and introduce a special panel discussion about the Scientific Advisory Work Group (SAW). Scott shares his excitement about getting accepted into OSU for a master's program, while the hosts debate the value of continuing education in fire investigation. They emphasize the importance of bachelor's degrees for investigators before diving into the main interview segment.The featured interview, recorded in Michigan, includes guest co-host Lauren Guber (a California Deputy Attorney General) along with Dr. Elizabeth Buck and Brian Fine (retired from the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office). They discuss SAW, a program that originated in Texas to improve fire investigation through peer review. The panel explains how investigators present cases to a diverse group of experts who then evaluate whether the investigation meets scientific standards. This constructive criticism helps investigators strengthen their reports and testimony, ultimately leading to more credible courtroom presentations. Brian shares how investigators initially dreaded these reviews but eventually began voluntarily submitting cases to showcase their improved work.The group discusses the challenges fire investigators face in court, particularly in Daubert states where scientific testimony is more strictly evaluated. Lauren explains how prosecutors must prove both that fire investigation expertise is needed and that the specific investigator is qualified to provide it. The panel emphasizes that maintaining credibility is crucial, as a poor performance in one case can follow investigators throughout their careers.Dr. Buck discusses efforts to expand the SAW program beyond Texas, having recently introduced it to Michigan with hopes of bringing it to California next. The episode concludes with the "Can You Use It in a Sentence?" segment featuring "hot gas layer" as the next term in their educational series, following previous explanations of "plume" and "ceiling jet." Scott and Chasity also address fan mail, including a question about Scott's recent court case and feedback about standardizing fire damage classification terminology.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, give us 5 stars, hit the follow button, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you are listening in from. Follow us on social media!Instagram: @infocus_podcastLinkedIn: INFOCUS podcastFacebook: INFOCUS podcastTikTok: @infocus_podcast

St Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson says his department and other first responders searched 4500 damaged structures in a 48-hour period. He says his crews are all safe, but 'very, very tired.' He tells John Hancock and Michael Kelley that the department 'did not miss a call.'

Fire Chief Matthew Love of the St. Cloud Fire Department discusses the “WP" or the Whole Package of Leadership,” including Servant leadership. The whole package includes being an 1) effective leader, 2) effective manager and 3) having a servant's heart. New FFs and new Leaders must open themselves up to be led & to be mentored! It's important to remember that when you lead out of love, you are developing a whole person. Be the leader that changes peoples lives. Leadership is about the long game!

This edition of Code 3 is a little different than most.It's about a Fire Chief who lost his job after he incurred the wrath of the UnionLocal's officials and, ultimately, the IAFF. Scott Freitag was the chief of the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, orCAFMA. The agency was created under Scott's leadership when two fire districts combined undera JMA to form CAFMA in 2015.CAFMA covers 365 square miles of territory of Yavapai County, Arizona. And it servesabout 100,000 residents from 12 stations.One day in August 2024, a press release showed up in email inboxes saying that theIAFF had censured Scott Freitag by a vote of 2,520 to 0. Iwas pretty startled to get this news because I know Scott Freitag to be anhonest, decent Fire Chief who was genuinely concerned about the welfare of hisfirefighters.As you'll hear, the no-confidence vote led to Scott's firing after 11 years asFire Chief in September 2024.How this all went down depends on whose story you believe. It may well have hadlittle to do with firefighting and much more to do with politics and a healthplan.

05/15/25: Fargo Fire Chief Steve Dirksen decided to move up his retirement. Originally planning to retire July 4, he now says his last day will be tomorrow, May 16th. He joins Joel Heitkamp at the KFGO studio to talk about his time in Fargo and as the Chief, and shares some stories from along the way. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first episode in a three-part series about community wildfire resilience, sponsored by Fire Aside. This episode explores a number of big, meaty topics you've likely been hearing about in the wildfire space, from wildfire insurance to categorical exclusions to NEPA to wildfire resilience policy in the era of urban conflagrations like those in LA this winter. Our fearless leader on this journey is former CAL FIRE Chief Deputy Director Chris Anthony, who has worked with some major players in the wildfire space since retiring in 2023. His consultation clients have included entities in the nonprofit, academic, philanthropic, agency and private industry (including Fire Aside) spaces, while also serving as a board member for the Earth Fire Alliance and California Fire Safe Council.Chris has a deep understanding of wildfire resilience at both the landscape scale (think fuels management and big-picture restoration projects) as well as at the community scale (think home hardening, defensible space and how counties and cities engage with homeowners). This breadth of experience has made him instrumental in informing and advancing critical wildfire policy at the state level in California, while also getting involved in projects that leverage technology to help us better understand and mitigate risk to wildfire. After 30 years in CAL FIRE, his goals upon leaving the agency were simple: 1. Bring fire back to fire-adapted ecosystems.2. Build more understanding around what strategies and mitigative actions can meaningful reduce risk in communities.3. Develop and support policies that help us meet these two goals.4. Find innovators and technologies that can help scale up some of the critical actions we need to take to move the needle on fire resilience. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Fire Aside for sponsoring this series. Fire Aside is a home assessment platform that helps fire departments, conservation districts and other entities perform more thorough wildfire risk assessments, while also providing a platform for directly engaging homeowners in taking meaningful action to improve their resilience. Learn more at FireAside.com.

Join us on this episode as America's Fire Chief, Scott Thompson and Rob "F'n" Fisher celebrate the milestone of reaching number 300!  I had no idea what was going to happen, I just knew that it was going to be a lot of fun!  I was nervous, I was excited, and it did not disappoint!!!!!

ERIC LANG stepped down as Key Biscyane's fire chief recently, wrapping up three decades of service on the barrier island. A founder of the department, he's helped respond to tragedies large and small. We talk to him about his decision, and the safety issues he think the island faces now and in the future. And we also discuss the new plan from Commissioner Raquel Regalado for the Rickenbacker Causeway. It drew big applause, but faces many obstacles. Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to the Key Biscayne Independent today

KYMN’s Logan Wells talks with Northfield Area Fire Chief Tom Nelson about a structure fire on May 7th. 

In this episode, Fire Chief Dean Crispen of the San Francisco Fire Department shares lessons from his journey into administration and offers insight on what it takes to thrive at the top. He unpacks how to build strong collaboration when a new Mayor, Fire Chief, and Union President all step in at once — and why coaching youth sports surprisingly mirrors running a major fire department. From motivating teams with different drive levels to learning from others' missteps, Chief Crispen shares practical strategies that every leader can use. Plus, he discusses how living outside of your city's limits can shape — and sometimes challenge — department culture.

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Send us a textThis episode features Nick Brunacini, Terry Garrison, and John Vance.We want your helmet (for the AVB CTC)! Check this out to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg5_ZwoCZo0Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N/BuckslipShop B Shifter here: https://bshifter.myshopify.comAll of our links here: https://linktr.ee/BShifterPlease subscribe and share. Thank you for listening!This episode was recorded at the AVB CTC in Phoenix, AZ on April 17, 2025.Creating a positive fire department culture drives better service both inside and outside the organization, ultimately leading to safety and success for everyone involved.• Culture is more powerful than rules, regulations, and SOPs in guiding behavior• A "Way" document preserves cultural values and helps transmit them to new members• Effective customer service requires treating firefighters well so they can treat citizens well• Organizational boundaries must be established and enforced consistently to maintain culture• Safety culture requires accountability at all levels and cannot be overlooked by supervisors• New fire chiefs should build on organizational strengths rather than change things for change's sake• Leadership should focus on personal power rather than positional power to gain true buy-in• Training and operations must align under a common vision focused on the work• After-action reviews help reinforce cultural values through honest assessment without blame• Good crews will intervene to help each other maintain professional standards with customersRemember, you will resent and resist any supervision you receive that you don't need. Good leaders understand when to provide guidance and when to get out of the way.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with fellow author Andrew Serra. While the two share a passion for storytelling, Andrew's journey to get into writing is a far different, much more eventful path. Andrew has been a lover of storytelling for most of his life, but he has also lived most of that life in one of the greatest collection of heroes in this country: the New York Fire Department. After being on the NYFD for over twenty-five years, eventually retiring as the Captain of Ladder 20 in SoHo, Andrew fed his love of writing in the Historical Fiction genre and also wrote the 9/11 memoir Finding John. To find out more about Andrew, including his historical fiction debut "Hell's Hundred Acres," click HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

Fitness trainer and media personality Jillian Michaels joins Adam in the studio for a conversation on red-pilling, real COVID misinformation, and the chaos surrounding the Los Angeles wildfires—and a missing drill. Later, Jason "Mayhem" Miller jumps in as they break down the latest headlines: Mayor Karen Bass ousts LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, a woman accused of killing a SoCal fire captain's wife had a dark past, and burned-out Pacific Palisades properties are hitting the market for nearly $4 million. Get it on. For more with Jillian Michaels: PODCAST” KEEPING IT REAL with JILLIAN MICHAELS JILLIAN MICHAELS - THE FITNESS APP WEBSITE: www.jillianmichaels.com INSTAGRAM: @jillianmichaels TWITTER: @JillianMichaels Thank you for supporting our sponsors: Homechef.com/ADAM oreillyauto.com/ADAM homes.com Listen now to the Up First podcast from NPR. simplisafe.com/ADAM