Join Host Christopher Baker and guest Laramie County Fire Authority (WY), Fire Chief Jason Caughey, they discuss firefighter mentorship, his internship with the Phoenix Fire Department (AZ), and leadership lessons from Chief Alan V. Brunacini. They also discuss national recruitment and retention issues, as well as volunteer and career opportunities, and why now is a good time to apply and become a resident firefighter with the Laramie County Fire Authority.

Biography:

Chief Caughey has over 20 years of experience as a Fire Chief and over 30 years in emergency services. For the past 14 years, Chief Caughey has served as the Fire Chief of Laramie County Fire Authority in Cheyenne, Wyoming. LCFA is a combination fire department consisting of 120 members and 7 fire stations.

Chief Caughey is a published author and international speaker who focuses on honoring our traditions but leading change. Chief Caughey has a bachelor's degree in fire science and has his Chief Officer designation through CPSE and his Executive Fire Officer designation from the National Fire Academy.

Chief Caughey previously served as an executive leader with a regional business where he developed his leadership and vision skills with an emphasis on service, ownership, and vision.

Chief Caughey has presented on leadership, culture, vision and change in over 25 states and 7 countries.

Fire Chief Jason Caughey Email: [email protected]