Indy Unplugged

A Legacy Of Service: Leadership Lessons And A New Chapter For The Indianola Fire Department

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Season 1, Episode 10: Retiring Indianola Fire Chief Greg Chia and new Indianola Fire Chief Aaron Hurt join “Indy Unplugged” for an informative conversation that highlights the Indianola Fire Department.

In this episode, Chief Chia and Chief Hurt talk about their respective careers and transition of leadership, department accomplishments and priorities, an outlook of the future, the importance of community engagement, mentorship and professional development, plus so much more.

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  • 00:00: Intro
  • 00:42: Welcome
  • 1:11: Retirement Announcement & Background
  • 2:43: When Chief Chia Became Indianola Fire Chief
  • 4:24: Changes That Chief Chia Implemented
  • 7:17: Training Priorities & Opportunities
  • 12:25: Responding With Integrity, Serving With Compassion
  • 20:41: Importance of Community Engagement Initiatives
  • 25:05: Budgeting & Grant Funding Impact
  • 28:22: Collaboration With Community Partners
  • 31:13: Retirement Celebrations & Plans
  • 33:15: Describing Chief Chia As A Leader
  • 34:11: Final Thoughts & Closing
    • ...more
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    Indy UnpluggedBy City of Indianola, Iowa
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