Grant Sheehan, CEO of the National Council of Firefighter Credit Unions, explains why collaboration is becoming the defining strategy for first responder credit unions amid rising fintech competition, larger banks, compliance demands, and aging technology.

He highlights how intentional peer sharing accelerates practical solutions, strengthens networks, and turns cooperative action into a competitive advantage—and invites leaders to join the Council's conference in Tucson, September 29–October 2, with a CEO roundtable on September 29 from 3–5 p.m.