First Due Command Post Podcast

Paul Wind, founder of Battalion 1 Consultants, joins host Tom Louis for an engaging conversation on compelling ways fire departments can justify their existence through top-notch programs, policies, plans, and procedures.

Deputy Chief Greg Rogers of the Spokane Valley Fire Department (WA) sits down with host Tom Louis to share the many successful and innovative programs being used by one of the nation's most progressive Community Risk Reduction agencies. Chief Rogers will inspire you to improve your own agency's CRR program. Don't miss this episode of The Command Post Podcast.

Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort , sits down with host, Tom Louis, for an inspiring conversation on why customer service matters more than ever.

Kate Kapalo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha and National Fire Academy Instructor shares her passion, expertise, and extensive research about pre-plans and technology in the fire service. Link to Kate's research (well worth your time!):  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Katelynn-Kapalo

Pennsylvania Fire Commissioner Charles McGarvey sits down with host Tom Louis to share how resilience helped him lead his department during two LODDs in one month during his time as fire chief of the Lower Merion Fire Department.

Fire service legend Chief Billy Goldfeder sits down with host Tom Louis to share his personal journey of surviving prostate cancer and to talk about his new website https://www.40plusfire.com that is designed to raise awareness and provide resources about prostate cancer for firefighter.

Dr. Burton Clark, former Management Science Program Chair at the National Fire Academy, sits down with host Tom Louis to discuss the state of the American Fire Culture. He shares his observations and presents challenges to the status quo, both within the fire service and the public's perception and expectations. Join them for this thought-provoking conversation.

Denis Onieal, retired assistant United States Fire Administrator, sits down with host Tom Louis to share his wisdom about effective decision-making and the role data plays in today's fire service.

Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, the United States Fire Administrator, sits down with host Tom Louis to discuss the future of fire service data and other exciting initiatives brewing at the USFA that will impact the American fire service.

Joe Powers, Deputy Chief and Fire Marshal for the Charlottesville Fire Department (VA) joins host Tom Louis for a conversation about what innovative and progressive Community Risk Reduction looks like in the 21st century.