In this episode we talk with District Chief Chris Kidder about the importance of training, leadership, being an influencer (of people), the two articles he has had published, and much more. 

A link to Chris' article "Developing the Mindset for the Suburban Chief Officer" from the May 2025 edition of Fire Engineering is here:
https://www.fireengineering.com/firefighting/fire-leadership/developing-the-mindset-for-the-suburban-chief-officer/

A link to Chris' article "7 Ways a Company Officer Becomes and Influencer" published in August 2023 on www.firehouse.com is here:
https://www.firehouse.com/leadership/article/53068882/7-ways-a-company-officer-becomes-an-influencer

Episode: 10
Release Date: 10/5/2025
Guest: District Chief Chris Kidder, South Walton (FL) Fire District 
Host: Dean Babineau
Executive Producer: Mac Rice