Chief Lenart and Brookfield Fire Chief Andrew Ellis talk family traditions in the fire service and some recruitment and retention.

Quick recap of 2023 and whats happening in 2024.

Join Chief Lenart and Captain Mike Witek of the Storm Amb Corps as they discuss the rescue during the explosion.

In this episode, Chief Lenart talks to the Senior Chief Lenart. One of the first arriving members on scene at the River Restaurant Explosion. Chief Tom Lenart Sr is a Retired Derby Police Sergeant and Currently Chief of the Storm Ambulance & Rescue Corps.

Chief David Lenart and Valley Independent Sentinels Eugene Driscoll discuss the events of the River Restaurant explosion on December 6th 1985. The deadly explosion rocked the small city of Derby, CT

Chief Lenart and Derby Fire Commissioner Gary Parker discuss the need to educate elected officials on fire department operations.

Join Volley Chief David Lenart as he talks new officer advice with Danbury Fire Chief Rich Thode. Chief Thode is the recent recipient of Firehouse Magazines Michael O McNamee Award for Valor and formerly the Chief of the Bridgeport CT Fire Department

Chief Lenart and Lt. Mike Tracz (Derby Fire) discuss the move from Firefighter to Lieutenant.

Note: This is my first attempt at hosting a remote guest!

In todays exciting episode, Chief Lenart hosts his first guest.

Captain Mike Witek of the Storm Amb & Rescue Corps.

Chief Lenart and Captain Witek discuss preparing for the upcoming cold water rescue season.

Chief David Lenart takes a moment to discuss why he created The Volley Chief Podcast and what prepared him to assume a Chief Officer role.