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In this episode of the Triple P Podcast, we welcome a distinguished guest, Dr. Denis Onieal, former Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator and long-time leader at the National Fire Academy (NFA). Dr. Onieal brings decades of experience in fire service education, leadership development, and national fire policy. We dive into the evolution of the NFA, the critical role of professional development in shaping fire service leaders, and how departments of all sizes can leverage NFA resources to build smarter, safer communities. Dr. Onieal also shares his thoughts on the future of the fire service, the importance of lifelong learning, and practical advice for today’s fire chiefs navigating complex leadership challenges. Whether you're a seasoned chief or a new officer, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and actionable takeaways.

Megan's website RescueRD - https://www.rescuerd.com/ I am a dietitian obsessed with practical, realistic nutrition strategies for shiftwork. I have been working as a full-time, embedded civilian dietitian for departments of +1,400 firefighters since 2017. I have trained for and passed CPAT, and am always up for a ride-along or a fitness challenge. I can often be found at a station or academy teaching nutrition, fitness, mobility, or just hanging out to learn more about firefighters. I am here to help firefighters maximize their energy levels, body composition, and retirement WITHOUT fads or yo-yo diets. I take the research on first responder health and translate it into firefighter language. My coaching programs help firefighters reach their goals while enjoying their favorite foods. Nutrition is often overlooked in the first responder space, which is why RescueRD LLC was born in October 2020. I have strived to fill that gap one presentation, conference, workshop, or course at a time!

This interview is with Thom Shea the author of the books "Unbreakable" and "Three Simple Things" Thom is a retired navy seal who was on many deployments over his navy seal career. He was a seal instructor for ten seal classes. He worked with other well known seals such as Jocko Willink also a well know author and leader and Christopher Kyle who was the seal from the movie "American Sniper". Thom shares many great stories and gives plenty of good advice for all of us that are trying to be better leaders ourselves. Pick up Thom's books from Amazon here: Unbreakable - https://www.amazon.com/Unbreakable-Thom-Shea-audiobook/dp/B0153P0V7S/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2AGGNO3BAGHJ6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ctwkyb9ZaJw-NiXebKyQsUjqy_V8tjxww9kVLy84GDgLnoyfY0lHgX2InIlgjt35ufij6uRjAIGG6kAlR1lnKo3svPUB1u5hKB_fcjBvtVDv8PvrK7Qn2cHQQezPXsL_qRbOMBLI4OviMKAU-RPwMAslYUDYmgTd6GHFOuFGlB-HU8CxcBR4ocNm_yuLgNuyn-nwKVzN0Um32lv19KKnAIbklKosG0WtBPQ92kZhBoOfTFt7W1kT5fLkDzD6F3ll180bgweyqkcKBKGblprHrLXp_kDVp6LtnpyrLEzqNX84Bsop0JTSyqekO1SU0rfjGuyqKaFYqnCpgA6ldcfarCE_SgkS0MvBWHT0ke5oHSng10kohekgQOUNedPTE95N2y_FLX7Eph4wDr3eghN4o8jGbG_ew9YJySRy6M7-3tjHm0GuQnKpNJH4d_rwMym7.JgCA2vJ6dSvfBQZ92U_HYu8nuruwFC8KfDEnujLZVR4&dib_tag=se&keywords=unbreakable+book&qid=1739913925&sprefix=unbreakable+book%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-7 Three Simple Things: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Simple-Things-Leading-During/dp/B08N5MGFY6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=627EKI9Y3SY7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N6nYTpWh-3PNx16RC0qxcMsGDU_YDGh_ekNf_6PK6lX3_ScX0sldDCR6XshqTESM42JMVE-TqMM12yx56GNgDVuY4s4Xfx0OKs5dZp548RrdJxvPJ8hgV98gB27yiNXU4tGlRXG6rh2ZKA8W-mQp73SfKV8fCcLVSYQ2SF2Gwg53jnBjPoLNZO0K4kmwGg5zpb0b4ByxgjqKOk7q1x1cJVIBUjeUZZ66lNCg44twxhULAmKA5ZR5N83WKZ73RfOtF3Wmbv6DL7D2RmNrk5OPJg.-aka3sW1dvHdPwNnD3905RGgva-T4vW_-p8Ir4Mo2uc&dib_tag=se&keywords=three+simple+things&qid=1739913967&s=audible&sprefix=three+simple+things%2Caudible%2C106&sr=1-1 Make_ it_with_Stacy: - Follow Thom's wife Stacy (the spartan women) cooking page "Make_it_with_Stacy" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/make_it_with_stacy/?igsh=MTBwNzdxb2p0andhag%3D%3D#

This New Fire Chiefs Roundtable episode is packed with information on what to expect if you are a new fire chief or inspiring to be a chief. Host - Clayton O'Brien - Fire Chief City of Oregon (cobrien@oregonohio.org) Co-Host - Josh Eberly - Fire Chief City of Findlay (jeberle@findlayohio.gov) Guest - Shawn Wittkop - Fire Chief City of Defiance (swittkop@cityofdefiance.com) Guest - David Bowen - Fire Chief City of Napoleon (dbowen@napoleonohio.com) Guest - Cuyler Kepling - Fire Chief City of Swanton (firechief@swantonfire.com)

This episode teaches the first responder what to look for when it comes to human trafficking. iEmpathize travels the country to teach this course. Website to access the training course can be found here - https://iempathize.org/ Contact information - Mark Brende Strategic Partnerships and Outreach 303-809-1896 mark@iempathize.org

Listen in as we continue with the interview with former Chief, Mayor and State Fire Marshal Mike Bell.

Listen in as Mike Bell talks about how he last 16 years as Fire Chief for Toledo Fire and Rescue and how it prepared him for State Fire Marshal and City of Toledo Mayor.

Ian Emmons is the Deputy Chief of Operations for Sarasota County Fire Department. Listen in as Ian talks about building relationships and making big life changes and how to know if it is right for you.

The Triple P and the Chief Exchange all in one. Listen in as Alec Wons host of the Chief Exchange interviews me.

Recorded in front of a live audience at the 2024 Winter Symposium. This panel discusses our current workforce and the challenges our fire service faces today.