The Chief Exchange
Ready Rebound presents 'The Chief Exchange' hosted by First Responder Advocate, Alec Wons, where we talk about the captivating stories from Fire and Police Chiefs across the United States, how to become a fearless leader, the skills needed to navigate challenging situations in work, life and everything in between.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 84
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Don’t Do Dumb Stuff (with Alec Oughton) Ep | 42
In Episode 42 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Alec Wons sits down with Fire Chief Alec Oughton of Aurora Fire Rescue in Colorado to discuss the critical lessons learned from serving both the Navy and …
00:36:47 |
Mon 02 Dec 2024
It’s a Gift to Be Able to Lead (with Dr. Reginald Freeman) Ep | 41
In Episode 41 of The Chief Exchange, Dr. Reginald Freeman, former Fire Chief of Oakland, CA, and Hartford, CT, shares his unparalleled insights into leadership, succession planning, and the art of na…
00:39:49 |
Mon 25 Nov 2024
Control What You Can Control (with Eddie Garcia) Ep | 40
In Episode 40 of The Chief Exchange, host Alec Wons sits down with Eddie Garcia to discuss the journey and challenges of becoming an outside Chief and transforming a department's culture. Eddie opens…
00:30:41 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Start with Why (with Joe Pennino) Ep | 39
In Episode 39 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, we sit down with Fire Chief Joe Pennino of the Roswell Fire Department. Chief Pennino shares his insights on the 5 core principles of leadership and the i…
00:25:37 |
Mon 11 Nov 2024
From Lawyer to Fire Chief (with Chuck Ryan) Ep | 38
In Episode 38 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, we dive into the unique journey of Fire Chief Chuck Ryan of the Tucson Fire Department. From a career in law to leading a major fire department, Chief Rya…
00:35:35 |
Mon 04 Nov 2024
Cops Do the Hardest Jobs in America (with Scott Hughes) Ep | 37
In Episode 37 of The Chief Exchange, we sit down with Police Chief Scott Hughes of Hamilton Township Police Department, Ohio, to discuss the three critical traits every leader must have, why officers…
00:36:09 |
Mon 28 Oct 2024
Physical, Mental, and Team Health (with Richard Kelley) Ep | 36
In Episode 36 of The Chief Exchange, Alec Wons sits down with Fire Chief Richard Kelley of Oklahoma City Fire Department to discuss what it takes to lead with resilience, focus on health, and foster …
00:38:34 |
Mon 21 Oct 2024
Leading with Intent (with Jack Cauley) Ep | 35
In this episode of The Chief Exchange, host Alec Wons sits down with Chief Jack Cauley of the Castle Rock Police Department in Colorado. Chief Cauley shares the transformative impact of One-by-One Po…
00:29:53 |
Mon 14 Oct 2024
Wellness First (with John Butler) Ep | 34
In Episode 34 of The Chief Exchange, Alec Wons speaks with Fire Chief John Butler of Fairfax County, Virginia, about his comprehensive approach to leadership in the fire service. Chief Butler delves …
00:29:28 |
Mon 07 Oct 2024
Building Resilience in Law Enforcement (with Robb Tadelman) Ep | 33
In Episode 33 of The Chief Exchange, Alec Wons sits down with Sheriff Robb Tadelman of McHenry County, IL, to explore the role of leadership in law enforcement, especially during times of crisis. She…
00:41:08 |
Mon 30 Sep 2024
Check Your Ego at the Door (with J. Taylor) Ep | 32
In Episode 32 of The Chief Exchange, Fire Chief Jack "J." Taylor of Pearland Fire Department, TX, sits down with Alec Wons to share his journey from football to fire service and back again. Chief Tay…
00:45:45 |
Mon 23 Sep 2024
Leading with Diversity and Strategy (with Jason Wells) Ep | 31
In Episode 31 of The Chief Exchange, Alec Wons sits down with Fire Chief Jason Wells of Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to dive into the complex world of fire leadership. From the importanc…
00:33:03 |
Mon 16 Sep 2024
Fear Is a Liar (with Kristen Ziman) Ep | 30
In this episode of The Chief Exchange, former Aurora Police Department Chief Kristen Ziman, the first woman in the department's history to serve as Lieutenant, Commander, and Chief, sits down with ho…
00:45:21 |
Mon 09 Sep 2024
What Doctors, Chiefs and SMEs Have to Say About Cancer, Nutrition, Sleep, Hydration, Exercise, Mental Health and How It Affects First Responder Health w/ Frank Leeb from FDNY Ep | 29
This episode features 10 guests who are all subject matter experts (SMEs) in their field of health and wellness. Dive deep with Dena Ali, Aaron Zamzow, Megan Lautz, Katie Dennison, Dan Kerrigan, Kepr…
Mon 02 Sep 2024
Prioritizing Fitness in the Fire Service (with Brian Edmonston) Ep | 28
In Episode 28 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Alec Wons sits down with Deputy Chief Brian Edmonston of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. Chief Edmonston shares his insights on the importance of prioriti…
00:37:18 |
Mon 26 Aug 2024
Empathy and Engagement in Policing (with Kevin Kesselman) Ep | 27
In Episode 27 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Alec Wons sits down with Kevin Kesselman, Chief of New Jersey Institute of Technology Police Department. Chief Kesselman shares his insights on the evolut…
00:35:47 |
Mon 19 Aug 2024
Energizing Your Department (with Michael DeStefano) Ep | 26
In Episode 26 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Alec Wons sits down with Michael DeStefano, Assistant Chief at Brevard County Fire & Rescue. Chief DeStefano shares his insights on what it means to be a …
00:38:03 |
Mon 12 Aug 2024
Why Alex Went From Being a D1 Soccer Player to a Firefighter in 8 Min
In these few minutes, recent fire academy graduate, Alex Brown, answers the following questions about why he decided to become a firefighter:
What made you go from being a D1 soccer player and recen…
00:08:43 |
Wed 07 Aug 2024
Bravery and Innovation in Fire Service (with Amy Scheller) Ep | 25
In Episode 25 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Alec Wons hosts Fire Chief Amy Scheller from the Dubuque Fire Department. Chief Scheller shares her experiences and insights on the unique challenges fema…
00:32:36 |
Mon 05 Aug 2024
Alec In The Hot Seat
This special episode is a recording of your host, Alec Wons, being interviewed by Deputy Fire Marshal Travis McGaha from Concord Fire Department in North Carolina on his podcast "All Clear." Learn wh…
00:25:44 |
Wed 31 Jul 2024
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