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
Mental Health Matters (with Steve Serbic) Ep | 24
In Episode 24 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Deputy Chief Steve Serbic of the Victoria Fire Department, BC, Canada, shares his insights on tackling mental health and anxiety in the public safety sect…
00:29:53 |
Mon 29 Jul 2024
Stamina Can Save Your Life (with John Chell & Kaz Daughtry) Ep | 23
In this episode of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Alec Wons sits down with Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry and Chief John Chell of the NYPD. They delve into the transition from field work…
00:29:50 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Health, Wellness, and the Power of People (with Patrick Fale) Ep | 22
In Episode 22 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Deputy Chief Patrick Fale from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, OR, joins host Alec Wons for an enlightening conversation. Chief Fale delves into the nuance…
00:44:56 |
Mon 15 Jul 2024
Remember the Spark (with Greg Flynn) Ep | 21
In Episode 21 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, host Alec Wons sits down with Greg Flynn, Fire Chief of West Bloomfield Fire, MI. Chief Flynn shares invaluable insights on navigating difficult conversat…
00:34:19 |
Mon 08 Jul 2024
Planning for Success (with Jeffery Norman) Ep | 20
In Episode 20 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, host Alec Wons sits down with Jeffery Norman, Chief of Police at Milwaukee Police Department. Chief Norman shares his insights on the power of preparation…
00:53:33 |
Mon 01 Jul 2024
Building a Powerful Command Staff (w/ Chief Munsey & DC Serna) Ep 19
In Episode 19 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Alec Wons sits down with Fire Chief Daniel Munsey and Deputy Chief Martin Serna from San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. They delve into the s…
00:42:06 |
Mon 24 Jun 2024
The Future of Firefighting (with Aaron Lipski & Dennis Rubin) Ep | 18
Join us for an insightful episode of The Chief Exchange Podcast as we sit down with Chief Aaron Lipski of Milwaukee Fire Department and Chief Dennis Rubin of Kansas City Kansas Fire Department. In th…
00:59:50 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Recruitment, Mentorship, and Leadership (with Darnell Fullum) Ep | 17
Join us for Episode 17 of The Chief Exchange Podcast featuring Chief Fullum of DeKalb County Fire Rescue, GA. With over 36 years of service and a background in the US Army, Chief Fullum shares his st…
00:39:06 |
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Reducing Force, Building Trust (with Ronald Haddad) Ep | 16
In Episode 16 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Alec Wons sits down with Retired Chief Ronald Haddad of the Dearborn Police Department (MI) to discuss his extensive experience, including his time workin…
Mon 03 Jun 2024
The Power of Autonomy in Law Enforcement (w/ Patrick Patton) Ep | 15
In Episode 15 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Alec Wons sits down with Patrick Patton, the Police Chief of Kenosha Police Department in Wisconsin. Chief Patton, a Marine Corps veteran, shares his wisd…
00:45:22 |
Mon 27 May 2024
Tailoring Communication for Impact (with Michael Baker) Ep | 14
Join us on Episode 14 of The Chief Exchange Podcast as Alec Wons sits down with Chief Michael Baker from Tulsa Fire Department. In this insightful episode, Chief Baker shares his unique perspective o…
00:47:36 |
Mon 20 May 2024
From Flames to Fame (with Jason Patton) Ep | 13
In this unique episode of The Chief Exchange Podcast, we sit down with Jason Patton, firefighter turned social media sensation. From protecting his community to amassing millions of followers with hi…
00:46:48 |
Mon 13 May 2024
Small Habits, Big Impact (with Dave Robertson) Ep | 12
In Episode 12 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Fire Chief Dave Robertson shares invaluable insights on navigating chaos and finding purpose through small habits. From hiring by character to changing th…
00:56:38 |
Mon 06 May 2024
Leading Law Enforcement (with Paco Balderrama) Ep | 11
Join us on Episode 11 of The Chief Exchange Podcast as we dive into a captivating conversation with Paco Balderrama, Chief of the Fresno California Police Department. Chief Balderrama shares valuable…
00:47:34 |
Mon 29 Apr 2024
Building Trust in Fire Leadership (with Eric Kerska) Ep | 10
In this episode of The Chief Exchange Podcast, host Alec Wons sits down with Chief Eric Kerska of the Rochester, MN Fire Department to discuss his journey from the military to the fire service. Chief…
00:38:07 |
Mon 22 Apr 2024
Navigating Fire Leadership (with Joel Baker) Ep | 9
In Episode 9 of The Chief Exchange podcast, Alec Wons sits down with Chief Joel Baker from Austin, Texas' Fire Department to discuss his strategic approach to leadership and decision-making. Discover…
00:41:41 |
Mon 15 Apr 2024
Have an Attitude of Gratitude (with Polly Olson) Ep | 8
In Episode 8 of The Chief Exchange, we delve into crucial topics with Polly Olson, Chief of Appleton Police Department. Join us as we explore key aspects of law enforcement leadership, including recr…
00:37:14 |
Mon 08 Apr 2024
Leading with Empathy in Emergencies (with David Mason) Ep | 7
In this episode, Alec Wons sits down with Fire Chief David Mason from Brookfield WI Fire Department. Chief Mason shares insights from his unique career journey, transitioning from nursing to leadersh…
00:23:16 |
Mon 01 Apr 2024
Leading with Heart (with Reginald Johnson) | Ep 6
In this episode of The Chief Exchange, Fire Chief Reginald Johnson, a seasoned firefighter with over 25 years of experience, shares profound insights into leadership, culture, and firefighter wellnes…
00:30:22 |
Mon 25 Mar 2024
Nutrition Essentials for First Responders (w/ Megan Lautz) | Ep 5
In Episode 5 of "The Chief Exchange," we dive into the vital topic of nutrition for first responders with special guest Megan Lautz, a registered dietitian specializing in working with firefighters a…
00:37:27 |
Mon 18 Mar 2024
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