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From Broke Graphic Designer at 34 To 2x Fire Chief 23 Years Later (with Fire Chief Paul Henley) Ep|78

Author
Ready Rebound
Published
Mon 11 Aug 2025
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In this episode of The Chief Exchange, Chief Paul Henley of Flower Mound Fire Department, TX, shares his incredible journey from losing his job with only $700 to his name and a pregnant wife at home, to leading two fire departments and serving as past president of the Texas Fire Chiefs Association. Henley reflects on lessons learned in resource-strapped Corsicana, the importance of community partnerships, and his drive to continuously raise the bar for leadership and training in the fire service. With a mix of humility, humor, and hard-won wisdom, he offers a candid look at leadership, resilience, and service above self.

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