How To Successfully Operate in Gray Areas with Little to No Information (with Roderick Smith) Ep | 52

In Episode 52 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, Alec meets with Chief Smith of Atlanta Fire to discuss the art of operating in gray areas—when information is scarce, and decisions must be made. Chief Smith shares his insights on balancing logic and instinct, staying objective under pressure, and the key strategies he uses during budget season to secure top priorities. Plus, hear his innovative approach to recruitment and his 20-second elevator pitch on why firefighting is a career worth pursuing.