When You Should Violate Policy (with Brian Fennessy) Ep | 50

In this milestone 50th episode of The Chief Exchange Podcast, we sit down with Fire Chief Brian Fennessy of the Orange County Fire Authority. With 46 years of experience in fire service, Chief Fennessy shares invaluable lessons from his career, including the challenges of transitioning from San Diego Fire to OCFA, managing the expectations of 25 bosses, and why sometimes breaking the rules is necessary. This episode delves into the power of accountability, the intent behind decisions, and the importance of knowing when to slow down as a leader.