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FOTRUST Interview with Katherine Ridenhour
Katherine Thais Ridenhour, retired Battalion Chief, Aurora Fire Department (CO), is passionate about teaching competent and confident leadership on and off the fireground. Her classes include strategy/tactics, command, conflict solution/problem solving, leadership and promotional preparation. Katherine’s experience spans 25 years in Tech Rescue, FEMA/USAR, EMS, Training Division, Diversity Board and past President of Women […]
FRI2018 Diversity Breakfast Keynote Address
I want to thank the members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs' HRC committee for allowing me to speak on the matter of Diversity. It is my hope that we can move the discussion from "Culture to Caring " and from "Diversity to Inclusion". I will be updating the notes on this episode throughout […]
FOTRUST Interview with Captain Tiffanye Wesley
Captain Tiffanye Wesley and her team guard the U.S. Pentagon. Along with this trusted position, she is an author, leader and continues to inspire others. She speaks about her challenges and her perververance. I continue to see her on the national stage and she is always willing and able to support others and share. Tiffanye […]
2018 CT Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Dinner Keynote Address
I want to thank the members of the board and colleagues for allowing me an opportunity to share some thoughts. Please support this worthy endeavor. Located on the grounds of the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks, stands the Connecticut Firefighters Memorial dedicated to Connecticut Firefighters who have lost their lives in the line […]
FOTRUST Interview with the GLUE GUYS
GLUE is a universal resource for the growth and development of EMPOWERment paradigms. This program is certain to develop strong leaders in all ranks of your organization. The "GLUE Guys" touch on vital issues that reaffirm the connections to the communities and people we serve. Their unique brand of leadership empowerment brings focus on the individual leader and their growth […]
Interview: Chief Reggie Freeman
Transformational Leadership with Fire Chief Reggie Freeman While attending a community event in the City of New Haven, Hartford Fire Chief Reggie Freeman and I got the opportunity to "chop it up" and discuss his passion for Transformational Leadership. Please give a listen and share this great insight that Chief Freeman has been espousing […]
The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation
While attending the 2018 i-Women Conference, I had the most fortunate opportunity to sit down with Ms. Cindy Ell of the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation. The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation: Working to Extinguish Fire Fighter Cancer Firefighters dedicate their lives to the service of others. The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation was established in 2004 to provide international […]

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