Project Command

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Project Command is a podcast dedicated to exploring project management and execution in the fire service. Hosted by Captain Peter Younes, PMP, and Lieutenant Duke Cuneo, PMP, the show dives into the art and science of leading complex projects, building effective teams, and integrating proven project management practices into fire department operations. Each episode brings practical insights, real-world examples, and lessons learned from initiatives that shape the future of public safety—helping fire service leaders at all levels turn ideas into action and get things done.

  1. HÁ 20 H

    Flash Points: The Future is Already Here

    Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most valuable tools in the modern fire service — not because it replaces people, but because it gives them back time. In this episode of Project Command: Flash Points, Lieutenant Duke Cuneo breaks down why AI is emerging as a practical, everyday force multiplier for firefighters and officers. Drawing from a recent Project Command conversation with Captain Peter Younes, this Flash Point explores how understanding what AI can actually do changes the way leaders approach project work, planning, and administrative load. From drafting memos and lesson plans to simplifying NFPA language, building training materials, and supporting staffing or overtime analysis, AI is already helping departments close the gap between growing project demands and limited personnel. The key shift isn't technical skill — it's mindset. Artificial intelligence isn't a search engine. It's a work partner that turns context into clarity and ideas into action. This episode challenges leaders to stop viewing AI as a future concept and start recognizing it as a present-day tool for efficiency, consistency, and preparedness. AI won't replace firefighters — but firefighters who use AI will outperform those who don't. For a deeper dive, check out the full Project Command episode, ChatGPT for Firefighters — and share this Flash Point with someone in your department who's curious or skeptical about where this technology fits in the fire service. The future isn't coming. It's already here. We just get to decide how we use it.

    4min

  2. HÁ 3 DIAS

    Eddie Buchanan: Creating SLICE-RS, Building Fire Service Systems, and Rethinking Data

    In this episode of Project Command, I'm joined by Eddie Buchanan, creator of SLICE-RS, for a deep dive into how fire service ideas are built, tested, and scaled into real-world practice. We explore what drove the creation of SLICE-RS, how data and experience shaped its development, and what it takes to move from a fireground concept to an organizational system. Eddie also shares his perspective on what "data" really means in the fire service, how leaders should think about technology and AI, and why systems thinking is essential for navigating today's increasingly complex operational environment.

    56min

  3. 18 DE DEZ.

    Flash Points: Terminating Command

    A project isn't finished when the work is done — it's finished when it's closed out. In the fire service, we know an incident doesn't end just because the flames are knocked down. We overhaul. We check for extension. We secure utilities. We give a final report. Only then does command terminate. Projects work the same way — yet closeout remains one of the most neglected phases of the project lifecycle in fire-EMS organizations. In this episode of Project Command: Flash Points, Lieutenant Duke Cuneo breaks down why project closeout is not paperwork, but a tactical necessity. From confirming objectives and documenting lessons learned, to effective handoff, leadership briefings, and celebrating the win, this Flash Point draws clear parallels between incident termination and disciplined project leadership. This episode challenges officers and project leaders to stop treating closeout as an afterthought and start using it as a tool for accountability, learning, and organizational momentum. Because projects that aren't properly closed don't disappear — they become loose ends that blindside the next shift, the next manager, or the next administration. Close your projects with the same clarity, discipline, and purpose you bring to the fireground — and leave the next crew better prepared than the last.

    6min

  4. 15 DE DEZ.

    Kevin Henson: Lessons from the IAFC Technology Summit 2025

    In this episode of Project Command, I'm joined by Kevin Henson, Deputy Chief of Staff for the John Fire District, for a wide-ranging conversation on technology, leadership, and execution in the fire service. We break down key takeaways from the IAFC Technology Summit 2025, discuss how emerging technology and AI can be used as a practical force multiplier, and explore the strong parallels between project management and the Incident Command System. Kevin also shares hard-earned lessons from projects he's led, including what worked, what didn't, and how fire service leaders can better translate strategy into results.

    50min

  5. 12 DE DEZ.

    Flash Points: Risk A Lot To Save A Lot

    Welcome to Project Command: Flash Points- quick, sharp hits that turn big project management concepts into everyday tools for the fire service. Today's Flash Point: How a classic fireground rule can reshape the way we run projects.

    4min

  6. 11 DE DEZ.

    The 90% Problem: The Hidden Cost of Technical Debt.

    In this episode of Project Command, we dive into The 90% Problem: The Hidden Cost of Technical Debt, a challenge almost every fire department faces but few talk about openly. Technical debt builds up every time we roll out a new project without completing the policies, training, communication, or documentation that make it sustainable. Over time, this "almost done" work creates operational confusion, slows down new initiatives, overloads project managers, and drains organizational bandwidth. We break down what technical debt looks like in the fire service, why the last 10 percent of a project is often the most important, and how unfinished work silently erodes efficiency across every section of the organization. You will hear practical strategies to identify technical debt, prevent it during new projects, and eliminate it from legacy systems, restoring clarity, reducing uncertainty, and improving your department's ability to execute big things. If your organization feels like it is drowning in loose ends or constantly reacting to problems created by unfinished work, this episode is for you.

    19min

  7. 7 DE DEZ.

    7 Rules For Collaborating Effectively With IT

    In this episode of Project Command, we break down the 7 essential rules for working with your IT department. These are the rules every fire officer needs but most were never taught. From bringing IT the right problem instead of a pre-picked product, to understanding risk tolerance, lifecycle ownership, communication, and why tickets actually matter, this episode gives you a practical framework for building a strong partnership with the people who protect your systems. Whether you are rolling out software, deploying equipment, or managing major projects, these seven rules will help you reduce friction, avoid delays, and create safer, smoother, more successful technology initiatives across your department.

    24min

  8. 30 DE NOV.

    Fire Officer's Guide to Running a Project: A Real World Training Project Review

    In this episode of Project Command, Captain Peter Younes breaks down the full anatomy of a project using a real-world example: delivering CPR and Stop the Bleed training to 160 K–12 school security officers. Peter walks through the initiation, stakeholder identification, requirements gathering, planning steps, team formation, scheduling, budgeting, and execution. You'll hear how multiple divisions collaborated, how resources were secured, and how deadlines were managed as training dates approached. Whether you're a fire officer or project lead in any organization, this episode gives you a practical look at how to turn challenging requirements from multiple agencies into a fully executed project.

    26min
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Project Command is a podcast dedicated to exploring project management and execution in the fire service. Hosted by Captain Peter Younes, PMP, and Lieutenant Duke Cuneo, PMP, the show dives into the art and science of leading complex projects, building effective teams, and integrating proven project management practices into fire department operations. Each episode brings practical insights, real-world examples, and lessons learned from initiatives that shape the future of public safety—helping fire service leaders at all levels turn ideas into action and get things done.

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  • Criado por
    Peter Younes
  • Anos de atividade
    2 mil
  • Episódios
    20
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Site do podcast
    Project Command

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