FDAC

fdac
  • ٠٫٠ (٠)
  • تعليم
  • يتم التحديث كل أسبوعين

This podcast series is part of a FDAC's initiative to dive deeper into initiatives and issues of importance to FDAC's and its members, and to provide another medium in which we connect and work together towards fulfilling our Mission to provide legislative advocacy, educational information, and informational resources that support and promote special fire districts.

الحلقات

  1. ٠٧‏/١٠‏/٢٠٢٥

    Episode 9 - Leading with Character

    Episode 9 - Leading with Character In this episode, Chief Chris Tubbs sits down with leadership expert Dave Anderson to explore what it truly means to lead with character. Together they discuss the habits, values, and daily decisions that define authentic leadership—especially when the pressure is high and the stakes are real. Listeners will gain practical insights on integrity, accountability, and how character-driven leadership builds trust, strengthens teams, and shapes lasting impact both on and off the job.

    ١ س ٢٣ د

  2. ٢٠‏/٠٦‏/٢٠٢٥

    Episode 8 - Strategic Advantage & Public Value

    Episode 8 - Strategic Advantage & Public Value In this episode of the CalChiefs / FDAC podcast, host Chris Tubbs is joined by leadership expert and author Steve Kent of The Results Group, Ltd. The discussion explores the essential relationship between strategic planning and organizational culture within public safety agencies. Drawing from decades of experience and his influential book Strategic Planning and Organizational Culture for Public Safety Agencies, Steve shares candid insights on the importance of vision, the dangers of short-term thinking, and the need to align strategy with values and community expectations. He challenges conventional leadership paradigms, emphasizes the need for grown-up accountability, and offers practical tools for building resilient, forward-looking organizations. The episode is a rich dialogue filled with wisdom, humor, and a call to action for public safety leaders to lead with purpose and foresight. Steve's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Planning-Organizational-Culture-Agencies/dp/B09L9QT57W/ The Results Group, Ltd. = https://theresultsgroupltd.com Mind Your 4 Peas (personal and team coaching site): https://coachsteve.org It's About The Future (Substack blog site): https://stephenlkent.substack.com/

    ١ س ٣٢ د

  3. ١٠‏/٠٥‏/٢٠٢٥

    Episode 7 - Psychosocial Hazards are Real!

    Episode 7 - Psychosocial Hazards are Real! In this episode, we explore Psychosocial Hazards are Real! by Dr. I. David Daniels—a powerful and timely examination of the often-overlooked mental, emotional, and social challenges faced in today’s workplaces, especially in high-stress professions like public safety. Drawing on personal experience and professional insight, Dr. Daniels exposes the systemic risks that harm psychological well-being and offers a path forward toward healthier, more accountable, and human-centered work environments. Whether you’re a leader, peer, or policy maker, this book is a must-read.

    ١ من الساعات

  4. ٢٨‏/٠٣‏/٢٠٢٥

    Episode 6 - Fighting Fire with Funding

    Episode 6 - Fighting Fire with Funding The California Fire Service is facing a critical funding shortfall that jeopardizes the safety and preparedness of communities statewide. Fire protection districts and fire departments, which cover 125,782 square miles and serve over 39 million people, have seen service demand grow significantly over the last 50 years. Despite this, funding mechanisms have not kept pace, leaving fire agencies struggling to maintain staffing, equipment, and infrastructure.

    ١ س ١٥ د

  5. ١٣‏/١٢‏/٢٠٢٤

    Episode 5 - Firstnet and the 4.9GHz Spectrum

    Episode 5 - FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz Spectrum This episode dives into the critical evolution of public safety communications, focusing on the recent FCC decision to establish a nationwide Band Manager framework for the 4.9 GHz spectrum, and discuss the evolution and deployment of the FirstNet System. Host Chris Tubbs interviews Chief Jeff Johnson, a leader in public safety technology and the development of FirstNet. Together, they explore the history, governance, and transformative potential of FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz spectrum in enhancing public safety operations with emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and augmented reality. The discussion emphasizes the importance of protecting and optimizing public safety spectrum, the lessons learned from past advocacy efforts, and a call to action for public safety leaders to remain engaged in ensuring the spectrum’s effective use and governance.

    ١ س ٢٦ د

  6. ١١‏/١٠‏/٢٠٢٤

    Episode 4- Quantifying the Negative

    Episode 4 - Quantifying the Negative In this episode in an interview with Chief Eric Saylors (El-Cerrito Fire), Chief Saylors discusses his Naval Post Graduate School Thesis, Quantifying the Negative. In this episode Chief Saylors shares how his thesis led to the creation of a method to quantify the value a fire agency brings to a community and how this aids I the fire service telling its story to the community and elected officials.

    ١ س ٨ د

  7. ١٤‏/٠٦‏/٢٠٢٤

    Episode 3 - Riverside vs Symons

    Episode #24-03 On this episode, your host Chris Tubbs interviews Fire Chief & CalChiefs President Mark Heine, and CalChiefs Attorney Andrew Schouten, ESQ of Wright L’Estrange & Ergastolo (WLE).  We will be discussing the recent publication of the Riverside vs Symons case; the history of the litigation and various court decisions, and ultimately the publication of the Appellate Court’s Ruling and what that means.

    ١ س ٢٠ د

  8. ٠٤‏/٠٣‏/٢٠٢٤

    Episode 2 - District Financing

    Episode 24-02 In this episode we discuss the various revenue streams and challenges for Fire District funding. Chiefs Pearce & Helmick discuss Tax Rate Areas, Prop 13, ERAF, and other challenges faced by Fire Districts.

    ١ س ٢ د

  9. ٠٧‏/٠٢‏/٢٠٢٤

    Episode 1 - FDAC Education: Conference and Educational Programs

    Episode 24-01 FDAC's Inaugural podcast with Guest Steve Hall and Host Chris Tubbs. Chief Hall discusses the FDAC Educational Committee and the Annual FDAC Conference.

    ٣٤ من الدقائق
  • ٩ حلقة

حول

This podcast series is part of a FDAC's initiative to dive deeper into initiatives and issues of importance to FDAC's and its members, and to provide another medium in which we connect and work together towards fulfilling our Mission to provide legislative advocacy, educational information, and informational resources that support and promote special fire districts.

المعلومات

  • صناع العمل
    fdac
  • سنوات النشاط
    ٢٠٢٤ - ٢٠٢٥
  • الحلقات
    ٩
  • التقييم
    ملائم
  • حقوق النشر
    © Copyright 2026
  • موقع البرنامج على الويب
    FDAC