Critical Conversations Podcast

Our guest tonight, Chief Dennis Compton, serves as a respected Executive Advisor for national, state, and local fire service and homeland security organizations. He was the Fire Chief in Mesa, Arizona for six years and Assistant Fire Chief in Phoenix, Arizona, where he served for 28 years. Chief Compton has Chaired the IFSTA Executive Board and also Chaired the Congressional Fire Services Institut...

Tune in as we talk the Re-Opening of the National Fire Academy + it's future vision, with the new Superintendent, Eriks Gabliks. Part of our Leadership Series, Eriks talked all things from the Covid shutdown to current accessibility to the National Fire Academy. 

In this episode of Critical Conversations, during our LEADERSHIP SERIES, we sit down with Bobby Halton, the esteemed editor of Fire Engineering Magazine. With decades of experience in the fire service industry, Bobby brings unparalleled insights and expertise to our discussion. As the editor of one of the most respected publications in the fire service community, Bobby Halton has been at the foref...

JLN Associates presents CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS On tonight's episode, we discuss the case study of the 2003 Multiple Alarm LearJet crash into Providence Court, Poquonnock Bridge Fire District. Hosted by Chief Nick Delia, with special guest Ken Tucker, Director of CONN OSHA. We encourage audience participation as we host our conversations live. If you are interested in being a part of a live discuss...

JLN Associates presents CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS On tonight's episode, we dive into the Connecticut DOL/OSHA strategic plan for the Fire Service. Hosted by Chief Nick Delia, with special guest Ken Tucker, Director of CONN OSHA. We encourage audience participation as we host our conversations live. If you are interested in being a part of a live discussion, please reach out for updates on upcoming re...

Like most emergency responders, firefighters are expected to be calm, level-headed and able to face even the most challenging situations with courage. They have long been expected to contain their emotions and approach their jobs with logic and reason, with the understanding that only those who have the ability to successfully manage the stress and emotional aspects of the job are cut out for succ...

MENTAL HEALTH SERIES, SESSION #2: Fire Fighter Mental Health and Coping Strategies  with guest: James McLoughlin , Fire - EMS Administrator / EMD This time of year is difficult for many people, including firefighters, especially during a pandemic. Like most emergency responders, firefighters are expected to be calm, level-headed and able to face even the most challenging situations with coura...

CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS: FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH SERIES EPISODE #1 - with guests: Paul Barnes This time of year is difficult for many people, including firefighters, especially during a pandemic. Like most emergency responders, firefighters are expected to be calm, level-headed and able to face even the most challenging situations with courage. They have long been expected to contain their em...