Frontline Voices

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Eric Kennedy, Fire Lieutenant with the Kendallville Fire Department, Assistant Fire Chief of the Corunna Volunteer Fire Department, and Indiana District 3 Instructor of the Year. With decades of experience in both volunteer and career firefighting, Eric shares his journey into the fire service, the lessons he's learned thr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Amanda Weimer, a respected fire service leader whose career has evolved from the front lines of emergency response to shaping roadway safety across the state of Indiana. Amanda shares her journey through the Fort Wayne Fire Department, where she rose through the ranks to become a lieutenant, the lessons learned during decades o...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Peggy Pankop-Barrand to discuss a lifetime of service, sacrifice, and perseverance. Peggy opens up about entering the fire service in the early 2000s during a time when women in the firehouse often had to work twice as hard to prove they belonged. From overcoming doubt and breaking barriers to balancing motherhood, public servi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Jessica Fromholz-Inman — a mother, educator, firefighter, K-9 search and rescue handler, and community leader whose story is rooted in resilience, perseverance, and service. Jessica opens up about the realities of rebuilding life after hardship, balancing motherhood with public service, and finding purpose through teaching, fir...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Steuben County Sheriff candidate Chris Emerick, a veteran law enforcement leader with decades of experience serving his community. Emerick shares his journey from the Marines to the front lines of policing, and what’s driving him to step forward and lead as Sheriff. We dive into the real issues facing Steuben County—public safe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Frontline Voices: The Aftermath, host Matt Latham sits back down with Chief Gene Landers for a conversation most in the fire service avoid—but everyone needs to hear. This isn’t surface-level talk. This is the uncomfortable side of the job. From the reality of response times and what they truly mean for communities, to the challenges of leadership under pressure...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Michael “Mike” Meeks, a veteran law enforcement leader with over two decades of service to Steuben County. Currently serving as Chief Deputy of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, Meeks has built his career from the ground up—starting in corrections, advancing through patrol and investigations, and ultimately helping lead one...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Andy Grote, Chief of Operations for Steuben County EMS—a leader at the center of emergency medical response, system coordination, and frontline decision-making. Chief Grote brings a unique perspective on what it takes to manage not just patients, but an entire EMS system. From overseeing daily operations to navigating high-acui...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Dave Barrand, Fire Chief of the Ashley-Hudson Volunteer Fire Department—a leader committed to service, tradition, and building a department that stands ready when the call comes in. Chief Barrand shares his perspective on leading a volunteer fire department in today’s environment, where recruitment, retention, training, and com...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down and talk about one of the steady hands behind the scenes—Engineer Thomas “Tommy” O’Quinn. Tommy represents the kind of firefighter every department depends on—the one who doesn’t need recognition, doesn’t chase the spotlight, but shows up every time ready to do the job right. As an engineer, he’s known for his deep knowledge of the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Fire Captain Austin Acker, a leader shaped by experience, accountability, and a deep commitment to the fire service. Captain Acker shares his journey through the ranks, offering insight into what it truly means to lead on and off the fireground. From high-pressure decision-making to building trust within a crew, this conversati...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Fire Chief Gene Landers to talk about what it truly means to lead from the front. With years of experience in the fire service, Chief Landers shares the lessons that shaped his leadership style, the challenges of guiding a department through change, and the responsibility that comes with wearing the badge at the highest level....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Lee Greenamyer, who serves both as the Steuben County EMA Director and Fire Chief of Metz Volunteer Fire Department. Wearing two critical hats, Lee offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how emergency management and fire service operations intersect when it matters most. We dive into what it takes to coordinate large-scale in...