Thanks for listening to Season 1 Episode 2 of Assuming Command. In this episode, Bob sat down with Kendall Warnock, a Division Chief for Lincoln Fire and Rescue in Lincoln, Nebraska approaching his 10-year anniversary with the agency. Kendall’s department has 16 stations and 300 staff on the line.
Kendall shared his unique entrance into the fire service, but what we missed during the conversation was how he connected with Chief Niles for recruitment to his current position. Kendall knew the son of retired Chief Merwick from college. Chief Merwick introduced him to Chief Ford. Through conversations with both men, it became apparent he had something to offer the fire service. Chief Ford recruited him, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Some key lessons from the conversation with Kendall were the importance of earning the trust of your staff, always working to better yourself, and the importance of mental health. Kendall and Bob both acknowledged that mental health and PTSD diagnosis and support in the fire service has come a long way, but there is still the room for improvement. The need for continued evolution of the fire service and improved response models was also a prominent topic.
Kendall is motivated through the work ethic he learned from his mother and honoring his father, who passed away in 2009. He spoke about the importance of giving back to others and being there to spend time with his children and wife on a regular basis.
If you would like more information on programs and books Kendall discussed, you can find them below.
· Restore @ the University of Central Florida: https://www.ucfrestores.com/
· 75 Hard: https://andyfrisella.com/products/75-hard-a-tactical-guide-to-winning-the-war-with-yourself
· 75 Hard Tactical Guide: https://andyfrisella.com/products/75-hard-a-tactical-guide-to-winning-the-war-with-yourself
· How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&hvadid=78271613970961&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=how+to+win+friends+and+influence+people%E2%80%9D&qid=1601772282&sr=8-3&tag=mh0b-20
· If Aristotle Ran GM: https://www.amazon.com/If-Aristotle-Ran-General-Motors/dp/0805052534
