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Pittman and Friends PodcastChief Trisha Wolford on Leading the Fire Department In this episode, Chief Trisha Wolford opens up about her path to public service and her experience leading one of the busiest fire departments in the country. Chief Wolford shares her perspective as one of just seven women in her fire academy class, using her leadership position to inspire others from all backgrounds to pursue careers in fire safety.Chief Wolford also gives an insider’s look at the Anne Arundel County Fire Department’s operations, from innovative health programs to securing federal grants for staffing and equipment. Tune in to learn about the future of the depar...2025-01-2834 min
Better Every Shift‘The wins are all in the details’: Trisha Wolford on making members feel heardTrisha Wolford got her fire service start with the Anne Arundel County (Maryland) Fire Department, and 13 years later, she returned as its fire chief – a full circle moment that helped shape her perspective on leadership. Wolford details how she worked to build trust among the membership through transparency and making members feel heard. She also shares what it was like to be deemed a “DEI hire” while addressing some of the misconceptions about DEI efforts in the fire service. Plus, we dig into this:
The leap from art major to fire chief
“Don’t call them” and other tips for rec...2024-09-191h 12
The Fire Inside Her; Self Care for Navigating ChangeHow to Embrace Feminine Leadership with Authenticity and Self Care in the Fire ServiceIn this compelling episode of "The Fire Inside Her," join Diane Schroeder and guest Trisha Wolford as they explore the challenge of maintaining authenticity while navigating the male-dominated world of firefighting. From anecdotes on handling scrutiny over fashion choices to strategies for asserting presence in a room full of men, this episode provides a candid look at the intersections of gender, leadership, and self-expression. Don’t miss this powerful dialogue that might just change the way you see strength and femininity in the workplace.How to connect with Trisha:Trisha L. Wolford hails from Rockford, Il...2024-05-0848 min
Better Every ShiftFire Chief Trisha Wolford tackles cross-generation supervision in the fire serviceOn this episode of the Side Alpha Podcast by FireRescue1, Trisha Wolford, fire chief in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and chair of the IAFC’s Professional Development Committee. dives into the hot topic of cross-generation supervision in the fire service. Chiefs Bashoor and Wolford consider whether "traditional" or stereotypical characteristics of different generations hold true or if they are used too often as a crutch for poor leadership. The chiefs also explore how to best supervise all members, regardless of age and experience.
This episode of the Side Alpha Podcast is sponsored by Homeland-Six Tactical Radio Straps. These custom radio st...2021-05-1637 min
iCHIEFSStrive for Five: Preparing Yourself to Be Fire ChiefThe path to becoming fire chief is often challenging and unpredictable. With that in mind, how can you best prepare to become a five-bugle chief?
Anne Arundel County (Maryland) Chief Trisha Wolford and Prince William County (Virginia) Chief (Retired) Mary Beth Michos share their experiences and address key elements of preparation, including:
formal education/training,political and policy development skills and experience,public speaking and communication, work history and reputation, teachable potential, succession planning and job shadowing participation.
Chief Michos also discusses the IAFC's Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI), a program which prepares aspiring chiefs to apply for and go through prom...2019-06-1142 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastUndoing Our Own Efforts at Hiring Diversity with Trisha WolfordAre you tired of hearing about diversity in the fire service yet? I’m going to assume you are. The question is, why, in 2018, almost 2019, are we still talking about it? My guest today has an interesting theory: The hiring process brings in more diverse probies, but then the training process homogenizes them all over again. Here to explain how and why this can be avoided is Trisha Wolford. She's an assistant chief with the Spokane, Washington Fire Department.2018-12-1321 min