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The Fire Lieutenant | Leadership, Responsibility & the Right Front Seat

Host: Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger Guests: Lt. Nolan Bailey, Lt. Sam De Craen, Lt. Greg Schar Episode Overview In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger sits down with three fire lieutenants at very different stages of their careers to unpack what the fire lieutenant position really looks like today. This episode goes beyond job descriptions and promotional checklists. Through personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and candid discussion, the panel explores how lieutenants build trust, lead experienced crews, navigate people problems, and balance operational decision-making with the human side of the job. Listeners will hear why there is no single “right” path to becoming a successful company officer—but why shared values like humility, adaptability, accountability, and service consistently matter. Part 1 focuses on: • The role of the fire lieutenant as the first-line company officer • Each guest’s unique path to leadership • Early challenges in the seat • Building credibility and trust with crews • Why relationships off the fireground matter as much as decisions on it Part 2 (coming in two weeks) will shift toward mentorship, leadership development, and how to prepare for promotion. Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Episode Focus What the company officer role really demands 02:45 – Acting Officer vs. Promoted Officer When responsibility becomes 24/7 08:10 – Ownership of the Crew & the House Everything under (and outside) the roof is yours 14:30 – The “Unsexy” Side of the Job Discipline, admin issues, and constant problem-solving 20:10 – Influence Beyond the Firehouse Why relationships outside your department matter 27:40 – Auto Aid & Regional Firefighting Thinking bigger than your station or city 35:15 – Being an Ambassador for Your Department Protecting credibility, culture, and reputation 42:05 – Kitchen Table Leadership Managing venting, conflict, and division 50:30 – Setting Expectations & Controlling the Climate Letting people vent—without letting it rot morale 58:40 – Why Being a Company Officer Is Fun Influence, decision-making, and loving the job 1:03:20 – Confidence in the Gray Area Experience, crew trust, and early decision-making 1:10:45 – Mentorship & Learning from Giants Standing on the shoulders of great officers 1:16:50 – Building a Crew That Makes You Better Why officers don’t succeed alone 1:22:40 – Part 2 Tease: Mentorship & Preparation What’s coming next #FireServiceLeadership #CompanyOfficer #FireOfficerDevelopment #FireServicePodcast #leadershipdevelopment Referenced: "Having the Leadership Mindset" Eric Linnenburger https://www.fireengineering.com/firef... "First Due: Preparing for Large Events" Eric Linnenburger https://www.fireengineering.com/firef... "Successful Leaders Must Get Comfortable Operating in the Gray" Eric Linnenburger https://www.firerescue1.com/leadershi... "Leadership Isn't Easy, but Stop Making it so Complicated" Eric Linnenburger https://www.firerescue1.com/leadershi... "Focusing on the Firsts" Brian Brush No link available. Email if you'd like a copy. Contact: [email protected] Eric Linnenburger linkedin.com/in/eric-linnenburger [email protected] Nolan Bailey [email protected] Sam de Craen [email protected] Greg Schar [email protected]