Talkin' Fire
Talkin' Fire is a podcast where we’ll be talking about all things fire service: the job, tactics, strategies, leadership, apparatus, training, EMS, recruiting, and so much more. Join Dean Babineau and hear from fire service professionals from all over as they share their experiences and the things they have learned along the way.
Talkin' Fire
Talkin' Fire Ep #9 - BC Patrick Wirkus - Division Supervisors and More
In this episode we talk with Battalion Chief Patrick Wirkus about using Chief Officers as Division Supervisors and much more.
A link to Patrick's article "USING CHIEF OFFICERS AS DIVISION SUPERVISORS" from the May 2025 editions is here: https://www.fireengineering.com/firefighting/fire-leadership/using-chief-officers-as-division-supervisors/
Episode: 9
Release Date: 9/14/2025
Guest: BC Patrick Wirkus, Elizabeth (NJ) Fire Department
Host: Dean Babineau
Executive Producer: Mac Rice