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 - Episode #10 - District Chief Chris Kidder
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In this episode we talk with District Chief Chris Kidder about the importance of training, leadership, being an influencer (of people), the two articles he has had published, and much more.
A link to Chris' article "Developing the Mindset for the Suburban Chief Officer" from the May 2025 edition of Fire Engineering is here:
https://www.fireengineering.com/firefighting/fire-leadership/developing-the-mindset-for-the-suburban-chief-officer/
A link to Chris' article "7 Ways a Company Officer Becomes and Influencer" published in August 2023 on www.firehouse.com is here:
https://www.firehouse.com/leadership/article/53068882/7-ways-a-company-officer-becomes-an-influencer
Episode: 10
Release Date: 10/5/2025
Guest: District Chief Chris Kidder, South Walton (FL) Fire District
Host: Dean Babineau
Executive Producer: Mac Rice