WFD Ops Talk
The people, the work, and the ideas driving the fire service forward.
Ops Talk is hosted by Eric Linnenburger, Deputy Chief of Operations at Westminster Fire Department. We profile the people doing the work and discuss the ideas driving the fire service forward.
We sit down with firefighters, officers, specialty teams, and outside voices to cover position profiles that go beyond the job description, leadership at every level, lessons learned from real incidents, and the progressive thinking shaping the industry's future.
Whether you're a firefighter looking to grow professionally, aspiring for leadership, or simply interested in what makes a fire department operate, these honest conversations offer practical insights you can use.
Questions or topic suggestions? Email opstalk.wfd@gmail.com
*Ops Talk is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Always follow your department's procedures and guidelines.
WFD Ops Talk
Latest Episodes
Company Officer - the Fire Department Leverage Point | The Research
Eric Linnenburger shares a virtual presentation delivered to a Fire Department’s officer development class, focused on leadership development during rapid organizational growth. He argues that company officers are the most influential role in a...
Fire Service Innovation | Leadership, Breaking Barriers & Building Perimeter: Bailey Farren
In this episode of Ops Talk, Eric Linnenburger interviews Bailey Farren, founder and CEO of Perimeter, a groundbreaking platform designed to enhance coordination and information sharing during emergencies. At just 22, Bailey's innovative approa...
Firefighter Sleep & Shift Schedules | Data, Wearables & Driving Real Change: Asst. Chief Mike Binney
Episode DescriptionDiscover how fire service innovations in sleep research and wearable technology are transforming health outcomes and operational effectiveness. Assistant Chief Mike Binney shares insights from his groundbreaking resea...
Fire Captain | Leadership, Influence, & Bridging the Organization: Samuel Pendleton & Jake Lieser
In this episode of Ops Talk, Eric Linnenburger sits down with Westminster Fire Department leaders, Captain Samuel Pendleton and Battalion Chief Jake Lieser, to profile the fire captain position. With over two decades of experience each and care...
Fire Department Water Rescue | Stillwater, Swiftwater, Ice Rescue & Beyond: Alec Shogan
Episode Description:In this episode, Eric Linnenburger dives into the world of water rescue with Alec Shogan, a fire medic and water rescue coordinator, highlighting the unique challenges and advancements within the fire service's water res...