Frontline Voices
Frontline Voices is a podcast dedicated to the men and women who serve on the front lines of our communities—firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, and public safety leaders. Each episode delivers real conversations with those who live the job every day, offering listeners an inside look at the challenges, decisions, and moments that define a life of service.
The show goes beyond surface-level interviews. It dives into leadership, critical incidents, training, mental resilience, and the evolving landscape of emergency services. Whether it’s a fire chief discussing department strategy, a deputy running for sheriff, or a specialized responder sharing lessons from the field, Frontline Voices brings clarity and authenticity to the profession.
At its core, the podcast is about connection—bridging the gap between first responders and the communities they serve. It highlights the human side of the badge and the helmet, sharing stories of sacrifice, growth, and purpose.
Frontline Voices is where experience speaks, leadership is sharpened, and the mission of public service is brought to life.
Frontline Voices
Latest Episodes
Frontline Voices Exclusive: Michael Gier on the Release of The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11: From Tragedy to Triumph
What does resilience look like in the face of unimaginable tragedy?In this special episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with award-winning filmmaker Michael Gier to discuss the release of his powerful new documentary, The Heroism and Re...
The Call After the Call: How Aftershock Is Changing the Future of First Responder Mental Health
In this episode of Frontline Voices, host Matthew Latham sits down with Ashley Toomey, AEMT, and Katie Perry, FF/AEMT—co-founders of Aftershock: First Responder Mental Health—for an honest and powerful convers...
Passing the Torch : Eric Kennedy on Leadership, Training, and a Life of Service in the Fire Service
In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Eric Kennedy, Fire Lieutenant with the Kendallville Fire Department, Assistant Fire Chief of the Corunna Volunteer Fire Department, and Indiana District 3 Instructor of the Year.With dec...
Protecting the Protectors: A Conversation with Amanda Weimer
In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Amanda Weimer, a respected fire service leader whose career has evolved from the front lines of emergency response to shaping roadway safety across the state of Indiana.Amanda shares her...
Ashley-Hudson Volunteer Fire Department Captain Peggy Barrand
On this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Peggy Pankop-Barrand to discuss a lifetime of service, sacrifice, and perseverance. Peggy opens up about entering the fire service in the early 2000s during a time when women in the firehous...
