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
Emergency Management Director/ Metz Fire Chief Lee Greenamyer
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In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Lee Greenamyer, who serves both as the Steuben County EMA Director and Fire Chief of Metz Volunteer Fire Department. Wearing two critical hats, Lee offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how emergency management and fire service operations intersect when it matters most.
We dive into what it takes to coordinate large-scale incidents—from severe weather events to multi-agency responses—and how preparation, communication, and relationships make or break an outcome. Lee shares insight into the realities of emergency planning, resource management, and the growing demands placed on rural departments.
The conversation also explores leadership across multiple roles, the importance of training for emerging challenges like alternative fuel vehicles, and how departments can stay ready in an ever-changing risk environment.
This episode is a deep look into the systems, strategy, and people working behind the scenes to keep communities safe—and the leadership required to bring it all together when seconds count.
If you want to understand how big-picture emergency management meets boots-on-the-ground firefighting, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.