Episode 5: Organizational Restructuring - 3 Deputy Chief Model


Author: Connor Christian October 13, 2022 Duration: 1:08:49
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Episode 5: Organizational Restructuring - 3 Deputy Chief Model

In recent months, South Metro has experienced a lot of change with an organizational restructuring of our fire department and the introduction of a three deputy chief model. This has been on everyone’s minds and that's why Episode 5 of the SMFR Podcast is focused on the vision and direction of this new model. Tune in to hear Episode 5 featuring SMFR's Fire Chief, Chief Baker, along with our three deputy chiefs – John Curtis, Jon Adams and Kristin Eckmann.


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