The Leaders Crusade: Recent Episodes
Robert A "Bob" Mitchell
Chief Orndoff is the Battalion Chief of EMS for the City of Fairfax, Va. He is an extremely humble man and has a fantastic perspective on leadership. Please sit back and enjoy our discussion.
Ellen is an Educator, Fire Chief, and Consultant for “Schoolhouse to Firehouse” recruitment. Schoolhouse to Firehouse provides consulting to build partnerships for the future of the Fire Service. You can find more information at www.schoolhousetofirehouse.com
Chief Cross is a new Battalion Chief with the City of Maitland's Fire-Rescue Department. He has served the City for 15 years and I've had the privilege of watching him advance and develop over that time. Please sit back and enjoy our conversation about Leadership from Chief Cross's perspective.
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Chief Watts is the Fire Chief and Emergency Manager for the City of Maitland, Fl. He's been with the Department for just over 21 years and is one of the most down-to-earth individuals you could meet. Please sit back and enjoy our conversation and have a blessed Memorial Day.
One final thing, Thank you for listening.
My guest Chief Brian Goff is the Chief of Emergency Medical Services for the City of Sun Prairie, WI. I've known Brian for twenty years and he has a perspective on Leadership that he'll be sharing with us.
My original Interview with Lt Coschignano unbeknown to me was accidentally uploaded with the wrong interview.
Please enjoy this updated and correct interview with Bob.
LT Coschignano has been a HazMat Lieutenant with the City of Orlando Fire Department for 25 yrs. Recently retired he's now the President of HazMat 101 Consultants and co-host the Hazmat Guys Roundtable.
Ashley McDonald, Public Relations/Communications Manager
Ashley McDonald is an experienced media and public relations professional who recently transitioned from a 15+ year career in municipal and county governments to a new and exciting opportunity in the private sector with FLEETCOR’s North America Fuel Marketing Team.
She was previously with Rutherford County Government as Public Information Officer (PIO)/Programs Coordinator, which she held for 2+ years. Before that role, she was with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department for over 12 years, where she served as Public Information Officer since 2012.
In 2019, McDonald received the prestigious President’s Award from the South Eastern Association of Fire Chiefs at their annual conference. In 2021, she received a Unit Citation for Valorous Conduct for her work as the lead PIO on a fatal small jet crash into a local lake involving high-profile passengers.
A proud graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Ashley continues to serve as PIO for the Tennessee Firemen’s Association and the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association’s Mutual Aid System as a deployable asset statewide Incident Management Team (IMT). She is the Immediate Past President of the National Information Officers Association (NIOA), having served as President for Aug. 2019-Aug. 2021. During her time as President, McDonald led a focus group formed out of a need to create a professional designation process for PIOs. She is currently working with the Center for Public Safety Excellence’s Commission on Professional Credentialing to develop this credential.
Ashley is very active in her community and is a part-time Les Mills ™ Body Pump instructor at Gold’s Gyms in Murfreesboro and Smyrna, TN.
Today your host, Bob Mitchell, is being interviewed by his wife Elizabeth to give you a little insight into himself as a leader.
David is the City of Savanah, GA, Emergency Management Director. I've known David for over ten years and respect his insights. Please note the sound quality isn't great. I'm still working out bugs to deliver a great quality product.