Project Command
Episodes
Live From FDIC: AI in the Fire Service with Bailey Farren
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live from FDIC, this episode features a conversation with Bailey Farren, founder and CEO of Perimeter, about what is actually happening with ...
Project Command Q&A: Scaling, Scheduling, Setbacks and Managing Change
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Q&A episode of Project Command, we dive straight into questions from our listeners in the fire service and beyond. We discuss one of t...
Understanding the Iran Conflict: Implications for the Fire Service, the Energy Markets, and the Global Supply Chain
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An ongoing conflict involving Iran has created significant disruptions to global energy markets and supply chains that directly affect fire and EMS op...
Why Change Is So Hard in the Fire Service and How to Do It Better
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fire departments operate in environments where competence, trust, and consistency can mean the difference between life and death. Because of that real...
Peter Younes Interview on The Ops Talk Podcast: The Reality of Project Implementation
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special guest appearance, Peter Younes, host of the Project Command podcast, is interviewed by Chief Eric Linnenburger on the Ops Talk podcast...
Dean Maye: Why Agentic AI Changes Everything You Think You Know About Artificial Intelligence
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, Peter Younes sits down with Odean "Dean" Maye to talk about what it actually takes to scale ideas, teams, and tech...
Using AI to Solve Big Problems
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description Big problems often feel overwhelming because everything is stuck in our heads at the same time. In this episode of Project Command...
Johnny Torgeson: Forging Your Team
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, we sit down with Dr. Johnny Torgeson—Operations Chief, leadership consultant, national speaker, and instructor—...
Samson Desessa: Brotherhood Is a Verb
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, I sit down with Samson Desessa, author of Brotherhood is a Verb, to talk about what real leadership looks like whe...
Flash Points: Systems Make Heroics Possible
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Flash Points: Systems Make Heroics Possible When Team USA Men's Hockey captured Olympic gold, the spotlight fell on one unforgettable performance — ...
Scott Payne: Lessons Learned From Training 5000 PMPs
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode of Project Command, I sit down with Scott Payne, PMP and Lean expert, who has helped more than 5,000 professionals earn their PMP certi...
Flash Points: AI's Accelerating Velocity, and What It Means For You
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI Velocity: The New Leadership Advantage Artificial intelligence isn't improving gradually — it's accelerating. In this episode of Flash Points, Li...
AI for Fire Service Leaders: All Of Your Questions ANSWERED
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Q and A episode of Project Command, I answer your questions about artificial intelligence and how it applies to the fire service. We c...
Lucy MacLeod, Borough Commander: Leadership, Mental Health, and Resilience in the UK Fire Service
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, I sit down with Lucy MacLeod, Borough Commander with the London Fire Brigade, USAR and technical rescue specialist...
Flash Points: Clarity Beats Consensus
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Projects don't fail because people disagree. They fail because no one is sure who gets to decide. In this episode of Project Command: Flash Points, Li...
Keith Flip Griffin: Leadership Lessons From a Navy Command Master Chief
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, Captain Peter Younes sits down with Keith Flip Griffin, a retired Navy Command Master Chief and nationally recogni...
Flash Points: Frustration Is The Enemy
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Frustration Is the Enemy Frustration doesn't just slow projects down — it quietly kills them. In this Flash Points episode, Lieutenant Duke Cuneo br...
ChatGPT for Fire Service Grant Writing: How Fire Departments Can Unlock Millions Through Smarter Grant Writing
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grant writing is one of the most important and most frustrating tasks in the fire service. In this episode of Project Command, I break down my seven s...
ChatGPT for Fire Training Officers
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this third installment of the AI in the Fire Service series on Project Command, we break down how fire training officers can use ChatGPT and other ...
ChatGPT For Fire Chiefs (2026 Edition)
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command we examine how fire chiefs and chief officers can use ChatGPT in 2026 as a practical decision support and executive...
Flash Points: When Chaos Reigns
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When chaos reigns, make your project an island of stability. Organizational chaos is not the exception in large systems — it's the environment. Lead...
Jared Vermeulen: Developing the Modern Fire Officer
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, I'm joined by Jared Vermillion, author of The Modern Fire Officer, for a grounded conversation on what effective o...
Flash Points: If You Don't Measure It, You Don't Control It
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't measure it, you don't control it. On the fireground, measurement is non-negotiable. We track air, time, accountability, and benchmarks be...
Project Metrics for Fire Officers.
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, we break down project metrics and how to use them to understand whether your project is actually on track. We cove...
Flashpoints: If It Isn't Assigned, It Isn't Going To Happen
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If it isn't assigned, it isn't going to happen. On the fireground, unassigned tasks don't magically get done — and projects are no different. In thi...
Alec Wons: What He Has Learned From Interviewing Over 100 Fire and Police Chiefs
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, Captain Peter Younes sits down with Alec Wons to discuss the lessons he has learned from interviewing over 100 fir...
Flash Points: The Future is Already Here
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most valuable tools in the modern fire service — not because it replaces people, but because ...
Eddie Buchanan: Creating SLICE-RS, Building Fire Service Systems, and Rethinking Data
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, I'm joined by Eddie Buchanan, creator of SLICE-RS, for a deep dive into how fire service ideas are built, tested, ...
Flashpoints: Terminating Command
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A project isn't finished when the work is done — it's finished when it's closed out. In the fire service, we know an incident doesn't end just becau...
Kevin Henson: Lessons from the IAFC Technology Summit 2025
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, I'm joined by Kevin Henson, Deputy Chief of Staff for the John Fire District, for a wide-ranging conversation on t...
Flash Points: Risk A Lot To Save A Lot
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Project Command: Flash Points- quick, sharp hits that turn big project management concepts into everyday tools for the fire service. Today'...
The 90% Problem: The Hidden Cost of Technical Debt.
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, we dive into The 90% Problem: The Hidden Cost of Technical Debt, a challenge almost every fire department faces bu...
7 Rules For Collaborating Effectively With IT
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, we break down the 7 essential rules for working with your IT department. These are the rules every fire officer ne...
Fire Officer's Guide to Running a Project: A Real World Training Project Review
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, Captain Peter Younes breaks down the full anatomy of a project using a real-world example: delivering CPR and Stop...
Jason Patton: Culture, Resilience, and the Rise of AI
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Project Command, Jason Patton joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that covers his journey with Fire Dept Coffee and Fire Dept ...
Jason Patton: Culture, Resilience, and the Rise of AI
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Project Command, Jason Patton joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that covers his journey with Fire Dept Coffee and Fire Dept ...
Chief Eric Linnenburger: The Challenges of Moving From Ops to Admin.
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command I sit down with Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger for a candid conversation about the leap from operations to administ...
Chief Brian Marcos: Implementing Project Management In The Fire Service.
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Project Command, we sit down with Fire Chief Brian Marcos from Smyrna, Georgia for a deep dive into what it really takes to bring p...
Ending Projects The Right Way.
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, we talk about ending projects the right way. A well-done project closeout report does more than mark the finish li...
Getting New Equipment In Service.
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Putting new equipment in service in the fire department takes more than just dropping it off at the firehouse. In this episode of Project Command, we...
The Efficiency Cheat Codes.
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, we uncover three game-changing concepts that can turbo-charge your projects. Learn how the Pareto Principle helps ...
BONUS: The Scope- A Blueprint For Success.
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, we're talking all about the scope — what it is, why it matters, and how to define it clearly from the start. We'...
ChatGPT for Firefighters.
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, we explore how ChatGPT can be a powerful tool for firefighters. You'll learn everything you need to get started, f...
Project Communication 101
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, we dive into Project Communication 101 — breaking down the who, what, when, where, and why behind effective comm...
How To Get Projects Started.
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, we dive into one of the most important phases of any fire service project: getting it started the right way. We wa...
Why Some Projects Succeed While Other Fail.
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Project Command, Captain Peter Younes explores Why Some Fire Department Projects Succeed While Others Fail — and what you can do ...
Project Command Trailer - The Fire Service Project Management Podcast.
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1: Welcome to Project Command In this first episode, Captain Peter Younes introduces Project Command, a podcast about getting things done in t...