About this episode

Assistant Chief Brad Coy discusses building a young fire department with a focus on leadership, culture, and training.

Step inside the Greenwood, IN Fire Department with Assistant Chief Brad Coy as he joins Jeremy from National Fire Radio for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, training, and preparing the next generation of firefighters. In this episode, Chief Coy shares how Greenwood is navigating rapid growth while building a department rooted in pride, ownership, and firemanship. With nearly 65% of the department having three years or less on the job, Greenwood has embraced an aggressive in-house training model focused on mentorship, accountability, and preserving the traditions of the fire service. From recruit development to company culture, Chief Coy explains why investing in people and teaching initiative are critical to the future of the job. The conversation also dives into apparatus design, operational readiness, customer service, and the evolution of the modern fire department. As Greenwood continues expanding with new stations, specialized companies, and a state-of-the-art training facility, this episode highlights a department focused on growth without losing sight of its identity and history.

People in this episode

Host: Jeremy

Guest: Brad Coy

Topics covered

• leadership
• fire department culture
• training
• mentorship
• firefighter development
• operational readiness

Keywords

• fire department
• leadership
• training
• mentorship
• firefighters
• company culture
• operational readiness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Greenwood, IN Fire Department

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