In this episode of Ops Talk, Eric Linnenburger interviews Captain Peter Younes, a Henrico County Fire Captain, project management professional, and host of the Project Command Podcast. They discuss the importance of effective fire service project management, the challenges of implementing projects in operations, and the role of technology and AI in enhancing fire department efficiency. Peter shares his journey in the fire service, the significance of understanding project management principles, and the common pitfalls that can derail projects. The conversation emphasizes the need for foundational skills and proactive learning to adapt to the evolving demands of the fire service.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Project Management in Fire Service
03:27 Peter Younes' Journey in the Fire Service
08:42 Identifying the Gap in Project Management Training
09:52 The Importance of Project Management in Fire Departments
15:13 Operational Projects and Their Impact
19:52 Mentorship and Leadership Development
23:30 Basics of Project Management for Operations
32:00 Defining Success in Projects
33:05 Common Pitfalls in Project Management
35:00 The Cost of Project Failure
40:46 Understanding Technical Debt
45:13 Leveraging Technology for Project Management
47:22 The Role of AI in Fire Service
56:09 Preparing for Future Challenges
01:00:07 Motivation and Giving Back to the Fire Service

Contact:
opstalk.wfd@gmail.com

Eric Linnenburger
linkedin.com/in/eric-linnenburger
elinnenb@westminsterco.gov

Peter Younes
Project Command Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-command/id1846384691
projectcommandpodcast@gmail.com