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In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Eric Kennedy, Fire Lieutenant with the Kendallville Fire Department, Assistant Fire Chief of the Corunna Volunteer Fire Department, and Indiana District 3 Instructor of the Year.
With decades of experience in both volunteer and career firefighting, Eric shares his journey into the fire service, the lessons he's learned through leadership, and the passion that drives his commitment to training the next generation of firefighters. From his first major fire at the historic McCray Refrigerator Complex to leading regional training programs in farm rescue, grain bin emergencies, and auto extrication, Eric offers a unique perspective on what it takes to serve and lead in today's fire service.
We also discuss the challenges facing volunteer departments, the importance of mentorship, the role of family support in a firefighter's career, and how strong training programs help build stronger communities.
Whether you're a firefighter, EMT, first responder, or community member, this conversation is filled with insight, experience, and a reminder of the dedication required to answer the call.
Join us as we hear the story of a firefighter, instructor, leader, and mentor who continues to shape the future of the fire service across northeast Indiana.

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In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Amanda Weimer, a respected fire service leader whose career has evolved from the front lines of emergency response to shaping roadway safety across the state of Indiana.
Amanda shares her journey through the Fort Wayne Fire Department, where she rose through the ranks to become a lieutenant, the lessons learned during decades of service, and the challenges and rewards of leadership in the fire service. We also explore her transition into the world of Traffic Incident Management (TIM), where she now works to improve responder safety, interagency cooperation, and roadway incident response throughout Indiana.

Join us for an inspiring discussion about service, leadership, resilience, and the ongoing mission to make Indiana's roadways safer for responders and the communities they protect.

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On this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with Peggy Pankop-Barrand to discuss a lifetime of service, sacrifice, and perseverance. Peggy opens up about entering the fire service in the early 2000s during a time when women in the firehouse often had to work twice as hard to prove they belonged. From overcoming doubt and breaking barriers to balancing motherhood, public service, and personal tragedy after being widowed at a young age, her story is one of resilience and determination.
This conversation dives into the realities of small-town emergency services, leadership, grief, family, and what it truly means to keep showing up for your community when life gets difficult. Honest, emotional, and inspiring—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.