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Hosted by Eric Linnenburger · education · EN-US
The people, the work, and the ideas driving the fire service forward. Ops Talk is hosted by Eric Linnenburger, Deputy Chief of Operations at Westminster Fire Department. We profile the people doing the work and discuss the ideas driving the fire service forward. We sit down with firefighters, officers, specialty teams, and outside voices to cover position profiles that go beyond the job description, leadership at every level, lessons learned from real incidents, and the progressive thinking shaping the industry's future. Whether you're a firefighter looking to grow professionally, aspiring for leadership, or simply interested in what makes a fire department operate, these honest conversations offer practical insights you can use. Questions or topic suggestions? Email opstalk.wfd@gmail.com *Ops Talk is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Always follow your department's procedures and guidelines.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe people, the work, and the ideas driving the fire service forward. Ops Talk is hosted by Eric Linnenburger, Deputy Chief of Operations at Westminster Fire Department. We profile the people doing the work and discuss the ideas driving the fire service forward.
WFD Ops Talk is hosted by Eric Linnenburger. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Company Officer - the Fire Department Leverage Point | The Research" (1 September 2026, 39 minutes), "Fire Service Innovation | Leadership, Breaking Barriers & Building Perimeter: Bailey Farren" (4 August 2026, 61 minutes), and "Firefighter Sleep & Shift Schedules | Data, Wearables & Driving Real Change: Asst. Chief Mike Binney" (7 July 2026, 69 minutes).
WFD Ops Talk publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 61 minutes across 18 episodes.
Booking probability for WFD Ops Talk is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. WFD Ops Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. WFD Ops Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for WFD Ops Talk are Courts, Police & Public Safety. WFD Ops Talk has an education audience.
Eric Linnenburger hosts WFD Ops Talk, an education podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Episode #16
Eric Linnenburger shares a virtual presentation delivered to a Fire Department’s officer development class, focused on leadership development during rapid organizational growth. He argues that company officers are the...
Episode #15
In this episode of Ops Talk, Eric Linnenburger interviews Bailey Farren, founder and CEO of Perimeter, a groundbreaking platform designed to enhance coordination and information sharing during emergencies. At just 22...
Episode #14
<p>Episode Description<br/><br/>Discover how fire service innovations in sleep research and wearable technology are transforming health outcomes and operational effectiveness. Assistant Chief Mike Binney shares insights...
Episode #14
Episode Description Discover how fire service innovations in sleep research and wearable technology are transforming health outcomes and operational effectiveness. Assistant Chief Mike Binney shares insights from his...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode of Ops Talk, Eric Linnenburger sits down with Westminster Fire Department leaders, Captain Samuel Pendleton and Battalion Chief Jake Lieser, to profile the fire captain position. With over two decades...
Episode #12
<p>Episode Description:<br/>In this episode, Eric Linnenburger dives into the world of water rescue with Alec Shogan, a fire medic and water rescue coordinator, highlighting the unique challenges and advancements within...
Episode #11
<p>This episode is best consumed on YouTube via the Ops Talk channel for the full experience and video footage. Find it here: https://youtu.be/8yr0wwNE7g8</p><p>This bonus episode shares a presentation that was given at...
Episode #10
<p>OpsTalk Podcast - Fire Department EMS<br/>Host: Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger<br/>Guest: Westminster Fire Department EMS Chief Chad Christian<br/><br/>Episode Overview<br/>In this episode of the OpsTalk Podcast...
Episode #9
<p>In this crossover episode of Ops Talk, Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger is interviewed by Peter Younes, on the Project Command Podcast. He shares his extensive journey in the fire service, spanning over 25 years. He...
Episode #8
<p>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...
Episode #7
<p>OpsTalk – Fire Lieutenant Profile: Part Two<br/>Host: Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger<br/>Guests: Lt. Nolan Bailey, Lt. Sam De Craen, Lt. Greg Schar<br/><br/>Episode Overview<br/>In Part 2 of this conversation, Deputy...
Episode #6
<p>Host: Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger<br/>Guests: Lt. Nolan Bailey, Lt. Sam De Craen, Lt. Greg Schar<br/><br/>Episode Overview<br/>In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger sits down with...
Episode #5
<p>Summary</p><p>In this episode of Ops Talk, Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger sits down with Fire Chief Kris Blume, author of "Carry the Fire: The Crucible of Leadership in the Fire Service." They discuss officer...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode of the OpsTalk podcast, Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger interviews members of the Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) team, WFD Captain Scott Wilmes and WFD Engineer Bryce Nilsson. They discuss the...
WFD Ops Talk
<p>Welcome to Ops Talk, Westminster Fire Department's operational training podcast.<br/><br/>We're here to have real conversations about fire department operations, tactics, and the people doing the work. Hosted by...
Episode #3
<p>Summary<br/>In this episode of the OpsTalk podcast, host Eric Linnenburger discusses the emerging challenges of battery fires, particularly those involving electric vehicles (EVs) and lithium-ion batteries, with...
Episode #1
<p>Welcome to the very first episode of Ops Talk! Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger introduces Westminster Fire Department's new operational training podcast and explains why we're creating this platform.<br/><br/>In this...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode of Ops Talk, Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger and Lieutenant Ryan Meigel discuss the importance of the Hazmat team within the fire service, emphasizing leadership, motivation, and the value of...
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