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Triple P PodcastThe OFCA is your premier training, professional n Author: Ohio Fire Chief's Association
The OFCA is your premier training, professional networking and proactive advocacy partner. Mission Statement: "The Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association exists to improve the safety of Ohio by leading, representing, educating and supporting Ohio's emergency services". The Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association is a statewide organization supporting the interests of Ohio's fire chief officers. Through a variety of programs and services, the Association provides education and professional development, legislative advocacy, communication and information exchange and peer networking opportunities throughout the year. Through the work of its dedicated board of directors and committee volunteers and professional staff, the Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association continually focuses on being the premier fire and emergency services organization in the state of Ohio. Language: en Genres: Government Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EPISODE #40 - Dr.JohnnyTorgelson
Wednesday, 19 November, 2025
Join us for a powerful session recorded live at the Ohio Fire & Rescue Officer Development Conference, featuring guest Dr. Johnny Torgelson—aka “Dr. JT”—author of the impactful book Forging Your Team: Demystifying Team Development for First Responders. In this episode of the Triple P Podcast, we dive deep into the fire-service-specific leadership and team-development strategies that Dr. JT has honed through decades of experience. We cover: How to transition from a group of individuals into a high-trust, high-performance team. Practical tactics for fire chiefs and officers on culture-building, empowerment, and relational leadership in the fire-service context. Real-world stories and lessons from Dr. JT’s career—from the U.S. Army, global fire service assignments, entrepreneurial ventures and college leadership roles. How you can enact early wins in your department—leveraging trust, communication, and deliberate leadership—to build momentum and credibility among crews and command staff. Whether you’re a newly minted fire chief, a battalion officer looking to elevate your crew, or a department executive seeking to embed a culture of trust and performance, this episode delivers actionable insight tailored for the fire-service world. 📚 Get the Book: Purchase Forging Your Team here: • Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1593706057 Amazon • Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/forging-your-team-demystifying-team-development-for-first-responders-johnny-torgeson/b0f6bb102e522173 Bookshop 🌐 Visit the Website: For more from Dr. JT (seminars, consulting, free team-resources): https://forgingteams.com/ Forging Teams 📌 Stay Connected: #FireLeadership #TeamDevelopment #FireService #ForgingYourTeam #DrJT #TriplePPodcast #OhioFireConference #FireChief #HighPerformanceTeams Tune in, take notes, and let’s get serious about forging your team. 💪
