Firehouse Talks with Jersey Rick: Igniting Leadership Excellence

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Join Jersey Rick and his co-host Emily to elevate your leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities. As a military veteran of both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps, and drawing from a career in the fire service, we discuss everything from leadership styles and methods to communication and decision making. To learn more about Jersey Rick and the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com.

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October 22, 2026Episode 7143 min

Leadership with a Servant's Heart: Connecting Before Commanding

In this episode, Jersey Rick interviews Kevin Johnson, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of The Johnson Leadership Group, LLC, and an Independent certified coach, mentor, trainer and speaker with the nationally recognized Maxwell Certified Leadership Team since 2016, where he leads learning experiences that are tailored to meet the specific needs of the audience to help maximize efficiency, growth, awareness and effectiveness. Since 2001, Kevin has written 24 books and his current book series, Leadership with a Servant's Heart, has earned 18 literary awards and is a 2-time new release best-seller on Amazon.com. Kevin’s life mission is to prepare and equip a generation of next-level leaders around the globe. Better leaders help to make the world a much better place. You can visit Kevin's website at: https://www.thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com/ To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com or send an email to rick@fireofficerleadershipacademy.com. Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats. Music title: Honor and Glory, Audiorezout, Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC

October 8, 2026Episode 7044 min

No Margin, No Mission: Why Great Leaders Learn to Say No

In this episode, Jersey Rick interviews Chad Hufford, a financial advisor, Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro, and author of Forging Financial Freedom . Earlier in his career, he also trained airborne soldiers, giving him a deep respect for disciplined leadership under pressure. Chad focuses on how leaders think and operate day-to-day, not just in business, but in life. He teaches that the same principles that make someone effective on the job, such as discipline, consistency, and resilience, are the ones that determine success with money, family, and long-term purpose. To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com or send an email to rick@fireofficerleadershipacademy.com. Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats. Music title: Honor and Glory, Audiorezout, Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC

September 24, 2026Episode 6946 min

Servant Leadership in Action: Leading People, Not Just Performance

In this episode, Jersey Rick interviews Kurt Uhlir, a globally recognized chief marketing officer, who has served in leadership roles at organizations ranging from early growth to over $1.4 billion in revenue, with experience operating across six continents. Kurt is a champion of servant leadership. He teaches that great leaders don’t control—they serve, by removing obstacles, coaching high performers, and building environments where people can thrive. You can learn more about Kurt at his website: https://kurtuhlir.com/definitive-guide-to-servant-leadership/ To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com or send an email to rick@fireofficerleadershipacademy.com. Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats. Music title: Honor and Glory, Audiorezout, Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC

September 10, 2026Episode 6848 min

Building a Culture Where Everyone is "All In"

In this episode, Jersey Rick interviews retired U.S. Army Major General Robert W. Mixon. MGEN Mixon served 33 years in the Army, commanding the 7th Infantry Division and Division West of First Army. After transitioning into corporate and nonprofit leadership, including helping create the Warrior Salute program for veterans with TBI and PTSD—he now advises organizations on leadership, culture, and veteran workforce success. MGEN Mixon is co-founder of Level Five Associates and author of the bestselling book, The Power of Being All In . His book can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Power-Being-All-Transformative-Transformational/dp/B0CN9GQJ8R and MGEN Mixon's website is https://www.levelfiveassociates.com/. To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com or send an email to rick@fireofficerleadershipacademy.com. Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats. Music title: Honor and Glory, Audiorezout, Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC

August 27, 2026Episode 6749 min

Inspiring vs Commanding: Leadership Dichotomy in the Firehouse

In this episode, Jersey Rick interviews Mark Andrew, a retired captain from the Deaborn Fire Department in Michigan and author of Leading Through the Heat . In his book, Mark distills decades of experience into a practical guide that proves the principles forged in emergency response apply to any workplace. He also talks about what good leadership looks like based on a 28-year career in the fire service. His book can be found on Amazon. To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com or send an email to rick@fireofficerleadershipacademy.com. Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats. Music title: Honor and Glory, Audiorezout, Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC

August 13, 2026Episode 6646 min

High Stakes Leadership: Lessons from a Former FBI Swat Operator

In this episode, Jersey Rick interviews Eric Robinson who joined the FBI after being in the ministry for 12 years. During Eric's time with the FBI, he worked a range of crimes including white collar, counterterrorism, crimes against children, gangs, drugs, and public corruption. He also served as a SWAT operator, a firearms instructor, and a tactics instructor. Eric will soon release his first book, a collection of humorous, surprising, and intriguing moments from his career. To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com or send an email to rick@fireofficerleadershipacademy.com. Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats. Music title: Honor and Glory, Audiorezout, Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC

July 30, 2026Episode 651 hr 1 min

Jersey Rick: Fifty Years of Leadership Lessons

In this episode, Emily interviews Jersey Rick and he talks about his experiences and leadership lessons learned from the military and fire service. To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com or send an email to rick@fireofficerleadershipacademy.com. Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats. Music title: Honor and Glory, Audiorezout, Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC

July 16, 2026Episode 6444 min

Episode 64 - Surviving to Thriving: Damian Marquez from Law Enforcement to Leadership Coach

In this episode, Jersey Rick interviews Damian Marquez, a former law enforcement officer and now a leadership coach, mentor, and team-building facilitator, working with individuals and organizations to identify their strengths, develop healthy habits, and lead with purpose. Damian helps high-achieving professionals, leaders, and teams move from surviving to thriving by unlocking their purpose, building unshakable confidence, and creating lasting impact. To contact Damian, email him at Damian@threestronglife.com or visit his website at https://www.threestronglife.com/ . Damian may also be found on LinkedIn. To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com or send an email to rick@fireofficerleadershipacademy.com. Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats. Music title: Honor and Glory, Audiorezout, Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC

July 2, 2026Episode 6329 min

Episode 63 - The United States of America 250th Birthday Celebration

In this episode, Jersey Rick and Emily recognize the 250th birthday of the United States of America. They not only talk about the signers of the Declaration of Independence, but they highlight the December 1774 tea party in Greenwich, New Jersey, the importance and privilege of our freedom, and discuss several historic sites in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com or send an email to rick@fireofficerleadershipacademy.com. Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats. Music title: Honor and Glory, Audiorezout, Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC

June 18, 2026Episode 621 hr 0 min

Episode 62 - Navigating Leadership Challenges: Insights from John Hilbrich's book, "Get to CEO"

In this episode, Jersey Rick interviews John Hilbrich coach, author of “Get to CEO”, and entrepreneur. After almost three decades as a CEO, entrepreneur and investor, John has navigated large and small organizations, struggled through recessions and successfully managed companies to success who were once drowning in poor management or deeply in debt. John has grown businesses organically and through acquisition; and has exited two companies as an entrepreneur. John’s book is available on Amazon in hardback, audiobook, and Kindle versions. To learn more about Jersey Rick, the Fire Officer Leadership Academy, and how we can help you develop as a professional, visit our website at https://www.fireofficerleadershipacademy.com or send an email to rick@fireofficerleadershipacademy.com. Jersey Rick is also the author of The Furnace of Leadership Development, available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook, and eBook formats. Music title: Honor and Glory, Audiorezout, Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC