Taking the Cape Off with Patrick J. Kenny | S5 E25
Join us for a powerful conversation with Retired Fire Chief Patrick J. Kenny, author of “Taking the Cape Off: How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief, and Loss.” We peel back the layers of leadership in emergency services and what it truly means to lead with strength and vulnerability.
Join us for a powerful conversation with Retired Fire Chief Patrick J. Kenny, author of “Taking the Cape Off: How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief, and Loss.” We peel back the layers of leadership in emergency services and what it truly means to lead with strength and vulnerability.
Chief Kenny shares his personal story, the impactful journey of his son Sean, and how loss reshaped his understanding of resilience and responsibility. We'll dismantle harmful myths about mental health and suicide that can hinder us as first responders and explore the stigma that often silences those in need.
Discover why effective communication is a game-changer in navigating personal and professional challenges, and whether current training adequately prepares firefighters to tackle mental health issues.
Get ready to learn, reflect, and equip yourself with the tools to foster a culture of compassion and strength in your firehouse and beyond. Tune in for this eye-opening discussion that promises to inspire your journey in leadership and mental health advocacy.
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Patrick J. Kenny
Fire Chief (Ret.) | Author | Speaker | Instructor
PATRICK J. KENNY has been a member of the fire service for over 42 years, and before retiring in January 2021 was the Fire Chief in Hinsdale and Western Springs, Illinois. He served as a Chief Officer for over 25 years.
He has been a speaker in multiple countries on Mayday for Mental Health® for more than a decade. He is the international best-selling author of TAKING THE CAPE OFF: How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief and Loss, and has articles published in the areas of mental health, leadership, fire safety, and fire code challenges. In 2021, he was awarded Fire Chief Emeritus status by the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association. He was awarded the Fire Engineering/International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award for 2020-2021.
