In The Media
Chief Patrick J. Kenny (Ret) profiled in Book: Every Fire-Rescue Professional is a Leader
Patrick J. Kenny shared his story and the importance of Mental Health with Dr. Lynch for Important Leadership Book May 30, 2023 Chief Patrick J. Kenny (Ret) is proud to help spread the word about the importance of Mental Health within the Fire and First Responder...
Patrick Kenny Live at FDIC: APS Radio
Patrick J. Kenny Guest Live at FDIC: APS Radio Fire Engineering APS Radio: Pat Kenny 4.25.2023 Host Jim Burneka is joined by guests Dr. Sara Jahnke and Patrick J. Kenny for this APS Radio livestream from FDIC International 2023.
TAKING THE CAPE OFF by Patrick J. Kenny, used in Southern Illinois University Master’s Degree in Homeland Security and Administration
Taking Off The Cape & Executive Leadership/Critical Thinking April 30, 2023According to Lindsay Laycoax, MPA, Lead Site Coordinator/Faculty, Public Safety Management Degree Programs, School of Justice and Public Safety, Southern Illinois University Carbondale,...
Patrick J. Kenny’s Audiobook TAKING THE CAPE OFF Receives Book Excellence Award
Patrick J. Kenny’s Audiobook TAKING THE CAPE OFF Receives Book Excellence Award For immediate release: April 5, 2023 TAKING THE CAPE OFF How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief and Loss by Patrick J. Kenny was named a Winner of the Book Excellence...
TAKING THE CAPE OFF by Fire Chief Patrick J. Kenny honored with Gold Medal Award at International Ceremony
Readers' Favorite recognized "Taking the Cape Off" by Patrick J Kenny in its annual international book award contest and award ceremony in Miami, Florida November 19, 2022. For immediate release: November 22, 2022 Readers' Favorite recognized the Non-Fiction book and...
We just didn’t see that coming
Article Featured in FIREFighting IN CANADA November 7, 2022 By Patrick J. Kenny How many times have you heard someone say, “We just didn’t see that coming.” I’ve heard it far too often and usually relating to personal tragedy, loss, and suicide. As a speaker on mental...
Video & Podcast Interviews
Patrick Kenny Live at FDIC: APS Radio
Patrick J. Kenny Guest Live at FDIC: APS Radio Fire Engineering APS Radio: Pat Kenny 4.25.2023 Host Jim Burneka is joined by guests Dr. Sara Jahnke and Patrick J. Kenny for this APS Radio livestream from FDIC International 2023.
Behind The Shield | Pat Kenny II – Episode 676
October 5, 2022 Behind the Shield James Geering Listen to full Podcast Episode 676 - Chief Pat Kenny II "Pat Kenny is a retired Illinois Fire Chief, public speaker and the author of "TAKING THE CAPE OFF". In this second conversation, we discuss the mental health...
The Leadership Crucible Podcast – Guest PAT KENNY | TAKING THE CAPE OFF
Taking Off the Cape Part 1 and Part 2 The Leadership Crucible Podcast Guest Pat Kenny 9/9/2022 PATRICK J. KENNY has been a member of the fire service for over 38 years, and before retiring in January 2021 served as the Fire Chief in Hinsdale and Western...
Humpday Hangout: Straight Talk: Pat Kenny
Fire Engineering Humpday Hangout 3.30.2022 On this week’s Humpday Hangout, hosts Dan DeGryse and Robbie Fisher talk to Pat Kenny about firefighter mental health, humor and resilience, faith, and more.
APS Radio: Pat Kenny
Fire Engineering APS Radio: Pat Kenny 3.18.2022 Host Jim Burneka talks with guest Chief Patrick J. Kenny (Ret.), building on his December 2021 appearance on Fire Engineering’s Humpday Hangout with Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood. Pat discusses the importance of St...
Humpday Hangout: Taking Off the Cape
Taking Off the Cape: Firefighters, Mental Illness, and Resiliency Fire Engineering 12.21.2021 On this week’s Humpday Hangout, Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood talk with guest Patrick J. Kenny, retired Illinois fire chief, about his perceived failure as a leader in his...