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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...
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...
TAKING THE CAPE OFF by Patrick J. Kenny Audiobook Receives Gold Medal Award
Patrick J. Kenny’s Audiobook TAKING THE CAPE OFF Receives Gold For immediate release: September 15, 2022 Readers' Favorite recognizes Non-Fiction Audiobook TAKING THE CAPE OFF How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief and Loss by Patrick J. Kenny, in its...
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...
Patrick J. Kenny’s new audiobook TAKING THE CAPE OFF receives 5 Stars!
Patrick J. Kenny’s Audiobook TAKING THE CAPE OFF Receives a Warm Literary Welcome For immediate release: September 1, 2022 Readers' Favorite announces the review of the Non-Fiction - Audiobook book TAKING THE CAPE OFF How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable...
Mom’s Choice Award-Winner, Chief Patrick J. Kenny (Ret) Interview
Mom's Choice Awards Interview Series August 12, 2022 "Mom’s Choice Awards is excited to announce another post in our interview series where we chat with the inventors, designers, publishers, and others behind some of our favorite family-friendly products. Hello, Mom’s...
Video & Podcast Interviews
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...
Patrick Kenny on KXRA Newstalk Radio – Dec. 6th Open Line Program
December 6, 2021 KXRA Newstalk Radio Alexandria, Minnesota Patrick Kenny was in studio on KXRA Newstalk Radio Show with Chief Jeff Karrow, Dec. 6th Open Line Program Patrick J. Kenny was in Alexandria Minnesota as Keynote Speaker talking on Mayday for Mental Health®...
Patrick J. Kenny on The Authors Show
September 23, 2021 Patrick J. Kenny is interviewed on The Authors Show shares with the listeners about his international best-selling book TAKING THE CAPE OFF: How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief and Loss
“Get Up!” A Father’s Command from Heaven – TBH 175
Patrick J. Kenny interviewed on: Touched by HEAVEN Everyday Encounters with God Episode: "Get Up!" A Father's Command from Heaven - TBH 175 September 5, 2021 14-year-old Patrick Kenny lay by his father's grave on a frigid January day in Chicago. His goal? To die of...
The Invisible Hand on the Fire Ground Podcast Episode 16
August 18, 2021 The Invisible Hand on the Fire Ground podcast hosted by Battalion Chief Danny Sheridan from the FDNY. Episode 16: His Wife passed over at 3:43, just one of the many signs Chief Pat Kenny had gotten in his lifetime. Listen to podcast here