In The Media

Living On: Sean Kenny and the Manifestation of a Spirit

October & November 2024 Irish American News By Charley Brady Patrick J. Kenny’s Story, as written by Charley Brady and published in the Irish American News, can be read here: Part 1Living On: Sean Kenny and the Manifestation of a Spirit October 2024, go to page...

Patrick Kenny on First Responders’ Bridge Podcast

January 29, 2024 First Responders’ Bridge: The PodcastHost: Greg and NoahEp. #36 - “Taking the Cape Off (Part 1)” with Patrick KennyListen to Full Podcast Episode #36 In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Patrick J. Kenny, a seasoned veteran with over 38...

Behind the Shield Podcast | Pat Kenny III – Episode 885

February 12, 2024Behind the Shield PodcastHost: James GeeringListen to the full Podcast Episode 885 - Chief Pat Kenny - III Conversation "Pat Kenny is a retired Illinois Fire Chief, public speaker, and the author of "TAKING THE CAPE OFF". In this third conversation,...

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...

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...
We just didn’t see that coming

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...

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Behind The Shield | Pat Kenny II – Episode 676

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...

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Video & Podcast Interviews

APS Radio: Pat Kenny

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...

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Humpday Hangout: Taking Off the Cape

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...

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Patrick J. Kenny on The Authors Show

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

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“Get Up!” A Father’s Command from Heaven – TBH 175

“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...

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