In The Media

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...

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...
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...

read more
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...

read more

Video & Podcast Interviews

PTSD911 Presents: Chief Patrick J. Kenny (Ret.)

PTSD911 Presents: Chief Patrick J. Kenny (Ret.)

August 18, 2021 Fire Chief Patrick Kenny’s world was rocked when he lost his own son to suicide. This was devastating as a leader. Join us for a candid conversation about mental health, wellness, and leadership in the first responder community. Chief Kenny joined film...

read more
Pat Kenny on Hibernian Radio Podcast, Sat. May 22, 2021

Pat Kenny on Hibernian Radio Podcast, Sat. May 22, 2021

Hibernian Radio Podcast, Sat. May 22, 2021 by hibernianradio | May 24, 2021 Podcast Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present the Hibernian Radio Hour as we continue on our First Responders Tour at The Cork and Kerry Pub...

read more
Facebook Forum: Mayday for Mental Health with Pat Kenny

Facebook Forum: Mayday for Mental Health with Pat Kenny

Illinois Fire Service Institute presents Patrick J. Kenny in Facebook Forum: Mayday for Mental Health, live free training. Illinois Fire Service Institute | Facebook Facebook Live Forum - Free Live Training  Mayday for Mental Health Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 1:00...

read more
Behind The Shield | Episode 266 – Chief Pat Kenny

Behind The Shield | Episode 266 – Chief Pat Kenny

December 31, 2019 Behind the Shield James Geering Listen to full Podcast Episode 266 - Chief Pat Kenny Chief Kenny has been a member of the fire service for over 37 years. He serves as a member of the Illinois Fire Chief’s Promotional Assessment Board and is a past...

read more

Pin It on Pinterest