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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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.
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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Patrick J. Kenny: “Mayday” for Mental Health

Patrick J. Kenny: “Mayday” for Mental Health

July 27, 2015 By Patrick J. Kenny Fireengineering.com How many of us got into the fire service thinking that we are capable of being modern day superheroes, maybe Superman? Don’t laugh. Stay with me as you think of what your idea of the profession is all about. Did...

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New Fire Chief Patrick Kenny Returns to Western Springs

New Fire Chief Patrick Kenny Returns to Western Springs

We have an exclusive interview with the former Village Deputy Chief of Fire and Emergency services, who on Dec. 1 will succeed Tony Bednarz as Chief of that same department. By Darren McRoy, Patch Staff Dec 13, 2011 Full Article on Patch.com As 50-year fire-service...

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Welcome to Personal Survival By Fire Chief Pat Kenny (Ret.)

September 13, 2010 By Patrick Kenny As seen on FirefighterCloseCalls.com Welcome to a new page and hopefully the addition of a positive chapter consistent with the mission of Firefighter Close Calls, which strives to bring forward issues involving injury and death to...

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Mental health challenges we face

Behavioral health issues are as much a threat to a firefighter's overall safety as building construction, reduced staffing and response times Aug 16, 2010 By Chief Pat Kenny As seen in FireChief.com As we begin the NVFC's National Firefighter Health Week, I think it...

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