Who Is Minneapolis' New Fire Chief? Meet Dr. Reggie Freeman | HC0090

Podcast: HAZARD CLASS · Jake Ryks

Opublikowano: 2026-10-21

In this episode of Hazard Class, Jake Ryks sits down with newly appointed Minneapolis Fire Chief Dr. Reggie Freeman for a candid conversation about leadership, overcoming adversity, and his vision for the future of the Minneapolis Fire Department. Freeman shares his unconventional journey through the fire service, beginning with his early career in Mississippi, where financial struggles led him to accept a firefighting position in Iraq. He reflects on being thrust into leadership before he was ready, the mistakes he made as a young officer, and the experiences that fundamentally changed his approach to leading people. <...