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023- Politics, The Mayors Office and the Fire Service
Posted On 04 Feb 2014
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FirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #023
Interview with City Administrator Bill Shanahan
About this Episode:
Intro provided by Dillon Messina, Tampa, FL
What is like being a city administrator? We, as firefighters, get frustrated with the politics and the city/town officials. But have we ever thought about what its like to be a city administrator? What do they base their decisions on? What are the toughest decisions they have to make?
As firefighters, how do we know if the city administrator is doing the right thing or is just motivated by self ambition? I can’t speak for all administrators and I know there are some shady ones, but I wanted to learn from and share with you more about the day and life of a city administrator.
In this interview, I talk with Bill Shanahan about these questions and more. He is the real deal and was truthful and transparent. He is someone that I have admired about his core values and how he makes decisions and administers a city. At the time of the interview he was the Deputy Administer for the City of Augusta. (The fire chief reports to him)
Bill Shanahan(Left) and Chief Christopher James of the City of Augusta, GA
About Bill Shanahan:
Bill Shanahan served as the deputy administrator for the city of Augusta, Georgia at the time of this interview. He is currently the administrator for York County, South Carolina.
About the FirefighterToolbox Podcast/Internet Radio Show
The FirefighterToolbox Podcast/Internet Radio Show is audio program for up and coming firefighters and leaders who want to become better at the ever evolving skill of firefighting and to continue growing into a better leader. We interview great firefighters and officers and others who can bring great ideas, insights and information and share it with us so we can take our skills to the next level. New episodes every Tuesday. (Most listen to it on the commute to work, working out, doing chores or as a company training.)
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*Some photos are courtesy of Augusta Chronicle
