Introduction to SMFR Podcast with Chief Baker

In Episode 1 of the SMFR Podcast, Chief Baker sits down and talks through his vision and the strategies he is currently focusing on for the department. More specifically, this includes defining South Metro's culture, providing an update on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts/survey results and determining how we can best listen to and support the needs of our employee base. Chief Baker also reflects back on the past two years and discusses the impacts of COVID to our employees and organization.

Below are the book titles and authors that Chief Baker shares in this episode:

The Grit Factor
Shannon Huffman Polson

Legacy
James Kerr

The Resilient Pastor
Glenn Packiam

Strong Men Dangerous Times
Jim Ramos

The Death and Life of the Great Lakes
Dan Egan