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Dr. Marion Blackwell, Always Moving Forward

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November 23, 2020
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In this episode...

Chief Blackwell discusses his belief in the power of higher education and how adaptive leadership skills are crucial when faced with mitigating risks during these unprecedented times.

Guests

Chief Josh Waldo

Kathleen Edelman

Dr. Linda Martin

Ed Foulke

Chief Amy Hanifan

Dave Cornell

Chuck Carringer

Lieutenant Colonel Waldo Waldman

Scott Walker

Coach Lennie Acuff

Chief Kris Blume

CEO Brian Dunagan

Director Patrick Sheehan

Dr. Haley Murphy

Coach Jody Adams

Mike Robbins

Director Jeff Mangrum

Chief Robert Rielage

Chief Frank Viscuso

Master Chief Stephen Drum

Dr. Marion Blackwell

Chief Tonya Hoover

Pastor Dan Reiland

Jesse Wilson

Chief Rick Conerly

Derek Roy

Chief Watson

Chief Ludwig

Summary

Dr. Marion Blackwell, Fire Chief for the City of Spartanburg, South Carolina, began his fire service career as a volunteer in 1978, working as a paramedic and police officer. Thirty-five years of experience in the industry later, went on to earn his doctoral degree in 2017. Chief Blackwell discusses his belief in the power of higher education and how adaptive leadership skills are crucial when faced with mitigating risks during these unprecedented times.

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