Chief Eric Linnenburger: The Challenges of Moving From Ops to Admin.

In this episode of Project Command I sit down with Deputy Chief Eric Linnenburger for a candid conversation about the leap from operations to administration and everything that comes with it. We talk about the real challenges officers face when they move behind the desk, how to build credibility in an administrative role, and the habits that keep leaders connected to the crews doing the work. Chief Linnenburger shares practical lessons from major administrative projects, insights on communicating with teams across the organization, and the mindset that turns administrative assignments into career accelerators instead of career detours. We also dig into how AI is emerging as a powerful force multiplier in fire administration, helping leaders streamline processes, improve accuracy, and reduce workload so they can focus on high value priorities. This one is loaded with wisdom for anyone stepping into or supporting administrative leadership in the fire service.