MFC Podcast #1 - Leading Alongside Labor

Today’s topic is one that is important to fire chiefs around the globe, and that is “leading alongside labor.” With us fora conversation on this topic is Local President Eric Daun and Fire Chief Aaron Lipski, both from the Milwaukee Fire Department.Eric Daun is the president of Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 and has been with the MilwaukeeFire Department for 11 years. He’s been involved in the union in multiple facets for the past 8 years, holding multiple positions on Executive Board. Eric has been the president of Local 215 for the past 3 years. Chief Lipski has served the City of Milwaukee for over 25 years. Joining the Milwaukee Fire Department in 1997 (in the same recruit class as his older brother, Daniel), and is a 4th generation Milwaukee Firefighter and Milwaukee resident. Chief Lipski holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, minoring in Africology, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, both from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.