Business, Leadership, and Lessons Learned: Public Safety Talk with Billy Ferguson
Fri Jan 09 2026
Billy Ferguson returns for a fast-moving public safety and leadership conversation that hits real-world governance, workplace accountability, and what small-town organizations get wrong when the stakes get high.
Jeff opens with a quick update on former Fire Chief Erik Holt’s situation, then the conversation rolls into what happens when elected bodies, HR realities, and policy gaps collide. Billy breaks down why many organizations stay reactive, why policies get created after disaster, and why “lessons learned” only matter if leaders actually act on them. The episode also covers OSHA training basics, emergency action plans, continuity planning, and the hidden costs when a public employee gets pulled into legal trouble.
Topics covered
Small locality leadership and why terminations get messy fast
Why policies often show up after someone gets hurt
OSHA updates, HazWOPER basics, and what many businesses miss
Emergency Action Plans and continuity planning that actually works
Public sector accountability and the “county attorney is not your attorney” reality
Self-worth, leadership growth, and getting unstuck from the past
Visit Jeff Robertson: JeffreyRobertson.com
Billy supports organizations with OSHA training, emergency action plan development, incident management guidance, and expert witness work. Connect with Billy.
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Billy Ferguson returns for a fast-moving public safety and leadership conversation that hits real-world governance, workplace accountability, and what small-town organizations get wrong when the stakes get high. Jeff opens with a quick update on former Fire Chief Erik Holt’s situation, then the conversation rolls into what happens when elected bodies, HR realities, and policy gaps collide. Billy breaks down why many organizations stay reactive, why policies get created after disaster, and why “lessons learned” only matter if leaders actually act on them. The episode also covers OSHA training basics, emergency action plans, continuity planning, and the hidden costs when a public employee gets pulled into legal trouble. Topics covered Small locality leadership and why terminations get messy fast Why policies often show up after someone gets hurt OSHA updates, HazWOPER basics, and what many businesses miss Emergency Action Plans and continuity planning that actually works Public sector accountability and the “county attorney is not your attorney” reality Self-worth, leadership growth, and getting unstuck from the past Visit Jeff Robertson: JeffreyRobertson.com Billy supports organizations with OSHA training, emergency action plan development, incident management guidance, and expert witness work. Connect with Billy.