Scott Thompson

Scott Thompson, a Canadian comedian and actor famed for his roles in The Kids in the Hall and The Larry Sanders Show, shares his unique journey through humor and Stoicism. He discusses how he found laughter amid adversity, including surviving the Centennial Secondary School shooting and battling cancer. The conversation explores the interplay of tragedy and triumph, the transformative power of Stoic teachings from Epictetus, and the importance of resilience and authenticity in confronting life’s challenges, all sprinkled with Thompson's comedic insights.

In this podcast, Chief Scott Thompson discusses the importance of promoting a fire first culture in fire departments, implementing new deployment models for efficiency, and fostering leadership and cultural transformation. They also explore topics such as formal mentoring programs, optimal driving approaches, cultivating positive change, peer reviews, embracing leadership responsibilities, and the importance of feedback and recommended books for firefighters.

This podcast explores the importance of organizational culture in the fire service, emphasizing trust, communication, and standards. It delves into strategies for managing resistance to change, building a crew-first culture, and the impact of a strong company officer on microcultures. Chief Thompson also shares valuable book recommendations for firefighters.