From Firefighter to City Leader: Sam Greif on Service, Leadership, and What's Next

In this special episode of Inside Plano , host Amanda McNew sits down with former Deputy City Manager Sam Greif as he reflects on his decades-long career in public safety and city leadership ahead of his retirement. From his early days as a firefighter and paramedic to serving as Plano's fire chief and later deputy city manager, Sam shares lessons learned about leadership, compassion, mental health, and what it truly means to serve a community. The conversation also highlights Plano's innovative 24/72 fire schedule, the importance of succession planning, and why Plano's "secret sauce" starts with putting people first. 👥 Hosts & Guest Host: Amanda McNew Guest: Sam Greif, former Deputy City Manager, City of Plano 🔗 Resources & Links City of Plano: plano.gov Plano Event Calendar: plano.gov/calendar

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This episode was published on Feb 11, 2026.

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