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.

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Host: Amanda McNew
Guest: Sam Greif, former Deputy City Manager, City of Plano

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