In this episode of Project Command, Captain Peter Younes explores Why Some Fire Department Projects Succeed While Others Fail — and what you can do to make sure yours lands on the winning side. From lack of leadership support and unclear scope to poor risk forecasting and competing priorities, he breaks down the most common pitfalls that derail projects in the fire service. Then, he shares the five critical success factors that help teams deliver results: defining a clear scope, setting the right tempo, managing lead and lag time, building the right team, and establishing ownership. Whether you’re rolling out new equipment, software, or training initiatives, this episode will help you bring command-level thinking to your next project — and see it through to success.