Managing a Fire Company

Episode 21 of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! In this episode, MFC Operations Manager Kyle Trumbly and MFC author John Brunacini give an update on all things MFC by providing a great overview of the training and certification program. 

Episode 20 of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! And this one is a MUST to listen to. In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini, author Tim Dietz, and validation committee member Trevor Stokes.  The team uncovers some of the major sources of stress for firefighters. Understanding our stressors is a step toward enhancing firefighter mental wellness and a step toward better understanding our crews. This is a concept we have to normalize in our field so that we can lead and take care of our people. 

The 19th episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here with new voices! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini, author Tim Dietz, and validation committee member Trevor Stokes. The team discusses the theme of Chapter 14 of MFC: customer service. The better a Company Officer takes care of their crew, the better the crew will take care of its customers!  

The 18th episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini and validation committee members Autry Cheatham and Ralph Baena. The team discusses Chapter 13 of MFC on sleep deprivation. We introduce the prospective that sleep deprivation is an element of company culture that must be changed in order to enhance performance and safety. 

The 17th episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini and validation committee members Autry Cheatham and Ralph Baena. Listen in as the team dives into Chapter 12 of MFC on chow. Remember: "An army marches on its stomach." 

The 16th episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini and validation committee members Autry Cheatham and Ralph Baena. The team continues their discussion on drilling. Additionally, the team highlights the new online training and certification program. Check it out at https://managingafirecompany.com/

Happy holiday season! To spread cheer, the 15th episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini and validation committee members Autry Cheatham and Ralph Baena. The team highlights one of our favorite topics - drilling! It’s important that Company Officers facilitate training for high risk, low frequency events and ensure that their crew is trained at a high competency level. 

The 14th episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here with new voices! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini and validation committee members Autry Cheatham and Ralph Baena. The team breaks down one of the most important activities that Company Officers manage during a shift: physical fitness. Your physical fitness is vital to maintaining mental wellness, building resilience, and delivering service.

The 13th episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini and validation committee members Kristan Maurer and Jarett Metheny. Listen as the team breaks down the Company Officer’s responsibility in terms of managing the buildings, grounds, vehicles and associated equipment that keeps us and the communities we serve safe.

The 12th episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini and validation committee members Kristan Maurer and Jarett Metheny. This episode is all about managing vacancies. There can be a lot of factors in the balance when considering your department’s staffing levels, collective bargaining agreements, local policies and procedures, etc.