Managing a Fire Company

The 11th 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. Tune in to hear the panel discuss shift change. This is the first example that a Company Officer can set for their crew every shift to display how important it is to be in a ready state while setting the tone for safety and service delivery. What’s the culture in your department in regards to shift change? Share your thoughts with us! 

The tenth 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. The crew discusses some of the most major Company Officer responsibilities: time management and administrative documentation. Listen at the link in bio or here: https://managingafirecompany.buzzsprout.com/

The ninth 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 Kristan Maurer and Jarett Metheny. In this episode, the team gives an overview of Section 2 of the Managing a Fire Company textbook. This section highlights the “readiness” that company officers must manage and maintain on a shift to shift basis.

The eighth episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini and Validation Committee members Trish Connolly and Ralph Baena. The focus of this episode is on a Company Officer’s main responsibility: supporting, following, and enforcing SOPs. Doing this protects you, your crew members, and your department.

The seventh episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini and Validation Committee members Trish Connolly and Ralph Baena. This episode details out the eight very straight forward ways to lead by example. The team highlights that the positive examples that a Company Officer sets become the backbone to effectively managing a fire company. 

The sixth episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini and Validation Committee members Trish Connolly and Ralph Baena. The team discusses the Formal and Personal Authority that a Company Officer uses to effectively manage a Company, while highlighting that Personal Authority is a more powerful tool.

The fifth episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini and Validation Committee members Trish Connolly and Ralph Baena. The team discusses the 8 expectations that a Company Officer must meet while taking care of their crew and the public. Also discussed is the environment that Company Officers perform in.

The fourth episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini and Validation Committee members Trish Connolly and Ralph Baena. The team highlights the job description of Company Officer and dives into 3 key elements to the job that a Company Officer must fulfill when delivering service. 

The third episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly hosts author John Brunacini and Validation Committee members Trish Connolly and Ralph Baena. The team discusses the 5 chapters that make up Section 1 of the book. This “Up Front” section lays the groundwork for the rest of the book.

The 2nd episode of the Managing a Fire Company podcast is here! In this episode, Kyle Trumbly interviews authors John Brunacini and Tim Dietz, as well as validation committee members Richard Kelley and Trevor Stokes. This episode is the first in a series of podcasts that will provide discussions on specific sections and chapters of the Managing a Fire Company textbook. This episode raises the question: "Who is the most important person on the fire department? The Company Officer or the Fire Chief?"