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. 

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?" 

The first 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. The team discusses the book’s background, the writing process, the validation committee process, and some major takeaways that Company Officers can relate to.