Managing a Fire Company

John Brunacini

The MFC Podcast includes discussions on company level service delivery and HR in the fire service. 

  1. 2024-08-25

    Episode 21

    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.

    30 min

  2. 2024-08-23

    Episode 20

    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.

    43 min

  3. 2024-08-05

    Episode 19

    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!

    47 min

  4. 2024-07-12

    Episode 18

    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.

    51 min

  5. 2024-07-09

    Episode 17

    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."

    47 min

  6. 2024-06-11

    Episode 16

    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/

    35 min

  7. 2023-12-27

    Episode 15

    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.

    45 min

  8. 2023-11-12

    Episode 14

    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.

    47 min
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The MFC Podcast includes discussions on company level service delivery and HR in the fire service. 

Information

  • Creator
    John Brunacini
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Managing a Fire Company
  • Show Website
    Managing a Fire Company