Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association Leadership Development Podcast

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The Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Leadership Development Podcast explores innovations and leadership strategies shaping the future of the fire service.

  1. May 3

    MFC Podcast #13 - Data, Leadership, and the Future of the Fire Service

    In this episode, we enjoy a conversation with former U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell. We talk about data, leading through change, and the future of the fire service.

    1h 1m

  2. Mar 29

    MFC Podcast #12 - Cardiac and Metabolic Wellness

    This episode is the third of a four-part mini-series discussing wellness in the fire service. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Stefanos Kales - physician, researcher, author, and professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - to discuss cardiac and metabolic health.

    1h 5m

  3. Jan 1

    MFC Podcast #11 - The Fire Chiefs Role in the Legislative Process

    In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Ken LaSala, the IAFC’s Director of Government Relations and Policy. Ken is an incredibly valuable member of the Metro team. He is instrumental in helping chiefs from across the country navigate the political and legislative waters, influencing a variety of issues that significantly impact the nation’s fire service.

    49 min

  4. 12/15/2025

    MFC Podcast #10 Wellness Mini-Series Part 2 - Occupational Cancer

    This episode is part 2 of our wellness mini-series, sponsored by LifeScan Wellness. In this episode, we are joined by industry research partners to discuss occupational cancer - including our "why," the current research, and the actions that can be taken to mitigate risk.

    54 min

  5. 12/03/2025

    MFC Podcast #9 - Wellness Mini-Series Part 1 - Behavioral Health

    This is the first in a series of special episodes related to firefighter health and wellness, sponsored by LifeScan Wellness. In this episode, we are joined by LifeScan CEO Todd LeDuc, Retired Fire Chief Don Lombardi, and researchers Dr. Sarah Jahnke and Dr. Brittany Hollerbach to discuss the important topic of behavioral health.

    1h 22m

  6. 11/10/2025

    MFC Podcast #8 - The International Fire Service

    In this episode, we visit with Bert Brugghemans, the Chief Fire Officer for Brandweer Zone Antwerp in Belgium. We discuss similarities and differences between the US and parts of the European fire service.

    1h 14m

  7. 09/08/2025

    MFC Podcast #7 - The Past, Present, and Future of the Fire Service

    In this episode, we sit down with retired Fire Chief, respected author, and fire service statesman Dennis Compton. Chief Compton brings over four decades of distinguished service, including 28 years with the Phoenix Fire Department and six years as Fire Chief in Mesa, Arizona. Beyond his operational leadership, he has authored numerous books and articles on leadership and performance. We explore his unique perspective on leadership, the lessons he learned through his time in Phoenix and Mesa, and his views on how the fire service is evolving today and into the future. Chief Compton’s insights, shaped by experience, scholarship, and national influence, offer inspiration and guidance for leaders at every level.

    1h 39m

  8. 07/14/2025

    MFC Podcast #6 - Artificial Intelligence in the Fire Service

    In this podcast, we explore the topic "Artificial Intelligence in the Fire Service." Our guest, Fire Chief Dan Munsey from the San Bernardino County Fire Department, explains how his organization has adapted, even thrived, in the changing environment.

    55 min
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