Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association Leadership Development Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 h...

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.

In this podcast, we explore the topic "Innovations in Emergency Medical Service." Our guests, Fire Chief Randy Royal and Deputy Chief Jayme McConnellogue from the Colorado Springs Fire Department, explain how their organization has adapted to the changing environment and improved patient outcomes.

Today’s topic is another one that is important to the metropolitan fire chiefs…and that is really about the basics…or “Metro Chiefs 101.” With us for a conversation on this topic is Retired Metro Chief and former Executive Secretary of the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs, Russ Sanders. Also with us is the current Executive Secretary for the Metro, Retired Metro Fire Chief Otto Drozd.

Today’s topic is another important to metropolitan fire chiefs around the globe, but more importantly their staff and the communities that they serve. It is a topic that is the foundation of our relationship with our members and the neighbors we care for. …and that topic is ”ethical leadership”: With us for a conversation on this topic are two amazing fire chiefs and humans. Fire Chief Richard Kel...

Today’s topic is one that is important to metropolitan fire chiefs around the globe. It is a topic that is a fundamental challenge for, not only metro fire chiefs but governments, corporations, institutions, and even families…and that is ”effective communications” With us for a conversation on this topic is Fire Chief Steve Dongworth from the Calgary Fire Department. Steve is passionate about lead...

Today’s topic is one that is important to fire chiefs around the globe, and that is “leading alongside labor.” With us fora conversation on this topic is Local President Eric Daun and Fire Chief Aaron Lipski, both from the Milwaukee Fire Department. Eric Daun is the president of Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 and has been with the MilwaukeeFire Department for 11 years. He’s been inv...