Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association Leadership Development Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.