Leadership @ the Kitchen Table
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Ep: 108: Randy Bruegman, Fire Chief (ret.) - Always Leading
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Captain Berlin Maza & Deputy Fire Chief Bill Mack sit down with leaders in all professions and industries from across the country to have leadership conversations at the firehouse kitchen table!
Leaders share their stories, philosophies and perspectives on leadership. They talk about their non-negotiable behaviors, actions and traits, as well as offer action items for newer employees, emerging leaders, and senior members of organizations to grow as leaders!
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- Ep: 108: Randy Bruegman, Fire Chief (ret.) - Always Leading · 48 min · Sesong 5 Episode 108From succession planning at a 12-station, 200-plus firefighter department to the culture shifts behind his new book Down the Pole, Up the Ladder, this conversation is a blueprint…
- Ep: 107: John Walters (FDNY), FF Resilience & Brotherhood · 1 t 19 min · Sesong 5 Episode 107John Walters, retired FDNY Rescue One firefighter and former chief of the Port Washington Fire Department, shares hard-earned lessons on resilience, peer support, and the…
- Ep: 106: Chuck Heitz, Battalion Chief (ret.) - Own Your Training & Stay Positive · 1 t 12 min · Sesong 5 Episode 106Retired Battalion Chief Chuck Heitz draws on his experience with King County Medic One to discuss personal responsibility for training and professional growth. Your department…
- Ep: 105: FC Eric Saylors, BC Kyle Andersen, BC Marcus Regan - Preparing Future Leaders · 1 t 25 min · Sesong 5 Episode 105In this episode, three fire chiefs discuss the Succession Project—an initiative started by one battalion chief to create an environment where current and emerging leaders can…
- Ep. 104: Anthony Kastros, Battalion Chief (ret.) - Every Problem is a Human Problem · 1 t 7 min · Sesong 5 Episode 104On the 25th anniversary of September 11, Battalion Chief Anthony Kastros opens with a tribute to the lives lost and the families and communities forever affected, reminding us to…
- Ep. 103: Dave Tait, Fire Chief - Succession Planning & Problem Solving · 1 t 5 min · Sesong 5 Episode 103Fire Chief Dave Tait of the City of Bellevue Fire Department in Washington takes us inside the world of leadership, problem-solving, and succession planning. In this episode…
- Ep. 102: Pete Brummel, Deputy Chief (ret.) - Vulnerability Creates Credibility · 1 t 9 min · Sesong 5 Episode 102Pete Brummel, retired Deputy Chief and 35-year veteran of the fire service, for a powerful conversation about authentic leadership and the personal work required to lead others…
- Ep. 101: Brooke Lundquist, PhD, LMHC - Advocating for Mental Health · 59 min · Sesong 4 Episode 101Dr. Brooke Lundquist is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has dedicated her career to supporting the people who answer the call. With more than 25 years as part of a fire…
- Ep. 100: Berlin Maza, Captain - Diverse Perspectives · 1 t 25 min · Sesong 4 Episode 100Berlin Maza, a Captain with Eastside Fire & Rescue in Washington, shares leadership lessons shaped by the mentors, colleagues, and experiences that have influenced his career in…
- Ep. 99: David Brannan, CHDS NPS Program Director - Stay in the Fight · 1 t 12 min · Sesong 4 Episode 99David Brannan, Program Director at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School, joins us for a conversation on staying in the fight—both…
- Ep. 98: Ryan McGrady, Fire Chief - Humility & Vulnerability · 1 t 7 min · Sesong 4 Episode 98Fire Chief Ryan McGrady of West Pierce Fire & Rescue, one of the most powerful leadership traits isn't about having all the answers—it's about being willing to be vulnerable…
- Ep. 97: Jim Whitney, Deputy Fire Chief - Lead Where You Stand · 1 t 26 min · Sesong 4 Episode 97Deputy Fire Chief Jim Whitney of the Redmond Fire Department—a leader who stood on the front lines during one of the most defining moments in modern emergency response. As the…
- Ep. 96: Trisha Wolford, Fire Chief - Perspective & Gratitude · 1 t 11 min · Sesong 4 Episode 96Fire Chief Trisha L. Wolford of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department in Maryland leads one of the largest combination fire departments in the country, serving more than…
- Ep. 95: Mike Dugan, Captain (ret.) - It's Your Turn · 1 t 10 min · Sesong 4 Episode 95A powerful conversation with Mike Dugan, a 27-year veteran of the FDNY and retired Captain of Ladder Company 123, whose fire service journey spans nearly five decades. A…
- Ep. 94: Chuck DeSmith, Deputy Fire Chief (ret.) - Resiliency & Peer Support · 1 t 29 min · Sesong 4 Episode 94Chuck DeSmith, a retired Deputy Fire Chief with 35 years of service at Renton Regional Fire Authority in Washington draws from decades of leadership experience sharing his…
- Ep. 93: Paul Conway, Assistant Chief (ret.) - A Life Full of Mistakes · 1 t 20 min · Sesong 4 Episode 93With more than 40 years in the American Fire Service, Paul Conway’s journey—from firefighter to assistant chief of the Milwaukee Fire Department—is a masterclass in leadership…
- Ep. 92: Mike Gagliano, Captain (ret.) - Remember Your Mission · 1 t 18 min · Sesong 4 Episode 92Retired Seattle Fire Department Captain and 2008 FDIC International keynote speaker Mike Gagliano brings decades of fireground leadership and life-earned wisdom to the show. As…
- Ep. 91: Tyrral Quinn, Captain - Vulnerability & Failures · 1 t 5 min · Sesong 4 Episode 91Captain Tyrall Quinn, author of The Calling: The Unseen Work of Leading Well, joins the podcast to share a powerful story of service, departure, and return. After stepping away…
- Ep. 90: Randy Chevalier, Fire Chief - Leading thru Crisis · 1 t 13 min · Sesong 4 Episode 90Fire Chief Randy Chevalier of Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District shares hard-earned lessons on leading through crisis and challenge. Having guided his department through three…
- Ep. 89: Ash Shapiro, Lieutenant - Getting the Job Done · 55 min · Sesong 3 Episode 89Lieutenant Ash Shapiro of Hartford Fire Department talks getting the job done, especially if no one else is. Take the job seriously but don't take yourself too seriously. A good…







