Fire Engineering – On this week’s Humpday Hangout, hosts Rick Lasky and Terry McGrath are joined by a panel of leading fire service instructors and authors to discuss the life and legacy of the late Alan Brunacini.
FirefighterNation:
Fire Service Icon Alan Brunacini Passes Away
Affectionately known in the fire industry as “Bruno,” Brunacini served at all ranks in the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department, and as the fire chief from 1978-2006. A beloved mentor, instructor, and author, Bruno was instrumental in advancing the concept of fire department customer service, among other topics.
This week’s Hangout will examine Bruno’s influence on individual firefighters, departments, and the service as a whole.
Panelists:
Rick Lasky, Chief (Ret.), Lewisville (TX) Fire Department
Terry McGrath, Chief, Lewisville (TX) Fire Department
Bobby Halton, Editor-in-Chief, Fire Engineering Magazine
Mike Dugan, Captain (Ret.), FDNY Ladder Co. 123
David Rhodes
Jack Murphy, Fire Marshal (Retired)/Former Deputy Chief, Leonia (NJ) Fire Department
Eddie Buchanan, Division Chief, Hanover (VA) Fire-EMS Department
Anthony Avillo, Deputy Chief, North Hudson (NJ) Regional Fire & Rescue
Mike Gagliano, Captain, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
