Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Todd Edwards and Anthony Rowett talk engine company operations and other topics in firefighting. Sponsored by IFSTA.

Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy discuss fireground decision making and incident command. Sponsored by IFSTA.

Host Dave McGlynn and FDIC International instructors talk about the legacy of Bobby Halton and what he has done for the fire service and fire instructors.

Curt Varone reviews several recent legal cases impacting fire departments, including instances of firefighters being arrested for child ography charges, the Kansas City (MO) fire truck crash settlement, a female firefighter alleging assault in the fire station, and more.

Host Steve Hamilton speaks with John Ryan, Emergency Manager, and Joe Webber, Dir. of Emergency Management from Augusta University office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPaR). They discuss the next iteration of the Augusta Project - Proactive active shooter preparedness symposium partnered with NFPA 3000.

Danny Sheridan speaks with guests Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons and Eva Emory of the Fire Department of New York.

Frank Ricci, David Polikoff, Sam Villani, and their guests discuss topics at the nexus of firefighting and politics.

Host Stephen Shaw speaks with guest Shannon Stone, a second-generation, 32-year fires service veteran and operations chief with the Midway Fire District in Gulf Breeze, Florida, about influence and leadership.

In this Humpday Hangout, Mike Dugan, Bill Gustin, and other members of the panel continue their discussion on commercial fires. They speak with guest James Johnson about building construction and its impact on firefighting tactics. For the images mentioned, visit https://youtu.be/LDw79tqUmtQ.

Lieutenant Heidi Simon of the South Metro (CO) Fire Department helms this episode of the Women in Fire podcast. https://www.womeninfire.org/

Training volunteer firefighters is a constant challenge. With expanding department missions, decreasing time available, and limited budgets and resources, it can seem impossible for volunteers to get all the training they need. Developing a training program that meets the needs of the individual firefighter is equally as challenging and it requires planning, commitment and time. The task, so very...

Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer discuss current goings-on in the fire service, leadership, and more.

Dr. Beth Murphy and company address issues related to firefighter health and mental well-being.

Join us Thursday night January 5th for a Conversation on Fireground Architecture; Importance of Construction Literacy on Today’s Fireground Perspectives on the Study of Building Construction, Building Sciences and Introducing the Fireground Architecture Model with Host Christopher Naum on Buildingonfire’s Taking it to the Streets podcast hosted on FireEngineering.com’s BlogTalk Radio at 7:30 pm ET...

In this Humpday Hangout, Ricky Riley and other members of Traditions Training discuss firefighting operations in vacant buildings. https://www.traditionstraining.com/

Tonight, our guest is Navy SEAL Veteran and Kansas City Firefighter, Andrew Crocker. Join us as we discuss his decision to join the SEALs, Team life, and what lead him to becoming a Firefighter. Members of the Sons of the Flag discuss the group’s work assisting burn survivors.  https://sonsoftheflag.org/  

Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush speak with David Rhodes and Mike Walker about the legacy of Chief Halton and about Oklahoma City Fire Department rescues. More: https://trainfirefighters.com/

In this week’s Humpday Hangout, host Frank Ricci and company speak with their guests about a recent lower court ruling that New York City violated the right of a firefighter by mandating the vaccine. They will also pay tribute to late Fire Engineering Editor in Chief Bobby Halton. Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

Eric Dreiman speaks with guest Sean Eagen from the Buffalo (NY) Fire Department. They discuss working with younger firefighters, truck company operations, fireground decision-making, and how to work in cold and snowy conditions.  Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka reflect on the life and legacy of the late Chief Bobby Halton. Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

Host Stephanie White talks practical nutrition for firefighters with guest Megan Lautz. Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

Members of the Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (F.O.O.L.S.) discuss training, the brotherhood, and more. Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

In preparation for discussing the new BURN X Movie Release with Director Tom Putnam next month, we travel down memory lane and revisit three old episodes covering the BURN Project from as far back as 2011. Last show in Season 12 Episode 5 (Season 1) 12/17/2011 Hosts Dane Carley, Craig Nelson, and Jeff Wallin talk to the directors/producers Brenna Sanchez and Tom Putnam of the Detroit Fire film "BU...

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments. Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

In this throwback episode from 2008, host Rick Lasky talks firefighting with guest David Rhodes. This episode originally aired September 9, 2008. Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.