Fire Engineering Podcast Network

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.

Larry Conley and other members of the G.L.U.E. crew discuss mentoring, leadership, and other fire service topics. Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

Host Steve Shaw, assistant chief with Fort Lauderdale (FL) Fire Rescue, speaks with Paul Combs about his artwork and what it means to have passion for the craft of firefighting. Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

What are we looking for in today’s firefighter? Why is the fire service seeing less members coming into the profession? In this Humpday Hangout, Brian Zaitz and other members of the ISFSI consider how agencies can go about hiring the right people for the job. Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

Host Danny Sheridan of the FDNY speaks with Dan Hamelburg of NYC Fire Wire. Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

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

Host Dave McGlynn talks with guest Bobby Eckert of Eckert Fire Tactics about training, leadership, networking, and the challenges the instructor faces.  https://www.eckertfiretactics.com/ Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

Chris Naum provides some insights and an Introduction to the Influence of Building Construction, Occupancy Risks and Research on Command Decision-Making. Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

Members of Women in Fire discuss fire camps for girls and educating future members of the fire service. https://www.womeninfire.org/  

Host Tom Merrill talks about volunteer fire department recruitment and retention with members of the Snyder (NY) Fire Department. Many episodes this year featured guests from around the country discussing their department's programs and efforts. Tom welcomes four members onto the show from his own department, who serve the recruitment and retention committee and have worked very hard over the past...

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

Hosts Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood talk with their guests about motivating the unmotivated and reigniting firefighters‘ enthusiasm for the job. They speak with guests Josh Miller, firefighter with New Haven (CT) Rescue Company 1, and Corley Moore, battalion chief with the Moore (OK) Fire Department and host of the Weekly Scrap podcast.

Today, we are excited to have a very special guest, on for what was our Veterans Day, and hear the incredible story of Captain George Burk! George Burk, keynote speaker, trainer, author, Vietnam veteran and sought after speaker inspires and motivates people wherever he speaks. In 1970, George was the sole survivor of 14 passengers in a military plane crash. He suffered burns over 65% of his body a...

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.

How did the fire service get to where it is today? Rick Lasky and John Salka take a look.

Join host Mike Dugan as he visits with his old friend Dave Gallagher to talk about the need for training and realistic firefighter training.

Host Stephen Shaw discusses leadership and communication with Billy Goldfeder, deputy chief of the Loveland-Symmes (OH) Fire Department and the force behind Firefighter Close Calls/The Secret List. https://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/

In this archive episode, Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush as they speak with guest Mike Emillio, captain with the Oklahoma City (OK) Fire Department, about civilian death statistics, decentralized decision making, and more. More: https://trainfirefighters.com/

This episode features Brandon Dreiman from Indianapolis (IN) Firefighter’s Local 416 and Dave Gerold from the Columbus (OH) Division of Fire. The pair speaks with host Jim Burneka about the perils of being the peer lead in large fire departments and the trials and tribulations we’ve personally have had. Topics include being on call 24/7, secondary trauma, sustainability, navigating management, res...

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

Hosts Alexis Shady and Chris Tobin talk firefighting and bulding construction with guest James Johnson.

Host Danny Sheridan speaks with special guest FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Frank Leeb and Boston (MA) Deputy Chief Steve Shaffer about fires in fireproof high-rises, rope rescues, the challenges of fireground operations, sheltering in place, and more.

Chris Bednarek and other members of the Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (F.O.O.L.S.) discuss training, goings-on in the organization, and more. https://www.foolsinternational.com/

In this episode, host Eric Dreiman discusses knowledge, understanding, and the importance of "why" when it comes to the firefighting profession. He also reflects on the life and fire service legacy of the late Don Abbott, founder of Project Mayday.