Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Instructors discuss the classes they will be presenting at the Women in Fire Leadership Conference on April 24, 2023, co-located with FDIC International. Sponsored by MagneGrip, TenCate, and Braun Ambulances.  

In this episode, host Stephanie White sits down with TJ, creator of the organization “Keep the Promise” to talk about all the things that went wrong handling a LODD in his own firehouse. They discuss how it led to him creating a community for firefighters that focuses on creating resilient and well-rounded firefighters who are prepared to face all aspects of the job, both mental and physical. Spon...

Frank Ricci is joined by Sam Villani and Dave McGlynn to talk about his new book, Command Presence: Increase Your Influence. Sponsored by MagneGrip, TenCate, and Braun Ambulances.

Stephen Shaw, Demond Simmons, Brian Gettemeier, and Aaron Heller talk about what they’re looking forward to at FDIC International. Learn more: https://www.fdic.com/ Sponsored by MagneGrip, TenCate, and Braun Ambulances.

Todd Edwards and Anthony Rowett continue their conversation with Mick Farrell. Listen to Part 1 here. Sponsored by MagneGrip and TenCate.

Hosts Dan DeGryse and Robbie Fisher talk with guest Mike Dugan. They discuss Mike's years on the job with the FDNY, the aftermath of 9/11 and its psychological toll, drinking culture in the fire service, and the legacy of the late Bobby Halton. Sponsored by MagneGrip and TenCate.

Dr. Beth Murphy discussing building resilience in the fire service and how it affects mindset and the mind-body connection. Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Join us Thursday night March 30th for a Conversation on the Reading the Building: FACTS & Size-up. Join host Christopher Naum on Buildings on Fire’s Taking it to the Streets podcast.  Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Hosts Chris Tobin and Alexis Shady talk with Brian Brush, chief of training for the Midwest City (OK) Fire Department. The chief has a diverse background in the fire service, crossing multiple states and experiences. He brings his unique perspective to an engine-focused conversation on how he approaches building construction and training. Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Host Danny Sheridan discusses issues facing fire chiefs with guest Tony Carroll. Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

In this archive episode, host Brian Brush talks incident command with Assistant Chief Chad Costa of the Petaluma (CA) Fire Department. https://trainfirefighters.com/ Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Host Dave McGlynn speaks with David Rhodes, Fire Engineering Editor in Chief and FDIC Education Director, about the roles and responsibilities of the instructor,  how to market yourself as a presenter and author, and more. Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Editor in Chief Chris Mc Loone talks to Chief Michael Greco, Hasbrouck Heights (NJ) Fire Department, about his department's new rig (currently being spec'd), how to navigate justifying the expense of a new rig to civilians, the nuances of choosing his truck committee, and about some of the unique response considerations that went into the design of the new...

Chip Comstock, Brad Pinksy, and Curt Varone talk legal issues facing fire departments. Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

In this week’s Humpday Hangout, hosts Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood talk with guests Dennis Rubin, Dave McGlynn, and Michael DeStefano about mentoring and training in the fire service. They discuss advice on LODDs, ways to quell gossip in the firehouse, confidential conversations, and more. Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Host Tom Merrill speaks with guest Joe Nedder, 2022 Instructor of the Year Award recipient, about his popular presentation on volunteer fire service training. Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Host Eric Dreiman speaks with Jake Barnes, chief of the Albany (IN) Fire Department, about basement fires and how to tackle these challenging incidents. Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Rick Lasky, Terry McGrath, Curtis Birt, and John Salka how firefighters can improve their performance in a high-stakes occupation. Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Lisa Baker, retired Oakland battalion chief/Southwestern Women in Fire Trustee, and Heidi Simon, lieutenant with South Metro Fire Department, discuss assessment centers and the performance dimensions used. https://womeninfire.org/ Sponsored by Demers, ESO, and TenCate.

Today, Justin Beamis and Landon Shaw discuss the recent American Extreme event created by Ryan "Birdman" Parrott: Human Performance 7x Project. Sponsored by Demers, ESO, and TenCate.  

Larry Conley, David Conley, and Elaine Kluttz talk with guest Brian Zaitz. Sponsored by Demers, ESO, and TenCate.

Host Stephen Shaw speaks with Demond Simmons, deputy chief with the Oakland (CA) Fire Department, about professional development in the fire service. Sponsored by Demers, ESO, and TenCate.

In this Mayday Monday discussion, Tony Carroll is joined by Chris Stewart, retired of Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department; Keith Stakes of UL FSRI; and Dennis LeGear. They discuss the 2001 Southwest Supermarket Fire, which claimed the life of Firefighter Bret Tarver, and fire dynamics in large spaces. For the video version, go to https://youtu.be/YrBVUlLg4os Sponsored by Demers, ESO, and TenCate.

Host Doug Cline discusses live-fire training, NFPA 1403 requirements, and how these can impact fire departments. Sponsored by Demers, ESO, and TenCate.

Host Stephanie White speaks with Fire Engineering Editor in Chief David Rhodes about his journey in the fire service, where we’ve been as an industry, and where we’re hopefully headed. Sponsored by Demers, ESO, and TenCate.