Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Listen as the Back Step Boys discuss the latest in firefighting, including lithium-ion battery hazards, safety protocols, and recent incidents. This episode, which features special guest Captain Grant Allen of Durango (CO) Fire and Rescue, covers expert insights and real-world experiences.     Listen to learn more.     Brought to you by Magnegrip , TenCate Protective Fabrics, and TheFireStore

On In the Books, Dena Ali discusses her powerful book, Hope Out of Darkness. Explore her groundbreaking insights into firefighter mental health, trauma resilience, and finding hope through challenges. Discover strategies for building stronger support systems.    Listen to learn more.   Brought to you by Magnegrip , TenCate Protective Fabrics, and TheFireStore

In this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, host Steve Shaw reflects on the weight of words in leadership. Joined by guest David Rhodes, they explore the following: -Impactful lessons. -Generational insight. -The importance of mentorship.  Offering takeaways for leaders and firefighters, this episode emphasizes the importance of growth, communication, and legacy in the fire service.  Listen to...

In this episode of Fireground Strategies, Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy dive into the critical role of communication in firefighting. From firehouse conversations to split-second decisions on the fireground, learn how clear, concise communication saves lives and improves operations. Learn about the power of words in leadership and teamwork from real-world stories and insights.   Listen to learn mor...

In this episode of Main Street Firefighting, hosts Chris Tobin and Lex Shady welcome Joe Pronesti, chief of the Elyria (OH) Fire Department, to tackle a critical topic: cold storage warehouse fires. The discussion highlights lessons from the tragic Worcester fire of December 3, 1999. They explore unique challenges and implications for modern firefighting brought on by this historic fire.   Learn a...

Join the Sons of the Flag team as they reflect on 2024’s milestones in burn survivor advocacy and fire safety advancements. Hear powerful stories of sacrifice, community, and innovation, including impactful discussions on Pearl Harbor’s civilian firefighters from Engine 6, and upcoming safety initiatives. Celebrate resilience and community spirit with the hosts.   Listen to learn more. Brought to...

On this episode of Command Show, we explore size-up strategies and risk management in fireground command with insights from Battalion Chief Brett Loomis. Learn about pivotal lessons from real-life incidents, including the value of experience and the "senior nose" approach. Gain tools to improve fireground safety and learn about teamwork while honoring fallen heroes.   Listen to learn more. Brought...

Panel members Mike Cox and Jill Cotton, involved in fire service technology, provide a behind-the-scenes look at what fire departments should know before they purchase their next gadget.   Listen to learn more.     Brought to you by Magnegrip , TenCate Protective Fabrics, and TheFireStore

Host Dave McGlynn reminds us to take stock of what we have accomplished during 2024 and establish new goals for the upcoming year.   Listen to learn more.   Brought to you by Magnegrip , TenCate Protective Fabrics, and TheFireStore

Host Christopher Naum discusses building classifications and insights firefighters can derive from historic codes. Listen to learn more.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.

The panel discusses ways to keep your millennial and Gen X firefighters.   Panel:  -Lisa Baker, Southwest trustee, Women in Fire - Adrian Sheppard, chief, Redmond, WA - Heather Mozdean, deputy chief, Fremont CA -Laura Lyons, lieutenant, Des Moines, IA -Emily Scott, engineer, Fremont, CA -Kat Desonier, firefighter, Evans (CO) Fire Protection District -Brooke Simms, firefighter, Aurora, CO   Listen...

Hosts David Polikoff and Robert "RJ" James welcome Mike Burkett of the Baltimore City (MD) Fire Department to the show. They discuss ways to prepare to be a good officer and the art of making good decisions.    Listen to learn more.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.

Jim Silvernail and Jason Hoevelmann talk with Lieutenant Dave Quick of the Manchester (NH) Fire Department about his article in Fire Engineering titled Considerations for Interior and Exterior Vertical Hoseline Stretches.    Listen to learn more.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.

Host Eric Dreiman talks with Kevin Lewis, tillerman for Truck 3 at the Dallas (TX) Fire Department. They discuss a recent near miss in Chicago. They also dive into the importance of aerial apparatus positioning and getting the most out of a truck company when it arrives at a working fire.   Listen to learn more.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss size-up and the 360. They discuss the critical observations made and the important results that come out of performing these tasks.   Listen to learn more.    Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.  

Douglas Cline invites Christopher Naum onto the show to discuss the built environment and how recent weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes and flooding affect the built environment.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.

In this episode of The Professional Volunteer Fire Department, host Tom Merrill talks with Brandon Fletcher. They discuss what departments can do to create a winning mindset and achieve success on the fireground with the engine they do have, not the one they wish they had.  Building the perfect engine for your fire department is a challenge that many would love the opportunity to solve! Unfortunat...

In this Back Step Boys episode, Ronnie K. and Tommy A. walk through a litany of current issues including the following:   -The lithium-ion battery saga. -The new OSHA Emergency Response Standard. -Wildland season in NYC and the vicinity. -The newly appointed Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator, Donna Black. -Liability issues in a propane explosion that resulted in an LODD. -The NERIS reporting system....

David Rhodes welcomes the Sprinkles book series writer Frank Viscuso and illustrator Paul Combs onto the show. They discuss the latest edition in the series, Sprinkles the Fire Dog 3: Working Together. They cover the inspiration behind the series, the creative process, and what they hope people get out of the series.   Listen to learn more.

In this episode, Todd Edwards and Anthony Rowett welcome Alan Griffin, fire chief of Carolina Beach (NC) Fire Department. They discuss issues you can expect to run into if you're in a coastal area, including the following: -Fire. -Wind. -Flooding.    Listen to learn more.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.

Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and Chris Rasmussen discuss their department’s New Officer’s Academies. They delve into the benefits of holding one, and how it can help today’s officers be better prepared for the job.   Listen to learn more.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.

During this episode of the podcast, John K. Murphy and Chip Comstock look at legal issues in the fire service. They discuss a range of topics, including:    -Artificial intelligence. -Political tension.  -Public employee first amendment rights on social media. -Records retention. -Issues with emergency vehicle driver operations.   Listen now to learn more.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fa...

Hosts Chris Tobin and Lex Shady discuss what the podcast is all about, and some trends they have noticed across Main Street fires.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.

In this episode, Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush look at the anatomy and physiology of an incident. They discuss strategic, tactical, and task levels, and how those levels are crucial for the success of an incident, from Type 1 to Type 5. Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.

When your guard is down on the fireground, bad things can happen. Hosts Jim Duffy and Anthony Avillo review fall hazards in low visibility, including shafts, skylights, and roof edges.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics, TheFireStore, and LogRX.