Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss setting the leadership bar and setting expectations. They talk about expectations of the chief all the way down to the probie. Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and LogRX.

Doug Cline invites Tony Watson, the fire chief of Pigeon Forge Fire Department, onto the show. They discuss Tony's career and leadership issues. Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and LogRX.    

Guest Steve Prziborowski is back with Tom Merrill to talk about his best-selling book, 101 Tips to Ace Your Promotional Exam. While most volunteer agencies do not have promotional exams in order for members to advance up the chain, the fact is many of the tips he talks about are universal and apply to firefighters everywhere. Even though there may not be an exam, members aspiring to promote up sti...

Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer speak withThomas Dunne about his new book, his career, and advice to the up and coming officers.   Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and LogRX

David Rhodes talks with Danny Sheridan, author of Fire Scene Discipline: True Stories of Close Calls. They discuss his 38-year career in the FDNY, the personal incidents that make up the book, and what people can take away from the book to make themselves safer on the fireground.   The book: https://fireengineeringbooks.com/books/fire-scene-discipline-true-stories-of-close-calls/   Brought to you...

Stephen Shaw talk with Mark Rossi about his fire service career, and how he has helped thousands of individuals interview better for both initial fire service interviews as well as promotional testing.  Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and LogRX

In this episode we take a look at the legal challenges facing fire service leadership in 2024.  Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and LogRX

Hosts Chris Tobin and Lex Shady talk with James Johnson. They discuss building construction and the fire service.    Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and LogRX

The Sons of the Flag crew discusses the events coming up this summer, as well as the role of humor when looking at life events. Sons of the Flag is a nonprofit organization supporting military, first responders, and civilian burn survivors by providing funding for innovative research. The Sons of the Flag brings together passionate community leaders, pioneering physicians, experienced military ser...

Host Eddie Buchanan speaks with Chief Chuck Ryan and Assistant Chief Mike Carsten of the Tucson (AZ) Fire Department about data, community risk reduction, and how they are using data to make their department more efficient and effective. Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and LogRX

Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle speak Jason Lynch about resiliency, how the fire service is changing, his personal journey, and how to help others in the fire service. Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and LogRX  

Larry Conley and the G.L.U.E. crew speak with Khalilah Yancey and Jessica Jackson to discuss mentorship in the fire service, the changes over the last 20 years, and their experiences. Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and LogRX

 In this episode, Eric Dreiman discusses what it takes to be a great effective company officer. Some people may view the job as a glorified babysitter, but they are missing the point.  What does it take to lead and grow the next generation of great firefighters and company officers? Eric Dreiman tackles that question.   Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics and MagneGrip 

The Women in Fire panel discusses pregnancy/paternity policies in the fire service. Host Lisa Baker South West Trustee Women in Fire Panel Erin Lamb South Metro Colorado AMber Piggue Berkeley Ca Fire Morgan Sajdahl Pierce County Washington Maia Earle Washington ane owner of thebeltaneguild.org Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics and MagneGrip 

Hosts David Polikoff and Sam Villani speak with guest Shane Darwick about engine and truck work. They focus on what the company officer should be doing and looking for and offer some best practices. Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics and MagneGrip.

Jim Silvernail talks with Brian McHugh, a captain with the Florissant Valley (MO) Fire Protection District, about a recent fire that his department experienced, the lessons they learned, how they work with neighboring departments, and the importance of the after-action report.  Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics and MagneGrip 

The Tailboard Talk crew continues its conversation with Monte Fronk, who shares the story of his daughter Nada, a young indigenous woman who was trafficked and murdered. This two-part series explores the life of young Nada and what the first responder community can do to help others who find themselves in this situation. In part two, the panel continues the discussion.   Sponsored by TenCate Prote...

Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the first-arriving sequence of events at fires in private dwellings. They discuss what happens first and why, and when that sequence is altered due to circumstances on scene. Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics and MagneGrip.    

Doug Cline provides an update on the new OSHA CFR 1910.156, discussing how the new potential standard will affect the fire service. He discusses the comment period, the physical standard, who it will affect, and multiple other regulatory topics.   Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics and MagneGrip 

Renowned fire chief, presenter, and author Steve Prziborowski joins host Tom Merrill to discuss a multitude of leadership lessons as gleaned from his book, “Courage Under Fire Leadership.” The chief has more than 30 years in the fire service and is retired from the Santa Clara (CA) Fire Department. He travels extensively providing leadership training that applies to firefighters of all ranks, all...

Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer speak with Mike West about the safety stand down, Recognition Primed Decision Making, among other topics.   Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics and  MagneGrip 

Generation Engine: Sean Duffy   Anthony Rowett and Todd Edwards invite Sean Duffy on to discuss the fire service paper he and 4 other authors published regarding fire tactics, RIT teams, and how to be safe and tactically proficient on the fireground.    Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics and  MagneGrip 

Perspectives on Leadership: The Mayday Mindset Host Steve Shaw invites Rob Ramirez on to discuss the mayday mindset,  how to maximize their growth, the growth mindset, and how every call is a classroom, and ceasing every opportunity. Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics ,  MagneGrip , and IFSTA

In this Firefighting Fridays session, Jeff Shupe and other members of Strategic Fire Training discuss HOT Training, and their approach The panel: Jeff Shupe, Jerry Knapp, Jeff Diederich, Chad Gruver, Micah Hydeman" http://www.strategicfiretraining.com/   Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics ,  MagneGrip , and IFSTA

The panel of fire service attorneys reviews recent cases that may impact firefighters and fire departments.   Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics ,  MagneGrip , and IFSTA