Burning Questions

In this episode, I talk with Firefighter Holden Courson about Smoking-Related Fires.  We'll talk about some statistics, the impacts of these fires, and how you and your family can stay safe.  If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing.  We'll post new content as often as we can!  Thank you for listening, and stay safe out there!! Chapters: 0:12 - Welcome 1:05 - Guest Intro...

In this episode, I got the opportunity to sit down with Battalion Chief and Chaplain Celeste Cathcart about the importance of Chaplaincy in the fire service.  We covered a lot of really important topics that have huge impacts on almost all types of public service.  If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing.  We'll post new content as often as we can!  Thank you for listening,...

In this episode, I talk with Firefighter Aidan Miller about Home Heating Safety.  We tried to cover as much ground as possible and talked about different ways you can stay safe in your home as these colder month approach.  If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing.  We'll post new content as often as we can!  Thank you for listening, and stay safe out there!! Chapters: 0:12 -...

In this episode, we talk with Firefighter Kimberly Quinn about Candle Safety.  We'll try to help everyone better understand the risks associated with burning candles, incense, or sage in your home and offer some advice to help keep you and your loved ones safe.  If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing.  We'll post new content as often as we can!  Thank you for listening...

In this episode, I get to talk with Engineer Hayden Knapp and Lieutenant Heath Rogers about Bathroom Ventilation Fans.  We'll try to help everyone better understand the risks associated with bathroom ventilation fans, why we have them in our homes, how these fans operate, as well as when you should consider replacing your bathroom ventilation fans.  We'll also review some relevant data r...

In this episode, we talk with Firefighter Michael Huppmann about Fire Escape Planning.  We'll try to help everyone better understand the risks associated with a home fire, the components of a home fire escape plan, as well as some best practices related to escape planning.  If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing.  We'll post new content as often as we can!  Thank you f...

This message is from Steve Graham, Fire Chief of Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville, SC.  It was recorded on January 5th.   Thank you to the Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville, SC for making this podcast possible.  Take a look at our webpage and social media pages for more information. District Links: Website: https://www.boilingspringsfd.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BS...

In this episode, we talk with Firefighter Cary Hudson about Cooking-Related Fires.  We'll cover some common causes of cooking-related fires, how to prevent those fires, as well as some advice for what to do if you ever experience a cooking-related fire.  If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing.  We'll post new content as often as we can!  Thank you for listening, and st...

In this episode, we talk with Firefighter Michael Huppmann about Outdoor Cooking and Grilling Safety.  We'll cover some outdoor cooking safety basics, proper equipment handling, good maintenance routines, safe grilling practices, as well as some advice on what to do after you've finished cooking.  If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing.  We'll post new content as...

In this episode, we talk with Lt. Lisa Ball about When to Call 9-1-1.  We'll give an introduction to the Emergency Response System, the importance of calling 9-1-1, different situations and examples of some common emergencies that would require a call to 9-1-1, and how to stay calm and give good information to the 9-1-1 operator.  We discuss what happens when you call 9-1-1, how information i...

In this episode, we talk about Carbon Monoxide or CO.  We'll discuss what CO is, how it is measured, when it becomes dangerous, and where CO comes from.  We'll also talk about CO alarms.  By the end, you'll know how CO alarms work, when and why they activate, where to place them, when to replace them, and how to incorporate them into your monthly alarm checks and your semi-annual es...

In this episode, we're talking about Home Fires.  We cover the most common causes of home fires, how to prevent home fires, as well as what to do if you're ever IN a home fire.  At the bottom of this description, you'll find links to the #CloseBeforeYouDoze video on the difference a door can make as well as links to the #AmericanRedCross #SoundTheAlarm program. If you like this epis...

In this episode, we're talking about Lithium-Ion Batteries. We'll cover the technology and science behind how these batteries work, risks associated with this technology, some best practices, as well as some common causes of lithium-ion battery fires.  We'll dive into safety standards that apply to these batteries as well as some issues that the modern fire service is facing as this...

In this episode, we talk about anything and everything Smoke Alarm related.  We discuss different types of alarms and how they function, where they need to be placed in the home, how often to complete home escape drills, when to change the batteries in smoke alarms, and how long smoke alarms last.  If you enjoy this podcast, please like and subscribe.  We'll be posting new episodes as often a...

Hello!  Welcome to our podcast series "Burning Questions"!  This podcast was created to share common fire and safety-related issues.  In each episode, we'll tackle one safety topic at a time.  These topics are chosen by the sheer number of questions we receive about them each year as well as topics that we have observed to be increasing in frequency or severity.  We want to give you...