Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Host Dave McGlynn talks with Ric Jorge about PTSD in the fire service, the importance of training your people on that taboo topic and the responsibility of the training officer. Brought to you by TenCate and Emergency Networking.    

Chief Lasky and Chief Salka discuss the state of the modern fire service. Sponsored by MagneGrip.

In this new addition to the series, Chief Doug Cline talks with Chief Brita Horn about resort incidents, and her experiences in Colorado.   Sponsored by MagneGrip.

Chief Danny Sheridan and Chief Tony Carroll talk about the importance of communication on the fireground.   Sponsored by MagneGrip.

Larry Conley and other members of the G.L.U.E. crew speak with guest Dave McGlynn about the role of the training officer.   Sponsored by MagneGrip.

Dr. Beth Murphy discusses conditions and issues that lead up to PTSD.  If these can be caught early, we can help people, prior to needing to have these people go through a lengthy in-patient stay.   Sponsored by MagneGrip.

Chris Naum and company talk building construction, size-up, and fireground decision making. Tonight's episode pertains to the influence of the built environment on fireground operations. Sponsored by MagneGrip.

Greensburg (PA) Volunteer Fire Department Chief Tom Bell and President Rick Steele join host Tom Merrill to discuss the steps that have been taken to help mitigate the cancer risk and carcinogen exposure in their agency. Their simple yet highly effective plan is something all departments can learn from. It was not always easy and they had many hurdles to cross, but their resilience and determinati...

In this encore performance, Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy talk with their guests about incident command, the fireground, and other stuff. Sponsored by MagneGrip.

Host Eric Dreiman speaks with Gabriel Salas and Jeff Eckert. Jeff is a 17 year member and Gabe is a 20 year member of the Philadelphia FD. Both are assigned to Squad 72 in the City of Philadelphia. They discuss their careers, department, and the importance of training. Sponsored by MagneGrip 

John K. Murphy--without the usual band of Chip Comstock, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--examines current legal issues in the fire service.

Hosts Lex Shady and Chris Tobin talk with Justin McWilliams of Clackamas County (OR) Fire on all things search and building construction. Sponsored by Magnegrip

Today, we are joined by our Burn Survivor Ambassador, Zach Sutterfield, for our first reoccurring guest episode. Join us for this very special episode! More: https://sonsoftheflag.org/ Sponsored by Magnegrip

The Politics and Tactics crew gets an update from their guests about how the COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on many firefighters’ careers. Frank Ricci speaks with his guests about the vaccine mandate at many fire departments around the country and their personal experiences. Sponsored by MagneGrip

Perspectives on Leadership: Succession Planning Chief Shaw talks with Chief David Rhodes about Succession Planning in the Fire Service Sponsored by Magnegrip    

In this Firefighting Fridays session, Jeff Shupe and other members of Strategic Fire Training discuss culture in the fire service. The panel: Shupe, Knapp, Diederich, Hydeman, and Gruver http://www.strategicfiretraining.com/   Sponsored by Magnegrip

Chief Eddie Buchanan talks with Brandi Miller from South Metro Fire and Captain  Jeremy Maners from Carmel Fire  about leveraging data related to Fire Department minimum staffing, scheduling, PTO accrual, and overtime! Sponsored by Magnegrip

Host Stephanie White speaks with guest Mike Nasti from “Tip of the Spear Leadership” about changes in modern leadership and the struggles Mike faced when he became a new officer. Sponsored by Magnegrip

Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer talk with guest Jerry Tracy about the new book he co-authored, High-Rise Buildings: Understanding the Vertical Challenges. Sponsored by Magnegrip

On this episode of Tailboard Talk, Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and Chris Rasmussen discuss minimum standards for the fire service. Do they set the standard of performance, or set the fire service up for lackluster performance. This is based on the article The Dichotomy of Minimum Standards by Corley Moore, published on Fire Engineering on 7/21/2023. Article Link https://www.fireengineering.com/lead...

Host Lisa Baker discusses WIldland Urban Interface / Community Wildland Protection Plans with her guests: Adrianna Weickhardt US Forest Service Brianna Baker Ember Alliance Megan Fitsgerald-McGowan NFPA FIrewise USA Program Manager Megan Saylors US Forest Service Fuels Technician  Sponsored by Magnegrip

Anthony Rowett and Todd Edwards talk with guest Mickey Farrell and Joe Petties about volunteer fire training. Sponsored by Magnegrip

In this encore presentation of Command show, Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush speak with guest Richard Ray of the UL FSRI Residential Home Size-Up and Search & Rescue Operations Technical Panel.

Host Dave McGlynn invites Eddie Buchanan on to discuss his experiences as a training officer, as well as his new book coming out.

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone- look at sexual harassment, discrimination, and bullying in the fire service.