Fire Engineering Podcast Network

The Assistant Chief’s Role

Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood speak with guests Brian Zaitz and Justin McCarthy about the role of being an assistant chief. They cover a variety of topics, from operations to administrate actions. This is a rank that is not talked about enough and the time to learn about how to succeed and how to avoid the common pitfalls should not occur after your promoted. 
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First-Due Battalion Chief

Danny Sheridan talks with Captain (Ret.) Steve Hintze of the Fire Department of New York and the members of 3AM Innovations discussing the Florian project.
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Back Step Boys

Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer discuss current goings-on in the fire service, leadership, and more.
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Networking for Success

Dave McGlynn talks to two special guests about mentoring, generational change, and the important roles of the parent and how they serve as mentors and the first leaders.
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Fire Service Court

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments.
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Fire and Training

Doug Cline and company discuss leadership, firefighter training, survival, safety, and other topics in the fire service.
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The Professional Volunteer Fire Department

Chief Dan Krushinski from the East Franklin Fire Department (East Somerset, New Jersey) joins host Tom Merrill to discuss how his department has been successful recruiting new members. Over a recent three-month period, the department brought in 14 new members. But, as we all know, getting members to join is only part of the equation and keeping them is another challenge on its owns. The chief shares some very interesting concepts and programs his department employs to motivate, inspire, and retain a cohesive group of dedicated professional volunteer firefighters. 
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Command Show

Host Anthony Kastros speaks with Oklahoma City (OK) Deputy Chief Mike Walker and Midwest City (OK) Fire Chief Bert Norton.
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Calling the Mayday

Rick Lasky, Scott Thompson, Terry McGrath, and John Salka discussing Maydays on the fireground, the need for firefighter training on Mayday scenarios, the possible stigma attached to calling the Mayday, and more.
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Scenes of Violence

Host Steve Hamilton speaks with Russ Howard from Austin (TX) Fire about the city's Joint Pre-Staged Rescue Task Force for Large and Planned Events.
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