Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Main Street Firefighting: Shawn Donovan

This week, hosts Chris Tobin and Lex Shady talk with Shawn Donovan of Boston Fire (currently assigned to Rescue 1) on a variety of topics related to legacy buildings including rehabs, tactics, training, and more.
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SOTF Radio: Captain Scott O’Grady

Members of Sons of the Flag speak with Air Force Captain Scott O’Grady. Captain O’Grady is known for having survived six days behind enemy lines after his plane was shot down by the Serbian Army over Bosnia during the Bosnian War. This was another incredible episode with a great American hero.
More: https://sonsoftheflag.org/
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Networking for Success

Host Dave McGlynn talks with Lieutenant Nate Larkin from Fairfax County (VA) Fire Rescue. They discuss training topics and the importance of good training and good leaders. 

Fire Service Court

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

Fire Department Response to Civil Unrest

Frank Ricci, P.J. Norwood, and Bobby Halton speak with FDNY Battalion Chief Steve Marsar about the fire department’s tactical considerations when preparing for and responding to protests and riots.

First-Due Battalion Chief: Exterior Streams

Danny Sheridan is joined by Frank Leeb and Chuck Downey from the FDNY and Boston's Steve Schaffer and Tom Burke to talk exterior streams.

Fireground Strategies (and Other Stuff from the Streets)

Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy discuss fireground decision making and incident command. Tonight we will be discussing using drone technololgy in the fire service with some ubusual gyests including Lt Fred Carlson of the FDNY Command Tactical Unit (FDNY drone program)  of course we will be talking some other stuff from the street as usual

Why Are You Here? Firefighters and Motivation

What prompted you to first join the fire service? How was the reality of being a firefighter different from your expectations? Hosts Terry McGrath and Scott Thompson are joined by members of Lewisville, The Colony, and West Wichita (TX) fire departments to talk about why they serve and what brings them to work every day.

The Command Post: Softening the Building

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka will talk about the additional tasks you can take for a safer and more effective fire attack. 

Women in Fire

The fire service enjoys a stellar reputation with civilians, but reports of bullying and harassment among its ranks continue to emerge. Host Lisa Baker of Women in Fire and company address the issue of continued harassment in the fire service.
More: https://www.womeninfire.org/