Fire Engineering Podcast Network

In Their Own Words: Guido Calcagno on High-Rise Firefighting

Host Joe Pronesti talks with Guido Calcagno of the Chicago (IL) Fire Department about high-rise firefighting and his recent article on high-rise stairwells.

The Command Post

"If you could go back and work with..." Rick Lasky and John Salka ask: If you had the chance to go back and work with one of your fire service idols, who would it be? 

Women in Fire

Members of Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) discuss the value of diversity in the fire service.
More: https://www.womeninfire.org/

Generation Engine

Todd Edwards, Joe Ficarelli, and Anthony Rowett speak with Chris Coons, chief of the Johns Creek (GA) Fire Department.

Politics and Tactics

Frank Ricci, David Polikoff, Nick Papa, and their guests discuss topics at the nexus of firefighting and politics.

APS Radio: Sleep Specialist Allison Brager

APS Radio host Jim Burneka talks with Sleep Specialist Major Allison Brager about sleep deprivation and other topics.

Tailboard Talk

Jeff Wallin and Craig Nelson welcome guests Matt Hennessy, Andrew Beck and Ben Willey to discuss the Firefighter 3 Project, a mentorship initiative that aims to help the next generation of firefighters learn the firefighter life skills needed to be successful in the fire service.
Check out their recent magazine article where you can download the article and a series of slides.  Follow Firefighter 3 on Instagram.
Matt Hennessy is a firefighter/EMT with the Mandan City Fire Department in North Dakota, where he has worked for 11 years. He previously worked in private EMS with Metro Area Ambulance in Bismarck, North Dakota. Hennessy attended Northland Community College in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, where he completed an associate degree in fire administration.
Andrew Beck started his fire service career in 2002 with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, working in wildland fire operations. He then worked in wildland fire for the U.S. Forest Service from 2003 to 2006, when he transitioned to structural fire with the Mandan City (ND) Fire Department. He is currently the training officer, managing department training programs and live-burn operations.
Ben Willey entered the fire service in 2003 and has served as both a volunteer and career firefighter. He currently serves as a captain of training for the Fargo (ND) Fire Department. Willey is a co-founder of the Firefighter 3 Project, a mentorship initiative that aims to help the next generation of firefighters learn the firefighter life skills needed to be successful in the fire service.

Fire Service Court

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, and Brad Pinsky--look at free speech issues and personal expression in the fire station.

The Future Firefighter: Ian Emmons

Join host Chris Baker and guest Deputy Chief Ian Emmons of the Washington Township (OH) Fire Department as they discuss the value of mentorship. During this episode, they also discuss maintaining accountability, celebrating success and how mentorship can bring positive continuous improvement to the fire service.

Back Step Boys

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