Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Leadership, Discipline, and Teamwork on the Hoseline

 
In this Humpday Hangout, Bobby Halton and Dan Shaw consider the impact of leadership on hoseline operations.

SOTF Radio: Zachary Sutterfield

On today's episode, our badass guest is Zachary Sutterfield, a young burn survivor doing incredible things to change lives and save others. To find out more about Zach viist @ZacharyRecovery on Facebook.
Zach is a 21 year-old student, son, brother and friend who is fighting to live what he calls his best life after a fire drastically changed the life he knew. In the early morning hours on July 20, 2018, Zach was asleep in the Iconic Village Apartments when the apartment complex was set on fire. Zach and his two friends, Haley Frizzell and David Ortiz, fled from the apartment. David ran one way, Haley ran the other, and Zach jumped from the second story. The paramedics later said they had never seen anyone that burned before…alive, and they truly did not expect him to live. He was immediately flown to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, where he was treated for third degree burns on 70% of his body and a traumatic brain injury. He was given a 20% chance to live that increased to 50% as he kept making it through the days that followed. Zach is a miracle. His heart is full of fight and positivity as his learns to navigate his new life that he dedicates to the friends he lost. Of course his new life, or “best life” as he calls it, is still an uphill battle full of surgeries and rehab. Zach has currently had 24 surgeries with more to come, his TBI is still trying to heal itself, he has worked on loving what he sees in the mirror, and is adjusting to the challenges of his new body. However, the challenges he faces every day are not the only battles he fights. One of the most difficult parts about this awful tragdey is not having justice. The fire was ruled arson and the party responsible has not been found. Five people died on July 20th and Zach will forever have to navigate his new “best life” differently.
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Training in Combination Fire Departments

Ricky Riley and the rest of the crew talk firefighter training with Chief Kevin Cowperthwait and other members of the Christiana (DE) Fire Company.

Firefighter Behavioral Health

Dr. Beth Murphy and company address issues related to firefighter health and mental well-being.

The Command Post: The Residential High-Rise Fire

Chief Rick Lasky and Chief John Salka talk high-rise fireground strategy and tactics.

The Mikey G. and Mikey D. Show

Mike Gagliano and Mike Dugan talk firefighting, leadership, and various other fire service-related topics.

In Their Own Words: Taylor Quinnell on Rescue Priorities

Host Joe Pronesti speaks with Taylor Quinnell about his recent article on fire department priorities, the mission of the fire service, and risk management and civilian rescue.

Victor S. Angry: Leadership and Service

Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood speak with Neabsco (VA) District Supervisor Victor S. Angry about his career, life, and book.

Fire and Training with Doug Cline

In this archival episode, host Doug Cline is joined by Chris Naum and Bill Hayes to discuss fire service culture and our impact as leaders.

The Future Firefighter: Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Tonya Hoover

Join host Chris Baker and guest Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Tonya Hoover as they discuss the importance of pursuing higher education in the fire service and why professional development is necessary for becoming a well-rounded firefighter. They also discuss educational opportunities at the National Fire Academy and why you want to be here on the National Emergency Training Center campus.