Fire Engineering Podcast Network

The Legacy of D.C. Fire Lieutenant Kevin McRae

Host Tony Carroll discusses the life and legacy of D.C. Fire Lieutenant Kevin McRae and lessons learned from his death. He's joined by memebers of O2X to discuss that organization's programs to positively impact the health and well-being of fire service personnel.

Back Step Boys

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

Brian Brush and the 2021 Fireground Civilian Rescue Research Project

Terry McGrath, John Salka, Scott Thompson, and Bobby Halton speak with Brian Brush about the Firefighter Rescue Survey and the 2021 Fireground Civilian Rescue Research Project.

The Wingspread Conference

P.J. Norwood and Bobby Halton talk with guests Bruce Varner and Dennis Rubin about the Wingspread Conference.
Find the full conference reports at https://fireheritageusa.org/archives/the-wingspread-conference-reports.

Tailboard Talk

ENCORE EPISODE Jeff Wallin, Craig Nelson, and Dane Carley replay their episode from February 19th, 2021 where they discus the Firefighter III initiative.

Chaplain’s Corner

Tragedy and loss are concepts all too familiar to first responders. Hardships occur on and off shift, and we must be prepared to handle them. In this episode, Jeremy Hurd interviews Josh Lower, a fellow firefighter who encountered a devastating family tragedy. Listen in as Josh discusses the tools he developed leading up to a difficult time, and how those tools helped him deal through it and come out the other side.

Main Street Firefighting

Hosts Chris Tobin and Lex Shady talk about common building construction training problems and speak with guest Andy Young about a “Main Street” fire.

The Professional Volunteer Fire Department

Is your volunteer department struggling to maintain relevance in our changing society? Does your current service delivery model meet the needs and expectations of your community? Are you struggling to recruit, train, and retain members? Host Tom Merrill speaks with guest Brandon Fletcher about our changing volunteer fire service and ways we can better shape our volunteer fire departments to meet today's expectations and deal with these changing times. 

Mentoring and Influence in the Fire Service

Do you remember those particular fire service figures who helped shape your career? Does your fire department have a formal mentoring program? Mike Dugan and the rest of panel consider the influence of mentors in the fire service. They are joined by special guests Kate Dernocoeur and Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Lieutenant Will Garcia.

Networking for Success: Rich Wilson

Host Dave McGlynn speaks with Battalion Chief Rich Wilson who serves at the Naval Academy Annapolis (MD) Naval District Washington Fire & Emergency Services. They will be discussing leadership, relationship building, and other topics.