Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Politics and Tactics

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

In Their Own Words: Bill Gustin and Juan Miguel

Host Joe Pronesti talks with Bill Gustin and Juan Miguel of Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue about their recent article on vent-enter-search and how lessons from their department’s fires have affected their training curriculum.

Not Everyone Survives a Mayday

In this episode of "The Command Post," Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the circumstances that contribute to a firefighter not surviving a Mayday and where we need to focus our efforts to combat that very outcome. 

Straight Talk: Dr. Sara Jahnke

On this week’s Humpday Hangout, host Dan DeGryse and Bobby Halton talk with guest Dr. Sara Jahnke about her research regarding the fire service. They discuss behavioral health in the fire service, the value and perils of dark humor, lessons for leadership, compassion, and more.

The Future Firefighter

Host Chris Baker speaks with guests Dr. Kellie O'Dare, Co-Director of the 2nd Alarm Project, and Blake Richardson, Co-Founder of EaseAlert. They discuss why sleep is mission critical in the fire service, and touch on various topics including firefighter health and wellness, behavioral health resources, and the value of peer support for the future firefighter.

Back Step Boys

Tom Aurnhammer and Ron Kanterman discuss leadership, safety, and recent events in the fire service.

Saving the Volunteer Fire Department

Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood talk with guests Robert "R.J." James and Chris Hinde about the status of volunteer fire departments. They are joined by Bobby Halton to discuss the Rockville (MD) Volunteer Fire Department's live-in program and how it works.

APS Radio: Anne and Mike Gagliano

In this episode, host Jim Burneka talks with Anne and Mike Gagliano about the challenges facing the firefighter marriage.

Fire and Training with Doug Cline

Doug Cline and company discuss firefighter training, survival, and safety.

The Professional Volunteer Fire Department

Firefighters hate failure, and when mistakes are made and they experience it, chances are they will work hard to train and correct the problems that led to the failure in the first place. However, it can be quite common for volunteer fire departments to fail to respond to a community member's call for help in a timely manner. Unfortunately, they also fail to address the problem. 
Host Tom Merrill talks with guest Chief Michael Capoziello about the problem of delayed response and offering solutions that can help any volunteer fire department improve their response times.