Episodes

Saturday Aug 01, 2020
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood are joined by guest Anthony Kastros to talk about the role of the division chief and review test preparation. There is very little training out there on how to be a great division chief; the panel will look at two fires that offer solid lessons for chiefs and company officers around the nation.

Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
In this episode of “On their Own Words," Editor in Chief Bobby Halton and Joe Pronesti speak to Don Abbott of Project MAYDAY about his June 2020 article in Fire Engineering on his most recent data and the story behind the creation of the Web site.

Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Join host Doug Cline and company to talk about leadership, command, mentoring, and other fire service issues. In this episode, Doug talks about risk management and aggressive operations at commercial fires with guest Jerry Tracy, Arthur Ashley, and Chris Naum.
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Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Anthony Rowett and Joe Ficarelli discuss engine company operations with Jonathan Brumley of the Denver (CO) Fire Department.
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Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy talk about current topics in the fire service, leadership, fireground management, and more.
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Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Host Joe Pronesti talks to Seattle (WA) Deputy Chief (Ret.) Phil Jose about reading smoke and firefighting in "Main Street" buildings.
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Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Join host Chris Baker with guest Assistant Chief (Ret.) Todd LeDuc as they discuss his new book titled Surviving the Fire Service, published by Fire Engineering Books & Videos. This episode will focus on how the future firefighter can manage and reduce risks throughout their careers in the fire service.

Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Frank Ricci, David Polikoff, and Nick Papa examine how current political issues are intersecting with the fire service.They review the idea of "defund the police" and why it's a bad idea and discuss salvage.
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Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Sometimes firefighters get lucky on the fireground, but other times it seems like providence or divine intervention. There are instances in which firefighters have taken action out of some subconscious intuition which has saved their lives or the lives of others. In this episode, Mike Dugan, Bill Gustin, and company are joined by FDNY Battalion Chief Danny Sheridan to recount their stories of when it seems as if a higher power was at work in keeping crews safe.

Saturday Jul 18, 2020
Saturday Jul 18, 2020
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and related chemicals have been a topic in the fire service, with limited hard data on their effects on firefighter health and safety. Join Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood to learn more about our gear from Professor Graham Peaslee and Attorney Robert Bilott. Learn how your protective equipment may be negatively impacting you and what you can and should be doing to reduce the risk. Hosts: P.J. Norwood and Frank Ricci