Fire Engineering Podcast Network

All in the Family - Humpday Hangout 6-17-2020

The Tradition of Following in Mom or Dad's Footsteps.
Hosts:
Rick Lasky, Chief (ret.) Lewisville (TX) Fire Dept.
Terry McGrath, Assistant Fire Chief, Lewisville (TX) Fire Dept.
Guests:
Scott Thompson Fire Chief The Colony, Tx.
Braden Thompson Firefighter Dallas Fire Rescue
Garrett Thompson Firefighter Arlington, Tx Fire Department

Tailboard Talk

Jeff Wallin, Craig Nelson, and Dane Carley discuss psychological safety in the work placce, how to create safe environments to explore new ideas and how to empower team members to point out potential mistakes in the workplace that are about to happen.
Here are links to Amy Edmondson's TEDx Talk and article
https://thenextweb-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/thenextweb.com/growth-quarters/2020/03/02/this-is-how-to-repair-a-toxic-work-culture-syndication/amp/?usqp=mq331AQCKAE=&amp_js_v=0.1#referrer=https://www.google.com&amp_tf=From %1$s&ampshare=https://thenextweb.com/growth-quarters/2020/03/02/this-is-how-to-repair-a-toxic-work-culture-syndication/
This is a Ted Talk of her idea https://youtu.be/LhoLuui9gX8
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Firefighter Wellness Radio

This episode host and creator of responder resource website Responder PTSDMark Lamplugh speak with Joel Brier about his intervention training specifically for firefighters and other first responders. If you have a fellow firefighter struggling with behavioral or mental health issues such as PTSD or addiction this training will give you the tools for proper intervention. Joel has over 30 years’ experience as the creator of the behavioral health unit for Palm Beach County Professional firefighters. 
Thank You Show Sponsors: First Responder Retirement Academy,  Valor Station, Chief Miller, Influence Media Solutions, Marcowitz Law Firm and First Responder Trauma Counselors..

First-Due Battalion Chief

Host Danny Sheridan is joined by FDNY Deputy Chief Frank Leeb to discuss the UL FSRI boot camp and Sheridan's article, "Evolution, Not Revolution: Urban Fire Dynamics Boot Camp."
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Back Step Boys

Welcome to the back step: Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer review current topics in the fire service, among them the topics of leadership, safety, and command.
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In Their Own Words: Josh Burchick

On the night of July 23, 2018 Lieutenant Nathan Flynn of the Howard County (MD) Fire Department was killed in the line of duty. Josh Burchick was among the members that had to go in and rescue Nate who was trapped in a crawlspace between the basement and first floor.
In this podcast, Josh discusses his article in June 2020 Fire Engineering magazine, “RIT Activation and Firefighter Optimization.” Be sure to download and read internal report and listen to the radio traffic from that fateful night. This is a podcast you definitely want to listen to, review the report, and train on.
The report: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Fire-and-Rescue/Internal-Safety-Review-Board-Final-Report
Upcoming training opportunity: https://www.fireengineering.com/2020/07/06/490402/register-for-lieutenant-nathan-flynn-fireground-leadership-training-program-online/

BuildingsonFire: Taking It to the Streets

Chris Naum and company examine building construction and lessons learned from the history of firefighting. Tonight's episode will focus on commercial fires, examining the aspects of construction, operations, and command. Your host will be speaking with Danny Sheridan, Jim Duffy, and Doug Cline.
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The Built Environment

James Johnson and company discuss building construction issues and how they impact firefighting.
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The Professional Volunteer Fire Department

Ninety percent of communities with a population of fewer than 10,000 are served by 100-percent volunteer fire departments. And while all volunteer fire departments are facing some real challenges today--declining membership, limited funding and increased demands for service--rural departments have other challenges that are truly unique for them. Host Tom Merrill talks about the challenges of the rural volunteer fire department will be Chief Justin Bailey from the Oliver Springs (TN) Fire Department. Chief Bailey will discuss how rural volunteers can overcome some of the challenges they face and will also provide some great advice to help the rural department be better prepared for when that fire calls comes in. 

Command Show

Anthony Kastros and Ed Hadfield talk command issues, leadership, and more. On tonight's show, Anthony Kastros will be talking with guests Frank Ricci and Frank Viscuso.
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