Episodes

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

Saturday Jul 18, 2020
Saturday Jul 18, 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

Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
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=&_js_v=0.1#referrer=https://www.google.com&_tf=From %1$s&share=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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Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
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..





