Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Fire Engineering Magazine’s been devoted to the training interests of firefighters since 1877. Listen to our lineup of podcasts featuring hosts from around the fire service.

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Episodes

The Command Post: Loyalty

Thursday Dec 05, 2019

Thursday Dec 05, 2019

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka consider the virtues of loyalty when it comes to fire service leadership.
Sponsored by MSA.

Women in Fire

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019

In this episode, the Women In Fire Team will be joined by Curt Varone, deputy chief and practicing attorney who specializes in fire and EMS. Curt recently worked with Lexipol to produce a new white paper, “Understanding, Preventing & Responding to Sexual Harassment in the Fire Service; Essential Information for Limiting Harm.” We will discuss sexual harassment as it relates to the fire service.
Sponsored by MSA.

Tuesday Dec 03, 2019

On tonight's show, host Tom Merrill speaks with Ali Rothrock, an author, mental health advocate, nationally known speaker, and a former volunteer firefighter. She also is the CEO and Lead Instructor for On the Job and Off, an online platform dedicated to building more resilient first responders. She authored the book Where Hope Lives, detailing her her first few years in the fire service which saw her bullied, harassed, and subject to behavior that is anything but professional. She will discuss how she turned that bad experience in a positive direction and recovered to make a difference and continues to make a difference in the lives of first responders everywhere.
Sponsored by MSA.

The Command Show

Monday Dec 02, 2019

Monday Dec 02, 2019

Anthony Kastros and Ed Hadfield talk about fire command, leadership, the NIOSH Five, and much more.
Sponsored by MSA.

The Senior Man

Friday Nov 29, 2019

Friday Nov 29, 2019

 
Jeff Rothmeier talks with Bob Pressler and Jeff Shupe about fire service lessons learned.
Sponsored by MSA.
Welcome to The Senior Man podcast show on Fire Engineering Blog Talk Radio. The mission of this show is to increase firefighter knowledge for the purpose of life preservation.We will open up the instruction manual of the fire service by interviewing our Senior Men. The interviews will be led with our host reading fire service literature and using it to stimulate questions for The Senior Men to answer. .Thank you for joining us, we hope you enjoy the show. Follow us and engage with us on facebook at The Senior Man page.
Bob Pressler (co-host)
Bob Pressler has been involved in the fire service for more than 40 years and is a retired Lieutenant from FDNY. Previous to FDNY, Bob was a member of both combination and volunteer departments. Bob currently serves as the Chief of the Montgomery, NY, Fire Department.
Jeff Shupe (co host)
Jeff Shupe began his career in 1974 and retired from the Cleveland (OH) Fire Department in 2011. He then served briefly as a Division Chief in North Myrtle Beach (SC) Fire and Rescue. He has also served as a volunteer firefighter. He is an Ohio certified fire instructor.
Jeff Rothmeier (Host)
13 years on the Saint Paul Fire Department and 1 year currently serving with the Milwaukee Fire Department. Proud Decorated Combat Veteran!
 
 

Engine House Training

Wednesday Nov 27, 2019

Wednesday Nov 27, 2019

On this show, the Engine House crew and their guests take some questions from listeners and look at issues like ventilation and saw maintenance.
The Engine House Training guys are friends and students of the fire service who like to share their combined knowledge and skills with others. Discussions will include the most basic tactics and training to leadership and officer development and everything in between. They love the fire service and look forward to having spirited discussions around the virtual kitchen table or from the engine bumper.
More: http://www.enginehousetraining.com/
Sponsored by MSA.

Tuesday Nov 26, 2019

On tonight’s episode of Sons Of The Flag Radio, SOTF President & CEO, Ryan "Birdman" Parrott, speaks with D.C. Firefighter and first Task Force Member, Lt. Greg Turnell. Greg has been employed with Washington D.C. Fire Department for 31 years and is currently assigned as Lieutenant with Rescue 3, Platoon #1. Greg is also President and CEO of TURK International. TURK is a rescue kart that Greg invented, utilized by first responders for transporting tools and patients. Greg is the father of 6 and resides on Maryland’s Eastern shore with his number one girl, Jeanne. He first joined Sons of the Flag in 2012 becoming the first and original Task Force Member.
If you feel compelled by tonight's story, consider taking the Saint Florian Vow, a fundraiser focused on raising money for firefighters who experience a burn injury. By taking the vow, you commit to help raise $2,500, and if only 1,000 people are successful we can help cover every firefighter in the United States. The donations go into a fund committed strictly to assisting firefighters. If you'd like to join, please visit https://sonsoftheflag.kindful.com/saint-florian-vow today!
To find out more about Sons of the Flag visit https://www.sonsoftheflag.org/
You can also follow us across all social media!
https://www.facebook.com/SonsOfTheFlag/
https://www.instagram.com/sonsoftheflag/
https://twitter.com/sonsoftheflag
 
Sponsored by MSA.

Tailboard Talk

Friday Nov 22, 2019

Friday Nov 22, 2019

Dane Carley, Craig Nelson, and Jeff Wallin discuss the Pathfinder USA project to bring new hardware solutions into the fireground resulting in real time awareness of firefighter locations in a burning structure. Dane and Craig interview experienced fire service officer Martin Trainor from Ireland working with Dublin City University to develop new tracking technology in a burning structure. Look up more information at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8836536/ or https://www.pathfinderpuck.com and link up with Martin Trainor on Linked In at Pathfinder USA or contact him directly at martin.trainor@dcu.ie 
Sponsored by MSA.

Fire and Training

Wednesday Nov 20, 2019

Wednesday Nov 20, 2019

Douglas Cline, is a 34+-year veteran and student of the Fire Service serving as Assistant Chief of Operations with Horry County (SC) Fire Recue.  Cline is a well-known international speaker presenting dynamic power packed programs on instructor development, officer development, rapid intervention team training, and firefighter safety and survival.
Sponsored by MSA.
 

The Larry Conley Show

Monday Nov 18, 2019

Monday Nov 18, 2019

Larry Conley, David Conley, and company discuss leadership lessons learned for the fire service. Sponsored by MSA.
-25 year veteran of the St. Louis Fire Department
-Captain of Truck Company 13
-Chief Instructor, Firefighter 1&2 course St. Louis Community College at Forest Park
-Director at Large ISFSI (International Society of Fire Service Instructors)
-Co-Chairman Fire Education sub committee Missouri Community College Association
-Camp Director Missouri Children's Burn Camp
-Faculty Presenter Expert Online Training (expertonlinetraining.com)
-Board Member and Supervisory Committee Chairman St. Louis Firefighters Credit Union
-President/Founder Leadership Development Concepts, LLC (specializing in personal leadership training)
-Father of  4 children
http://www.gluenationldc.com/

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