Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Xtrication Radio

Dave Dalrymple talks vehicle extrication, rescue, EMS, and much more! Tonight's topic is a continuation of "Foundations of Vehicle Rescue," featuring some special guests from abroad.

Main Street Firefighting: Toledo (OH) LODDs

Joe Pronesti reviews lessons learned from past fires and looks at applying these lessons to your downtown. In this episode, Joe interviews Toledo (OH) Fire Chief Mike Benadum about the tragic double LODD that took place on January 26, 2014.

Postincident Review: Suffolk (VA) Fire Rescue Close Call

Host Pete Prochilo talks with Suffolk (VA) Fire Chief Mike Barakey and Battalion Chief James Broglin, the incident commander, about a recent near miss on the fireground.
On March 11, 2019, Suffolk Fire & Rescue crews responded to a residential fire and found a large detached garage including two vehicles was fully involved. A Mayday was called on the fireground when a firefighter working between the garage and primary residence was trapped by a wall collapse.
Chief Mike Barakey is a longtime contributor to Fire Engineering, FDIC International instructor, and author for Fire Engineering Books & Video. He will be teaching "Critical Decision Making: Point-to-Point Leadership for Fire Service Leaders" at FDIC International 2019.

The Built Environment

James Johnson discusses building construction developments and fire codes and how they impact fire and firefighter safety.

Politics and Tactics

Frank Ricci, Nick Papa, and David Polikoff explore the intersection of politics and fire tactics.

Talking Trucks and Equipment

Chris Mc Loone brings the pages of Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment magazine to the airwaves.

Episode 2000: The Command Post

Chief Rick Lasky and Chief John Salka discuss leadership lessons learned from their experience in the fire service. 
http://www.fivealarmleadership.com/

Episode 1999: iWomen

Join iWomen board members Angela Hughes and Amy Hanifan from the EMS Today/JEMS conference. They highlight the conference events, and review their presentation of "Emerging Issues of Women in Emergency Services."
Members of the International Association of Women in Fire & Emergency Services (iWomen) talk about fire camps, recruitment, and various other issues affecting female firefighters.
https://www.i-women.org/

Episode 1998: Traditions Training

The four owners of Traditions Training--Ricky Riley, Dan Shaw, Doug Mitchell, and Nick Martin--provide advice and direction on how to keep combat ready.
https://www.traditionstraining.com/

Episode 1996: Tailboard Talk #70 - Training and Standards

Dane Carley, Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and Chris Rasmussen discuss firefighting in extreme cold, setting up training and standards for our officers, and developing issues with recruitment and retention.
Season 9, Episode 2