Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Episode 1974: The Command Post

Chief Rick Lasky and Chief John Salka discuss leadership lessons learned from their experience in the fire service. Listen in as they provide effective critiques and tips for every level of the job, from chiefs on down.
http://www.fivealarmleadership.com/

Episode 1973: The Built Environment

James Johnson discusses building construction developments and fire codes and how they impact fire and firefighter safety. In this episode, James talks to guest Lucas Epp about mass timber and tall wood buildings.

Episode 1972: Main Street Firefighting

You’re chief of a fire department and you hear an alarm of a structure fire, then another, and another. That’s what happened on September 13, 2018 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, when an overpressurization of gas lines led to “blow torch” like pilot lights on stoves, boilers and hot water tanks. Today we are joined by Chief Brian Moriarity of the Lawrence (MA) Fire Department to discuss how they handled this disaster and the lessons we all can learn from their experience.
Joe Pronesti talks with his guests about firefighting on Main Street, U.S.A., and other topics in the fire service.

Episode 1971: Politics and Tactics

Where education meets experience and expertise. Learn from the decision makers and talk one-on-one with elected leaders. Being a great firefighter is not good enough! Politics affect our staffing, budgets, and equipment. Get involved now with Frank Ricci and company.
Frank Ricci, Nick Papa, and David Polikoff explore the intersection of politics and fire tactics. In this episode, they talk a little bit about the shutdown and how new technology has revamped old tools.

Episode 1970: The Senior Man

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)
11 years on the Saint Paul Fire Department, Currently Serving as Captain on Engine 17. Former Rescue Squad 3 member. Member and former Shift Coordinator of the Minnesota Aviation Rescue Team. Lead Instructor at Minnesota’s 1st State Fire Academy.  Assistant instructor with SPFD Training Division and Century College. Education includes: AAS in Fire Science Technology / Bachelors in Fire and Emergency Response Management. Contributing Author of Fire Engineering. Proud Decorated Combat Veteran!
 

Episode 1969: Buildingsonfire: Taking It to the Streets

Chris Naum discusses Building Construction on Today's Fireground, Building Anatomy, Operations, Lessons from the Fireground,  gaining the Tactical Edge and much more. "Building Construction: As Fundamental to Structural Firefighting as Water is to Fire Suppression" 
On this episode we'll be discusssing; Lessons from the Fireground with an unplugged session 

Episode 1968: iWomen

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 1967: 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.      
More: http://traditionstraining.com/

Episode 1966: F.O.O.L.S. Radio

Join International FOOLS Educational/Training Chair Robbie Fisher as he has a discussion with Batt. Chief Curt Isakson about a recent article that has caused quite a stir on social media. The two will talk about Curt’s movement, “It’s Worth the Risk.”
The Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (F.O.O.L.S.) is an organization dedicated to the camaraderie and brotherhood forged between firefighters.  The F.O.O.L.S. provide real fire training for real firefighters and feel it is their duty to keep their brother and sisters in the fire service as safe as possible on the fireground.     
https://www.foolsinternational.com/

Episode 1965: Tailboard Talk

Have you lost situational awareness? Did you ever really have it? Dane Carley, and Jeff Wallin discuss an article by Persephone Whelan that challenges a common understanding of SA and ways we may be able to improve so we don't let our assumptions bias our perception of the scene. Check out the article at https://wildfirelessons.wordpress.com/2018/09/27/are-your-slides-blinding-you/