Fire Engineering Podcast Network

The Professional Volunteer Fire Department

Host Tom Merrill explores issues and challenges faced by the volunteer firefighter today. Being a professional firefighter has nothing to do with earning a paycheck but has everything to do with attitude, appearance, commitment and dedication.
Joining Tom on this episode is Jason Hoevelmann, who serves as both a volunteer fire chief and career firefighter in the State of Missouri. Chief Hoevelmann has written and lectured extensively on fire service leadership and he will be on hand to offer some great insight and advice for volunteer fire officers as well as our rank and file firefighters. We will be looking for your calls. 
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Main Street Firefighting: Hamilton (OH) Firefighter LODD

Host Joe Pronesti talks with Hamilton (OH) Deputy Chief Jay Wirtz about the fire that claimed the life of Firefighter Patrick Wolterman in 2015.
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Chaplain’s Corner

Join Jeremy Hurd, a fire captain and chaplain, as he talks about how and why a chaplain program is important to the fire service. In this episode, Jeremy speaks with Ali Rothrock about On the Job and Off, an online platform dedicated to building more resilient first responders. 

Fire and Training

Doug Cline and company talk  instructor development, officer development, rapid intervention team training, and firefighter safety and survival.
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.
 

First-Due Battalion Chief

Danny Sheridan of Mutual-Aid Training Group discusses the business of training and consulting on the basics of firefighting worldwide. Tonight's guest will be Steve Spall from the FDNY's 9th Battalion.

The Larry Conley Show

Join Larry Conley and company to talk leadership and other fire service issues.
-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/

Networking for Success

In this episode, host Dave McGlynn talks with Chief Darryl Jones from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire (PA) about mentorship, networking, and building a better fire service.

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.