Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Perspectives on Leadership: Engagement

Steve Shaw invites Rusty Ricker on to discuss engagement.   The talk about how engagement is part of building a culture, the importance of local training, and the idea of a "plus one" mentality.
 
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Mental Health Monthly: Generations

On the inaugural episode of Mental Health Monthly, hosts Dan Degryse and Chris Muscle take on the topic of Generations, and how various generations have managed mental health in the fire service. They look at the topic through the lense of their own knowledge and experiences. 
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Responding to Scenes of Violence: Protests

Steve Hamilton invites his brother, Chris, to discuss how the Ithaca (NY) Fire Department deals with violent protest and other incidents. They discuss the challenges and issues that departments must deal with when dealing with these types of incidents, such as violent protests, crime scene preservation, and interacting with other agencies.
 
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First-Due Battalion Chief: Thinking Outside the Box

Danny Sheridan, Erik Pettaway, and Tony Carroll discuss when to start thinking outside the box. As a chief officer, when are you comfortable implementing alternative tactics on the fireground?
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Fireground Strategies: Winter Weather Firefighting

Jim Duffy and Anthony Avillo invite on Brian Zaitz to discuss winter weather firefighting operations, the challenges, and how to best prepare for these types of events.
 
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Firefighter Behavioral Health: The Stories We Tell

Dr. Beth Murphy invites John Murphy on to discuss stories.  The fire service is steeped in stories.  This tradition of stories can be helpful, or at times not, but nonetheless, still speak to where the fire service came from.  Dr Beth discusses how each and every person is unique and reacts in their own way to these stories, both historical as well as the stories that are currently unfolding during our careers. 
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Fire Service Data and Tech Talk

Host Eddie Buchanan talks with Susan Olson and Clay Carpenter about the S.A.F.E.R program, the Fire Data Analysts Working Group, and how the city of Frisco Texas has been able to use data to make their emergency services across the board work more efficiently and effectively. They continue to implement solutions throughout the various governmental entities.
https://www.friscotexas.gov/1080/SAFER
 
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Women in Fire: The Importance of Sleep

Host Lisa Baker discusses the importance of sleep with guests Heidi Simon, Julie Nelson, and Gabriela Whitmer.
More: https://womeninfire.org/
Lisa Baker, Southwest Women in Fire Trustee
Heidi SImon, Lieutenant (Ret.), South Metro (CO) Fire
Julie Nelson, Paramedic Firefighter, South Metro (CO) Fire
Gabriela Whitmer, Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and a board certified Neurofeedback Clinician
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The Professional Volunteer Fire Department: Brian Zaitz

A great show lined up on this episode with special guest Assistant Chief Brian Zaitz. Chief Zaitz is a nationally recognized speaker and FDIC presenter, and also serves as the First Vice-President of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) and on this episode the Chief will outline all the support and services available from the ISFSI that extend well beyond the training ground. Listen in as the Chief discusses the mission, vision and guiding principles that make the ISFSI such a valuable resource for firefighters and Fire Departments everywhere, paid and volunteer. A must listen to episode. 
 
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Politics and Tactics: Brian Zaitz

Hosts Frank Ricci and Sam Villani talk with Brian Zaitz, the incoming president of the ISFSI (International Society of Fire Service Instructors) regarding the society’s mission and his goals for the next two years. 
 
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