Fire Engineering Podcast Network

In the Books: Sprinkles

David Rhodes welcomes the Sprinkles book series writer Frank Viscuso and illustrator Paul Combs onto the show. They discuss the latest edition in the series, Sprinkles the Fire Dog 3: Working Together. They cover the inspiration behind the series, the creative process, and what they hope people get out of the series.
 
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Generation Engine: Coastal Issues

In this episode, Todd Edwards and Anthony Rowett welcome Alan Griffin, fire chief of Carolina Beach (NC) Fire Department. They discuss issues you can expect to run into if you're in a coastal area, including the following:
-Fire.
-Wind.
-Flooding. 
 
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Tailboard Talk: New Officer’s Academy

Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and Chris Rasmussen discuss their department’s New Officer’s Academies. They delve into the benefits of holding one, and how it can help today’s officers be better prepared for the job.
 
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Fire Service Court: Legal Issues in the Fire Service

During this episode of the podcast, John K. Murphy and Chip Comstock look at legal issues in the fire service. They discuss a range of topics, including: 
 
-Artificial intelligence.
-Political tension. 
-Public employee first amendment rights on social media.
-Records retention.
-Issues with emergency vehicle driver operations.
 
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Main Street Firefighting: Why We Do What We Do

Hosts Chris Tobin and Lex Shady discuss what the podcast is all about, and some trends they have noticed across Main Street fires.
 
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Command Show: Anatomy and Physiology of an Incident

In this episode, Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush look at the anatomy and physiology of an incident. They discuss strategic, tactical, and task levels, and how those levels are crucial for the success of an incident, from Type 1 to Type 5.
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Fireground Strategies: Fall Hazards in Low Visibility

When your guard is down on the fireground, bad things can happen. Hosts Jim Duffy and Anthony Avillo review fall hazards in low visibility, including shafts, skylights, and roof edges.
 
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Perspectives on Leadership: Relationships, Accountability, Resilience

Stephen Shaw welcomes Matt Caward to discuss relationships, accountability, and resilience. He discusses his "red, green, blue" system, and how he has used that system to build championship football teams, as well as resilient and accountable fire companies and officers. For Caward, the system is a way of life that can help people—and organizations—excel and be the best versions of themselves. 
 
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The Larry Conley Show: Kelsey Perkins

Larry Conley and the rest of the G.L.U.E. Crew (Elaine Kluttz and David Conley) welcome Kelsey Perkins to discuss mental health in the fire service. Kelsey  works with first responders and has created the Healthy Minds program, designed to provide culturally competent and easily accessible mental health treatment for first responders.
 
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Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: Preparing for a Major Event

In this episode, host Eddie Buchanan discusses how your fire department can better prepare for major emergencies, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and more. Learn from people who were involved in the responses to the recent hurricanes, wildfires, and other disasters. An expert panel shares lessons you can use to be better prepared for the next one.
 
Panel:
Jared Doke, Program Manager, National Alliance for Public Safety GIS
Chad Beam, Assistant Chief, South Carolina Fire Marshal's Office
Jim Topoleski, Division Chief, San Bernadino County Fire
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