Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Hooks and Hoses: Company Officer, or Babysitter?

 In this episode, Eric Dreiman discusses what it takes to be a great effective company officer. Some people may view the job as a glorified babysitter, but they are missing the point.  What does it take to lead and grow the next generation of great firefighters and company officers? Eric Dreiman tackles that question.
 
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Women in Fire : Pregnancy/Paternity Policies in the Fire Service

The Women in Fire panel discusses pregnancy/paternity policies in the fire service.
Host Lisa Baker South West Trustee Women in Fire
Panel
Erin Lamb South Metro Colorado
AMber Piggue Berkeley Ca Fire
Morgan Sajdahl Pierce County Washington
Maia Earle Washington ane owner of thebeltaneguild.org
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Talking Tactics: Engine and Truck Company Officers

Hosts David Polikoff and Sam Villani speak with guest Shane Darwick about engine and truck work. They focus on what the company officer should be doing and looking for and offer some best practices.
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Tactical Impact: Examining a Recent Fire

Jim Silvernail talks with Brian McHugh, a captain with the Florissant Valley (MO) Fire Protection District, about a recent fire that his department experienced, the lessons they learned, how they work with neighboring departments, and the importance of the after-action report. 
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Tailboard Talk: National Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People 2

The Tailboard Talk crew continues its conversation with Monte Fronk, who shares the story of his daughter Nada, a young indigenous woman who was trafficked and murdered. This two-part series explores the life of young Nada and what the first responder community can do to help others who find themselves in this situation. In part two, the panel continues the discussion.
 
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The Command Post: First-Arriving Sequence of Events

Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the first-arriving sequence of events at fires in private dwellings. They discuss what happens first and why, and when that sequence is altered due to circumstances on scene.
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Fire and Training: Update on the New OSHA Standard

Doug Cline provides an update on the new OSHA CFR 1910.156, discussing how the new potential standard will affect the fire service. He discusses the comment period, the physical standard, who it will affect, and multiple other regulatory topics.
 
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The Professional Volunteer Fire Department: Steve Prziborowski

Renowned fire chief, presenter, and author Steve Prziborowski joins host Tom Merrill to discuss a multitude of leadership lessons as gleaned from his book, “Courage Under Fire Leadership.” The chief has more than 30 years in the fire service and is retired from the Santa Clara (CA) Fire Department. He travels extensively providing leadership training that applies to firefighters of all ranks, all tenures, career as well as volunteer. This is a must-listen episode for any firefighter looking to inspire, motivate and lead others. 
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Back Step Boys: Mike West - Safety Stand Down

Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer speak with Mike West about the safety stand down, Recognition Primed Decision Making, among other topics.
 
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Generation Engine: Sean Duffy

Generation Engine: Sean Duffy
 
Anthony Rowett and Todd Edwards invite Sean Duffy on to discuss the fire service paper he and 4 other authors published regarding fire tactics, RIT teams, and how to be safe and tactically proficient on the fireground. 
 
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