Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Fire Service Court

Curt Varone reviews several recent legal cases impacting fire departments, including instances of firefighters being arrested for child ography charges, the Kansas City (MO) fire truck crash settlement, a female firefighter alleging assault in the fire station, and more.

Scenes of Violence

Host Steve Hamilton speaks with John Ryan, Emergency Manager, and Joe Webber, Dir. of Emergency Management from Augusta University office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPaR). They discuss the next iteration of the Augusta Project - Proactive active shooter preparedness symposium partnered with NFPA 3000.

First-Due Battalion Chief

Danny Sheridan speaks with guests Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons and Eva Emory of the Fire Department of New York.

Politics and Tactics

Frank Ricci, David Polikoff, Sam Villani, and their guests discuss topics at the nexus of firefighting and politics.

Perspectives on Leadership: Influence

Host Stephen Shaw speaks with guest Shannon Stone, a second-generation, 32-year fires service veteran and operations chief with the Midway Fire District in Gulf Breeze, Florida, about influence and leadership.

Commercial Fire Tactics and Building Construction

In this Humpday Hangout, Mike Dugan, Bill Gustin, and other members of the panel continue their discussion on commercial fires. They speak with guest James Johnson about building construction and its impact on firefighting tactics.
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Women in Fire

Lieutenant Heidi Simon of the South Metro (CO) Fire Department helms this episode of the Women in Fire podcast.
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The Professional Volunteer Fire Department

Training volunteer firefighters is a constant challenge. With expanding department missions, decreasing time available, and limited budgets and resources, it can seem impossible for volunteers to get all the training they need. Developing a training program that meets the needs of the individual firefighter is equally as challenging and it requires planning, commitment and time. The task, so very important, can be daunting and when not done successfully, can really impact a volunteer fire department's professional reputation.
"Training Volunteer Firefighters to be Combat Ready" is recently released and free publication that is available to help departments develop a training program that meets the needs of the community and the individual firefighter. Please listen in as two contributors, Chief John Buckman and Chief Brian McQueen review this new publication and discuss training programs in the volunteer firehouse. Training is a critical responsibility of all fire departments, and as Chief Buckman says, "Departments must ensure that training is relevant as well as interesting and fun so that firefighters will remain active and engaged." 
https://www.theprofessionalvfd.com/

Back Step Boys

Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer discuss current goings-on in the fire service, leadership, and more.

Firefighter Behavioral Health

Dr. Beth Murphy and company address issues related to firefighter health and mental well-being.