Episodes

Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Join host Mike Dugan as he visits with his old friend Dave Gallagher to talk about the need for training and realistic firefighter training.

Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Host Stephen Shaw discusses leadership and communication with Billy Goldfeder, deputy chief of the Loveland-Symmes (OH) Fire Department and the force behind Firefighter Close Calls/The Secret List.
https://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/

Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
In this archive episode, Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush as they speak with guest Mike Emillio, captain with the Oklahoma City (OK) Fire Department, about civilian death statistics, decentralized decision making, and more.
More: https://trainfirefighters.com/

Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
This episode features Brandon Dreiman from Indianapolis (IN) Firefighter’s Local 416 and Dave Gerold from the Columbus (OH) Division of Fire. The pair speaks with host Jim Burneka about the perils of being the peer lead in large fire departments and the trials and tribulations we’ve personally have had. Topics include being on call 24/7, secondary trauma, sustainability, navigating management, resiliency/coping skills, and advice for peers in our positions. This show should assist peer coordinators handling the pressure while salvaging themselves.
First Responders Bridge: https://firstrespondersbridge.org
Save A Warrior: https://saveawarrior.org
More from Jim: https://firefightercancerconsultants.com/the-25-live/

Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments.

Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Hosts Alexis Shady and Chris Tobin talk firefighting and bulding construction with guest James Johnson.

Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Host Danny Sheridan speaks with special guest FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Frank Leeb and Boston (MA) Deputy Chief Steve Shaffer about fires in fireproof high-rises, rope rescues, the challenges of fireground operations, sheltering in place, and more.

Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Chris Bednarek and other members of the Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (F.O.O.L.S.) discuss training, goings-on in the organization, and more.
https://www.foolsinternational.com/

Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
In this episode, host Eric Dreiman discusses knowledge, understanding, and the importance of "why" when it comes to the firefighting profession. He also reflects on the life and fire service legacy of the late Don Abbott, founder of Project Mayday.

Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
In this Humpday Hangout, Ricky Riley and other members of Traditions Training discuss curriculum-based training for the fire service