Fire Engineering Podcast Network

SOTF Radio - Don Graves WW2 Iwo Jima Veteran

This special Independence Day SOTF Radio features World War 2 Iwo Jima Veteran, Don Graves! Originally from Detroit, Don quit high school to join the Marine Corps in 1942 when he was 17. As a flame thrower he stormed the beaches of Iwo Jima and was 1 of 18 in his platoon who survived. Becoming a Pastor later in life, Don now travels the country speaking to High Schools about the importance of patriotism and singing "God Bless America". Don Graves is a true embodiment of what is great about America!
To view the in studio video, click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpaeSzvBhwk
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Politics and Tactics

Frank Ricci, David Polikoff, and their guests Eric Bernard and Tony Tricarico discuss topics at the nexus of firefighting and politics.

Hooks and Hoses

Host Eric Dreiman discusses 5 important points to remember as an officer, as well as five books that can have a direct impact on your fire service career, as well as your life as a whole.
 

Fire Service Data and Tech Talk

In the  episode host Eddie Buchanan and his guests, Rick Casler and Michal Moser discuss "Data 101". They talk about how to approach data, and potential pitfalls when looking at data.

Interview with Bill Gustin

Ricky Riley of Traditions Training speaks with Captain Bill Gustin of Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue. They will talk to him about his first exposure to the fire service in the Chicago area and the fire officers and firefighters that had an impact on his care

Back Step Boys

Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer discuss current goings-on in the fire service, and have special guest Michael West on to discuss meditation.

Mayday Monday

Host Tony Carroll talks with Chuck Ridgely from Howard County Maryland. This show is in memory of Nathan Flynn

Tailboard Talk # 99

On this episode of Tailboard Talk, Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and Chris Rasmussen discuss after-action reviews and how we can use them to make data-driven decisions to improve our operations. This is based on the article Data-Driven Fire Operations by Tim Kreis, published on Fire Engineering on 6/30/2023. You can also download The Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department Postfire Incident Analysis from the article site.
Article Link
https://www.fireengineering.com/firefighting/data-driven-fire-operations/#gref
 
Sponsored by MagneGrip and TenCate.
 
Tailboard Talk Theme - Jeff Wallin
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Surf Inspector - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Tactical Impact

In the debut episode of this new series, hosts Jim Silvernail and Jason Hoevelmann talk with guest Anthony Avillo about determining heights for ground ladders and other issues related to fireground tactics.
The article can be read at https://www.fireengineering.com/firefighter-training/determining-target-heights-for-ground-ladders-the-click-system/#gref
Sponsored by MagneGrip and TenCate.

Women in Fire

Members of Women in Fire discuss how to help communities prepare for disasters.
Panel:
Forest Park (GA) Fire Chief Latosha Clemons
Forest Park (GA) Emergency Management Coordinator Ioana Armstrong
 
Sponsored by MagneGrip and TenCate.