Fire Engineering Podcast Network

The Professional Volunteer Fire Department: Thomas Richardson

Host Tom Merrill speaks with retired Chief of the FDNY Thomas Richardson. Not only did Chief Richardson enjoy an incredible 41-year career in the FDNY, reaching the highest uniformed rank possible as Chief of Department, but he is also a longtime volunteer firefighter and former chief and current commissioner in his hometown volunteer department. He is a passionate firefighter who cares deeply about all firefighters as well as the fire service. Listen in as the chief talks about his fire service journey and all the legends he has worked with through the years. The chief will share many nuggets of wisdom based upon his experiences on both the paid and volunteer side, and he will talk about what it means to be a true professional firefighter...paycheck or not. 
https://www.theprofessionalvfd.com/
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Politics and Tactics

Hosts Frank Ricci, David Polikoff, and Sam Villani speak with author Greg Dillon, The Thin Blue Lie: An Honest Cop vs the FBI.
Sponsored by MagneGrip  and TenCate.

Perspectives on Leadership: Success

The word "success" is thrown around frequently in the fire service. Host Stephen Shaw speaks with guest Jim Moss, host of "The Firefighter Success" podcast, about the term and its meaning for fire service leaders.
Sponsored by MagneGrip  and TenCate.

Fire Service Court

Attorney and retired deputy fire chief John K. Murphy offers a legal primer for fire departments on discrimination and harassment.
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Firefighters and Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

Bill Gustin, Sam Hittle, and Darryl Liggins visit with Jack Murphy and FDNY Deputy Chief of Hazmat Dan Murray about the fire problems associated with lithium-ion battery-powered bikes and scooters.
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Back Step Boys

Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer discuss the 2022 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend and more.
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The Command Post: Attic Fires

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss firefighting considerations for attic fires.
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Main Street Firefighting

Hosts Chris Tobin and Lex Shady talk with guest Will Knight about his experiences with legacy roof construction.
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Command Show

Brian Brush and guest co-host Chris Brennan speak with guest U.S. Army (Ret.) Major Donald Vandergriff, author of Adopting Mission Command: Developing Leaders for Superior Command Culture. 
https://trainfirefighters.com/

Hooks & Hoses

Host Eric Dreiman offers four keys on being a successful firefighter.