Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Politics and Tactics

Although the COVID-19 pandemic may be subsiding, its impact on many firefighters’ careers continues. Frank Ricci speaks with his guests about the vaccine mandate at many fire departments around the country and their personal experiences.
Sponsored by MagneGrip and TenCate.

Hooks & Hoses: Harry Tibbetts

Host Eric Dreiman speaks with Chief Harry Tibbetts. Harry started his career in 1968 with the Indianapolis Fire Department. They discuss the changes he experienced throughout his career, the importance of camaraderie, company pride, and what it means to carry on the traditions of the fire service. They also talk about leadership and the importance of being a lifelong student.
Sponsored by MagneGrip and TenCate,

Fire Service Data and Tech Talk

In the debut episode of this new podcast series, host Eddie Buchanan and his guests, Dan Munsey and Mike Cox, discuss how data can be used by fire department operations to inform tactical and strategic decisions.
Sponsored by MagneGrip and TenCate,

Straight Talk: Striving Through Adversity

Hosts Dan DeGryse and Robbie Fisher talk with guests Chris Muscle and Jim Burneka about working through professional and personal trauma.

SOTF Radio: Cherry Road Fire 99

Control. Think. Execute.
Today is the anniversary of the D.C. Cherry Road Townhouse Fire of 99’, and our guest is Lieutenant Joe Morgan. On May 30, 1999, firefighters responded to a box alarm involving a townhouse fire. The initial report came in as a house fire, and it was later reported that the fire was in the basement (all firefighters did not receive the follow-up report of fire in the basement). Engine 26 (lieutenant and 3 firefighters) was the first to arrive on the scene and reported smoke showing on the front of a row of townhouses. The event quickly went from bad to worse as the firefighters entered the building.
Many lessons were learned at this tragic event and today Lieutenant Joe Morgan shares his experience and journey as he walks us through that day.
More: https://sonsoftheflag.org/

Tailboard Talk # 98

On the next episode of Tailboard Talk, Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and Chris Rasmussen discuss hiring practices and the changes we’re seeing organizations make in response to a shrinking workforce. We’ll discuss methods to streamline the process and appeal to potential applicants in a post-Covid world.

Fire Service Court

Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone examine legal issues with photos, videos, and cameras (helmet cams and the like) and fire departments.

Women in Fire: The Company Officer

Members of Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) talk about the role of the company officer in today's fire service.
The panel this month:
Fire Chief Latosha Clemons, Forest Park, GA
Lieutenant Heidi SImon, South Metro (CO) Fire
Lieutenant Nicole McCall, Oakland (CA) Fire Department
Lieutenant Laura Lyons Des Moines, IA

Five After Midnight

Host Stephanie White speaks with three other firefighters from around the DC/Maryland/Virginia region. They discuss current leadership challenges, fire department culture, and the ever growing conversation around mental health.

Back Step Boys

Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer discuss the response to recent Farmington (NM) mass shooting, command, and more.