Episodes

Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Host Dave McGlynn speaks with David Rhodes, Fire Engineering Editor in Chief and FDIC Education Director, about the roles and responsibilities of the instructor, how to market yourself as a presenter and author, and more.
Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Editor in Chief Chris Mc Loone talks to Chief Michael Greco, Hasbrouck Heights (NJ) Fire Department, about his department's new rig (currently being spec'd), how to navigate justifying the expense of a new rig to civilians, the nuances of choosing his truck committee, and about some of the unique response considerations that went into the design of the new rescue-pumper. Mc Loone and Greco sum up the interview talking about Chief Greco's bigger than life father, Tony Greco.
Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Chip Comstock, Brad Pinksy, and Curt Varone talk legal issues facing fire departments.
Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
In this week’s Humpday Hangout, hosts Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood talk with guests Dennis Rubin, Dave McGlynn, and Michael DeStefano about mentoring and training in the fire service. They discuss advice on LODDs, ways to quell gossip in the firehouse, confidential conversations, and more.
Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Host Tom Merrill speaks with guest Joe Nedder, 2022 Instructor of the Year Award recipient, about his popular presentation on volunteer fire service training.
Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Host Eric Dreiman speaks with Jake Barnes, chief of the Albany (IN) Fire Department, about basement fires and how to tackle these challenging incidents.
Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Rick Lasky, Terry McGrath, Curtis Birt, and John Salka how firefighters can improve their performance in a high-stakes occupation.
Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Lisa Baker, retired Oakland battalion chief/Southwestern Women in Fire Trustee, and Heidi Simon, lieutenant with South Metro Fire Department, discuss assessment centers and the performance dimensions used.
https://womeninfire.org/
Sponsored by Demers, ESO, and TenCate.

Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Today, Justin Beamis and Landon Shaw discuss the recent American Extreme event created by Ryan "Birdman" Parrott: Human Performance 7x Project.
Sponsored by Demers, ESO, and TenCate.

Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Larry Conley, David Conley, and Elaine Kluttz talk with guest Brian Zaitz.
Sponsored by Demers, ESO, and TenCate.





