Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Recruiting and Retaining Quality Firefighters in 2023

What are we looking for in today’s firefighter? Why is the fire service seeing less members coming into the profession? In this Humpday Hangout, Brian Zaitz and other members of the ISFSI consider how agencies can go about hiring the right people for the job.
Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

First-Due Battalion Chief

Host Danny Sheridan of the FDNY speaks with Dan Hamelburg of NYC Fire Wire.
Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

Fireground Strategies (and Other Stuff from the Streets)

Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy discuss fireground decision making and incident command.
Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

Networking for Success: Bobby Eckert

Host Dave McGlynn talks with guest Bobby Eckert of Eckert Fire Tactics about training, leadership, networking, and the challenges the instructor faces. 
https://www.eckertfiretactics.com/
Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

BuildingsonFire: Taking It to the Streets

Chris Naum provides some insights and an Introduction to the Influence of Building Construction, Occupancy Risks and Research on Command Decision-Making.
Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

Women in Fire

Members of Women in Fire discuss fire camps for girls and educating future members of the fire service.
https://www.womeninfire.org/
 

The Professional Volunteer Fire Department

Host Tom Merrill talks about volunteer fire department recruitment and retention with members of the Snyder (NY) Fire Department.
Many episodes this year featured guests from around the country discussing their department's programs and efforts. Tom welcomes four members onto the show from his own department, who serve the recruitment and retention committee and have worked very hard over the past several years revising our programs. Their efforts were recently recognized when the department was awarded the 2022 EMS Agency Recruitment & Retention Innovation Award from the New York State Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems. This year alone, Snyder has  brought in 18 new members. Listen in as the committee members discuss the various ideas and programs they have put together and the spirit of cooperation, collaboration, and teamwork that is necessary among the many department entities in order to achieve success. 

Politics and Tactics

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

Finding the Motivation

Hosts Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood talk with their guests about motivating the unmotivated and reigniting firefighters‘ enthusiasm for the job. They speak with guests Josh Miller, firefighter with New Haven (CT) Rescue Company 1, and Corley Moore, battalion chief with the Moore (OK) Fire Department and host of the Weekly Scrap podcast.

SOTF Radio: Captain George Burk, Vietnam Veteran and Burn Survivor

Today, we are excited to have a very special guest, on for what was our Veterans Day, and hear the incredible story of Captain George Burk!
George Burk, keynote speaker, trainer, author, Vietnam veteran and sought after speaker inspires and motivates people wherever he speaks.
In 1970, George was the sole survivor of 14 passengers in a military plane crash. He suffered burns over 65% of his body and multiple internal injuries. His rescue and recovery have been called a miracle. He spent 90 days in intensive care, and 18 months in the hospital. For over nine months after leaving intensive care, he was paralyzed and not expected to walk again. While in the ICU, he had two Near-Death Experiences (NDE's). He saw the bridge, saw the door, and saw the light. He believes we all have guardian angels. George says, "If you expect a difference, make one and if you want a miracle, be one." His belief in God and messages of faith, hope, perseverance, commitment and to never give-up inspires and challenges audiences to be all they can be.
If you know of an organization or company who could benefit from hearing George's message, or who is seeking an outstanding keynote speaker or trainer, please put us in contact with each other. Email George with the name of the group, or company, contact name, address and phone number.
For more information about George's keynotes, training seminars and books, contact him: gburk@georgeburk.com
Members of the Sons of the Flag discuss the group’s work assisting burn survivors. 
https://sonsoftheflag.org/