Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Calling the Mayday

Rick Lasky, Scott Thompson, Terry McGrath, and John Salka discussing Maydays on the fireground, the need for firefighter training on Mayday scenarios, the possible stigma attached to calling the Mayday, and more.
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Scenes of Violence

Host Steve Hamilton speaks with Russ Howard from Austin (TX) Fire about the city's Joint Pre-Staged Rescue Task Force for Large and Planned Events.
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Main Street Firefighting: Dave LeBlanc

Hosts Chris Tobin and Alexis Shady interview Chief Dave LeBlanc from Harwich, Massachusetts. The chief is a wealth of knowledge, and allowed us to pick his brain on the firefighting culture of the Cape, what it means to have an aggressive truck culture in terms of overhaul, and the inherent hazards of Cape Cod construction. 
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SOTF Radio: What the Fire Ignited with Shay Eskew

On tonight's episode of SOTF Radio, we are joined by Iron Man and author of "What the Fire Ignited", Shay Eskew. Shay is an All American / All World ranked triathlete, former black bear researcher, burn survivor with scars over 65% of his body, Bestselling author and sought out motivational speaker. At the age of 8, Shay was set afire by a neighbor’s child and credited with saving the life of his 7-year-old friend. Despite being told he’d never play sports again, enduring over 35 surgeries the last 36 years, Shay is a 4x IRONMAN, 4x member of Team USA, 25x IRONMAN 70.3 athlete, ranked top 1% of IRONMAN worldwide, and has competed in 11 triathlon World Championships in 7 countries on 4 continents, including the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Additionally, Shay is a sponsored triathlete of Newton Running and First Endurance and a long standing member of the IRONMAN Foundation ambassador team. Equally impressive, Shay is the proud father of 5 kids under 13.
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Firefighter LODDs: Boston Back Bay Fire

This podcast focuses on the 2014 line-of-duty deaths of Boston (MA) Fire Department Lieutenant Ed Walsh and Firefighter Michael Kennedy at 298 Beacon Street. 
Boston Fire Department Deputy Chief Steve Shaffer speaks with host Tony Carroll about the incident, the firefighters who lost their lives, and lessons learned.
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Tailboard Talk

Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and Chris Rasmussen discuss modern promotional practices and our changing workforce.
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Encore Presentation: Pride & Ownership: Dr. Harry Carter, Part 1

In this encore presentation from the Pride & Ownership archives, Chief Rick Lasky speaks to Dr. Harry Carter about firefighting, freemasonry, the brotherhood, and more.
This episode originally aired on June 29, 2009.
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Fighting Attic Fires, Part 2

The panel continues their discussion on attic fires, with guests Jimmy Davis and Jimmy Sewnig of the Chicago (IL) Fire Department joining Bobby Halton, Jason Hoevelmann, Clark Lamping, Darryl Liggins, and company. They revisit the issues with knee wall fires, examine the tactic of direct streams into the attic, and alternative firefighting tactics, including piercing nozzles, rotating distributors, and the like.
Photo courtesy Tim Olk
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Generation Engine

Hosts Anthony Rowett and Todd Edwards talk engine company operations and more with their guests.
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The Larry Conley Show

Host Larry Conley and co-hosts David Conley and Elaine Kluttz speak with guest Frank Ricci about the Mutual Victory principle and other topics.
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