Fire Engineering Podcast Network

The Professional Volunteer Fire Department

Training volunteer firefighters is a constant challenge. With expanding department missions, decreasing time available, and limited budgets and resources, it can seem impossible for volunteers to get all the training they need. Developing a training program that meets the needs of the individual firefighter is equally as challenging and it requires planning, commitment and time. The task, so very important, can be daunting and when not done successfully, can really impact a volunteer fire department's professional reputation.
"Training Volunteer Firefighters to be Combat Ready" is recently released and free publication that is available to help departments develop a training program that meets the needs of the community and the individual firefighter. Please listen in as two contributors, Chief John Buckman and Chief Brian McQueen review this new publication and discuss training programs in the volunteer firehouse. Training is a critical responsibility of all fire departments, and as Chief Buckman says, "Departments must ensure that training is relevant as well as interesting and fun so that firefighters will remain active and engaged." 
https://www.theprofessionalvfd.com/

Back Step Boys

Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer discuss current goings-on in the fire service, leadership, and more.

Firefighter Behavioral Health

Dr. Beth Murphy and company address issues related to firefighter health and mental well-being.

BuildingsonFire: Taking it to the Streets

Join us Thursday night January 5th for a Conversation on Fireground Architecture; Importance of Construction Literacy on Today’s Fireground Perspectives on the Study of Building Construction, Building Sciences and Introducing the Fireground Architecture Model with Host Christopher Naum on Buildingonfire’s Taking it to the Streets podcast hosted on FireEngineering.com’s BlogTalk Radio at 7:30 pm ET.
 

Fighting Fires in Vacant Buildings

In this Humpday Hangout, Ricky Riley and other members of Traditions Training discuss firefighting operations in vacant buildings.
https://www.traditionstraining.com/

SOTF Radio: From Navy SEAL to Firefighter (Revisited)

Tonight, our guest is Navy SEAL Veteran and Kansas City Firefighter, Andrew Crocker. Join us as we discuss his decision to join the SEALs, Team life, and what lead him to becoming a Firefighter. Members of the Sons of the Flag discuss the group’s work assisting burn survivors. 
https://sonsoftheflag.org/
 

Command Show

Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush speak with David Rhodes and Mike Walker about the legacy of Chief Halton and about Oklahoma City Fire Department rescues.
More: https://trainfirefighters.com/

Vaccine Mandates Update for the Fire Service and Remembering Bobby Halton

In this week’s Humpday Hangout, host Frank Ricci and company speak with their guests about a recent lower court ruling that New York City violated the right of a firefighter by mandating the vaccine. They will also pay tribute to late Fire Engineering Editor in Chief Bobby Halton.
Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

Hooks & Hoses: Sean Eagen

Eric Dreiman speaks with guest Sean Eagen from the Buffalo (NY) Fire Department. They discuss working with younger firefighters, truck company operations, fireground decision-making, and how to work in cold and snowy conditions. 
Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

The Command Post: Remembering Chief Bobby Halton

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka reflect on the life and legacy of the late Chief Bobby Halton.
Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.