Fire Engineering Podcast Network

The Professional Volunteer Fire Department: Recruitment and Retention

Jerry Knapp joins host Tom Merrill to discuss a special task force he was appointed to in New York State to examine issues related to recruitment and retention. This idea is to make your volunteer fire department stand out and excel as an elite unit that people want to be a part of.
Jerry discusses several ideas the task force is examining relating to training, establishing a dedicated bureau dedicated to recruitment and retention efforts on a state wide basis, tax incentives and money issues as they relate to the volunteer fire service, taking a good look at programs already in place at various agencies that are proven successful, and taking a look at incentives that work to entice people to join and remain in their volunteer fire department.
Jerry is also looking for your help and wants input and information from YOU the listener and he will be providing his contact information so you can get hold of him to offer your ideas, suggestions and examples of issues, challenges and what is working and not working out there. Even though this is a New York State task force, the issues, challenges and possible solutions are definitely NOT geographic at all and apply across the land. And, as Jerry points out, a lot of what is being done currently is not working.
Please join us and listen in and this will be the first in a series of episodes dedicated to not just recruiting new members, but retaining them as well.

Back Step Boys

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

Tailboard Talk

Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and Chris Rasmussen talk talk about recruitment and our changing society. What drives people to enter the fire service and how do we keep them engaged? Does the fire service need to reconsider how we staff and operate full-time departments? Join the discussion. 
Sponsored by MagneGrip. 

Attic Fires and Knee Walls

Jimmy Sewnig of the Chicago (IL) Fire Department and Steve Robertson of the Columbus (OH) Division of Fire talk attic fires with the panel.
Related images: https://www.fireengineering.com/hangouts/humpday-hangout-attic-fires-and-knee-walls/

The Mikey G. and Mikey D. Show

Mike Gagliano and Mike Dugan talk with Nick Papa about all things ventilation and his new book, Coordinating Ventilation: Supporting Extinguishment and Survivability. 
The hosts will be giving away two copies of Nick's excellent new book courtesy of Fire Engineering Books & Videos. All you need do is call in with a question or ask one in the chat room to eligible to win.
Sponsored by MagneGrip. 

Mayday Monday: Randy Feltner

 
Naval District of Washington Battalion Chief Randy Feltner tells host Tony Carroll his story of how he survived a heart attack and his road to recovery.
Sponsored by MagneGrip. 
More: https://www.fireengineering.com/health-safety/mayday-monday-heart-health-for-firefighters-feb-2022/

Command Show

Host Brian Brush is joined by guest Nick Papa, author of "Coordinating Ventilation: Supporting Extinguishment and Survivability."
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The Future Firefighter: Jason Shanley

Join host Chris Baker and guest Fire Captain Jason Shanley, recruitment officer for the San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department, as they discuss the various recruitment programs, including Brothers United, a group of African American firefighters in San Diego, California, the Women's Fire Prep Academy (WFPA) and Girls Empowerment Camp. During this episode, they also discuss the 2022 Fire Recruit recruitment and an overview of the entry-level firefighter hiring process for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.

Discussing E-ONE’s Electric Fire Apparatus, the Vector

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Web Editor Andrew Corselli speaks with Roger Lackore, Director of Product Development, and Mike Virnig, VP Sales, about E-ONE’s electric fire truck, the Vector.

Firefighter Fitness and Heart Health

Tony Carroll and members of the ISFSI examine firefighter fitness and its relationship to heart health and overall well-being.
More: https://www.isfsi.org/