Episodes

Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Joe Pronesti and Fire Engineering Editor in Chief Bobby Halton sit down with Jerry Tracy and Jack Murphy, the authors of a forthcoming book on high-rise firefighting.

Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
On this week’s Humpday Hangout, Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood speak with Jonathan Levine as partner of Pritzker Levine, LLP, and Rick Seal “of Counsel” Pritzker Levine, LLP, a retired San Jose (CA) battalion chief, about a lawsuit concerning forever chemicals and the effects on firefighters. They will also speak to Bryan Sky-Eagle, district chief for the Houston (TX) Fire Department, about his role in the Houston Fire Department Chief Officers Association and his new book. They will also share an interview with Frank Siller from Tunnels to Towers and the great work they do for firefighters, cops, and our great military.
Book by Bryan Sky-Eagle: Texas Disaster Law Guide

Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Proper on-scene rehab is an essential element at any emergency scene. Firefighters who are not provided adequate rest and rehydration during emergency operations or training exercises are at increased risk for illness or injury, and may jeopardize the safety of others on the incident scene.
On this episode we will explore what goes into proper rehab and highlight the Metro Richmond Flying Squad – an all-volunteer group that provides support services in the Richmond (VA) area. Host Tom Merrill speaks with special guest Chief Steve Korb, a retired career firefighter as well as a former volunteer firefighter. He will discuss this specialized unit, how it developed and the very important service it provides to his area's first responders.

Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Host Joe Pronesti talks to FDNY Deputy Chief (Ret.) Tom Dunne about communications on the fireground.
Read more: https://www.fireengineering.com/leadership/dunne-can-you-hear-me-now/

Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Hosts Rick Lasky, Terry McGrath, John Salka, and Bobby Halton speak with guest Butch Cobb, retired chief of the Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department and ISO, about our nation’s civilian fire deaths and property losses over the past 20 years and our current mission of protecting lives and property.

Saturday Aug 21, 2021
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
Fire Engineering Editor in Chief Bobby Halton discusses COVID-19 vaccine mandates with General President Ed Kelly of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).

Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Host Jim Burneka speaks with Neil McMillan from Ottawa Firefighters Local 162 and Nantucket (MA) Fire Department Deputy Chief Sean Mitchell. They discuss the recently released Public Comments for NFPA 1971 TIA 1594.
Read the comments here. (PDF)

Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Steve Hamilton and company discuss firefighters and response to scenes of violence.

Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Members of Women in Fire discuss the distinction between leadership and management and their importance in the fire service.
More: https://www.womeninfire.org/

Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Members of Sons of the Flag speak with Dr. E.J. Caterson about pediatric burn care, plastic and craniofacial surgery for burn victims, the Boston Marathon Bombing, and more.
More: https://sonsoftheflag.org/