Fire Engineering Podcast Network

Generation Engine

Todd Edwards and Anthony Rowett are joined by Chief Scott Thompson to talk engine company operations and other topics in firefighting.

Politics and Tactics

Frank Ricci, David Polikoff, and Sam Villani explore issues at the intersection of politics and firefighting. In this episode they discuss protests outside of Justices' homes and UL's latest research.
 

Formal Mentoring for the Fire Service

Host Scott Thompson speaks with members of The Colony (TX) Fire Department about formal mentoring programs.

APS Radio: Mike Brewer

Captain Mike Brewer from the Mesa (AZ) Fire Department speaks with host Jim Burneka. This show focuses on the recently released 3rd Edition of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Fire Investigator Health and Safety Best Practices. Mike conducts a brief overview on the report that finally outlines preventive guidelines on exposure reduction for arson investigators
More from Jim: https://firefightercancerconsultants.com/the-25-live/

Fire Service Court

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments.

Women in Fire

Members of Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) discuss officer development programs and training.
https://www.womeninfire.org/

The Future Firefighter: Captain Terrence Manley

Host Chris Baker talks with guest Captain/Paramedic Terrence Manley, Mentor Program Coordinator for the Sacramento Metropolitan (CA) Fire District, about the effectiveness of the Metro Fire Mentor Program and the team of mentors that have assisted over 400 candidates through the hiring process since 2014. During this episode, they also discuss the value of implementing a mentoring program and how mentorship can improve your agency and the fire service one member at a time.

Back Step Boys

Tom Aurnhammer and Ron Kanterman discuss leadership, safety, and recent events in the fire service.

Tailboard Talk

Craig Nelson, Jeff Wallin, and Chris Rasmussen discuss adaptations in hiring practices with shrinking applicant pools.

The Command Post

"When all else fails, just do what the Captain says."  Follow orders, be a good soldier, do your job! A new discussion from Chiefs Rick Lasky and John Salka.