Fire Engineering Podcast
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A Kitchen Table Conversation About Fire Service Leadership
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Fire Engineering Magazine’s been devoted to the training interests of firefighters since 1877.
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- A Kitchen Table Conversation About Fire Service Leadership · 1 h 14 minFrank Viscuso joins hosts Jim Duffy and Anthony Avillo for a candid conversation about leadership, firefighter personalities, and firehouse culture. Viscuso discusses the traits…
- Bringing Big City Fireground Tactics to Smaller Departments · 1 h 4 minHow do smaller and mid-sized fire departments make meaningful improvements to their fireground operations? Rob Wiggins and Phil Montgomery join to discuss adapting tactics and…
- Remembering Nate Flynn: Fireground Lessons and Firefighter Survival · 1 h 37 minRetired Captain Josh Burchick of the Howard County (MD) Department of Fire and Rescue Services joins Tony Carroll on Mayday Monday to discuss the line-of-duty death of…
- Making Hazmat Training More Engaging with Bobby Salvesen · 60 minHazardous materials training doesn't have to be a checkbox exercise. Bobby Salvesen of The Hazmat Guys joins Dave McGlynn to discuss ways to make hazmat instruction more engaging…
- Thermal Image Detail: What Matters for Decision-Making? · 20 minWhat details in a thermal image can make a difference in fireground decision-making? Join Bullard Global Thermal Imaging Product Manager Brad Harvey as he explores how contrast…
- Preparing for the FIFA World Cup: Kansas City Fire Department Operations and Technology · 1 h 0 minHow do fire departments prepare for a major international event? Eddie Buchanan talks with Steven Shaumeyer of the Kansas City (MO) Fire Department about the planning…
- Developing Your Personnel for a Resilient Department · 47 minHow do fire service leaders build a resilient department? Host Douglas Cline welcomes Battalion Chief Lauren Franklin of the Salisbury (NC) Fire Department to discuss personnel…
- Designing Your Next Chapter: A Personal Retirement Plan for Firefighters · 1 h 3 minRetirement from the fire service is about more than financial security. Forest Reeder, chief (ret.), Tinley Park (IL) Fire Department joins Larry Conley to discuss creating a…
- Assessment Centers and the Proper Promotional Test Mindset · 40 minWhat does it take to prepare for a fire service promotional assessment center? Host Anthony Kastros welcomes District Chief Jose Ariza of the Tulsa (OK) Fire Department to…
- Behind the Scenes of Fire Investigation with Candace Ashby · 1 h 0 minIndianapolis (IN) Battalion Chief Candace Ashby joins host Billy Hux to discuss her career in the fire service and private fire investigation. Ashby shares how she launched her…
- Building a Culture of Trust in the Fire Service with Walt W. White · 48 minWhat creates a strong fire department culture, and how can leaders build trust and accountability across their organization? Walt W. White, a fire service veteran with four…
- Fire Service Assessment Centers: How to Prepare and Succeed · 60 minWhat should firefighters expect from an assessment center, and how can they prepare for promotion? Host Lisa Baker, Women in Fire's Southwest trustee, welcomes retired Lieutenant…
- 25 Years After 9/11: Former FDNY Chiefs on Leadership and Brotherhood · 1 h 14 minTwenty-five years after September 11, 2001, former FDNY Chief of Department Sal Cassano and retired Chief Tommy Richardson reflect on Ground Zero, firefighter health, leadership…
- The Fireground Blueprint: Understanding Modern Building Construction · 1 h 15 minChristopher Naum examines why understanding building construction remains essential to firefighter safety and effective fireground operations. From changes in building design and…
- Using Big Water at Fires: Deck Guns, Master Streams, and Fire Attack · 24 minWhen a structure fire is growing rapidly, delivering a high volume of water can make a critical difference. In this episode, Eric Dreiman examines the importance of big water…
- In the Books: Episode 22 - Learning to Burn: Live Fire Training for the Modern Fire Environment · 47 minDavid Rhodes sits down with Battalion Chief Ian Bennett of the Seattle Fire Department, founder of West Coast Fire Training and author of Learning to Burn: Live Fire Training for…
- The 3 Essentials of an Effective Fireground Arrival Report | Tactical Impact · 55 minAs the first line goes, so goes the fire. The first arrival report sets the tone for everything communicated afterward. On this episode of Tactical Impact, Chandler Moore, FDIC…
- Engine Company Operations: Hose Management, Firefighter Training, and Data · 1 h 33 minEngine company operations, hose management, and firefighter training take center stage in this discussion of fireground tactics, equipment testing, and fire service research. Lt…
- The Choice Before Us: Deciding the Future of the Volunteer Fire Service · 1 h 12 minWhat will determine the future of the volunteer fire service? Guest Mike Ledford joins Tom Merrill to challenge the excuses, outdated practices, and resistance to change that can…
- 9/11: Remembering the Fallen and Lessons for First Responders | Two Volleys and a Guest · 34 minSeptember 11 changed the lives of first responders and communities forever. Jerry Knapp and Tim Pillsworth step away from their usual interview format to reflect on 9/11, sharing…
- Ground Ladder Operations: Training, Maintenance, and Firefighter Safety · 46 minAre your ground ladders ready when seconds count? Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss portable ladder maintenance, single-firefighter deployment, proper climbing angles, and…
- Fireground Hydraulics and Water Supply: LDH, Hydrant Hookups, and Drafting · 1 h 5 minHow do you ensure an adequate water supply at a major commercial fire? On The Humpday Hangout, host Clark Lamping joins chiefs Dan Shaw, Brent Brooks, Jimmy Davis, and Daryl…
- Becoming a Better Fire Service Instructor: Teaching, Feedback, and Leadership · 1 h 8 minWhat separates a good fire service instructor from a great one? It takes more than experience, rank, or knowing the drill manual. Great instructors know how to connect with…
- Mayday Monday: Managing Command Stress and Tactical Gaps · 1 h 27 minIn this episode of Mayday Monday, Tony Carroll revisits the fatal fire in Howard County (MD), that claimed the life of firefighter Nate Flynn. Retired Incident Commander Chuck…
- Perspectives on Leadership: Building a System for Firefighter Mental Health · 1 h 3 minFirefighter mental health cannot rest entirely on the individual. In this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, Deputy Chief Stephen Shaw talks with Dr. Kellie O’Dare, research…
- Rethinking Fire Service Metrics: Measuring Saves, Not Just Losses · 1 h 3 minFire departments have traditionally measured outcomes by what was lost: civilian deaths, injuries, and property damage. But what happens when departments start measuring what…
- NFPA 1750: The New Fire Service Standard Every Chief Should Understand · 41 minWhat does NFPA 1750 mean for your fire department? In this episode, Eddie Buchanan sits down with retired Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Dave Downey to discuss the fire service's…
- FDIC 2027 Preview: New Firefighter Training, Live Fire, Technology, and EMS Programs · 1 h 4 minWhat can firefighters, officers, instructors, and EMS professionals expect at FDIC 2027? In this episode of The Training Officer, Dave McGlynn talks with Fire Engineering…
- Lessons in Truck Company Operations and Leadership · 1 h 8 min · Episode 2373From playing basketball in Chicago firehouse bays to spending 26 years climbing the ranks in Birmingham, OJ Kolodziej built his career on discipline, technical execution, and…
- How to Ace the Fire Service In‑Basket Exercise · 53 min · Episode 2372On this episode of the Women in Fire podcast, host Lisa Baker welcomes veteran lieutenant and assessment center SME Heidi Simon of the South Metro (CO) Fire Department. Simon…
- How Operational Failures Led to a Multi-Million-Dollar LODD Verdict · 38 min · Episode 2371Gary Ludwig, an expert EMS, fire, and 911 expert, joins the Politics and Tactics panel to discuss his role as an expert witness in an LODD case that had a multi-million-dollar…
- Operational Readiness and Search-Focused Tactics · 1 h 16 min · Episode 2370Hosts Brian Brush and Anthony Kastros welcome guest Sean Duffy for this episode of Command Show. They open with a nod to the 25 years that have passed since September 11, 2001…
- Engine Company Tactics for Stretching Hose · 49 min · Episode 2369Host Anthony Rowett welcomes Mickey Farrell, an FDNY lieutenant, and James Stallings, a captain in Mobile, Alabama, to break down size-up and hose stretching. The panel talks…
- The Heartbeat of the Neighborhood · 52 min · Episode 2368In this episode of The Command Post, hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka reflect on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, and what it means for the fire service today. They…
- False Alarms · 1 h 9 min · Episode 2367On this episode of Two Vollies and a Guest, hosts Jerry Knapp and Tim Pillsworth sit down with Kim Weppler, chair of the Rockland County (NY) Chiefs false alarm committee and…
- After the Title Is Gone · 1 h 6 min · Episode 2366Leaving the fire service doesn’t necessarily mean leaving behind the friendships, memories, and sense of identity that came with it. In this episode of The Professional Volunteer…
- Escaping the SouthPark Construction Fire · 1 h 39 min · Episode 2365On this episode of Mayday Monday, host Tony Carroll speaks with Captains Stephen Pettit and Michael Watts, of the Charlotte (NC) Fire Department. The guests walk through the May…
- What Does It Mean to Lead with Love? · 1 h 3 min · Episode 2363On this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, host Steve Shaw sits down with Dr. Robert "Navy Bob" Roncska. Shaw asks the retired U.S. Navy captain to translate submarine-tested…
- Reflection on 25 Years Since 9/11 · 1 h 16 min · Episode 2362Special guests John Norman and John Walters, now both retired, join the Humpday Hangout for a look back at their experiences on and following September 11, 2001. They share…
- The 2026 Muddy River F.O.O.L.S. Convention · 1 h 2 min · Episode 2361On this episode of The Larry Conley Show, host Larry Conley sits down with Dave Dubowski, president of the Muddy River F.O.O.L.S., to discuss the upcoming 2026 Fraternal Order of…
- In the Books: Episode 21 - The Future of Emergency Medical Services: Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Innovation 2E · 40 min · Episode 2352In this episode of Fire Engineering's In the Books podcast, host David Rhodes and co-host Mike Brown (developmental editor of JEMS) sit down with Donnie Woodyard Jr., veteran EMS…
- The Technology of 9/11: Where We Are Today · 50 min · Episode 2360In honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Fire Service Data and Tech Talk host Eddie Buchanan welcomes Michael Varney, director of stakeholder collaboration at the First…
- Understanding Technical Rescue Operations · 1 h 17 min · Episode 2359On this episode of The Training Officer, host Dave McGlynn welcomes Kelly Lemmons and Anthony Chen to discuss technical rescue operations, including rope training. They explain…
- The Importance of Closing the Experience Gap · 53 min · Episode 2358On this episode of Fire and Training, Paul Watlington joins host Douglas Cline to talk about officer development in today’s fire service. They discuss the reality of younger…
- Lightning Risks, Outside-In Fires, and Team Discipline · 58 min · Episode 2353In this episode of Talking Tactics, hosts Dave Polikoff, Sam Villani, and Robert "RJ" James break down real‑world firefighting lessons: outside‑in fires, disciplined 360s, and…
- Getting Analytical on the Fireground · 1 h 4 min · Episode 2357Why is data-driven decision making so critical? Sean Duffy joins host Eric Dreiman to discuss the importance of search at fire scenes, data, and the analytical side of…
- Building Applied Knowledge on the Fireground · 1 h 0 min · Episode 2356Host Christopher Naum discusses the fireground blueprint: how building construction, occupancy, and predictability drive risk, tactics, and safety. He reviews recurring summer…
- Women in Fire International Conference 2026 · 52 min · Episode 2355On this episode of Women in Fire, host Lisa Baker speaks with a panel to discuss the upcoming 2026 Women in Fire International Conference, in Austin, Texas. The conference will…
- How to Align ICS and HICS in a Crisis · 51 min · Episode 2354On this episode of The Humpday Hangout, Frank Ricci sits down with Scott Martus to discuss his Fire Engineering article, "Two Systems, One Mission: How to Align ICS and HICS in a…
