Engine House Training Podcast

EHT Podcast Episode 44: Vertical Ventilation

In this episode the group discusses vertical ventilation on peaked and flat roofs, including commercial versus residential.  Tim and Jeff have guests on this episode with great information and experience on ventilation.  Tai Rondeau and Beau Espinosa join us with...

EHT Episode 42: Search Part 3

EHT-Episode 40–Search and Rescue Part 1: Truck Work Part 6

In this episode the group discusses some basics of search and rescue. As you can guess, this is a topic that provides a great many avenues and options.  The critical nature of this tactic is why we do what we...

Ground Ladders Part 2: Podcast

Join us again with Part 2 on ground ladders. The group will discuss deployment, ladder choice and some common sense ideas for using ground ladders, no matter the size or location of your department.

EHT Episode 38–Truck Ops Part 4–Ground Ladders Part 1

This is part one of the use of ground ladders.  In this episode we discuss the challenges of where we store them, deploying them and some of the small nuances that can make all the difference in your ground ladder...

EHT Episode 37–Truck Ops Part 3–Forcible Entry

In this episode the group discusses forcible entry for success on any fireground. Whether you’re urban, suburban or rural–the skills set is the same and the challenge of getting in and out are critical to our success.   Listen in...

Truck Ops Podcast Part 2–EHT Episode 036

This episode discusses the transitioning from an engine or other company to the truck company.  Your panel discusses the differences you can expect when operating on a truck company as opposed to the engine. The experience of the panel offers...

Truck Ops Podcast Series–Episode 1-Intro

This is the first in a series of podcasts from Engine House Training, LLC that will discuss Truck Work.  We will be creating these series of podcasts on everything operational over the next several weeks and months.  So, be sure...

031–EHT-The Double Edged Sword of Loyalty–Podcast

The Double Edge Sword of Loyalty There are bad leaders out there, no doubt   “Management reserves the right to manage poorly”  What you should expect: Fair & consistent treatment   Genuine concern for your wellbeing & development   The...

The Leadership Triad–EHT Podcast

Chief Dennis Reilly and Jason Hoevelmann discuss leadership for firefighters and fire officers specifically regarding being a consistent leader and officer using the Leadership Triad. It comes downs to a strong moral compass and the firm foundation based on ethics...

First Arriving Command: Part 1–Podcast

Don’t over-compicate the roll of command. In this episode Chief Pronesti discusses a simple initial size up option that takes into account the building.  This is not the only option out there, just one we discussed in this particular episode....

Columbia Memorial Stair Climb

Check out their page at Columbia Memorial Stair Climb After you climb 110 stories you will feel an overwhelming sense of pride. Sure, you’ll be proud that you finished the climb, but more importantly, you’ll take pride in knowing that...

Surviving the Poor Company or Department

Chief Reilly took some fabulous notes, here they are: Set your standards, your own code, and then live by them. Do not allow others to define what good or bad is. Management always has the right to manage poorly Normally...

Setting Expectations: Part 1

This podcast addresses only three components of setting expectations for your members. It is really one of the most important things you need to do as a newly promoted officer, or if you are trying to gain control of a...

With or Without the Hose Line?

In the last few weeks I posted about being aggressive. In that post I mentioned that we, our department, will search without a hose line. This seemed to raise some eyebrows and concern about what I said. This podcast addresses...

Take the High Road: No Gossip Allowed!: Podcast

This episode discusses the harm and challenges associated with speaking out of turn and partaking in the gossip that can be so ever prevalent. Take the high road, don’t participate and get all of the facts before speaking about something...

5 Common Mistakes New Fire Officers Make: Video and Podcast

Here is a video of a recent FREE webinar about five common mistakes that new fire officers tend make. These are by no means exclusive, but from my experience are committed by many new officers. -Don’t try to change the...

Basics of Bailout: Podcast

Bailout is a last option for us when things go bad. We can do all of the right things and still find ourselves in trouble. It doesn’t and won’t happen often when we train and operate in standard manners, but...

For the Good of the Group: Podcast

This episode discusses our intentions and how, as leaders and fire officers, we need to put the group ahead of ourselves. Servant leadership is real and it makes a difference in your relationships and effectiveness as a leader. I have...

Preparing for the Fight-Podcast

Captain and Lead Instructor from Engine House Training, LLC, Steve Heidbreder talks about how to prepare for the fight when coming on duty for walking into the engine house as volunteer.

The Sniper Effect–Bring them Along One at a Time

This podcast discusses how difficult it can be work and exist in an environment of people that aren’t like-minded. Many of us want to include others in our enthusiasm and pride for our job, and it is not easy to...

Over Coming Challenges of Limited Water Areas

This episode we discuss some items to consider when handling limited or no water area incidents. You have to know where these are in your response area and have a plan to over-come the problem. Each has the potential for...

Four Principles for Success for the Fire Officer

In this episode we discuss four principles that will help the fire officer, or individual in any walk of life be successful and provides guidance in being effective. Be generous Be constructive Be productive Be aggressive I am also attaching...

Service and Misc. Calls: Don’t Be Complacent—Podcast

This episode we discuss some items to consider when dealing with service and misc. calls.  It’s important that we don’t take these incidents lightly.  Each call has the potential for being a challenge, not matter how it is dispatched or...

Set Specific Goals and Objectives

This episode discusses the importance of setting very specific goals and objectives.  Being specific allows us to create a realistic and attainable plan to achieve our goals. We need to set bench marks and a written record of our progress,...

Mayday Basics-Podcast

This is a short podcast discussing some basics of calling the Mayday. In this episode we discuss the shift from using LUNAR to the three W’s. Who are you? What happened to you? Where are you? With those three questions,...

Company Planning at Buildings–Podcast

Weekly Company Drill Building Familiarization This drill is a size up and familiarization drill. It can be broken up into several parts and get as much information gathered as possible. The objective of this drill is to identify specific hose...

Core Values

This episode we discuss the importance of core values when creating your mission plan for progressing and improvement. The core values are our cornerstone about what we are about and who we are. They are not negotiable. Below is an...

Ground Ladders Discussion and Podcast

This episode is a discussion about ground ladders. It’s a basic piece of equipment that has such a huge value to us on the fire ground, but in many cases, get’s forgotten. They’re forgotten until they are needed, and then...

Have a Vision!

In this episode I discuss the importance of having a vision. We must have a vision to be able to get where we want to go in life and in our professions.  It is imperative that we see where we...

Winter Operations Checklist and Podcast

Attached is an outline we used for a quick winter operations class at work. I ran across this the other day and thought it would be appropriate to post now.  The podcast is here for this topic as well.  Feel...

Be Thankful for the Hard Things

In this episode we take fall in line with the season of Thanksgiving and discuss being thankful for not only the things that are good and enjoyable in our lives, but also the things that are challenges or perceived failures....

The Monday Mantra: Exceed Expectations!

Every Monday I will post a new podcast from Leading Under Fire to give you a little boost to get your week started. I will provide inspirational quotes, helpful tips and just straight encouragement to have the best week you...

Leadership Podcast: Leading Under Fire

Take listen to a new podcast from Co-Owner Jason Hoevelmann on leadership, Leading Under Fire.  Take a listen and share.

[Podcast – 005] The Importance of Knowing and Training with Personal Protective Equipment

In this episode Engine House Training LLC Co-Owner and Lead Instructor Gary Graf discusses the importance of knowing your PPE. Every firefighter must practice and train with every aspect of his or her PPE. These basic items that we often...

[Podcast – 004] 5 Tips When Preparing for Promotion with Jason Hoevelmann

In this episode of the Engine House Training Podcast, Co-Owner and Lead Instructor Jason Hoevelmann discusses five critical things that you must be doing to prepare for a future promotion. Jason covers many of the misconceptions about the promotional process...

[Podcast – 003] Street Smart Firefighting in Hoarder Homes with Ryan Pennington

In this episode, we talk with Ryan Pennington from Chamber of Hoarders about fighting fires in hoarder homes. Hoarding conditions present many hazards for firefighters from disorientation to collapse, and much more.  Ryan shares his street smart techniques that will...

[Podcast – 002] A Story of Survival with Kansas City Fire Captain Charley Cashen

In this episode of the Engine House Training Podcast, Kansas City, Missouri Fire Captain Charley Cashen shares his story of survival. Charley was caught in a rapidly changing fire while searching for a victim in the basement of a home...

[Podcast – 001] FOOLS Talk From MU Winter Fire School 2015

In this interview we talk with members of the Muddy River Fools, Natural Fools, and Ozark Mountain Fools about the brotherhood and the FOOLS organization.  Great conversation about upcoming events, and all things firefighting.  Recorded LIVE from University of Missouri...