Fire Engineering Podcast

Join Jeremy Hurd, a fire captain and chaplain, as he talks about how and why a chaplain program is important to the fire service.

Join Capt. Mike Dugan (retired FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) as they share their knowledge and answer your questions.

In this episode, Mike and Mike talk with guests Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Capt. (Ret.) Bob Carpenter and Palm Beach County Firefighter (Ret.) Ric Jorge about the book Developing Firefighter Resiliency.

Host Danny Sheridan talks to FDNY Lt. (Ret.) Joe Berry of Ladder 42 and BC (Ret.) Frank Donnelly of the 16 Battalion about fires in renovated buildings.

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Larry Conley, David Conley, and company discuss leadership in the fire service.

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Show host and Fire Engineering EMS Editor Mike McEvoy talks with David Becker, Past Chairperson of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) EMS Section and Professor in the EMS degree program at Columbia Southern University about paramedic education.  Fire Service organizations are opposing a recent move by EMS educators and clinicians to require an associate degree for paramedic licensure/certification.  Chief Becker explains the rationale behind the fire service position.

Dave Dalrymple talks vehicle extrication, rescue, EMS, and much more!

Our Guest is Ed Rupert from First Responder Trauma Counselors which is in Colorado.  In the aftermath of a traumatic experience, many people especially responders may find that they are unable to function at their normal level. Emergency Responder Trauma Counselors (ERTC) provides specialized counseling for emergency services personnel and their family members, related to their work and home life and the variety of stressors in which affect them. Including but not limited to PTSD, anxiety, addiction, depression, and grief.  

Mark Lamplugh is a fourth-generation firefighter and former captain. Mark is working with Institute for Responder Wellness and Influence Media Solutions. He published "Beginners Guide to Social Media" available on Amazon. He has helped hundreds of firefighters nationwide find mental health support.

Host Tom Merrill explores issues and challenges faced by the volunteer firefighter today. Being a professional firefighter has nothing to do with earning a paycheck but has everything to do with attitude, appearance, commitment and dedication.

Tonight's show will focus on the important topic of training in the volunteer fire service. Tom will speak with guest Dayton (OH) Fire Captain Brad French, who is a member of the Board of Directors for the International Society of Fire Service Instructors and comes well equipped to talk about getting our members fired up for training. 

No matter what role you play in your hometown volunteer fire department, you owe it to yourself, your fellow firefighters and the residents you serve to be as prepared as possible to fulfill the duties expected of you. Training should never stop and  Captain French will review various ideas for training our members and also discuss the very important role company officers play in not only teaching our members, but motivating them to attend drills as well.

Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo hosts "Fireground Strategies and Other Stuff from the Street."  Along with his co-host, Jim Duffy, this show covers fireground organization and operational safety as well as building construction and choosing a strategic mode of operation from the point of view of those in command of both the fireground and individual companies.

Billy Greenwood and company discuss leadership, strategies, and tactics, and other issues related to the fire service.

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