Fire Engineering Podcast

The Engine House Training guys are friends and students of the fire service who like to share their combined knowledge and skills with others. Discussions will include the most basic tactics and training to leadership and officer development and everything in between. They love the fire service and look forward to having spirited discussions around the virtual kitchen table or from the engine bumper.

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Tonight, host Danny Sheridan talks to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Lt. Jorge Troyano about a recent high-rise fire, tracking resources on the fireground, gas-fed fires, overhaul, and more.

Chris Mc Loone brings the pages of Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment magazine to the airwaves.  Topics covered focus exclusively on those professionals whose job it is to buy fire trucks, tools, turnout gear, and firefighting equipment.

Tools, technology, and methodology, this show is the rescuer's roadside stop to weigh in on everything extrication. Dave Dalrymple presents a new "crunching" topic every session on the world of vehicle rescue.

Anthony Avillo hosts "Fireground Strategies and Other Stuff from the Street."  Along with his co-host, Battalion Chief Jim Duffy,  cover 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. Tonight we will be talking a little bit about leadership, FDIC Remaining a student of the fire service throughout your career

Dr. Beth Murphy discusses all things mental health and wellness. Dr. Beth and guests will address topics in the fire service from entry level psychological evaluations to ongoing mental health issues, from routine to the unexpected.

Douglas Cline, is a 34+-year veteran and student of the Fire Service serving as Assistant Chief of Operations with Horry County (SC) Fire Recue.  Cline is a well-known international speaker presenting dynamic power packed programs on instructor development, officer development, rapid intervention team training, and firefighter safety and survival.

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.

It's a new year. In volunteer firehouses across the land, new officers have taken charge and are looking to move their department forward. Some officers have it easy and are taking over well-established, top-notch organizations; they simply need to continue to tow the line. Others are looking to reinvigorate their organization. Maybe the training program isn't up to par. Maybe they suffered from years of toxic leadership and members are not coming around like they should. Maybe firefighters are quitting, leaving the department woefully understaffed. Tonight's show will look to outline steps that officers and firefighters can take to get their department back on track. Two fire service legends will join Tom in talking about leadership in the volunteer firehouse: Chief Rick Lasky and Chief John Salka will be on board to remind us all that everybody can be a leader in the firehouse and help move their department in the right direction.  Maybe you are facing a unique challenge and need some help figuring out what to do, so give us a call.

Where education meets experience and expertise. Learn from the decision makers and talk one-on-one with elected leaders. Being a great firefighter is not good enough! Politics affect our staffing, budgets, and equipment. Get involved now with Frank Ricci and company.

Welcome to The Senior Man podcast show on Fire Engineering Blog Talk Radio. The mission of this show is to increase firefighter knowledge for the purpose of life preservation.We will open up the instruction manual of the fire service by interviewing our Senior Men. The interviews will be led with our host reading fire service literature and using it to stimulate questions for The Senior Men to answer. .Thank you for joining us, we hope you enjoy the show. Follow us and engage with us on facebook at The Senior Man page.

 

Bob Pressler (co-host)

Bob Pressler has been involved in the fire service for more than 40 years and is a retired Lieutenant from FDNY. Previous to FDNY, Bob was a member of both combination and volunteer departments. Bob currently serves as the Chief of the Montgomery, NY, Fire Department.

 

Jeff Shupe (co host)

Jeff Shupe began his career in 1974 and retired from the Cleveland (OH) Fire Department in 2011. He then served briefly as a Division Chief in North Myrtle Beach (SC) Fire and Rescue. He has also served as a volunteer firefighter. He is an Ohio certified fire instructor.

 

Jeff Rothmeier (Host)

11 years on the Saint Paul Fire Department, Currently Serving as Captain on Engine 17. Former Rescue Squad 3 member. Member and former Shift Coordinator of the Minnesota Aviation Rescue Team. Lead Instructor at Minnesota’s 1st State Fire Academy.Assistant instructor with SPFD Training Division and Century College. Education includes: AAS in Fire Science Technology / Bachelors in Fire and Emergency Response Management. Contributing Author of Fire Engineering. Proud Decorated Combat Veteran!