Fire Engineering Podcast

In this debut show, Chris Baker talks about fire service mentorship and engaging the future members of our profession in a positive way. 

This show will discuss the importance of implementing a plan and the process of becoming a firefighter. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the fire service; tune in and listen as we discuss the importance of planning for success mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Danny Sheridan of Mutual-Aid Training Group discusses the business of training and consulting on the basics of firefighting worldwide. On tonight's show, he will discuss a deadly fire in the Bronx, shelter in place, and more.

Whether you are from “the sticks” or “the bricks”, discuss the latest topics in the fire service with the crew of S.A.F.E. Firefighter, LLC. We’ll talk about how strategies, tactics and current events effect YOU on the fireground.  We want you to be a “Smart, Aggressive, Fundamental & Efficient” firefighter. “Get It Done. No Excuses.”

Talk firefighting and training with members of S.A.F.E. Firefighter LLC. http://www.safefirefighter.com/

MATT MCDOWELL is the Chief of Training for the North Charleston Fire Department (SC), Instructor for the South Carolina Fire Academy and President of SAFE Firefighter, LLC. He has previously served as a Captain for the Bluffton Twp. Fire District (SC), Training Officer for the Hardeeville Fire Department (SC), Firefighter for the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department in Prince George’s County, MD and Co-Founder/ Past President of the Lowcountry FOOLS. He has a degree in Fire Service Management, has presented at numerous trade shows including the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, IN and hosts “Street Smart Shop Talk” on Fire Engineering Talk Radio.

Among many other duties, Chief Ron Kanterman does fire & life safety consultation, fire service training and fire protection through Gold Horn Associates.

Tom Aurnhammer is the Chief of the Los Pinos Fire Protection District in Ignacio, CO.  Join them as they come together as the Back Step Boys and listen in as they share their wealth of fire service knowledge and experience.

Fire service attorneys Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone discuss legal issues affecting fire training and firefighting.

Members of the International Association of Women in Fire & Emergency Services (iWomen) talk about fire camps, recruitment, and various other issues affecting female firefighters.

As a whole, the fire service has seen EMS take a front seat within the day to day duties. Join us for a discussion about some of the trending issues and topics surrounding the EMS world. We will explore regional differences across the nation. Listen in, or call in to join the conversation.

Joining Mark is Ric Jorge who completed a 24year career as a firefighter with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. Ric has delivered lectures and H.O.T. classes Nationally, and Internationally (Ecuador Fire Academy S.A.), as well as teaching at several well-known fire conferences annually across the country Go to the Facebook Page  Tactical Resiliency Training to learn more about Ric Jorge and his classes. Feel free to email Ric at  [email protected] Info on Florida House Experience https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/

Mark Lamplugh is a fourth-generation firefighter and former captain with the Lower Chichester (PA) Fire Company. Mark is working with Institute for Responder Wellness and Deer Hollow Recovery with their First Responder Trauma program. He can be reached for comment at [email protected].

Mike McEvoy, EMS Editor for Fire Engineering and show host listens in to a podcast from the National Association of EMS Physicians about their upcoming release of a position statement on the role of EMS physicians (and other physicians) in the field.  The position paper will be presented at the January 2018 meeting of NAEMSP in San Diego and posted to their web site shortly thereafter at www.naemsp.org.

Jeff Dill travels the United States and Canada holding workshops to teach firefighters about behavioral health awareness and suicide prevention. Jeff is the founder of the Firefighter Behavior Health Alliance, the only known organization that collects data on FF/EMT suicides across the United States, as well as globally.

James Johnson talks building construction, fire codes, and the factors that affect firefighters on scene. He discusses emerging trends in the construction industry, recent fires and the contributing factors from a construction prospective, and milestone incidents that have significantly impacted the fire service.