Fire Engineering Podcast

Join Chris Bednarek, F.O.O.L.S. International Treasurer, as he and Chief Scott Thompson (Colony Fire Dept., TX) discuss fire department culture, top-down and bottom-up motivation, and how the fire service defines and measure success. The chief calls it, “The Functional Fire Company: Success & Survival Tips".

This will not be your normal fire chief talk...trust us.

The Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (F.O.O.L.S.) is an organization dedicated to the camaraderie and brotherhood forged between firefighters and the rich tradition and heritage of the Fire Service. The F.O.O.L.S. believe in providing realistic fire training for firefighters. The F.O.O.L.S. ask, let us never forget those that have gone before us in the line of duty. Those brave souls have given all.

Join Chris Bednarek, F.O.O.L.S. International Treasurer, as he and Chief Scott Thompson (Colony Fire Dept., TX) discuss fire department culture, top-down and bottom-up motivation, and how the fire service defines and measure success. The chief calls it, “The Functional Fire Company: Success & Survival Tips".

This will not be your normal fire chief talk...trust us.

The Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (F.O.O.L.S.) is an organization dedicated to the camaraderie and brotherhood forged between firefighters and the rich tradition and heritage of the Fire Service. The F.O.O.L.S. believe in providing realistic fire training for firefighters. The F.O.O.L.S. ask, let us never forget those that have gone before us in the line of duty. Those brave souls have given all.

EMS Editor and Firemedically Speaking host Mike McEvoy talks with EMS REPLICA Advocate Sue Prentiss about the status of the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (www.emsreplica.org).  To date, 9 states have passed legislation to become members of the compact.  Once a 10th state signs on, the REPLICA Commission will be formed.  REPLICA will allow EMS personnel to practice across state lines and offers a host of benefits to patients, providers and states.  This prerecorded episode with explain it all.

EMS Editor and Firemedically Speaking host Mike McEvoy talks with EMS REPLICA Advocate Sue Prentiss about the status of the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (www.emsreplica.org).  To date, 9 states have passed legislation to become members of the compact.  Once a 10th state signs on, the REPLICA Commission will be formed.  REPLICA will allow EMS personnel to practice across state lines and offers a host of benefits to patients, providers and states.  This prerecorded episode with explain it all.

Chief Rick Lasky & Chief John Salka discuss leadership lessons learned from their experience in the Fire Service. Listen in as they provide effective critiques and tips for every level of the job, from chiefs on down.

FDIC International 2017 Q&A: Rick Lasky

Chief Rick Lasky & Chief John Salka discuss leadership lessons learned from their experience in the Fire Service. Listen in as they provide effective critiques and tips for every level of the job, from chiefs on down.

FDIC International 2017 Q&A: Rick Lasky

Talk situational awareness and other topics in the fire service with Rich Gasaway.

Richard B. Gasaway, Ph.D., is a leading authority on first responder decision making and situational awareness under stress. Prior to completing his doctoral research on the neuroscience of decision making and situational awareness, he served 30 years as a first responder in six emergency services agencies. He has authored more than 450 books, book chapters, and articles on first responder safety and has delivered live programs to more than 57,000 first responders at programs hosted in the United States, Canada, England, Hong Kong, and Australia.

Flawed Situational Awareness: The Stealth Killer of First Responders

Talk situational awareness and other topics in the fire service with Rich Gasaway.

Richard B. Gasaway, Ph.D., is a leading authority on first responder decision making and situational awareness under stress. Prior to completing his doctoral research on the neuroscience of decision making and situational awareness, he served 30 years as a first responder in six emergency services agencies. He has authored more than 450 books, book chapters, and articles on first responder safety and has delivered live programs to more than 57,000 first responders at programs hosted in the United States, Canada, England, Hong Kong, and Australia.

Flawed Situational Awareness: The Stealth Killer of First Responders

Tap the Box with host Billy Greenwood of FETC Services discusses FDIC2017, Extreme Leadership and Mentoring with Fire Chief Mike Lloyd.

Tap the Box with host Billy Greenwood of FETC Services discusses FDIC2017, Extreme Leadership and Mentoring with Fire Chief Mike Lloyd.