Fire Engineering Podcast

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.

NOTE:  Unfortunately, there was a technical issue shortly after the 48 minute mark of this podcast.  The show is cut off unexpectly as a result.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

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.

NOTE:  Unfortunately, there was a technical issue shortly after the 48 minute mark of this podcast.  The show is cut off unexpectly as a result.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

On this episode, host Tom Merrill speaks with guest Tiger Schmittendorf about volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention.

We will be talking about "Arriving Alive" and the importance of developing, implementing and enforcing a well-designed emergency vehicle operations program in our volunteer fire departments. 

 

Our guest will be Michael Wilbur. He is nationally recognized professional when it comes to emergency vehicle operations, apparatus placement, purchasing.

Volunteer firefighter for over 40 years

32 year career in FDNY – retired as Lieutenant in 2013 (Ladder 27 in Bronx)

Served on FDNY apparatus purchasing committee,

Contributing editor for Firehouse magazine and Fire Apparatus Journal; has served on the United States Fire Administrations committee’s on Safe Operation of Fire Tankers and Emergency Vehicle Safety Initiative.

CEO of Emergency Vehicle Response - a company dedicated to assisting fire departments and firefighters with their driver training programs

Web site: Emergency Vehicle Response.com

Great web site. Tons of information. Articles on Engine operations, ladder truck operations, apparatus accident reports, all the recent apparatus accidents, close calls,  lessons learned, and other pertinent information regarding emergency vehicle operations

Discussing 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.

Discussing 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.

A focus on building the foundation of the fire service by introducing  you to the best of the fire service authors and trainers.

A focus on building the foundation of the fire service by introducing  you to the best of the fire service authors and trainers.

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.”

Matt McDowell is the Chief of Training for the North Charleston Fire Department, Instructor for the South Carolina Fire Academy and President of SAFE Firefighter, LLC. He holds a degree in Fire Administration and has previously served as the President of the Lowcountry FOOLS, a Captain for the Bluffton Twp. Fire District, Training Officer for Hardeeville Fire Department in South Carolina and Firefighter for the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

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.”

Matt McDowell is the Chief of Training for the North Charleston Fire Department, Instructor for the South Carolina Fire Academy and President of SAFE Firefighter, LLC. He holds a degree in Fire Administration and has previously served as the President of the Lowcountry FOOLS, a Captain for the Bluffton Twp. Fire District, Training Officer for Hardeeville Fire Department in South Carolina and Firefighter for the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department in Prince George’s County, Maryland.