Fire Engineering Podcast

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.

Danny Sheridan of Mutual-Aid Training Group discusses the business of training and consulting on the basics of firefighting worldwide.

Danny Sheridan of Mutual-Aid Training Group discusses the business of training and consulting on the basics of firefighting worldwide.

The radios show where everything is on the table. This is the place to agree or disagree. All views are welcome here. Politics and tactics impact our safety and way of life. Get involved now with Frank Ricci, Jason Balletto & Chris Pepler. 

This episode: laddering and mentoring

The radios show where everything is on the table. This is the place to agree or disagree. All views are welcome here. Politics and tactics impact our safety and way of life. Get involved now with Frank Ricci, Jason Balletto & Chris Pepler. 

This episode: laddering and mentoring

Women are a relative rarity in the fire service for the most part. Meanwhile, police departments, construction, and other traditionally male dominated jobs are different. Why? Are there inherent hurdles because of the job? What do fire departments gain by hiring women? How can diversifying the knowledge base be a benefit? We hope to tackle those questions in this month’s Tailboard Talk with Dane, Jeff, and Craig.

Women are a relative rarity in the fire service for the most part. Meanwhile, police departments, construction, and other traditionally male dominated jobs are different. Why? Are there inherent hurdles because of the job? What do fire departments gain by hiring women? How can diversifying the knowledge base be a benefit? We hope to tackle those questions in this month’s Tailboard Talk with Dane, Jeff, and Craig.

Examining 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 feature a conversation with Dr. David Hostler, who is a professor and chair of the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Services at the University at Buffalo. He has been involved in extensive research over the year focusing on firefighter's health and wellness and has been the principle investigator of four FEMA funded trails examining advanced recovery techniques for firefighters. Join us as we talk about the importance of proper rehabilitation techniques at the fire scene  and other health and wellness topics important to the fire service. Dr. Hostler also has 28 years experience in public safety serving as a firefighter, paramedic, dive medic and hazardous materials technician.

Examining 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 feature a conversation with Dr. David Hostler, who is a professor and chair of the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Services at the University at Buffalo. He has been involved in extensive research over the year focusing on firefighter's health and wellness and has been the principle investigator of four FEMA funded trails examining advanced recovery techniques for firefighters. Join us as we talk about the importance of proper rehabilitation techniques at the fire scene  and other health and wellness topics important to the fire service. Dr. Hostler also has 28 years experience in public safety serving as a firefighter, paramedic, dive medic and hazardous materials technician.