Fire Engineering Podcast

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

The International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) leads fire and EMS instructors in their efforts to reduce firefighter fatalities and injuries, increase firefighter safety, and improve the profession through education and training. ISFSI supports instructors through educational opportunities, networking, mentoring programs, leadership opportunities, instructional resources, and legislative representation.

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, President of the Lowcountry FOOLS and Owner of Safe Firefighter, LLC. He holds a degree in Fire Administration and has previously served as 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.

Chief Dennis Rubin is a rescue consultant, writer and teacher.  In this series, he and his guests  address the latest hot button issues in the fire service.

Firemedically Speaking host Mike McEvoy speaks with Dr. Deb Funk, a New York Emergency Physician and Director of a flight service and a ground based critical care transport program about, "Specialty Care Transport: When To Say No."  Discussion includes scope of practice for paramedics, anticipating patient complications, how to recognize when you're in over your head, role of the service medical director and strategies for resolving conflicts and disagreements about transfers.

This radio show will discuss all of the research conducted with the fire service by the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute.  Guests from fire departments that have served on the technical panels of the research will share their perspectives and how they have incorporated the results into their departments.

Host Steve Kerber is the Director of the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute. He has led fire service research and education in the areas of ventilation, structural collapse, and fire dynamics. A 13-year veteran of the fire service, with most of his service at the College Park Fire Department in Prince George's County Maryland where he served at ranks up through Deputy Chief.  He currently serves on the Advisory Board of Fire Engineering and the Fire Department Instructors Conference.  Steve has also been appointed to the rank of Honorary Battalion Chief by the FDNY.

Join Host Colin Kelley as he chats with key figures in the fire service.  Discuss what real fire service leadership looks like and how to do more with less.  This show will boost morale, help you fight to stay the course and keep you motivated.

Lieutenant Ray McCormack FDNY and Erich Roden from the City of Milwaukee fire department discuss Urban Firefighting tactics.

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 Trucks, Tools, Turnout Gear and Firefighting Equipment.

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