Fire Engineering Podcast

Ed Hadfield fills in for the FOOLS and talks about fitness initiatives in the fire service.

On tonight's episode, host Al Schlick will discuss planning the 2014 training calendar.  With so much to do and so little time to do it, planning is the difference between a good training program and a great training program.  Listen in or join in on the conversation at, The Training Office, the official show of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors.

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.

In the fire service you either "lead, follow or get out of the way." Pat Nichols & Mark Gregory are definitely leaders. Join them as they discuss training that is both interesting and informational.

Tap the Box with Billy Greenwood of FETC Services. Welcomes Tiger Schmittendorf to discuss the FDIC experience; recruitment and retention; and keeping the brotherhood alive.

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.

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

Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo & Jim Duffy host "Fireground Strategies and Other Stuff from the Street."  , this show covers fireground organization and operational safety as well as building construction and choosing a strategic mode of operation from the point of view of those in command of both the fireground and individual companies.

Tonight talking expectations and flow paths  With Lt Colangelo

Where education meets experience and expertise.  Learn from the decision makers and talk one-on-one with elected leaders.  Being a great firefighter is not good enough!  Politics effect our staffing, budgets and equipment.  Get involved now with Frank Ricci and Chris Pepler.

Community Paramedicine - Firemedically Speaking Host Mike McEvoy talks with Dr. Kevin Munjal, Associate Medical Director of Prehospital Care at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan, also founder of the New York Mobile Integrated Healthcare Association (www.nycommunityparamedicine.org) about the shift in EMS delivery to a more patient-centered, community approach.  Key points for fire and EMS departments to consider, essential relationships needed to assure survival of an EMS service in the future, and changes expected with the Affordable Care Act will be analyzed in detail.

Fire Engineering and Crossfit 4 Fire are partnering to bring the American Fire Service a viable and proven fitness and conditioning program which includes a strong emphasis on mobility, rehabilitation, functional fitness and endurance training for the occupational athlete dedicated to the fire service.