Fire Engineering Podcast

Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer discuss firefighting and fire tactics.

Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) as they speak with Chief Steve Kerber from Underwriters Laboratories. Steve is a former Deputy Chief with the College Park Volunteer Fire Department and has conducted groundbreaking research in the areas of ventilation and fire dynamics. He was recently awarded the distinction of honorary battalion chief by the FDNY.

The studies by UL and NIST continue to expand and challenge many concepts held sacred by the fire service. Today you can listen to and chat with one of researchers at the tip of the spear in cutting edge studies seeking to increase our effectiveness and safety in the modern fire environment.

Among the items we’ll discuss are:

The new studies just conducted with FDNY Vertical Ventilation Basement Fire Tactics Fire Behavior/Dynamics Pushing Fire

And anything else that interests you in amazing research being conducted that will have an impact on how you fight fire.

The four owners of Traditions Training:  Ricky Riley; Dan Shaw; Doug Mitchell; and Nick Martin provide advice and direction on how to keep combat ready.

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.

Chris Mc Loone brings the pages of "Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment" mazine to the airwaves.  Topics covered focus exlusively on those professionals whose job it is to buy Trucks, Tools, Turnout Gear and Firefighting Equipment.

Join host Al Schlick and his guest Chief Chad Hoefle as they discuss the challenges of training in a paid-on-call/volunteer department. Chief Hoefle is from the Stillman Fire Protection District, a paid-on-call fire district located in north central Illinois. Join in on the conversation as we look at ways to keep our folks invested in training while balancing the demands of life and the fire service. The Training Office is the official show of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI).

Ed Hadfield discusses firefighter fitness and using CrossFit to stay in top condition for the job.

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.

Anthony and Ed talk about fire command.

Have you ever asked your kids to share their thoughts about you being a firefighter?  Join Craig, Dane, and Jeff this Friday for the next episode of Tailboard Talk, where they will be talking with some special guests who will be sharing information about firefighters from a perspective we might often overlook--our children’s.  Dane (11) and Kjersten (9), Nelson and Gunnar (12), Cade (10), and Teague (6) Carley will share what it has been like for them to have parents who are firefighters. This is not only a good chance for us as firefighters to hear about what we do and the affect it has on those closest to us, but it is also an opportunity for those of you with children to share some time together listening to the show.  Your children might even want to call in and share their own thoughts.  We encourage calling in to the show with any contributions you or children may have.  After the kids share their thoughts, Dane and Craig will recap the Higher Reliability Organizing articles they have written for Fire Engineering and describe why it is important to the fire service.