Fire Engineering Podcast

Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo &, Jim Duffy, co host this  this show we cover 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 we will be talking training again we got lots of emaills requesting a part 2  PJ Norwood will join us for a while to talk about his new show

Anthony Kastros and Ed Hadfield talk about fire command, strategy, tactics and review fires with incident commanders from throughout the country.

Anthony (Andoni) Kastros has 25 years in the fire service and is a Battalion Chief with Sacramento Metro Fire District, currently assigned to Battalion 7, supervising 12 companies.  He is author of the Fire Engineering book and video series, Mastering the Fire Service Assessment Center. The curriculum covers an extremely comprehensive scope of the knowledge, skills and abilities that span the dimensions of leadership, management, and emergency operations.  Just launched is the new 3-part DVD series from Fire Engineering, Mastering Fireground Command - Calm the Chaos!  This series focuses on fireground strategy, tactics and ICS using actual incidents, video and simulations.  The 3-DVD series covers fires in houses, multi-occupancies, apartments, and commercial buildings.

Ed Hadfield, has over 26 years of fire service experience, rising through the ranks from Firefighter to Division Chief. He is a frequent speaker on leadership, sharing his experiences within the fire service and also with corporate and civic leaders throughout the United States.

Ed was named the 2004 California Training Officer of the Year. He is regularly recognized in Firehouse magazine, The Orange County Firefighter magazine, California Fire Service magazine, and Firehouse.com's on-line training programs. He has written numerous articles about Truck Company Operations, Company Officer Leadership, and Succession Development; and he has developed web cast and pod cast on-line training programs which reach firefighters around the world.

The Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society is an organization dedicated to the camaraderie and brotherhood forged between firefighters.  The F.O.O.L.S. provide real fire training for real firefighters and feel it is their duty to keep their brother and sisters in the fire service as safe as possible on the fire ground

Dave Dalrymple and company talk vehicle extrication and rescue.

Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) are joined by Dave Casey and Chris Niebling from Ascend Leadership, the developers of the new Fire Engineering DVD series “The Right Seat – Officer Development Beyond the Textbook”. The DVDs feature interpersonal scenarios that require the company officer to take action. A “Kitchen Table Debrief” follows each with Mike and Mike and other company officers discussing how to handle the situation. Join in on the discussion of company officer development and issues, and how these DVDs can be used.

Ed Hadfield discusses firefighter fitness and CrossFit, including the representation of the fire service in the CrossFit Games.

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

Mike McEvoy was the first EMS Chief ever elected to the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, an office he still holds. In 2005, Mike was elected to Chair the New York State EMS Council, the highest EMS office in New York State. He continues to serve on as a delegate to the State EMS Council, representing the State Fire Chiefs

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.

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.