Fire Engineering Podcast

Among many other duties, Chief Ron Kanterman does fire & life safety consultation, fire service training and fire protection through Gold Horn Associates.

Tom Aurnhammer is the Deputy Chief of the Los Pinos Fire Protection District in Ignacio, CO.  Join them as they come together as the Back Step Boys and listen in as they share their wealth of fire service knowledge and experience.

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.

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.

Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday February 15  at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they share their knowledge and answer your questions. Tonight, Chief John Mittendorf talks about 'The 10 Commandments of Truck Ops.'

Tools, Technology & Methodology:  The Rescuer's Roadside Stop to Weigh-In On Everything Extrication.  A new "crunching" topic every session on the world of vehicle rescue.

Where education meets experience and expertise.  Learn from the decision makers and talk one-on-one with elected leaders. Politics effect our staffing, budgets and equipment. Get involved now with Frank Ricci and Chris Pepler.

Join us for the next exciting episode of Tailboard Talk to find out more about the world of Hazardous Materials Response.  Hosts Dane Carley, Craig Nelson, and Jeff Wallin will speak with in-studio guests Captain Chris Rasmussen and Captain Chad Stangeland, who jointly run an interstate Hazmat Team. This episode of Tailboard Talk will also feature three of the best known names in the industry for Hazmat Response: Rob Schnepp, Greg Noll, and Chris Hawley will share their insights and perspectives so you can learn from the experts themselves. Call-in live to ask them questions or type your questions on the message board to have them asked live on air. If you absolutely can’t listen live then be sure to catch this episode at a later date by going to fireengineering.com and clicking on Fire Engineering Radio or simply download this episode or past episodes of Tailboard Talk to listen to while working out or driving to work.

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.

Anthony Kastros is a 25-year veteran of the fire service. He is a line Battalion Chief with the Sacramento (CA) Metro Fire District, and serves as the Command Training Center program manager. He is author of the Fire Engineering DVD series Mastering Fireground Command: Calm the Chaos!

and the Fire Engineering book and video series Mastering the Fire Service Assessment Center, which focuses on tactics and leadership.

Chief Kastros is an FDIC instructor, teaching fireground command/tactics and leadership/team building for fire departments throughout the United States. He spent four seasons on a Type 1 incident management team, and ten years as a FEMA USAR Task Force Manager, deploying to New York on 9/11.

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 is well known for the creation and instructional delivery of Company Officer Development Programs that have raised the bar of professionalism in today's fire service ranks. He is also a recognized expert in: Truck Company Operations, Firefighter Safety and Survivability, and Mission Focused Command Tactics.