Fire Engineering Podcast

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

Please join host Billy Greenwood on Tap the Box for a discussion on Emergency Responder Safety while working within the roadway.

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.

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. This episode we discuss the challeges of hosting a Hands On Training event (H.O.T.). Join in and learn from past hosts.

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 November 16 at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they discuss basement fire strategy and tactics with Chief Robert Moran (Brewster FD) and Lt. John Lewis (Passaic FD). Basement fires present some of the most hazardous conditions you are likely to face in the “Bread and Butter” world of residential fires. Rob and John have lectured across the country on how to recognize and attack these difficult emergencies and will share their knowledge and answer your questions tonight.

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.

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.

Dane Carley and Craig Nelson welcome guest co-host Rick Loveland as they cover a discussion on the powerful reality of leadership after reading Bobby Halton's editorial in the October issue of Fire Engineering.  Later, they'll discuss the Execuvie Fire Officer Program (EFOP) with co-host Jeff Wallin live from the National FIre Academy.

 

Their guests include: Rob Neale, Deputy Superintendent, NFA; Chuck Burkell, Executive Development Programs, NFA; Assistant Chief Troy Gudie, Onalaska Fire Dept (WI); Captain Fred Heinrich, Londonderry Fire Dept (NH) and Deputy Chief Jeffrey R. Segal, City of Baltimore Fire Dept (MD).

 

For more information about classes at the National Fire Academy, visit http://m.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/about/index.shtm

 

Information about the Executive Fire Officer Program may be found at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/efop/index.shtm

Kevin Shea, Fire Life hunting and fishing video host, discusses outdoor sports with special guest Buster Cooper.