Fire Engineering Podcast

Join hosts Jairo Rodriguez and Danny Sheridan of Fire-Tec Inc. as they discuss the business of training and consulting on the basics of firefighting world wide.  They just completed a training event in the U.S. and had firefighters from 7 countries attend, they are heavily involved with departments in Latin America.

Kevin Shea, Fire Life hunting and fishing video host, shares his experiences on his first safari to Africa. He also discusses life after FDNY and how he got interesting in this hobby, which is common among active and retired firefighters. Hear special guests talk about duck hunting in Arkansas, wild pig hunts in Texas, and more.

Join Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday September 7, at 4:30 PM (Pacific) as they discuss strategy and tactics.

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.

Mike McEvoy is the EMS technical editor for Fire Engineering magazine and was the first EMS Chief ever elected to the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of 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.

Join Christopher Brennan and P.J. Norwood tonight for "Making the Turn" on Fire Engineering Talk Radio.

Join Traditions Training as they have an in-depth discussion with Firefighters, Officers and the Incident Commander from a house fire that involved a MAYDAY. This incident was at 87 Herrington Drive in Largo, MD. where a firefighter had to be removed from the structure and spend many days and nights in the Burn Unit. Hear his story and the story of the rescuers and the Incident Commander as they provide you, the listener with real world discussion as to what and how events transpired at this call. This show is a must listen for all members of the fire service.

Ed Hafield and Host Anthony Kastros, author of the Fire Engineering book and video series Mastering the Fire Service Assessment Center, which focuses on strategy and tactics and the Fire Engineering DVD series Mastering Fireground Command: Calm the Chaos!.

TAP THE BOX - FETC SERVICES.  EPISODE # 94.  "THE MAYDAY" Host Billy Greenwood of Fire Emergency Training Consultation Services (www.fetcservices.com)  will introduce special guest, Captain John Wright of the Flower Mound, Texas Fire Department.  Captain Wright; a 16 year veteran of the fire service, will speak freely on his personal experience(s) involving his mayday during the June 17th, 2011 fireground operation at 2609 Northview Court that resulted in burns. This was a 3,500 square foot, 2 story, wood frame single family dwelling with 3 car garage that he and his partner were caught in a bad way.  Tap the Box this month will be a definate eye opener for all firefighters, rapid intervention teams and mayday instructors. Learn about the physcological factors that helped or may have hindered in the Texas mayday. We will expose why RPDM - (rapid prime decision making) will help your firefighters be better prepared. Captain Wright will introduce the "Domino's Theory" as to how and why things happened. This is a definate "Must Hear and See" radio show brothers! Save the date, Friday Night August 26th, 2011, @ 1930hrs (EST) Internet listeners (a special note) You will get to see the show's visual aids, (Dwelling, PPE, SCBA, and Burns) from Captain Wright's website at www.texasmayday.com