Fire Engineering Podcast

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 Capt. Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Capt. Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) on Wednesday August 24th, 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.

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

Fire service attorneys Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone discuss legal issues affecting fire training and firefighting.

Fireground Strategies & Other Stuff From the Street

Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo hosts "Fireground Strategies and Other Stuff from the Street."  Along with his co-host, Jim Duffy, this show covers 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.

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

Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder has instructed thousands of firefighters in survival training.  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.

Tom Aurnhammer, Deputy Chief, Colorado will co-host during this episode. Tom is a former chief from Farmington, NM.  he teaches at the NFA and is on the NFAA board.

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.

Chief Eddie Buchanan hosts this show and currently serves as President of the ISFSI and serves on the Technical Committee on Fire Services Training for the National Fire Protection Association.

Chief Buchanan is author of the Volunteer Training Officer’s Handbook from Pennwell Books and Videos and lectures throughout the country on fire service leadership and training topics.  He is co-author of the Red, White & Blue Ribbon Reports from the Volunteer/Combination Officer’s Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

Captain Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Captain Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) discuss a range of topics:  from leadership and accountability; to tactics and training.

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.  However, we want to hear from YOU the rescuer.  What are you encountering out on the streets today?  From technology concerns to new methodology to new various forms and venues of vehicle rescue and extrication here and globally.

Hosted by David Dalrymple, a certified international level extrication assessor with over 27 years of active involvement in emergency services.