Fire Engineering Podcast

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

Episode 69 - Friday Night July 22nd, 2011 at 1930hrs EST.

Tap the Box with FETC, Host Lt. Billy Greenwood will bring on special guest, Jack Rutledge; Field Instructor for (IFSI) Illinois Fire Service Institute at the University of Illinois, and Retired employee of Delta Airlines.  On Episode 69 the two fire service educators will discuss how (CRM) Crew Resource Management was used in the airline industry and how it can be applied to the fire service. We will discuss and focus on how CRM can be applied to training, organizational management and fireground operations especially during the mayday.  Fire and Emergency Training Consultation Services was established in late 2004 and provides top-quality Fire, Rescue, Hazmat and EMS Instruction. www.fetcservices.com

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.

Captain Peter McBride of  Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) Fire Services hosts an annual International Firefighter Workshop.  He brings that knowledge to the airwaves in this show that will focus on developing a broader understanding of fire dynamics, fire suppression techniques, tactics, command decision making, and realistic training methods for the fire service.

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 and training.

Tools, Technology & Methodology:  The Rescuer's Roadside Stop to Weigh-In On Everything Extrication.

We plan to have a new "crunching" topic in the world of vehicle rescue every session.  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 various forms and venues of vehicle rescue and extrication hre and globally. 

Hosted by David Dalrymple.  He has been actively involved with emergency services for over 27 years and is certified as an international level extrication assessor.

Politics effect staffing, budgets and equipment.  Frank Ricci, Chris Pepler and guests will walk you through the ins and outs of politics and tactics in the fire service.